The Veszprém Archdiocese lines up a season of guided castle walks, exhibitions, concerts, family and kids’ programs, tours, talks, red-letter days and holiday happenings, plus church events across several venues and towns. The Biró–Giczey House, the Baroque jewel box of the Veszprém Castle District with its garden, gift shop, and exhibitions, anchors the action on winter weekends.
November Weekend Walks
Saturday, November 29: Guided Castle Walks at 11:30, 14:00, and 16:00. Two themed routes run on Saturdays and Sundays: The Walk of Light and Devotion pairs the Archbishop’s Palace with the Gizella Chapel at 11:30 and 16:00. A Thousand Years’ Journey links the Cathedral, the crypt, and St. George’s Chapel at 14:00.
Sunday, November 30: Guided Castle Walks at 11:30, 14:00, and 16:00, with the same themed tours—Light and Devotion at 11:30 and 16:00; A Thousand Years’ Journey at 14:00.
Advent Kickoff
Saturday, December 6: Guided Castle Walks at 11:30, 14:00, and 16:00. The Biró–Giczey House hosts; tours depart from its entrance. Themed tours: Light and Devotion (Archbishop’s Palace + Gizella Chapel) at 11:30 and 16:00; A Thousand Years’ Journey (Cathedral + crypt + St. George’s Chapel) at 14:00.
Sunday, December 7: Guided Castle Walks at 11:30, 14:00, and 16:00. Same themed lineup, starting at the Biró–Giczey House.
Mid-December Weekends
December 13–14: Guided Castle Walks at 11:30, 14:00, and 16:00. Light and Devotion at 11:30 and 16:00; A Thousand Years’ Journey at 14:00. Depart from the Biró–Giczey House.
Advent Finale
December 20–21: Guided Castle Walks at 11:30, 14:00, and 16:00. Same themed schedule, departing from the Biró–Giczey House.
Between the Holidays
December 27–28: Guided Castle Walks at 11:30, 14:00, and 16:00. Light and Devotion at 11:30 and 16:00; A Thousand Years’ Journey at 14:00, departing from the Biró–Giczey House.
Concert Highlight
December 27: Festive Harmonies — a concert by Ádám Tabajdi, István Horváth, and the Harmónia Chamber Ensemble brings seasonal glow to the Castle District.
Organizers reserve the right to change times and programs.
