Veszprém’s Castle District is a winter mood in itself. Soft light settles on Baroque facades, silence holds Trinity Square (Szentháromság tér), and bells float through the narrow streets. Even in the cold months, the Veszprém Archdiocesan Tourism Center invites visitors not just to stroll Vár Street, but to step inside palaces, chapels, and exhibitions and see their world up close. The Biró–Giczey House serves as the Castle District’s Baroque gate: guided castle walks start here, the gift shop is here, and several free exhibitions await inside — including Bogáncs és liliom – Magdolnák virágai (Thistle and Lily – The Flowers of the Magdalens), winner of the Exhibition of the Year 2025 award.
Guided Castle Walks: Stories From the City’s Heart
The weekend favorite runs at three start times: 11:30, 14:00, and 16:00. These tours open doors you can’t enter on your own:
• Archbishop’s Palace (Érseki Palota) – Baroque interiors, renewed spaces, and unusual artifacts.
• Gizella Chapel (Gizella Kápolna) – One of the oldest, quietest sacred spaces in the district, where surviving fresco fragments conjure a distinctive medieval mood.
• St. Michael’s Cathedral and its crypt (Szent Mihály Főszékesegyház) – A defining building of Veszprém, where the basilica’s past and the medieval details of the crypt together sketch an authentic picture of the city’s history.
• St. George’s Chapel (Szent György-kápolna) – An ancient memorial place in the heart of the castle, accessible only with a guided walk.
Tours depart from the Biró–Giczey House. Check the event calendar for current start times and any changes.
Free Exhibitions at the Biró–Giczey House
All exhibitions can be visited for free during opening hours.
• Bogáncs és liliom – Magdolnák virágai (Thistle and Lily – The Flowers of the Magdalens). The award-winning 2025 show presents Mary Magdalene with artifacts, prints, and contemporary reflections, accompanied by the thoughts of Blessed Mária Magdolna Bódi.
• Pantry Exhibition – Details from the Cathedral’s Past. Baroque-era objects, liturgical pieces, and photos over 100 years old are on view.
• My Head Is Not a Chapter – An interactive exhibit that playfully explains who the canons were and how the Veszprém chapter functioned.
• Archaeological Exhibit – Spectacular installations trace centuries of settlement history and excavations on Castle Hill.
Dates You’ll Want to Save
2026.03.07. and 2026.03.08. – Guided Castle Walks at 11:30, 14:00, and 16:00 in Veszprém.
2026.03.14. – Guided Castle Walks at 14:00 and 16:00 in Veszprém.
2026.03.14., Saturday, 19:00 – Lenten musical devotion in St. Michael’s Cathedral (Szent Mihály Főszékesegyház). The Veszprém-based Cantabile Énekegyüttes conducted by Mária Petrőcz Veres Györgyné joins the Kaposvár CapPuccini Choir led by Zoltán Szili. Their shared service invites quiet, depth, and closeness, through the language of music, to the mystery of Christ’s Passion and redeeming love. Admission is free. All are warmly welcome.
More Around Town in March
2026.03.06. – Opening: Csongor Benyes’s Changing Landscapes (Változó tájak).
2026.03.07. – Women’s Day Craft Market (Nőnapi Kézműves IZÉ) on Kossuth Street.
2026.03.07. – Kids’ Corner at American Corner, Eötvös Károly Library.
2026.03.10. – Fairy Tale Tuesday (Mesekedd) at Dózsaváros Branch Library; Balaton quiz at Eötvös Károly Library; Live storytelling for adults with Cecília Stenszky.
2026.03.11. – Let’s Lay Our Cards on the Table! Card club for all ages; wreath-laying at Eötvös Károly’s grave.
2026.03.12. – Conversation Club at American Corner; ZUG – Youth Library opening; Gyula Krúdy’s Mohács Trilogy (Krúdy Gyula Mohács-trilógiája) talk; Canine therapy session at the Children’s Library.
2026.03.13. – Music history lecture with Márta Ábrahám.
2026.03.17. – French club; Who Am I? (Ki vagyok én?) program.
2026.03.18. – Quiz Night at American Corner; Conversation with Dávid Ádám.
2026.03.19. – Conversation Club at American Corner.
2026.03.20. – Silent Book Club in Veszprém.
2026.03.21. – Kids’ Corner at American Corner.
2026.03.24. – Easter craft afternoon at Eötvös Károly Library.
2026.03.26. – Conversation Club at American Corner; The Fourth Day (A negyedik nap) – an open time slot for a relaxed book launch.
2026.03.27. – Lord of the Dance – 30th anniversary tour.
2026.03.28. – Easter craft morning with Éva Nemes; The Play of Adam (Ádám-játék), an Old French mystery play.
2026.03.29. – Palm Sunday live Passion.
Spring to Summer Highlights
2026.04.10. – Beautiful Summer Day – Neoton musical (Szép nyári nap) by Veres 1 Theatre.
2026.04.15.–04.19. – 9th From Soul to Soul: The Healing Power of Theatre (9. Lélektől Lélekig Színház Gyógyító Ereje Fesztivál).
2026.04.25.–04.26. – Festival and Night of Architecture (Építészet Ünnepe és Éjszakája).
2026.05.04.–05.10. – Gizella Days (Gizella Napok).
2026.05.24. – 4th Veszprém Triathlon Festival (IV. Veszprém Triatlon Fesztivál).
2026.07.10.–07.19. – Rosé, Riesling & Jazz Festival (Rozé, Rizling és Jazz Fesztivál).
2026.07.15.–07.18. – VeszprémFest, tickets from $5.40 to $79.60. Separate headliners: JUANES on 07.15 ($57.20–$84.50), BETH HART on 07.16 ($75.40), KRAFTWERK on 07.17 ($57.20–$78.30), PINK MARTINI on 07.18 ($57.20).
2026.07.23.–07.25. – Veszprém Street Music Festival (Veszprémi Utcazene Fesztivál).
2026.08.03.–08.09. – Auer Festival (Auer Fesztivál).
2026.08.13.–08.19. – 30th Cell-Cup Veszprém International Handball Festival.
2026.09.05. – 10th Dachshund Meet-Up (X. Tacsi Tali Veszprém).
Where to Stay
An elegant, first-class guesthouse accommodates up to 35 people with free parking and 17 fully equipped, all-comfort rooms, one of them accessible, plus a drink bar. A quiet, leafy residential setting ensures restful downtime, with the city center just a 10–15 minute walk and several restaurants nearby.
If you want hotel amenities in nature, look to one of Veszprém’s prettiest spots on the Séd Stream, in a cool forest microclimate by the zoo entrance at the foot of the Viaduct. You’ll find 38 well-designed rooms with 85 beds total. The setting and services suit families and solo travelers year-round and make a solid base for company conferences, lectures, training, and events.
On the west side, Ezüsthíd Hotel sits in a friendly, family-style neighborhood, about 800 m from downtown. With broad services, it’s just right for leisure and business guests and events alike. Its event room is tailored for smaller gatherings, business meetings, training, lunches, press briefings, and negotiations — with attentive support to keep everything running smoothly.
