The Archdiocese of Veszprém heads into winter with a packed schedule of guided castle walks, free exhibitions, and a full slate of premarital courses stretching into March. The base camp is the Biró–Giczey House, the Baroque jewel box of the Veszprém Castle District, where a garden, gift shop, and exhibitions welcome visitors over the holidays.
Holiday Castle Walks
On December 27–28, 2025, and again on December 29–30, guided Castle Walks set out at 11:30, 14:00, and 16:00. Two themed routes lead the way. The Walk of Light and Devotion pairs the Archbishop’s Palace with the intimate Gisela (Gizella) Chapel at 11:30 and 16:00. The Thousand Years’ Path explores the Cathedral, its crypt, and Saint George (Szent György) Chapel at 14:00. All tours depart from the front of the Biró–Giczey House. Tickets and information are available at the gift shop.
On December 31, the schedule narrows to two departures: 11:30 and 14:00. The Walk of Light and Devotion runs at 11:30; the Thousand Years’ Path follows at 14:00. Group size is capped at 25. Exhibitions remain free throughout, making a low-cost cultural pairing with the ticketed walks.
The Biró–Giczey House
This lovingly restored Baroque townhouse serves as the gateway to the Castle District experience. Between garden paths and curated displays, it’s also the practical hub: tour departures line up at the entrance, and the adjacent gift shop handles tickets and visitor questions. With exhibitions free of charge, it’s an easy add-on before or after a guided route through palatial halls, chapels, and the Cathedral’s centuries-spanning layers.
Premarital Courses in Veszprém
From February into mid-March 2026, the Archdiocese hosts a recurring premarital course series in Veszprém designed to help couples prepare for marriage and family life. Sessions run on February 6, 13, 20, and 27, then March 6 and 13. The venue is Padányi School, 6 Szeghlety J. Street, Veszprém.
Each course covers core themes:
– The spirituality of marriage
– The family we come from
– Relationship communication and conflict management
– Intimacy in marriage
– Male–female differences and common pitfalls in marriage
– Parenting and family life
The program offers a grounded blend of faith perspective and practical tools—communication exercises, conflict-resolution approaches, and clear discussion of intimacy—plus an honest look at gender expectations and how to navigate them. The parenting module rounds it out with real-life strategies for family rhythms and raising children.
Plan Ahead
Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs, so check details before you go. For the holiday tours, head to the Biró–Giczey House for departures and gift shop ticketing; exhibitions remain free. For premarital sessions, go to Padányi School on Szeghlety J. Street. Veszprém’s sacred architecture and living traditions are ready for deep-winter exploration.
