The Archdiocese of Veszprém lines up winter and early spring highlights across multiple venues, from intimate guided walks in the historic Castle District to a deeply symbolic commemoration of clandestine ordinations, plus a full premarital course series for engaged couples. Exhibitions, concerts, family and kids’ programs, themed tours, expert talks, feast-day and holiday events, and church services round out the calendar.
Dec 10: Ordinations Remembered in the Castle Prison
On December 10, 2025, at 15:30, an evocative tour revisits the hidden chapter when Archbishop József Mindszenty, then bishop of Veszprém, ordained priests while in captivity in December 1944. The free, registration-only visit to the Veszprém Castle Prison is led by Archbishop György Udvardy and is capped at 20 participants. The venue hosts Devictus Vincit, a chamber exhibition opened in November 2024 for the Mindszenty 80 memorial year, recalling the prelate’s imprisonment and unbroken resolve.
December Weekends: Themed Castle Walks
The Biró–Giczey House, a Baroque jewel box in the Veszprém Castle District with a garden, gift shop, and exhibitions, anchors guided castle walks across three December weekends: December 13–14, 20–21, and 27–28. Tours depart at 11:30, 14:00, and 16:00 from the Biró–Giczey House.
Two themes alternate:
– The Walk of Light and Devotion: Archbishop’s Palace + Gizella Chapel, Saturdays and Sundays at 11:30 and 16:00.
– A Thousand Years’ Journey: Cathedral + crypt + St. George’s Chapel, Saturdays and Sundays at 14:00.
Expect intimate groups, a sensory mix of art, architecture, and prayerful ambiance, and a tight loop through the Castle District’s most storied spaces.
Feb–Mar 2026: Premarital Course in Veszprém
From February 6 through March 13, 2026, the Padányi School (Szeghlety J. Street 6, Veszprém) hosts a comprehensive premarital training series designed to help couples prepare for marriage and family life. Sessions run on February 6, 13, 20, 27, March 6, and March 13. Topics include:
– The spirituality of marriage
– The families we come from
– Relationship communication and conflict management
– Intimacy in marriage
– Male–female differences and marital pitfalls
– Childrearing and family life
The format offers practical tools, candid conversation, and a values-centered approach, giving engaged couples a shared framework before walking down the aisle.
Dec 27: Festive Harmonies in Concert
On December 27, 2025, Festive Harmonies brings Tabajdi Ádám, Horváth István, and the Harmónia Chamber Ensemble to the stage for a holiday concert blending elegance, warmth, and virtuoso musicianship—a seasonal exhale for audiences still basking in the Christmas glow.
Plan, Book, Go
Some programs are free but require registration, and capacities are limited, especially the Castle Prison visit. Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs, so confirm details before you go. From sacred silence to candlelit chapels and centuries-old vaults, Veszprém’s winter calendar maps a contemplative journey through faith, culture, and history.
