The Archdiocese of Veszprém rolls out a long weekend of guided castle walks, music, and family-friendly programs across multiple venues, followed by a winter series for engaged couples in early 2026. Expect exhibitions, concerts, kids’ activities, guided tours, themed walks, talks, feast-day and holiday events, and church programs—spread across several sites and dates.
Guided Castle Walks: December 27–30, 2025
The Biró–Giczey House (Biró–Giczey-ház), a Baroque jewel box in the Veszprém Castle District, anchors a string of themed tours, with a garden, gift shop, and exhibitions to browse before or after. Walks run daily at 11:30, 14:00, and 16:00 from Saturday, December 27, through Tuesday, December 30. Two themes alternate across the slots: The Walk of Light and Devotion (Archiepiscopal Palace + Gizella Chapel) sets off at 11:30 and 16:00; A Thousand Years’ Journey (Cathedral + Crypt + St. George’s Chapel) departs at 14:00. All walks start in front of the Biró–Giczey House. Tickets and info: Gift Shop.
Dates and Times at a Glance
• 2025.12.27. (Saturday) – Guided Castle Walks at 11:30, 14:00, 16:00
• 2025.12.28. (Sunday) – Guided Castle Walks at 11:30, 14:00, 16:00
• 2025.12.29. (Monday) – Guided Castle Walks at 11:30, 14:00, 16:00; tickets/info at the Gift Shop
• 2025.12.30. (Tuesday) – Guided Castle Walks at 11:30, 14:00, 16:00; tickets/info at the Gift Shop
Spotlight: Venues and Themes
The Walk of Light and Devotion pairs the ornate Archiepiscopal Palace with the intimate, frescoed Gizella Chapel, while A Thousand Years’ Journey traces sacred layers through the Cathedral, its atmospheric crypt, and St. George’s Chapel. Think stone, light, and a thousand years of devotion—all within the Castle District’s winding lanes.
Engaged? Start Here: Premarital Course, 2026
From February 6 through March 13, 2026, Fridays in Veszprém are for couples. The Premarital Course runs at Padányi School, 6 Szeghlety J. Street, designed to help couples prepare for marriage and family life. Sessions cover: the spirituality of marriage; our families of origin; communication and conflict management; intimacy in marriage; male–female differences and marital pitfalls; parenting and family life. Dates: 2026.02.06., 02.13., 02.20., 02.27., 03.06., 03.13. Same venue, recurring themes—build week by week.
One Night Only: Concert on December 27
Holiday Harmonies brings Ádám Tabajdi, István Horváth, and the Harmónia Chamber Ensemble for a festive concert on Saturday, December 27, 2025. A warm, seasonal coda to a day of tours—pair sacred spaces with live music for the full effect.
Good to Know
Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs. Check in at the Biró–Giczey House (Biró–Giczey-ház) Gift Shop for the latest on tour tickets, start times, and any program updates.
