Veszprém’s Archdiocese lines up a festive close to 2025 and a thoughtful start to 2026, with guided castle walks, sacred spaces, and music across multiple venues. Expect exhibitions, concerts, family and children’s programs, guided tours, thematic walks, talks, red-letter and holiday events, plus church celebrations through the Castle District’s (Várnegyed) Baroque heart.
Guided Castle Walks: 2025.12.27–12.28
On Saturday and Sunday, guided Castle Walks (Várséták) depart at 11:30, 14:00, and 16:00 from the Biró–Giczey House, the Veszprém Castle District’s Baroque jewel with a garden, gift shop, and exhibitions. Two themed routes run both days:
– The Walk of 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
Keep Walking: 2025.12.29
Monday repeats the castle tours at 11:30, 14:00, and 16:00, with the same themes and times. Start in front of the Biró–Giczey House. Tickets and info: Gift Shop.
One More Day to Explore: 2025.12.30
Tuesday again offers the trio of departures. The Walk of Light and Devotion runs at 11:30 and 16:00; A Thousand Years’ Journey at 14:00. Departure point: Biró–Giczey House. Tickets and info: Gift Shop.
Marriage Prep Course: 2026.02.06–03.13
Fridays in February and March bring a Marriage Preparation Course (Jegyeskurzus) in Veszprém, at Padányi School, 6 Szeghlety J. Street, on 2026.02.06, 02.13, 02.20, 02.27, 03.06, and 03.13. The course helps couples prepare for marriage and family life with sessions on:
– The spirituality of marriage
– The family we come from
– Relationship communication and conflict management
– Intimacy in marriage
– Male–female differences and common pitfalls
– Child-rearing and family life
Holiday Concert: 2025.12.27
Festive Harmonies (Ünnepi harmóniák) brings Ádám Tabajdi, István Horváth, and the Harmonia Chamber Ensemble to the stage for a celebratory performance. It’s a warm, year-end musical bow in the Archdiocese’s seasonal lineup.
Start Point and Practicalities
For the guided walks, gather in front of the Biró–Giczey House in the Castle District. The house doubles as a visitor hub with a garden, gift shop, and exhibitions—ideal for tickets, info, and a quick browse before you set off. The routes showcase cornerstones of local faith and culture: the Archbishop’s Palace, the intimate Gizella Chapel, the Cathedral and crypt, and the historic St. George’s Chapel.
Heads Up
Organizers reserve the right to change times and programs.
