Overview
This historic fortress is famous for the 1552 siege, when a small Hungarian garrison repelled a vast Ottoman army. Geza Gardonyi's novel 'Eclipse of the Crescent Moon' immortalizes the battle, and inside you'll find a museum and underground tunnels chronicling that era. The ramparts offer views over Eger and the surrounding hills, and summers bring medieval knight shows and archery experiences.
Opening Hours
10:00-18:00 (Nov-Mar 10:00-16:00)
Travel Tips
Pair the castle with the minaret and thermal bath. The on-site wine tasting room serves Egri Bikaver (Bull's Blood).
Hotels near Eger Castle
Hotels and guesthouses in Eger, Eger Castle, Eger
