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Attraction · Eger · Updated on 1 November 2026.

Castle of Eger

Castle of Eger is an attraction in Eger, Heves, Hungary. This place has an audio tour of about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch. 1 of the 6 well-known points of interest nearby is within 1 km. Within 50 m you'll find a bench, a water point and a public toilet.

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Audio tour · Castle of Eger

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You're standing at Eger Castle, on a rocky hill right in the middle of town. Take a look at the sturdy walls around you. In 1552, something happened here that Hungarians have never forgotten.

Read and hear the whole story in the Outdoor Pitstop app: check in at this place and it is yours (with Pro; new users are Pro for the first 4 weeks).

Opening hours and admission

Opening hours
Tue-Sun 10:00-17:00

Source: OpenStreetMap and Wikidata.

Photos

10 photos from Wikimedia Commons. In the app you add your own photo when you are there.

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Facilities near Castle of Eger

The nearest pitstop of each kind within 1 km, as the crow flies.

Well-known points of interest nearby

6 well-known points of interest nearby, those with an audio tour first. 1 of the 6 well-known points of interest nearby is within 1 km.

Eger Minaret
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Eger Minaret · 250 m

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Frequently asked questions

When is Castle of Eger open?

Tue-Sun 10:00-17:00 (according to OpenStreetMap). Check the official website for public holidays.

Is there a toilet or drinking water nearby?

Yes: a water point at 40 m and a public toilet at 50 m.

How does the audio tour work?

When you stand at Castle of Eger, the Outdoor Pitstop app tells the story of the place in about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch.

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