Boldogko Castle in Boldogkőváralja is located in the far east of the Hungarian countryside.
For us, it was quite a drive to get there. But it was so worth the long drive! This place is very impressive.
When we finally reach the village, we couldn’t be more happy with the stunning views of this stronghold that has been dropped on the top of a hill in an otherwise flat landscape.
So, we took a few pictures and collected some information about visiting this gem in Eastern Hungary. Follow us on our mission to discover all the castles of Hungary!
What’s so special about Boldogko Castle
This castle, which is more of a fortress, has been built on top of a rock. The only rock in its wide surroundings, it seems. The rock is longer than wide, which results in a long but narrow castle.
One of the ends of the rock hosts a viewpoint that can be reached by a wooden walkway and it recalls memories of the Great Wall of China to us. This walkway and viewpoint offer the best views of the surrounding landscape and it’s a great place for interesting and stunning pictures.
Photographs of this viewpoint are the reason why we wanted to visit this castle so badly.
Because of the scenic views at the site, it’s a popular location for wedding photography.
General Information
- Entrance Fee Adult 1300 HUF - 4€
- Entrance Fee Children and Seniors 900 HUF - 2,8€
- Opening hours November – March 9h – 16h
- Opening hours May – September 8h – 20h
- Opening hours April and October 8h – 18h
Boldogko Vara Website
How to get there
By car
As a foreign traveler, I’d say that getting to Boldogkőváralja by car is the only way to visit the Castle. There might be buses that serve this village, but if you don’t speak Hungarian (and even if you do) it will be a long travel day.
The Castle is located at 230 kilometers from Budapest and 55 kilometers from Miskolc. From Budapest, you can drive on toll highways all the way to Miskolc and from Miskolc, you’ll be driving on slower roads until you reach it.
GPS Address: 3885 Boldogkőváralja
The location doesn’t actually have a street name, but no worries: you can’t miss it once you reach the town.
Map
Spend the night in a hotel nearby
Spend the night in the Hunguest Palota Hotel in Lillafüred, which is not too far away from the castle. This hotel is set in the beautiful mountain village of Lillafüred, where you can also spend a few days.
Another great option for spending the night is the lively city of Miskolc! There are a few beautiful hotels to be found for a very competitive price. Hotel Pannonia and City Hotel Miskolc are 2 excellent choices.
Or you can spend the night in Miskolctapolka, a wellness village near Miskolc. Check out the Calimbra Wellness Hotel Superior.
Watch this short video
Boldogko Castle History
The history of this specific Castle in Hungary is somewhat unclear and first mentions of this peculiar castle date back to the 13th century.
When the castle was built, is unclear, but it was probably built soon after the Mongol invasion in the 13th century.
Over the years, towers were built and the castle became larger. It changed ownership dozens of times over the centuries and currently, the castle is the property of the Hungarian government so people can visit it after paying a small admission fee.
Conclusion Boldogko Castle
We had an awesome time visiting this stronghold and enjoyed the sublime surrounding views.
If you like castles as much as we do you might also want to check out our post about the fairytale castle Bory or Visegrad Castle at the Danube bend.
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