Buda Castle District Budapest - photo by Michael Hill
Buda Castle District Budapest - photo by Michael Hill

Easter in Buda Castle – Programs and Opening Hours

Easter in the Buda Castle is a popular time for visitors to see the attractions, but some opening hours, as well as tour schedules may change during the festive period in March/April in the Buda Castle District.

To get more information about Budapest Easter and ideas for things to do in Budapest in March or Budapest things to do in April, programs and activities please visit these guides for events, programs and favoured activities in the Hungarian capital on a spring break.

Buda Castle and Matthias Chruch Tour Budapest
Buda Castle and Matthias Chruch Tour Budapest

Programs in Castle District Budapest – Easter 2023

Should you be interested in discovering the Castle District during your Easter holiday by yourself, or via a guided tour, you can choose one of the following available programs. Please note that the castle is the home of museums, which are usually closed on Mondays (however not on Easter Monday).

Apr 7 (Good Friday) – All Buda Castle Tours are available

Apr 8 (Holy Saturday) – All Buda Castle Tours are available

Apr 9 (Easter Sunday) – All Buda Castle Tours are available

Apr 10 (Easter Monday) – All Buda Castle Tours are available

Buda Castle Tour with Funicular & Danube Cruise Budapest
Buda Castle by Danube

Easter Opening Hours of Castle Attractions

National Gallery Buda CastleEaster Opening:

April 8: 10am – 6pm
April 9: 10am – 6pm
April 10: 10am – 6pm
April 11 (Tuesday): Closed

Budapest History Museum Buda CastleEaster Opening:

April 8: 10am – 6pm
April 9: 10am – 6pm
April 10: 10am – 6pm
April 11 (Tuesday): Closed

Matthias Church Buda CastleEaster Opening:

April 7: closed
April 8: the church can only be visited by worshippers
April 9: 1 pm to 5 pm (Ceremonious high mass at 12pm)
April 10: 1 pm to 5 pm

Funicular Buda CastleEaster Opening

April 7: 8 am – 10 pm
April 8: 8 am – 10 pm
April 9: 8 am – 10 pm
April 10: 8 am – 10 pm
Fisherman’s Bastion Buda CastleEaster Opening

April 7: Open as usual – 00:00-00:00 (all day)
April 8: Open as usual – 00:00-00:00 (all day)
April 9: Open as usual – 00:00-00:00 (all day)
April 10: Open as usual – 00:00-00:00 (all day)

Garden Bazaar Buda Castle – Easter Opening

April 7: Closed
April 8: 10am – 5.30pm
April 9: 10am – 5.30pm
April 10: 10am – 5.30pm

3D Cinema in the Buda Castle – Easter Opening

April 7: 10am – 6pm
April 8: 10am – 6pm
April 9: 10am – 6pm
April 10: 10am – 6pm

Museum of Military History Buda CastleEaster Opening

April 7: 10-4pm (not confirmed in 2023)
April 8: Closed
April 9: Closed
April 10: Closed

Mary Magdalene Church Tower Buda CastleEaster Opening

April 7: 10am – 4pm
April 8: 10am – 4pm
April 9 10am – 4pm
April 10: 10am – 4pm

Pharmacy Museum Buda CastleEaster Opening

April 7: 10am – 4pm
April 8: 10am – 6pm
April 9: 10am – 6pm
April 10: Closed

Museum of Music History Buda Castle – Easter Opening

April 7: Closed
April 8: Closed
April 9: Closed
April 10: Closed

 

Last updated Mar 7th, 2023

10 comments

  1. Hi, Christ here. Can you please tell me if there is any Easter shop in the Castle area? Thanks in advance!

    • Hello Christ,
      unfortunately there will be no Easter fair in the Buda Castle this year. Thank you for your understanding.

  2. MS DONNA SEFERIAN

    Hello,
    Do we need a reservation for the Faust Wine Cellar for a wine tasting on Monday April 22?
    Thank you,
    Donna

  3. Hi,

    Could you kindly tell me if the Castle Attractions open on May 1?
    Thank you!

    Ellen

  4. i saw some Easter program will be held in buda castle? but the above comment say wont
    which one are correct?

    • Dear Jeff,
      yes, there will be some Easter programs in the Castle Garden Bazaar on Easter weekend (Apr 20-22), but I’m afraid the exact schedule has not been confirmed yet. Thank you for your understanding and patience.

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