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The historic Ruszwurm Café in Buda Castle has closed after a long-running legal dispute between the operator and the municipality, shortly after the death of its owner, master confectioner Miklós Szamos. The interior is expected to remain intact, with a new confectionery operator to be appointed by public tender. Reopening is not expected before autumn or winter 2025. Thank you for your understanding.
The much-loved Ruszwurm Café in the Buda Castle District has closed its doors, marking the end of a remarkable era for one of Budapest’s most celebrated coffee houses. Founded in 1827 by confectioner Ferenc Schwabl, the café became renowned not only for its exceptional cakes and coffee but also for its historic interior, which survived revolutions, world wars and decades of change. Its closure follows a long-running legal dispute between the previous operator and the municipality, and comes shortly after the passing of its owner, master confectioner Miklós Szamos.
While the Ruszwurm name will no longer appear above the door, the building’s treasured interior is expected to remain. The municipality has confirmed plans to invite applications through a public tender to select a new confectionery operator. Although no decision has yet been made on who will take over, the intention is to preserve the historical setting so that future visitors can continue to enjoy this distinctive space.
For now, the property at Szentháromság utca 7 will remain closed, with reopening unlikely before autumn or winter 2025. Those exploring the Buda Castle area can still admire the café’s charming façade and imagine the generations who have stepped inside for a slice of its famed cream cake. When the doors open again, it is hoped the spirit of this enduring landmark will live on in a new chapter of sweet indulgence.
Ruszwurm Cafe & Confectionery is one of the places in the Buda Castle where it is hard to get a seat, especially at weekends and on rainy days. The confectionary is smallish, historically smallish with beautiful interior and wonderful pastries. The coffee is authentic and good too.
In short, Cafe Ruszwurm is highly recommended amongst the attractions of the Buda Castle. Indoor and outdoor seatings, attentive and polite staff make this place a must see. The cafe / confectionary is offering the highest quality products, including some of Hungary’s most famous cakes, like Dobos torta, Somloi Sponge Cake or the yummy creamy Kremes.
History
Ruszwurm is the household surname of century old confectionary families in Hungary, reaching back to the times of the Austro Hungarian Empire. For many, Ruszwurm means tradition & delight. The name of the cafeshop originates from one of the most famous Hungarian confectionary families who opened their very first pastry shop in 1827.
Nowadays, Ruszwurm is owned and operated by the Szamos family, another well-known confectionary dynasty.
Chocolate pralines, filled and unfilled chocolate coated, individually wrapped marzipans and other delicacies speak highly of the inventiveness of Matyas Szamos, founder of Szamos marzipan. Many shapes, flavours, specialities and sweet surprises supplement the huge selection of homemade cakes making Ruszwurm a very popular and extremely busy pastry shop in the Buda Castle District.
Address: 7 Szentharomsag Street, Budapest, H-1014
Prices:
Cakes from 850 HUF- 2950 HUF
Payment by cash or by card (Visa, Maestro, Mastercard)
Getting there:
Bus: 16A from Szell Kalman ter or 16 from Deak ter
Funicular: From Clark Adam ter to Castle Hill
On Foot: 2 minute walk from Matthias Church and the Fisherman’s Bastion in the Buda Castle District.
