As the Fisherman’s Bastion is an outdoor lookout tower and terrace, there is no direct contact to the attraction itself. The Fisherman’s Bastion is managed by, and belongs to the Municipality of the Buda Castle Hill (District I, Budapest – Budapest I. Kerület Budavári Önkormányzat).
Email: info (at) fishermansbastion (dot) com
Phone number of the Budavar Municipality: +36-1-458-3000
If you have any questions regarding the Fisherman’s Bastion, feel free to contact us in the comments below or via email. We usually reply within 48 hours.
My name is luuk, and I am writing on behalf of Hogeschool Rotterdam in the Netherlands. We are planning a school trip to Budapest and are very interested in including a visit to the Fisherman’s Bastion in our itinerary.
We would like to inquire about the following:
Are there group options or guided tours available for a group of 30 people?
What would be the cost per person, or is there a group discount available?
Are there any additional fees for accessing the upper terraces?
Are there specific time slots or reservation requirements for larger groups?
Our group consists of students and faculty, and we are aiming for an educational and cultural experience. The visit is planned for 28 November
We would greatly appreciate any information you can provide, as well as advice on how best to arrange the visit.
Thank you in advance for your assistance. We look forward to your reply.
Best regards,
Luuk Hoftijzer
Event planner
Hogeschool Rotterdam
Hello. I am looking at venues for my wedding in Budapest. Can you email me the rates for a 2 hour rental of the upper section? This would be just for the ceremony. About 60 people.
Hello Sarah,
Thank you for contacting us about your planned Fisherman’s Bastion visit.
We have emailed you wish further details.
I have problems in my legs but still wanted to visit the Fisherman’s bastion
How many steps do I have to negotiate to get to the level where St. Stephen’s Statue ( on the horse ) is located ( I guess thats the lowest level . Please correct me If I am wrong )
Dear Sima,
Thank you for your inquiry.
The regular castle bus will stop at the castle district few metres from Matthias Church. St. Stephen’s Statue is located on the same level (there are no stairs).
Generally speaking, 4 elevators help people with mobility issues to access the elevated Buda Castle grounds, where the recently refurbished pavement helps people with reduced mobility.
Please note that the streets and especially the Royal Palace courtyards are covered with cobblestone and getting over some of the high curbs might also be tricky.
Have a lovely time at Buda Castle!
Hello all,
Is entry in January free all days?
Thanks in advance.
Kind regards,
El
Hello El,
Thank you for contacting us.
In 2024, there is an entry free from 9 am to 7pm. We recommend you arrive in the morning so that you enjoy free entry to the upper terracces.
Please let me know if I can be of further assistance.
Please let us know if you have further questions.
holle ,i have a question about the ticket ,i buy the ticket today ,but i will arrive till 28-JAN,It is still ok ?
waiting for your reply
lulu shu
Hello Lulu,
please buy ticket on the the day you are visiting. The vending machine is convenient and quick.
Enjoy your winter holiday in Budapest!
Are there any specific legends or stories associated with Fisherman’s Bastion that visitors should know?
Dear Visitor,
Thank you for contacting us.
According to its architectural style, the Fisherman’s Bastion in the Buda Castle may seem to be a very old building, but the truth is it was built at the turn of the century (finished in 1902), to celebrate the 1000th birthday of the Hungarian state (among a lot of other buildings across Budapest).
Learn more about the History of Fisherman’s Bastion on this link: https://fishermansbastion.com/history
Have a lovely time in Budapest!
Sziastok!
Hogy vagy? :)
I’m coming to Budapest on 28 august and needing to know about this place if the place is opened all day?
What is fee for entrance?
I’m photographer and planning to take pics before sunrise around at 5.50 early in the morning.
Köszönöm es örvendek!
Pierre LEMON
Ps! I’m deaf and just wondering if there is possible with free entrance for people with disability?
Dear Pierre,
Thank you for your comment.
Tickets are available at the vending machines on the spot (only Fishermen’s Bastion entries, no combi tickets). There is no different price if you buy on the spot or advance with a tour agency along with your private castle tour. If the group arrives before 9 am there is no entry fee.
There are dozens of museums in the castle district some of them offer discounted rates for deaf guests (in some places even for free (Castle Museum).
Have a nice time in Budapest!
Hello! The email address doesn’t work.
I would like to know the opening hours during Easter time especially Monday 10 April.
thanks :)
Hii. I’ve tried to contact you via email, but you haven’t answered, so I will try here :)
I have an inquiry about the upper towers of the Fisherman’s Bastion. We are a class of 21 students and 2 teachers that wish to experience the Fisherman Bastion.
The inquiry is that I have read on your website ” visiting Fisherman’s Bastion between Oct 15 and March 15 is free of charge all day long.”
Does it also apply to the upper towers on March 15?
And is it possible to get a tour guide ( in English )? if yes, how much is it?
Hello we are going to visit Budapest on March 12 and will spend 3 days there. Will the Fisherman’s Bastion, the Castle & the Matthias Church be open normally? And also can we buy tickets online?
Thank you in advanced
Hello,
May I know is that allow to have prewedding photoshoot in Fisherman Bastion area?
I would love to bring my clients there to capture their moments for their wedding day
Hope thats possible and you can share the t&c, thank you.
hi, i am pretty sure i lost my digital camera (sony cybershot) at bastion, it happened 27th of october and i am still sad about it. is there any chance there are some lost items collected together?🥺 thank you very much.
Dear Katerina,
we have emailed you.
Hello.I would like to visit Fisherman’s Bastion on the 28th of October so please could you tell me the price for the ticket and the closing time for the upper terraces?
Thank you!
Hello Giannis,
The castle area can be visited free of charge.
There are churches, museums, and other attractions with entry tickets
Entry to Fisherman’s Bastion
Please note that visiting the lower terraces of Fisherman’s Bastion is free of charge.
If you also wish to visit the upper terraces you’ll need to purchase entry tickets (there is a ticket vending machine on the spot) as follows:
Tickets (Adults): HUF 1000 (approx. 3 Euro)
Discount Tickets (Students & children under 14): HUF 500 (approx. 1.7 Euro)
The upper terraces are also free to visit before 9 am and after 7 pm.
We usually recommend guided tours for groups so guests can get to know the Castle area a bit closer.
A popular tour would be the Castle Tour with Funicular and Cruise, please follow the link below for more details and booking:
https://budacastlebudapest.com/buda-castle-tour-funicular-ride-river-cruise/
Good afternoon,
Can you tell me if the rates for 2022 are the same than 2021?
Tickets (Adults): HUF 1000 (approx. 3.4 Euro)
Discount Tickets (Students & children under 14): HUF 500 (approx. 1.7 Euro)
Children under 6: Free Entry
Pensioners (from EU member states): HUF 500
Can groups book only the entrance without the guided tour by email info@fishermansbastion.com
What about the payment?
Thank you
Nathalie
Hello Nathalie,
yes, the rates are the same since 2020.
If you do not wish to book a tour please buy your entry tickets upon arrival.
Have a lovely summer holiday in Budapest!
Thank you,
I have been sending emails to info@fishermansbastion.com but I didn’t received a reply.
Is- this email working?
We have groups interested to visit and I would like more information
Hello Natalie,
we have contacted you via email.
Hello,
in view of my trip to Budapest on Christmas Week, and in particular from 22 to 29 December, i would like to be informed , if possible, of the fisherman’s bastion opening days and hours for the public throughout these days. In addition, i would like to know if i have to make an early booking of the tickets in order to have access there.
Will i get a 10% discount from the adult price with the budapest card?
Thank you very much.
Hello Elenni,
thank you for contacting us regarding the opening hours of Fisherman’s Bastion.
The good news is that visiting Fisherman’s Bastion is free of charge between Oct 16, 2019 and March 15, 2020. So you don’t need to buy tickets neither in advance nor on the spot, you can visit lower and upper terraces free of charge. Opening hours stay the same as usual (00:00-00:00 – all day).
Let me also recommend you the following article about Christmas opening hours of the Buda Castle Budapest: http://budacastlebudapest.com/christmas-buda-castle-budapest/
Have a great festive stay in the Hungarian capital!
Hello there,
I would like to book the Fisherman’s Bastion for an event on one of the weekends in August 2020. It would be for ca. 3h in the afternoon of a Saturday.
Is the location still available for booking in that period?
Looking forward to your reply.
Philippe
Hello Philippe,
thank you for contacting us regarding the availability of Fisherman’s Bastion as a private event venue.
Regarding your inquiry, I would recommend you to contact Halaszbastya Restaurant directly: info@halaszbastya.eu.
Private Event Venues:
Should you be interested in a private dinner cruise, please contact our partner on:info@budapestrivercruise.com
Have a great stay in Budapest!
Hello.
We would like to get married in the Fisherman’s bastion July 2020, for example 18/7 or 25/7. Which dates do you have available and how much does it cost, for one hour ceremony?
All the best //Johan
Hello Johan,
thank you for contacting us regarding availability of Fisherman’s Bastion as a wedding venue.
Regarding your inquiry, I would recommend you to contact Halaszbastya Restaurant directly: info@halaszbastya.eu.
Private Event Venues:
Should you be interested in a private dinner cruise, please contact our partner on:info@budapestrivercruise.com
Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.
Hi there,
Is it possibly to light a few candles at the bastion for some pictures to be taken ?
Hello John, due to fire hazards (especially in dry warm weather) it is generally not allowed to light candles at any parts of the historical monument of the Fisherman’s Bastion. Upon your visit you will see that there are woods, trees, bushes, grass under the bastion, right next to living residential areas, which may catch fire. That said, there are gastro places, cafe / restaurant in and nearby the bastion where you can safely ask for a candle in a windproof area for a romantic evening. If you wish to have a private event right on the rampart or balcony, we’d suggest using artificial candles (led lights) which you can buy locally from the Ikea store in Budapest or elsewhere. Should you still wish light a candle, we suggest asking for a special permit from the local government in the Buda Castle District (it is up to the municipality to decide).
At any rate, if you still light a candle (without the permission of the municipality), please do make sure to
1, never leave it unguarded
2, remove any flammable materials from its proximity
3, put out any candle / fire you made to avoid arson
4, you may expect to face the local police force
Hopefully it does not sound too harsh, there are simply too many people and beautiful historical buildings at risk to give the general public – some of whom may be irresponsible, even if it is not you – permit for ‘any time’ candle lighting.
Also, recently the Hungarian government started to move its major institutions to the Buda Castle area, which means that it is becoming more guarded / policed than before (e.g. the new Ministry of Finance building is approx. 25 meters / 74 feet from the Fisherman’s Bastion)
How can we get in touch with you? Looking to book wedding.
Thank you!
Dear Victoria,
please contact us via email regarding your planned wedding in Budapest, this is the fastest way. Thank you for your cooperation.
Is it possible to book this for weddings?
thanks
Hi,
Can we pay by credit card? We will be 30 people coming.
We are planning to be in Budapest September 26 and would like to have a table for 4 to dine with a view. How do I reserve this
hey i am planning to visit budapest on the 30th of december until the 4th of january and one of my list there is to visit fisherman’s bastion and do a proposal in this castle..i was seeing where i can contact the organizer and ask few questions abt my plan and how i’m willing to do..i need help guys..waiting for ir reply thx!!
Hello Yorgo, thank you for planning with Fisherman’s Bastion Budapest for your romantic holiday and proposal. If you wish to have your own intimate private proposal we suggest visiting the Fisherman’s Bastion after 7pm when there are a lot fewer people than day time and you can find some quiet spot along the long ramparts, balconies or in some of the windproof, rainproof turrets and towers to pop the question. During the daytime hours (until 4 pm as winter is characteristically with an early sunset in Hungary) you can visit the Fisherman’s Bastion too, but it is very popular and perhaps too crowded for a proposal (unless you wish to attract attention). At any rate, please dress warmly as it is very cold in winter time, and, apart from the restaurant inside some parts of the Bastion, it is not heated. Romantic views with chilly weather.
Another option is to book a table inside the restaurant and make your proposal there.
Perhaps one of the most popular and best places in Europe for proposals is indeed at the Fisherman’s Bastion in Budapest, and romantic river cruises with candle lit dinner are equally very popular (on heated boats in winter months – as you mentioned that you’d come and visit Budapest in December and January) https://budapestrivercruise.com/budapest-candlelit-dinner-cruise-a-la-carte-dinner
Please see more about Budapest in Dec and Jan: http://budapestchristmas.com
http://tenthingstodo.topbudapest.org/by-months/things-to-do-in-budapest-in-december/
Hi,
I am planning to visit on the 9th August and would like to go up to the balcony however we can only arrive at approx. 1045-11pm
May I know if we will still be able to access the place?
Cheers
Steph
Hi Steph, no problem, the Fisherman’s Bastion is open non stop, so you can freely visit the ramparts, and even the upper lookout towers late at night. In fact, as summer is quite hot in Budapest, you can usually enjoy the night views in breezy balmy weather. Have a nice holiday in Budapest in August.
Some more ideas for Budapest activities in August: http://tenthingstodo.topbudapest.org/by-months/things-to-do-in-budapest-in-august/
Please could we make a reservation for dinner at the restaurant on the 14th?
Hi Kim, we are only managing tours, answering visitors’ questions for the attraction of Fisherman’s Bastion, the restaurant is a private business renting the premises. You can contact them via email for a booking at Halaszbastya Restaurant halaszbastya.eu
Hello! Tell me please if i get the funicular to the Buda Castel, the Bastion and The Church is near? I have to climb stairs if i use this method.?Which is the best method to get there if it is not available one elevator? Thank you
Hello Flory,
thank you for contacting us.
If you reach the Castle area by the Funicular, the Matthias Church (and the Fisherman’s Bastion) will be approx. 10 minutes by walk (without any stairs): https://goo.gl/maps/HrcgjoJtniL2
Hello, I am trying to get in touch to ask about holding a wedding ceremony on the terrace of The Fisherman’s Bastion overlooking the city but the email keeps bouncing back. We would love to see some price package information for this, would you be able to send on some details? Many thanks, Alexis.
Dear Alexis,
thank you, we will soon be in touch with you via email.
hello from tours chanteclerc in Montreal Canada.
We are a Canadian tour operator specialziing in bus tours throughout europe.
We would need the confirmatio of the entrance prices for the fishermans Bastion for 2017 summer season for our tours, and also iff possible the 2018 prices.
thank you
jackie
Dear Jackie,
Please find the 2017 prices below.
Tickets (Adults): HUF 800 (approx. 2.7 Euro)
Discount Tickets (Students, children): HUF 400 (approx. 1.4 Euro)
Children under 6: Free Entry
Pensioners (from EU member states): HUF 400
At the moment unfortunately we cannot confirm 2018 prices. Thank you for your patience.
Dear Sirs,
we have a group 37+1, on June (13.6.2017).
They would liek to visit Fsihermans bastion so
we would like to make a reservation and
if you coud send us the information for deposit.
Thank you and best regards
Sabrina Zlatkovic
Dear Sabrina,
thank you for your inquiry.
We will soon be in touch with your via email regarding your group booking.
Hi there,
Is there a charge if I have my engagement photos here?
Thank you
Hello Kim,
for photo permits, please contact the Buda Castle Municipality, District I. Customer Service directly: ugyfelszolgalat [at] budavar [dot] hu
Hello! I’m going to Budapest from June to July, this year, and I’d like to know which one of those 2 months is less crowded and if there’s any difference in the value of the ticket to the Top View.
Thanks!
Hello Sofia,
usually all the summer months are quite busy so there’s no way of telling which one would be the best to visit. The price of the ticket is the same throughout the year.
Buenos días.
Quería saber si para subir a las torres del Bastión de los pescadores, se puede subir con la tarjeta Budapest Car o hay que pagar para pasar por los tornos y subir, ¿cual es su precio?
Gracias.
Buenos días Maria,
Los balcones inferiores son gratuitos, pero si desea entrar en la zona superior, hay una cuota de HUF 800 por persona. Con una Budapest Card válida, puede obtener un 10% de descuento en este precio.
How far is Fisherman’s Bastion from the Hotel Nemzeit?
Dear Eileen,
As Hotel Nemzeti is located in the city center on the Pest side, unfortunately it is not in walking distance from the Fisherman’s Bastion.
The easiest way to reach it by public transportation is if you travel by metro M3 until Szell Kalman Sq. and from there, you can either walk up the Buda Castle Hill or take bus no. 16 to get up there. Please find this route on the following map: https://goo.gl/maps/1cyvZRiQvLo
Hello i would like to book tickets to see the Fisherman’s Bastion. Where can i get it?
Hello Marriam,
unfortunately tickets for the Fisherman’s Bastion cannot be booked online in advance, you can buy them only on the spot. Thank you for your kind understanding.
Hello!
I will be in Budapest in mid December: will it be possible to visit it or the towers and terrace will be closed?
Thank you!
Hello Eliana,
no, the terraces will be open as usual. Have a nice time in Budapest in December!
Hello! We would like to set up a photo shoot after our wedding on 17 December 2016. Is it possible if we buy the tickets, or do we need a permission from you or the municipality of the district? Only the 2 of us (maybe the best man and the bride’s maid) and the photographer will be there. Thankfully: Alexandra
Dear Alexandra,
yes, please contact the Buda Castle Municipality, District I. Customer Service: ugyfelszolgalat [at] budavar [dot] hu
hello. We are a french group and we would like to visit the museum It is open on the 23 of otober ?
Hello,
yes, the Fisherman’s Bastion will be open as usual.
Hello! I will visit the Fisherman’s Baston in October, can you tell me please how to get there from the inner city with the public transport? Thank you very much!!!
Dear Maria,
The easiest way to reach the Fisherman’s Bastion from the city center by public transportation is if you travel by metro M3 until Szell Kalman Sq. and from there, you can either walk up the Buda Castle Hill or take the castle minibus. Another route is to take bus number 16 to get up there from Deak Square, with a stop at Disz Square (Disz Ter)
Hello we are going to visit Budapest on March 12 and will spend 3 days there. Will the Fisherman’s Bastion, the Castle & the Matthias Church be open normally? And also can we buy tickets online?
Thank you in advanced
Hi, I am planning to visit the Bastion with my baby. Is there a bus that I can take or we have to walk all the way to the top?
Hi Pelin,
you can reach the top of Buda Castle from the city center by Bus no. 16.
More ways to access: http://budacastlebudapest.com/getting-there/
Hello, I wonder if you can help me. My sister is planning to get married in Budapest next Summer and is interested in hiring the Fishermans Bastion Restaurant for the ceremony and meal. If you have any brochure of information in relation to this could you email it to me please @ lallysandra@yahoo.ie
Thank you for your help.
Sandra Lally
Hello, On your website is written “If you do not wish to go up to the very top of the Fisherman’s Bastion, you can enter the attraction free of charge”.
Is it still available ? I’d like to visit the Fisherman’s bastion with a group pf students and I have to know if I need to change money for this visit.
Hello Brigitte, yes, it is still an available option. Have a nice time with the students in Budapest, and enjoy the views from the Fisherman’s Bastion. You may also book a tour on the Buda Castle Hill to learn about the history and attractions: http://budacastlebudapest.com/
Hi,
I would like to ask my GF to marry me while staying in budapest. Is Fisherman’s Bastion an apropate place for doing that? Can you held me organize something like that?
Hello Joseph, yes the Fisherman’s Bastion is a good place to pop the question, it has beautiful views, just like the Citadel or the Danube itself with its many river cruises and floating restaurants in Budapest. There is a restaurant in the Bastion itself you may wish to contact for ideas / help.
is the bastion open 25th march to 27th march 2016 as its easter round that time.
Are most attractions in budapest open around that time?
thanks
Hello Wally, yes, the Fisherman’s Bastion is always open, including Easter days. Most museums and galleries in Budapest will be closed on Easter Monday (as usual), but will be open on Sat and Sun. Budapest Easter information http://topbudapest.org/budapest-easter
Hi there,
I would like to make a reservation for 10 people for lunch at 1pm on Sat 2nd of January. Is this possible.
Thanks Renee
hello….are you open at christmas holidays.25-28 december?
Hello Stavros, yes the Fisherman’s Bastion is always open, even on bank holidays or religious holidays, including the upcoming Christmas days.
More about Christmas activities in Budapest, markets, shows, concerts: http://budapestchristmas.com/
Hello,
Can we buy tickets online to avoid queueing? And is there any guided tour through the site? Are we able to re-entre the Bastion after we leave because we would like to enjoy a different view of it in different time of the day.
Saxon
Dear Saxon, at this moment there is no booking tickets online, but we can recommend a guided tour in the Buda Castle area, which includes visiting many parts of the Fisherman’s Bastion, as well as a tour inside the Matthias Church, and guided walking tour in the Buda Castle area (2.5 hours in duration.)
If you buy an entry to visit the upper turrets of the lookout fortification, it enables you for a one time visit.
Dear Ms
Can we buy the tickets for the fisherman’s Bastion online for teh 14th of September?
An early reply would be greatly appreciated.
Regards
Lucy Micallef
Hello Lucy,
yes, you can buy tickets to the Fisherman’s Bastion at the ticket office on the spot. Momentarily there is no advance booking yet.
hello
is it accesible for handiccaped ?
best regards
violeta
Hello Violeta, many parts of the Fisherman’s Bastion can be visited with a wheelchair. The lower terraces offer great views, the surface is not smooth though, so expect cobble stones in the Buda Castle area in Budapest. The upper towers are not accessible with wheel chair unfortunately.
I would like to ask, if is the elevator for oldier people.
Sincerely
Maria
Hello Maria, unfortunately, there is no elevator for older people, but you can also approach the Fisherman’s Bastion from near the Matthias Church, taking a bus (Castle minibus, part of the public transport), or taking a taxi. This way, you do not need to climb stairs, unless you wish to go up to the top of the Bastion to have a view of Budapest from the upper turrets and terraces. That said, the views are excellent from the lower levels, so it is highly recommended to visit. The surface of the roads and squares in the Buda Castle area are mostly covered in cobble stones, so make sure to have a pair of comfy shoes.
Hi there,
I recently visited Fisherman’s Bastion during my visit to Budapest. On the evening of 13/12/2014 myself and friends went for drinks in the Bar area inside the Bastion, there was live music which I absolutely loved. I was wondering if there was any way of finding out who the musicians were so I could buy some of there stuff!
thanks,
William
Dear manager,
I want to book 16 tickets of the fisherman’s bastion on 15th Oct,can you book tickets for me?
best regards,
RITA
Hello,
I want to know if the fisherman’s bastion will be open on March 15 ? It is festive day in Budapest . thank you
Alberto
Hello Alberto, yes, the Fisherman’s Bastion is open 24/7 throughout the year, including March 15 a national holiday in Hungary.
Hi,
I work for a production company in the UK and i would like to know how to obtain filming permission to come and do a feature for a travel channel series called City Breaks.
Please get in touch.
Thanks
Callum
Dear sir, do you provide parking space?or what’s the nearest parking??yours,
Good morning, visit the Fishermen’s Bastion is all possible is 24 hours?
Waiting for a reply, best regards
At night it’s absolutely free to visit the Bastion.
Hello! My friends and I will rest in Budapest June 30 (Monday) I really wanted to visit Fishermen’s Bastion, but I saw on your website that on Monday, it closed (I would like to know if this is true? I’m waiting for a reply, Thank you)
Dears,
I would like to make reservation for our clients.
Please find all informations below.
date: 9.5.2014
8 pax
just only reservation, payment on spot.
Plaese send me also your menu presentation.
Thanks
Hello, we are a group of 11 french students in tourism and we are coming to budapest in 12 days.
We would like to visit the Fisherman’s bastion during the afternoon of thusrday 30th. I saw that the visit is free but I would like to know how much does it cost for a group of eleven to go up the fisherman’s bastion, on balconies.
Looking forward for your answer
Your sincerely
Eva
Dear Eva, for a group of 11 tourists there is unfortunately no group discount on the Fisherman’s Bastion, but you can buy student tickets if you wish to climb to the top of the towers (basically 1 more floor higher than the free balconies and terraces).
Just for you to know the violin player Jànos Völgyi is selling fake CDs !
Hi, can I reserve two adult tickets for the bastion for May 1 in the afternoon or May 2 ?
Hello Vera, there is no need book a ticket in Fisherman’s Bastion. You can freely walk on the rampart and balconies, while the upper turrets are coin operated with a turnstile gate. Currently there are no online tickets sold for the Fishermans Bastion. On May 1st you usually do not need any ticket as national holidays offer a free access to the bastion and its upper towers and balconies. Have a nice Budapest visit in May. We are having a wonderful spring weather this year!