Fisherman’s Bastion Festive Week
New Year Fireworks from the Fisherman’s Bastion
Come to see the winter Fireworks on New Year’s Eve from the Fisherman’s Bastion if you are spending your New Year holiday in Budapest. Open all day and night in December and January. The upper terraces are also free to visit from Dec 23 to Jan 1st.
Every year, on the last day of the year, Hungarians, expats and tourists come together to party in the streets, to watch the fireworks displays near the river Danube, and in all sorts of ways, to celebrate the New Year coming.
Entry to the Fisherman’s Bastion is free on the festive week (including Christmas), so do come to enjoy the views, and the boats passing by in Budapest. You can take a guided tour at the Fisherman’s Bastion and all around the Castle District from about €12 per person every day in the Buda Castle Budget Tour to learn about the history of the Fisherman’s Bastion and the medieval Castle later developed into a Habsburg Palace, now functioning as a museum.
If you also wish to visit the Matthias Church next to the Fisherman’s Bastion, you can choose the insightful small group Buda Castle & Church Tour.
Don’t forget to wear a warm coat, hat and gloves as most tours are outdoor walking tours in the medieval little hilltop town of the Castle District (there are various walking, Caving and Bus tours too).
Christmas at fisherman’s Bastion
Experience the enchanting Christmas lights at Fisherman’s Bastion and Matthias Church during the Magical Buda Advent Festival, held from December 1 to 24. As the sun sets, the iconic landmarks of Budapest come alive with festive illumination, creating a picture-perfect holiday atmosphere. This stunning display of lights adds an extra sparkle to the season, making it one of the most magical Christmas experiences in Budapest.
Good evening. Do you confirm that on January 2nd admission is free all day?
Thank you
Hello Federica,
Thank you for your comment.
The lower terraces are currently free to visit all year round.
While the upper terraces are free from Dec 24th to Jan 1st. Jan 2nd, there will be entry fee from 9 am to 7pm.
If you arrive before 9am, you can enter without entry fee.
Wishing you a lovely holiday in Budapest and let us know how you liked the panorama from the Fishermen’s Bastion!
Hello, I wish to visit the Bastion between 4-15 November, 2023 including the top, is it free of charge (for winter season) according to the description in your website? Thanks.
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