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The World’s 100 Best Castles & Fortresses

Sümeg Castle

Sümeg, Hungary

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST CASTLES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 40 2026
Sümeg Castle

Hilltop castle above the town of Sümeg, on a steep rocky hill north of Lake Balaton. Visitors climb to the gate, cross the drawbridge and walk through restored rooms, towers and walls.

Highlights

  • Castle prison and torture chamber
  • Walls and ramparts
  • Inner courtyard with animals

Good to know

  • Steep walk up from the parking lot
  • Shows run at set hours on some days
  • Adult ticket about 3000 HUF

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