Sumeg Castle is located in the western part of the Balaton Uplands, at the top of a secluded mountain peak, which stands out from the surrounding area. The core of the three-division fortress is the lower level of an old tower built in the 1260s. The walls of the citadel were completed a century later, and during the 15th century, the plateau before the castle was surrounded by a strong, high defensive wall. [1] The castle is a state-owned monument with ID 10292.
The history of the Sümeg castle
The castle was first mentioned in 1292, still in IV. It was built by King Béla at the behest of Bishop of Veszprém. With the increasing importance of the defense of the castle of Sümeg, XIV. By the beginning of the 20th century it had become the administrative and territorial center of the area. After the death of our King Matthias, the German-Roman Emperor Sümeg Habsburg became the property of the emperor. However, the German rule did not last long, and the castle was seized by Pál Kinizsi, so it was rebuilt in II. Under the power of Ulászló. In 1543 Székesfehérvár fell, and following the Turkish expansion, similarly to several castles around Lake Balaton, Sümeg developed into a modern fortress.
After the Turkish occupation of Veszprém in 1552, the bishopric of Veszprém placed its seat among the safe walls of the castle. The Turks could never take the castle, but after the Rákóczi War of Independence, the Sümeg castle was also blown up by the labors.
The castle was destroyed for centuries and its archaeological excavation began in the 1960s.
The captain of the castle, Imre Papp, since 1989, who has considerable merits in keeping the castle in order and providing various programs. Alongside the castle, there is a complex tourist infrastructure, with a historical adventure park, restaurants and even a wellness hotel, not to mention thousands of activities.
Visit the castle
The inner tower of the castle, with its irregular polygonal layout and north-south orientation, is located on the top of the high Castle Hill, 87 meters high from the plain. It consists of three larger units, the outer, the inner and the citadel.
The castle can be reached on foot, the old taxi service is currently not available.
Entering the outer and then the inner gates, we arrive at the courtyard, where a real medieval atmosphere greets the visitor, flags flutter and cannon barrels. The Old Tower on the right is the oldest part of the castle, climbing up the spiral stairs you will find a small exhibition on the history of the castle, a forge, a medieval kitchen, a bakery and a torture chamber in the inner courtyard.
We can visit the castle chapel, in the courtyard we can photograph each other in a box and drag our dear friends and family members.
The greatest experience is the fabulous views from the walls of the castle, a good view of the entire fortress, and a small baroque town on the map.
Without exaggeration, Sümeg Castle offers the most complete medieval castle atmosphere in Hungary.
Sights below the castle
Historical adventure park
In the large visitor center at the bottom of the castle, the 1st Historical Adventure Park was set up, which presents the life of the medieval castles, the course of the contemporary battles, the weapons of the siege, and an interactive history lesson.
Siege towers, stone-throwing machines, spear throwers, and cannons at the War Machine Show promise exciting exploration, especially for family tourists. There is also a historic playground for children. In a reconstructed invading Turkish siege camp, we can recall our memorials at the border.
Programs, events
The castle of Sümeg is the best restored stone castle of the Balaton Uplands, its former light and the lives of the warriors are captured every summer by castle games. After purchasing the tickets you will be able to see all the exhibitions in the castle, and we will definitely plan a visit for the whole day. The castle estate has many experiences for horseback riding, horse riding, carriage rides, animal petting, trial weapons, horse riding and horse riding, wine tasting, hunting, fishing and hiking in the area.