Old Village of Hollókő
Old Village of Hollókő
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Hollókő is a Palóc ethnographic village in Hungary and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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visiting_cali_girl
SF, CA47 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
The village has been converted from a place where people live to a photography location. I believe that once upon a time it might have been interesting and relevant as an important example of traditional Palloc village, but today all you'll find is aimed at tourists. If you go, know that you'll have to pay to park, that you won't see any "authentic" artisans at work, and that you can walk/loop town in well under an hour.
There is a walk/hike from town up to the castle, and the fee to enter the castle (August 2024) at USD$ 8.50/ticket is quite high compared to other historical sites we visited during out 6 week tour of Hungary and Romania. For us the value wasn't there since the entire castle has been re-built since the 1960's. Basically it is a Disneyland like recreation, because the old/historical building had fallen into such bad disrepair.
We made the mistake of booking an overnight stay in the village and there were essentially no services available, with only one restaurant that served 8 venison dishes as the option for dinner and a place that offered beer for the locals (no food, no menu). Thankfully we had sandwiches with us, (intended for consumption during the next day's driving) to eat for dinner.
There is a walk/hike from town up to the castle, and the fee to enter the castle (August 2024) at USD$ 8.50/ticket is quite high compared to other historical sites we visited during out 6 week tour of Hungary and Romania. For us the value wasn't there since the entire castle has been re-built since the 1960's. Basically it is a Disneyland like recreation, because the old/historical building had fallen into such bad disrepair.
We made the mistake of booking an overnight stay in the village and there were essentially no services available, with only one restaurant that served 8 venison dishes as the option for dinner and a place that offered beer for the locals (no food, no menu). Thankfully we had sandwiches with us, (intended for consumption during the next day's driving) to eat for dinner.
Written August 19, 2024
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antzinpants
United States5 contributions
Nov 2022
CHECK DATES of when the village closes for the season. We went there on a tour Nov 11. Most of the shops and own were closed. Only one person in folk costume was there long enough to show us the outfit, and was gone shortl thereafter. This could be a wonderfult stop, if it were totally functioning.
Written November 14, 2022
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Denis B
Conselice, Italy560 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
UNESCO site recommended in all tourist guides. In just under an hour walk under the sun. Typical houses some with thatched roof. Many craft shops, few bars and restaurants. Interesting but not unmissable. Free entry, you pay only for parking
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Written August 19, 2024
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Pannipannini
Maryland1,680 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
Amazing location, historic village, great all day activity. The walk from Hollókő to Rimóc is beautiful (or bike). 5 miles or so each way. Get some ice cream on your return and support the local artists.
Written August 6, 2022
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Lazlito
Szombathely, Hungary45 contributions
Jul 2021 • Friends
Lovely UNESCO world heritage site, this traditional Hungarian "Paloc" village. Locals are very friendly, the building are in good condition, the streets and alleys are clean and tidy. Very nice atmosphere.
Written August 3, 2021
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Mojan Z
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May 2016 • Solo
I just went to Holloko today. For those who are wondering how they can go there from Budapest, it is easy and very affordable.`
Go to Kossuth Lajos tér then hop on M2 line and get off at Puskás Ferenc Stadion, the bus leaves at 8:30am platform 3 in Budapest and at 3 pm in Holloko. (Trip advisor guests and internet say it leaves Holloko at 2 but it is 3,4 and 6 pm)
Word of advice:
1. Castle was worth it but do not go through the forest. especially if you only Know English. there are no proper signs. It is better to go through the parking. Trip advisor guests said the fee is 600 HUF but it was 900.
2. The wooden stair case is marked by English signs and it is a nice walk
3. The village is only 2 streets and you can walk it in 45 minutes.
4. None of the museums in the village are worth it
5. The coffee and food was good
I got there at 10:30 am and by 12:30 I had seen the castle, walked the village and had food. Waiting to go back to Budapest was boring
Make sure to go with a friend and I will honestly only go if there is a festival happening
Go to Kossuth Lajos tér then hop on M2 line and get off at Puskás Ferenc Stadion, the bus leaves at 8:30am platform 3 in Budapest and at 3 pm in Holloko. (Trip advisor guests and internet say it leaves Holloko at 2 but it is 3,4 and 6 pm)
Word of advice:
1. Castle was worth it but do not go through the forest. especially if you only Know English. there are no proper signs. It is better to go through the parking. Trip advisor guests said the fee is 600 HUF but it was 900.
2. The wooden stair case is marked by English signs and it is a nice walk
3. The village is only 2 streets and you can walk it in 45 minutes.
4. None of the museums in the village are worth it
5. The coffee and food was good
I got there at 10:30 am and by 12:30 I had seen the castle, walked the village and had food. Waiting to go back to Budapest was boring
Make sure to go with a friend and I will honestly only go if there is a festival happening
Written May 9, 2016
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Márton T
Budaors, Hungary275 contributions
Jul 2020
It is a beautiful world heritage village with some museums and restaurants. Highly recommend. From the fort there is an easy short path to the village.
Written July 21, 2020
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maro310
Budapest, Hungary320 contributions
Mar 2019 • Friends
Roughly 2,5 hours bus ride away from Budapest, this small village hiding in the bottom of a small valley offers much more than I expected while planing the excursion. Locals were very friendly and ready to chat - as there weren't many visitors that day in Holloko they had all the time to kill. It was still a pleasant surprise.
Hiking trails are well marked and explanation is offered in English as well.
From spring till late fall Holloko definitely worth the time and effort.
Hiking trails are well marked and explanation is offered in English as well.
From spring till late fall Holloko definitely worth the time and effort.
Written March 27, 2019
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work-to-travelMI
Grand Rapids, MI377 contributions
Sep 2018 • Family
This is a delightful little "living museum" with many original buildings, maintained as they have been for over a century. The castle is an easy but uphill walk, well worth the low entrance fee and the hike. Inside are interesting displays about the history and lifestyle of the owners. There is no other entrance fee, but a fee to park your vehicle at the tourist information office.
Written October 25, 2018
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richard w
Rome, Lazio6 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
What's interesting about Holloko, rebuilt in its original style after a 1909 fire, is that it is an intact 18th century village. There are cuter parts of villages of a similar vintage throughout the region, even if none are preserved as an intact ensemble. It has a bit of a contrived theme park atmosphere to it, but castle's stunning views, the Raven legend and the fun playground at the parking lot make for a worthwhile visit with children. As a World Heritage Site, however, it's hardly on par with Hungary's other offerings.
Written August 28, 2018
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Written November 28, 2019
Relativo a cosa di preciso? Io ho la mail del castello se ti è utile
Written November 29, 2019
We are planning to come the first week of May. Will you be fully open then? Thank you.
Written January 22, 2019
Hello Loretta in May we will be fully open. You are very welcome in Moongarden bud if you want a room you have to make reservations. Many greetings Ellen and Wim.
Written January 22, 2019
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