Journey Through Time

Gödöllő | Gödöllői Királyi Kastély

The Royal Palace of Gödöllő was Empress Elisabeth's favourite residence in Hungary and keeps her memory to this day. In the golden light you can feel the magic she felt herself.

opening 24. 10. 2026

daily 18:00–21:00 (summer time)

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A story you walk through

The palace in Gödöllő was the dearest refuge of Empress Elisabeth — Sisi. This year's light garden tells the whole story of the building, from the baroque era through the royal years to the present day.

Grassalkovich-kastély 5852, 2100 Gödöllő
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Ticket prices

Open from 24. 10. 2026 daily 18:00–21:00 (summer time).

Prices will be announced soon
Ticket presale starts soon

Videos from the Gödöllő park

Erzsébet királyné fénykertje Gödöllőn Story of Lights

Erzsébet királyné fénykertje Gödöllőn

984 K views · YouTube
Erzsébet királyné fénykertje Gödöllőn Story of Lights

Erzsébet királyné fénykertje Gödöllőn

228 K views · YouTube
Erzsébet királyné fénykertje Gödöllőn Story of Lights

Erzsébet királyné fénykertje Gödöllőn

5 K views · YouTube

Information for visitors

visitor rules, admission, opening hours

Opening hours

Summer time 18:00–21:00
Winter time 17:00–21:00
Last entry 20:30.
Season opens on 24. 10. 2026.
closed on 1 November, 24 December, 25 December

Ticket types

Standard — ages 15 to 64
Reduced — children 3–14, students, seniors 65+, ZTP/P disability card holders (carer free)
Family 2+2 — 2 adults + 2 children (or 1 adult + 3 children)
Family 2+3 — 2 adults + 3 children
Children aged 2 and under — free
Prams — free
Assistance dogs — free

Important information

• Tickets bought online are cheaper.
• Tickets are also available on site, and a combined ticket with the museum can be purchased.
• For student, senior and disability discounts please prove your entitlement.
• We cannot accept the SZÉP card or vouchers.
• The ticket is valid for a single entry.
• The length of the visit is not limited within the opening hours.

Accessibility

The grounds of the Royal Palace of Gödöllő are fully accessible; a step-free ramp leads from the car park in front of the palace.

Getting here

From Budapest by HÉV suburban train from Örs vezér tere to the Gödöllő–Szabadság tér stop; by Volán buses from Stadion bus station; or by train from Keleti station (Hatvan–Füzesabony–Miskolc line).

Dogs

No — dogs are not allowed, to protect the local wildlife. Guide and assistance dogs are the exception: they are always admitted, free of charge and without a muzzle.

Food & facilities

A buffet is open during the light park's opening hours.

Address

Gödöllői Királyi Kastély, 2100 Gödöllő, Hungary

Parking

On both sides of the palace, paid every day of the week — 440 HUF per hour. The machine accepts Hungarian coins only; you can also pay by card or via SMS. Visitors with reduced mobility park free of charge in designated spaces.