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Fisherman's Bastion (Halászbástya): free view & paid alternatives
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Fisherman's Bastion is next free on Sunday, 25 October 2026 (tomorrow).
- Upper terrace free before 9:00.
- Also free: Children under 6 free (collect a 0 Ft ticket at the cashier); Disabled visitors + 1 companion free (0 Ft ticket).
- Otherwise: upper lookout terrace (adult) — Ft 1,700.
Free vs paid
Is the paid version worth it?
Fisherman's Bastion (Halászbástya)
Upper terrace free before 9:00.
Official 2026 fee periods all start at 9:00 (district notice).
Upper lookout terrace (adult)
Discounted 850 HUF (under 14, students, over 65; cashier only). Panorama ticket for both sites 2,700 HUF.
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How to actually get in for free
- Come before 9:00 or after the fee hours end and the upper terrace costs nothing.
- Between 24 and 31 December the upper terrace is free all day.
- National holidays (15 Mar, 20 Aug, 23 Oct) were free in 2026 - check the 2027 notice.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free hoursUpper terrace free before 9:00 · 00:00–09:00 | everyone | Official 2026 fee periods all start at 9:00 (district notice). | No |
| Free dayUpper terrace free 24-31 December 2026 (year-end) | everyone | — | No |
| Free forChildren under 6 free (collect a 0 Ft ticket at the cashier) | children under 6 | Listed under 'Díjmentes belépésre jogosultak' - 0 Ft ticket at the ticket office with proof. | No |
| Free forDisabled visitors + 1 companion free (0 Ft ticket) | visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) | — | No |
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Official prices
Fisherman's Bastion ticket prices
| Upper lookout terrace (adult) — Discounted 850 HUF (under 14, students, over 65; cashier only). Panorama ticket for both sites 2,700 HUF. | Ft 1,700 |
| Panorama ticket (both lookout sites, adult) | Ft 2,700 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
Lower terraces open-air. Upper lookout terrace fee hours 2026: 2 Jan-31 May 9:00-19:00, 1 Jun-30 Sep 9:00-21:00, 1 Oct-23 Dec 9:00-19:00; no fee 1 Jan, national holidays and 24-31 Dec.
Szentháromság tér, 1014 Budapest, Hungary
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FAQ
Fisherman's Bastion: common questions
Is Fisherman's Bastion free?
Fisherman's Bastion is free for everyone upper terrace free before 9:00 and upper terrace free 24-31 December 2026 (year-end). Also free: Children under 6 free (collect a 0 Ft ticket at the cashier); Disabled visitors + 1 companion free (0 Ft ticket). Otherwise the official ticket costs Ft 1,700.
When is Fisherman's Bastion free?
Upper terrace free before 9:00. The next free date is Saturday, 24 October 2026.
Who gets free entry to Fisherman's Bastion?
Children under 6 — listed under 'Díjmentes belépésre jogosultak' - 0 Ft ticket at the ticket office with proof.. Visitors with disabilities (+1 companion).
How much is a ticket to Fisherman's Bastion?
Upper lookout terrace (adult) costs Ft 1,700 on the official site.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- budapestinfo.hu/en/fishermans-bastion · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
- budavar.hu/halaszbastya/ · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
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