# Esterhazy castle in Darda, Croatia: what it is and when to go

> Esterhazy castle in Darda is a castle in Croatia (Osijek). Interests: History. The best time to visit is May to October. In June there are 15 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 31. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Croatia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/dvorac-esterhazy/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Castle · History
- **Where:** Croatia · Ulica svetog Ivana Krsitelja 124
- **Best time:** May to October.
- **Nearest airport:** ZAG Velika Gorica, 204 km as the crow flies
- **Protection:** Protected heritage
- **Coordinates:** 45.62196, 18.68641

## What it is and where

Esterhazy castle in Darda is a castle in Croatia (Osijek). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Croatia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

It is in [Osijek](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/osijek/), where this site lists 21 more places to see, 8.0 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 45.62196, 18.68641; the nearest main airport is Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport (ZAG, Velika Gorica), 204 km as the crow flies. How to get around Croatia (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=45.621965%2C18.686409)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=45.621965%2C18.686409)

- **Protection:** Protected heritage

It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/historia/) places in Croatia. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit Esterhazy castle in Darda is **May to October**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Better not | 8 h 53 |
| February | Better not | 10 h 08 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 37 |
| April | Possible | 13 h 18 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 43 |
| June | Best time | 15 h 29 |
| July | Best time | 15 h 10 |
| August | Best time | 13 h 56 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 18 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 40 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 14 |
| December | Better not | 8 h 31 |

In June there are 15 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 31. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

When to go to Croatia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to Croatia

To enter Croatia there are 5 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the Croatia checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Savoy Castle, Bilje](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/dvorac-eugena-savojskog/): Castle · 5.1 km
- [Osijek Zoo and Aquarium](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/zoo-vrt-osijek/): With kids · Wildlife · 6.0 km
- [Church of Saint Michael, Osijek](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/saint-michael-s-church/): Church in Osijek, Croatia · 6.8 km
- [Osijek Archaeological Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/arheoloski-muzej-osijek/): Archaeological museum in Osijek, Croatia · 6.8 km
- [Tvrđa](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/tvrda/): Old town in Osijek, Croatia · 6.8 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Croatia guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/).

## More in Croatia: History

- [Plitvice Lakes National Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/parque-nacional-de-los-lagos-de-plitvice/): national park of Croatia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- [Diocletian's Palace](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/palacio-de-diocleciano/): ancient palace built for the Roman emperor Diocletian
- [Jasenovac concentration camp](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/jasenovac-concentration-and-extermination-camp/): concentration camp run by the Ustaše in Independent State of Croatia during World War II
- [Zagreb Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/catedral-de-la-asuncion-de-maria-y-a-san-esteban-y-san-ladis/): cathedral in the town of Zagreb
- [Šibenik Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/katedrala-svetog-jakova/): cathedral in Croatia
- [Pula Arena](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/pula-amphitheatre/): Roman amphitheatre in Pula, Croatia

Every Croatia place under History, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/historia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Esterhazy castle in Darda?

It is a castle in Croatia. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Croatia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

### When is the best time to visit Esterhazy castle in Darda?

May to October. In June there are 15 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 31.

### How do you get to Esterhazy castle in Darda?

The nearest main airport is Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport (ZAG), 204 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=45.621965%2C18.686409) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Croatia is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Croatia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [Savoy Castle, Bilje](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/dvorac-eugena-savojskog/), [Osijek Zoo and Aquarium](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/zoo-vrt-osijek/), [Church of Saint Michael, Osijek](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/saint-michael-s-church/). The rest is in [the Croatia guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/411804473), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q13598742), CC0. More about Esterhazy castle in Darda on [Wikipedia](https://hr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dvorac_Esterhazy_u_Dardi). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).

