# Castle of Dédes, Hungary: what it is and when to go

> Castle of Dédes is a visitor attraction in Hungary (Miskolc). Interests: History. The best time to visit is April to October and December. In June there are 15 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 10. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Hungary: 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/hungria/dedesi-var/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Activity · History
- **Where:** Hungary
- **Best time:** April to October and December.
- **Nearest airport:** DEB Debrecen, 112 km as the crow flies
- **Coordinates:** 48.13385, 20.47437

## What it is and where

Castle of Dédes is a visitor attraction in Hungary (Miskolc). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Hungary: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

It is in [Miskolc](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/miskolc/), where this site lists 46 more places to see, 23 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 48.13385, 20.47437; the nearest main airport is Debrecen International Airport (DEB, Debrecen), 112 km as the crow flies. How to get around Hungary (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=48.133848%2C20.474374)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=48.133848%2C20.474374)

It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/historia/) places in Hungary. 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 Castle of Dédes is **April to October and December**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 8 h 34 |
| February | Possible | 9 h 58 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 35 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 25 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 58 |
| June | Best time | 15 h 50 |
| July | Best time | 15 h 29 |
| August | Best time | 14 h 07 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 20 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 33 |
| November | Possible | 8 h 58 |
| December | Best time | 8 h 10 |

In June there are 15 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 10. 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 Hungary in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to Hungary

To enter Hungary 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 Hungary checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Hungarian forint (HUF); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112 · 107 police · 104 ambulance.

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

- [Z (Nagyvisnyó – Nagy-mező)](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/z-nagyvisnyo-nagy-mezo/): Hiking · 2.7 km
- [Bálvány](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/balvany/): Nature · Mountains · 3.8 km
- [K, OKT 23. (Szarvaskő – Putnok)](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/k-okt-23-szarvasko-putnok/): Hiking · 4.7 km
- [Örvény-kő](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/orveny-ko/): Mountain in Hungary · 4.7 km
- [Gerenna Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/gerenna-var/): Hungarian castle · 5.7 km

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

## More in Hungary: History

- [Lake Neusiedl](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/lake-neusiedl/): steppe lake in Central Europe
- [Hungarian Parliament Building](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/parlamento/): Neo-Gothic government building and landmark in Budapest, Hungary
- [Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/budapest-liszt-ferenc-nemzetkozi-repuloter-1/): airport in Budapest, Hungary
- [Buda Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/castillo-de-buda/): castle and palace complex of the Hungarian kings in Budapest
- [Széchenyi Chain Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/puente-de-las-cadenas/): the oldest bridge in Budapest
- [Aquincum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/aquincum-castrum/): historical settlement in the Roman Empire

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

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Castle of Dédes?

It is a visitor attraction in Hungary. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Hungary: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

### When is the best time to visit Castle of Dédes?

April to October and December. In June there are 15 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 10.

### How do you get to Castle of Dédes?

The nearest main airport is Debrecen International Airport (DEB), 112 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=48.133848%2C20.474374) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Hungary is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/#moverse).

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

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Hungary 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 [Z (Nagyvisnyó – Nagy-mező)](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/z-nagyvisnyo-nagy-mezo/), [Bálvány](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/balvany/), [K, OKT 23. (Szarvaskő – Putnok)](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/k-okt-23-szarvasko-putnok/). The rest is in [the Hungary guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/2322992325), licensed under the ODbL. More about Castle of Dédes on [Wikipedia](https://hu.wikipedia.org/wiki/D%C3%A9desi_v%C3%A1r). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).

