# Castle of Solymos, Hungary: what it is and when to go > Castle of Solymos is a Hungarian castle in Hungary (Sárospatak). Interests: History. The best time to visit is April to October and December. In June there are 15 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 08. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, 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/solymos-vara/ - Reviewed on: 2026-10-02 - Language: en ## In a nutshell - **What it is:** Hungarian castle · History - **Where:** Hungary - **Best time:** April to October and December. - **Nearest airport:** DEB Debrecen, 94 km as the crow flies - **Coordinates:** 48.32912, 21.45318 ## What it is and where Castle of Solymos is a Hungarian castle in Hungary (Sárospatak). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Hungary: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. It is in [Sárospatak](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/sarospatak/), where this site lists 24 more places to see, 9.5 km from the centre. Its coordinates are 48.32912, 21.45318; the nearest main airport is Debrecen International Airport (DEB, Debrecen), 94 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=48.329119%2C21.453183) - [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=48.329119%2C21.453183) 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 Solymos is **April to October and December**. | Mes | Época | Hours of daylight | | --- | --- | --- | | January | Possible | 8 h 33 | | February | Possible | 9 h 57 | | March | Possible | 11 h 35 | | April | Best time | 13 h 26 | | May | Best time | 15 h | | June | Best time | 15 h 52 | | July | Best time | 15 h 30 | | August | Best time | 14 h 08 | | September | Best time | 12 h 20 | | October | Best time | 10 h 32 | | November | Possible | 8 h 56 | | December | Best time | 8 h 08 | In June there are 15 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 08. 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 - [Rusyn Country House, Komlóska](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/ruszin-tajhaz/): Museum in Komlóska, Hungary · 1.1 km - [Church of the Ascension, Komlóska](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/urunk-mennybemenetele-templom/): Greek Catholic Church in Hungary · 1.5 km - [Via Carpatica Vulcanica](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/via-carpatica-vulcanica/): Hiking · 4.6 km - [Oremus pince](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/oremus-pince/): Winery · 4.7 km - [Kőporosi pincék](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/koporosi-pincek/): Winery · 5.4 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 Solymos? It is a Hungarian castle in Hungary. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, 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 Solymos? April to October and December. In June there are 15 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 08. ### How do you get to Castle of Solymos? The nearest main airport is Debrecen International Airport (DEB), 94 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=48.329119%2C21.453183) 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 [Rusyn Country House, Komlóska](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/ruszin-tajhaz/), [Church of the Ascension, Komlóska](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/urunk-mennybemenetele-templom/), [Via Carpatica Vulcanica](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/via-carpatica-vulcanica/). The rest is in [the Hungary guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/). Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/3214757799), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1289898), CC0. More about Castle of Solymos on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castle_of_Solymos). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).