Due to adverse weather conditions, the Fortress will be closed until January 19th.
Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to seeing you again from January 20th.
Announcements
Welcome to the Fortress in Komárno!
Dear Visitors,
Welcome to the website dedicated to the biggest historic monument in the city of Komárno – national cultural monument, the „Fortress“.
This unique fortified building is the most expansive system of fortifications in Central Europe, which is situated both in the Slovak Republic and in Hungary. The oldest part, the so-called Old Fortress, was built in the 16th century on the site of the former mediaeval castle. In the 17th century it was expanded by the so-called New Fortress. After the two devastating earthquakes in the 18th century, the Fortress lost its military character. However, due to the military expedition of the French Emperor Napoleon I, it was restored, upgraded and expanded to the largest fortification system of the Austro-Hungarian Empire at the beginning of the 19th century, which, if necessary, could accommodate 200,000 soldiers.
The military function of the Fortress was preserved long after the fall of the Monarchy. In 2003, it became the property of the Town of Komárno. Since then, it has been gradually restored and its gates are open to the general public all year round.
Opening hours
October, November
| Monday – Friday: | 9:00, 11:00 and 14:00 |
| Saturday: | 11:00 and 14:00 |
| Sunday: | tours only for pre-booked groups of more than 15 people |
| 1 November | closed |
| 14 and 15 November (St. Andrew’s Fair) | 11:00 and 14:00 |
A complete overview of opening hours can be found HERE.
Events
There are no upcoming events at this time.
Announcements
Fortress closed
Due to adverse weather conditions, the Fortress will be closed until January 19th.
Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to seeing you again from January 20th.
News articles
New promotional video about Fortress Komárno
The non-profit organisation Pro Castello Comaromiensi received a grant of 1,448 € from the budget of the Nitra Self-Governing Region to support the development of tourism in the region, within the funding programme Support for Culture, Tourism and Sports Activities in...
Guided Tours of the Fortress During the St. Andrew’s Fair.
Don't miss the tour of the Fortress Komárno during the St. Andrew's Fair! We have prepared two guided tour times for you: on 15. and 16. November, a morning slot at 11:00 and an afternoon slot at 14:00. Choose the time that suits you best and enrich your fair day with...
New Escape Room
Experience fun and adventure in Komárno as if from the early 19th century! Come and try the new escape room at the Komárno Fortress, inspired by Mór Jókai's novel – "The Man with the Golden Touch". During the game, which is suitable for ages 15 and up, for 2-6...
Siege Feast
This year, for the fifth time, the non-profit organisation Pro Castello Comaromiensi invites brave teams of chefs to test their skills in a cooking competition of 19th century open-air dishes! In this competition, which will take you on a journey through the world of...
Infobody in Fortress Komárno
The Nitra Self-Governing Region supported the activities of our non-profit organization Pro Castello Comaromiensi again this year. Thanks to the decision to allocate a subsidy for the promotion of tourism in the territory of the NSGR from the NSGR budget for 2024, we...
Counter-terrorism exercise “Atlas Common Challenge 2023/II”
On 21. September 2023, the final counter-terrorism exercise "Atlas Common Challenge 2023/II" was held in the Fortress area and was open to the general public. The exercise was attended by 150 members of special police units from Belgium, Greece, Ireland, Czech...
