From Holy Saturday to Easter Monday, Eger Castle offers a diverse range of family programs.
On Holy Saturday, the 20th István Dobó Cup Historical Archery Competition will take place. Throughout Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, families can enjoy crafts (such as pottery, woodworking, making corn husk bunnies, and traditional noise-makers), folk games, and classic Easter activities like painting eggs. The Playhouse will also be open, providing a dedicated rest room for young children. Bea returns with her engaging live storytelling, presenting "The Prince Who Came From a Tulip" on Sunday and Monday at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
Saturday | April 4, 2026
- 20th István Dobó Cup historical archery competition (Saturday only).
- "Szárnyalló" folk games and crafts including corn husk doll and folk instrument making (Saturday only).
- Woodworking crafts for children and adults (Saturday and Sunday).
- Pottery in the Bread-distributing house featuring a folk craft demonstration (Saturday and Sunday).
- Weapons inspection with the valiant soldiers of Eger Castle showcasing early modern weapons and armor (Saturday, Sunday, and Monday).
- Family game featuring the "Sebő's Dream" exhibition-discovery game (Saturday, Sunday, and Monday).
- Creative corner and rest room for relaxing in the Playhouse (Saturday, Sunday, and Monday).
- Guided tours with the valiant soldiers of Eger Castle running 10 times daily at multiple locations (Saturday, Sunday, and Monday).
Sunday | April 5, 2026
- Woodworking crafts for children and adults (Saturday and Sunday).
- Pottery in the Bread-distributing house featuring a folk craft demonstration (Saturday and Sunday).
- "Betyártanya" folk playground featuring traditional games for children (Sunday and Monday).
- Painted Easter egg decoration using natural materials (Sunday and Monday).
- "The Prince Who Came From a Tulip" live storytelling by Bea, the heroic woman of Eger Castle, at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM (Sunday and Monday).
- Weapons inspection with the valiant soldiers of Eger Castle showcasing early modern weapons and armor (Saturday, Sunday, and Monday).
- Family game featuring the "Sebő's Dream" exhibition-discovery game (Saturday, Sunday, and Monday).
- Creative corner and rest room for relaxing in the Playhouse (Saturday, Sunday, and Monday).
- Guided tours with the valiant soldiers of Eger Castle running 10 times daily at multiple locations (Saturday, Sunday, and Monday).
Monday | April 6, 2026
- "The Prince Who Came From a Tulip" live storytelling by Bea, the heroic woman of Eger Castle, at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM (Saturday, Sunday, and Monday).
- "Betyártanya" folk playground featuring traditional games for children (Sunday and Monday).
- Painted Easter egg decoration using natural materials (Sunday and Monday).
- Weapons inspection with the valiant soldiers of Eger Castle showcasing early modern weapons and armor (Saturday, Sunday, and Monday).
- Creative corner and rest room for relaxing in the Playhouse (Saturday, Sunday, and Monday).
- Family game featuring the "Sebő's Dream" exhibition-discovery game (Saturday, Sunday, and Monday).
- Guided tours with the valiant soldiers of Eger Castle running 10 times daily at multiple locations (Saturday, Sunday, and Monday).
Guided tours depart from the information point located in the Zászlódomb building.
Please note that some guided tours require an additional fee.