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Voykit pocket guide · Hungary
Dég
Half a day for the Festetics Castle and park, then move on: Dég is a stop on a Fejér County road trip, not a base.
Dég is a village of 2,200 people in southwestern Fejér County, 42 km from Székesfehérvár and 35 km from Siófok. Its single major sight is the Festetics Castle, a neoclassical mansion by Mihály Pollack (architect of the Hungarian National Museum) set in an English park. Most travellers use it as a 2–3 hour stop between Lake Balaton and Székesfehérvár.
- Country
- Hungary
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- Avoid
- Nov–Feb (castle hours may be reduced)
- Stay
- 0 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- HUF
- Money
- Currency is the Hungarian forint (HUF, Ft). Cards are widely accepted in Budapest.
- Daily spend
- Budget Ft 5,000–8,000 excl. bed · Mid Ft 8,000–15,000 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Yettel, Telekom and One (Vodafone) sell prepaid SIMs; passport needed.
- Emergency
- Police 107 · Fire 105 · Ambulance 104 · EU emergency 112
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · Standard continental two-pin plugs.
- Tipping
- Restaurant without service charge: 10–15%, said as you pay.; Restaurant with szervízdíj: Nothing extra.; Taxi: Round up.; Bath masseur: HUF 1,000–2,000.
- Water
- Tap water is safe. Restaurants sell bottled water; ask for 'csapvíz'.
- Toilets
- Public toilets often charge HUF 200–400; carry coins.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Bus Székesfehérvár → Dég | Ft 1,200 |
| Castle entry | Ft 1,500–2,500 |
| Coffee at a local café | Ft 400–600 |
| Lunch (soup + main) | Ft 2,500–4,000 |
| Glass of local wine | Ft 500–800 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- BUD · Budapest Ferenc Liszt International
- About 1.5 h by car or bus via Székesfehérvár
Typical fares
- Bus Székesfehérvár → Dég
- about Ft 1,200, about 50 min (check)
- Taxi Székesfehérvár → Dég
- Ft 8,000–12,000, about 35 min
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Walkable on foot: the castle, church and cellars are within 1 km (0.6 mi) of each other. Buses from Székesfehérvár stop at the main road 64.Walkable on foot: the castle, church and cellars are within 0.6 mi (1 km) of each other. Buses from Székesfehérvár stop at the main road 64.
See and do
Known for
- Festetics Castle and English park
- Mihály Pollack architecture
- Wine cellars and processing plant
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Székesfehérvár | Bus from Dég, about 50 min | About 1 h |
| Martonvásár | Bus via Székesfehérvár, about 1 h 15 min | About 1.5 h |
| Dunaújváros | Bus via Székesfehérvár, about 1.5 h | About 2 h |
| Előszállás | Bus, about 30 min | About 40 min |
Sleep
- Dég centre
- A handful of guesthouses and a wine-cellar accommodation; book ahead.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | Szervuszser-voos |
| Thank you | Köszönömkur-sør-nøm |
| How much? | Mennyibe kerül?meny-ee-beh ke-rool |
| Where is the castle? | Hol van a kastély?hol von a kash-tay |
| Goodbye | Viszontlátásravee-sont-lah-tahsh-ro |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Jó napot, handshake; avoid: First names with elders
- Names: Family name first when written; avoid: Assuming the second name is the surname
- Toasts: Eye contact; avoid: Clinking beer glasses with older people
- History: Listen; avoid: Joking about Trianon or 1956
- Home visit: Shoes off; flowers or wine; avoid: Refusing food repeatedly
Scams and watch-outs
- Castle hours: Tuesday–Sunday 10:00–17:00; closed Monday.
- No ATM in the village; bring cash.
- Last bus back to Székesfehérvár departs around 18:00 — check the current timetable.
Very safe; standard rural precautions apply. Watch for loose dogs near the edge of the park.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Dég yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Festetics Castle and English park
- Mihály Pollack architecture
- Wine cellars and processing plant
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Festetics Castle official site: www.helikonkastely.hu/
- Wikivoyage: Dég, revision 4338935 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4338935
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/deg). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.