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Castle Castle · Győri-medence · 124 m

Khuen-Héderváry kastély, Hédervár

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The Khuen-Héderváry Castle in Hédervár is a historic manor complex combining Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque elements, set within an English landscape park featuring rare and exotic trees.
Hédervár is among the historically significant settlements mentioned in early Hungarian chronicles. In 1142, Knight Héder (Hedrych) II, who had supported King Géza, received land near Győr and established a wooden castle on what is now known as the Jewish Hill, at the edge of today’s castle park. That early structure was destroyed during the Tatar invasion in the 13th century.

For nearly eight centuries, the Héderváry family remained closely connected to the estate, though their ownership was not without interruption. In 1521, Ferenc Héderváry lost the property, and in 1534 Pál Bakics demolished the structure, removing its stones. Ownership later returned to János Héderváry, who rebuilt the residence in Renaissance style. Over time, Gothic and Baroque elements were added, creating the layered architectural character visible today.

Within the courtyard, these periods coexist: Gothic windows bearing the 1578 coat of arms of János Héderváry, Renaissance roundels, and ornate Baroque wrought-iron candelabra. The three-storey Baroque manor is flanked at its entrance by two sphinx statues and surrounded by an English landscape park designed by Petri Bernard. The park features exotic species such as the Chinese fern pine and the American tulip tree, along with a remarkable sycamore estimated to be 300–350 years old.

Following the land reform of 1945, the Héderváry family lost the estate. From around 1947, the building served various public purposes, including as a school and later as a creative arts residence.

Directions

Address: Kastély Park, 9178 Hédervár, Hungary.

Hédervár lies approximately 15 km from Mosonmagyaróvár and about 40 km from Bratislava. The castle is most easily reached by car. Regional bus services connect Hédervár with nearby towns, followed by a short walk to the castle park.

Coordinates

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47.832113, 17.454730
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47°49'55.6"N 17°27'17.0"E
UTM
33T 683699 5300558
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