Opening hours
Castle grounds, cathedral, Diocesan Museum and cathedral tower.
National cultural monument
Nitra Castle
St. Emmeram’s Cathedral, the Diocesan Museum, the cathedral tower and views over the whole of Nitra.
TodayFriday, 13 November
- Castle grounds7:00 – 18:00
- Cathedral – Basilica of St. Emmeram9:00 – 12:0013:00 – 16:00
- Diocesan Museum10:00 – 15:00
- Diocesan Library10:00 – 15:00
What to see
If you would like a guided tour at a time of your choosing, you can book one through the booking form.
Opening hours
| Monday | Tuesday – FridayToday | Saturday – Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitra Castle · November 2026 | |||
| Castle grounds | 7:00 – 18:00 | 7:00 – 18:00 | 7:00 – 18:00 |
| Cathedral – Basilica of St. Emmeram | 9:00 – 12:0013:00 – 16:00 | 9:00 – 12:0013:00 – 16:00 | 9:00 – 12:0013:00 – 16:00 |
| Diocesan Museum | Closed | 10:00 – 15:00 | 10:00 – 16:00 |
| Cathedral tower | Closed | Closed | 10:00 – 16:00 |
| Diocesan Library · November 2026 | |||
| Diocesan Library | Closed | 10:00 – 15:00 | 10:00 – 16:00 |
News
Diocesan Library opening hours
Theme of the month: Travel. Tuesday – Friday 10:00 – 15:00, Saturday – Sunday 10:00 – 16:00.
The lost treasure of Nitra Castle
A school trip that keeps pupils interested, entertained and learning.
Concert of organ and vocal music
On the eve of Advent in St. Emmeram’s Cathedral. Schubert, Pachelbel, Verdi. Voluntary admission.
Thank you! Open days 2026
Thank you to everyone who came to the open days at Nitra Castle on 4–5 July.
Planning a visit?
Everything you need in one place, from opening hours to parking.
- Opening hoursCastle grounds, cathedral, museum and tower
- Admission and toursSelf-guided and guided
- Schools and pilgrimsProgrammes for groups
- Getting hereOn foot, by car, coach or bus
Gallery
Expozícia liturgických rúch v katedrálnej veži
Východné nádvorie pri studni
Diecézna knižnica
Výhľady z hradu
Keď písmo prehovorí, expozícia Diecézneho múzea
Poklady z klenotnice Diecézneho múzea
Tajomný hrad objektívom Magdalény Záňovej
Trojkráľový koncert 2019
Terchovské Vianoce 2018
Otváranie hradu 2018
Noc Múzeí 2017
Hradovanie 2017
Wedding photos at the castle
Couples married in St. Emmeram's Cathedral may take photos in the castle grounds free of charge.
From November to March there is no fee for wedding photos at the castle for couples married elsewhere; from April to October a one-off fee of €20 applies.
Photos may be taken only outside: on the cathedral steps, in the east courtyard by the well and in the gardens open to visitors.
