# Bánffy Castle in Nușfalău [Romania](https://peplaiuri.ro/en/attractions) › [Transylvania](https://peplaiuri.ro/en/region/transilvania) › [Sălaj County](https://peplaiuri.ro/en/county/salaj) › [Nușfalău](https://peplaiuri.ro/en/locality/nusfalau) > A Baroque castle of the Bánffy family, reopened in September 2026 after a restoration costing over two million euros: exhibitions on ethnography, the family and the poet János Arany, plus a wine exhibition in the cellar. **At a glance:** Castles and palaces in Nușfalău, Sălaj County. Opening hours: Monday closed, Tuesday–Saturday 09:00 – 17:00, Sunday closed. The visit takes 1 – 1½ hours. Information verified on 13 October 2026. ## Key facts - **Opening hours:** Monday closed, Tuesday–Saturday 09:00 – 17:00, Sunday closed — Hours posted by the Reformed parish: Tuesday to Saturday, 9:00–17:00; closed on Monday and Sunday. The castle reopened only in September 2026, so call before you travel, especially for groups or guided visits. - **Visit duration:** 1 – 1½ hours — estimate, over three floors - **With kids:** Yes — three floors, with stairs - **Best season:** All year round — open all year, Tuesday to Saturday - **Address:** Strada Bánffy János, Nușfalău, Sălaj County - **Coordinates:** 47.19849, 22.70529 - **Phone:** +40 744 626 722 - **Website:** https://szilagynagyfaluref.ro/banffy-kastely/ - **Categories:** [Castles and palaces](https://peplaiuri.ro/en/castles-and-palaces), [Museums and memorial houses](https://peplaiuri.ro/en/museums-and-memorial-houses) ## About Bánffy Castle in Nușfalău On the edge of the village of Nușfalău, in Sălaj County, stands the late Baroque residence of the Bánffy and Wesselényi families. The Bánffys held land here as early as the 15th century, and the present two-storey building replaced the old fortified manor at the end of the 18th or the start of the 19th century. The exact date is unknown; the gate bears the coats of arms of the married couple György Bánffy and Zsuzsanna Wesselényi, who wed in 1764 — a griffin with a sword and a mermaid. Its present form, with the columned entrance, comes from a rebuilding in 1925. In 1936 Albert Bánffy sold the castle to the Reformed parish. After nationalisation in 1948 it served as a culture house and cinema, then as a clinic and maternity unit, and finally as a school and home for children with disabilities. The parish recovered it in 2008 but found funding for restoration only in 2023, through the România Atractivă programme (PNRR), topped up by a contribution from the Hungarian government. The works ran from 2025 to August 2026, and the castle opened officially in September 2026. ### What you can see The building has a basement, ground floor and upper floor, covering about 600 square metres. In the cellar is a viticulture exhibition with old tools. The ground floor holds an ethnography exhibition, with objects over a century old donated by villagers, a room on the life of the Bánffy family with a piano and a desk, and a photo exhibition on the restoration. Upstairs are an exhibition on the poet János Arany, whose grandparents lived in the commune, a painting exhibition, works by a local craft circle and a large ceremonial hall. ### Good to know The castle belongs to the Reformed parish and works as a church, cultural and tourist centre; services, conferences and events are also held in the hall. The Arany János Days take place here in October. ## Don't miss - The gate with the coats of arms of the Bánffy and Wesselényi families, a griffin with a sword and a mermaid. - The room on the Bánffy family, with the piano and desk of Baron György, a composer. - The ethnography exhibition, made of objects over a hundred years old donated by villagers. - The exhibition on the poet János Arany, born in Nușfalău. - The cellar with the viticulture exhibition and old tools. ## Good to know before you go ### Getting there **By car:** the castle is on the edge of the village of Nușfalău, close to the A3 motorway (Nușfalău exit), and road signs point to it about a kilometre ahead. Check the exact route in your navigation app. **Public transport:** there is no verified information on direct services; ask the parish or the commune's town hall. ### Where to park There is no official information on parking; ask the parish before you travel. ### Fees & discounts The parish has not published admission prices. Ask by phone whether the visit is against a ticket or a donation and whether guided visits can be arranged for groups. ### Rules The castle is owned by the Reformed parish and is visited during the announced hours, respecting the exhibits and the rules posted at the entrance. During events and services access may be restricted. For professional photography, filming or groups, tell the parish in advance. ### Facilities exhibitions over three floors (basement, ground floor, upper floor) · ceremonial hall upstairs for 150–200 people · no official information on toilets, café or disabled access ## Details - **Construction period:** late 18th century - **Architectural style:** Baroque - **Founder:** the Bánffy family - **Guided tour:** Yes ## Frequently asked questions about Bánffy Castle in Nușfalău **What are the opening hours of Bánffy Castle in Nușfalău?** Opening hours at Bánffy Castle in Nușfalău: Monday closed, Tuesday–Saturday 09:00 – 17:00, Sunday closed. More under “Opening hours”. **How long does a visit to Bánffy Castle in Nușfalău take?** A visit to Bánffy Castle in Nușfalău takes about 1 – 1½ hours (estimate, over three floors). **Can you visit Bánffy Castle in Nușfalău with kids?** Yes, Bánffy Castle in Nușfalău is suitable for children (three floors, with stairs). **How do I get to Bánffy Castle in Nușfalău?** Bánffy Castle in Nușfalău is located at Strada Bánffy János, Nușfalău, Sălaj County. More under “Getting there”. **When is the best time to visit Bánffy Castle in Nușfalău?** The best season for Bánffy Castle in Nușfalău: All year round (open all year, Tuesday to Saturday). ## Nearby attractions - [Wooden Church of the Holy Archangels Michael and Gabriel in Margine](https://peplaiuri.ro/en/wooden-church-of-the-holy-archangels-michael-and-gabriel-in-margine) — Churches · Margine, BH · 30 min · 31 km A wooden church of around 1700, regarded as the oldest in Bihor County, with a slender shingle-clad tower, a porch on two sides and an iconostasis painted in 1780. - [Wooden Church of the Archangels Michael and Gabriel in Beznea](https://peplaiuri.ro/en/wooden-church-of-the-archangels-michael-and-gabriel-in-beznea) — Churches · Beznea, BH · 30 min · 36 km A wooden church of 1723 with a tall pointed bell tower, a carved rope-like belt and a porch whose balustrade is cut with small hearts, in the Bihor village of Beznea. - [Octavian Goga Memorial Museum](https://peplaiuri.ro/en/octavian-goga-memorial-museum) — Museums and memorial houses · Ciucea, CJ · 1 – 1½ hours · 38 km The ensemble at Ciucea, the former manor of the poet Octavian Goga, includes the castle, the White House, the Ady Endre House and the poet's mausoleum; the museum is closed for rehabilitation. - [Vadu Crișului Cave](https://peplaiuri.ro/en/vadu-crisului-cave) — Caves · Vadu Crișului, BH · 20 lei · 45 min · 39 km A show cave in the Crișul Repede Gorge, with a stream that leaves it as a small waterfall at the entrance, stalactites, bat colonies and a 680 m guided route. - [Roman Fort at Buciumi](https://peplaiuri.ro/en/roman-fort-at-buciumi) — Monuments and historic sites · Buciumi, SJ · 11 lei · 45 min · UNESCO World Heritage · 40 km A Roman auxiliary fort on the frontier of Dacia Porolissensis, with its walls, gates and headquarters building laid out for visitors, part of the UNESCO site of the Dacian limes. - [Wind Cave (Peștera Vântului)](https://peplaiuri.ro/en/wind-cave) — Caves · Șuncuiuș, BH · 1½ – 2 hours · 41 km The longest known cave in Romania, with more than 42 km of passages on several levels, which can only be visited on caving tours with an accredited guide. --- Full page: https://peplaiuri.ro/en/banffy-castle-in-nusfalau Other languages: Română: https://peplaiuri.ro/castelul-banffy-nusfalau.md · Deutsch: https://peplaiuri.ro/de/schloss-banffy-in-nusfalau.md · Italiano: https://peplaiuri.ro/it/castello-banffy-di-nusfalau.md · Français: https://peplaiuri.ro/fr/chateau-banffy-de-nusfalau.md · Español: https://peplaiuri.ro/es/castillo-banffy-de-nusfalau.md · Magyar: https://peplaiuri.ro/hu/szilagynagyfalui-banffy-kastely.md Last updated: 13 October 2026 Source: Pe Plaiuri (https://peplaiuri.ro/en) — Guide to tourist attractions in Romania