Kálnoky Castle in Micloșoara
Micloșoara, Covasna County · Transylvania
About Kálnoky Castle in Micloșoara
At a glance: Castles and palaces in Micloșoara, Covasna County. Opening hours: Monday–Thursday closed, Friday–Sunday 11:00 – 16:00. Ticket: 30 lei. The visit takes ½ – 1 hours. Information verified on 30 September 2026.
Kálnoky Castle in Micloșoara (Miklósvár) is the former hunting manor of one of the oldest Székely noble families. The Kálnokys were granted the estate at the end of the 16th century, and in 1648 István Kálnoky noted in his diary the start of work on the "stone house" here: a two-storey building with cellar walls more than two metres thick and bastions on three sides, designed with defence in mind. His son Sámuel Kálnoky, Vice-Chancellor of Transylvania, extended and decorated it towards the end of the 17th century.
The building has two faces: from the south it looks like a Renaissance castle, with red andesite door and window frames and an enclosed balcony resting on corbels, while the north façade was given a Neoclassical portico in the early 20th century, with the family arms in its pediment. In 1939 the castle was sold to the industrialist Eugen Savu; it was later nationalised and fell into disrepair.
After 1990 Count Tibor Kálnoky, back from Germany, took the castle on a concession from the town of Baraolt, which owns it, and restored it through the Kálnoky Foundation with Norwegian and EEA funding. In April 2017 the ground floor opened as the Museum of Transylvanian Life, which shows how the local nobility lived between the 17th and 19th centuries.
What you can see
The guided tour takes in the ground-floor rooms, furnished with period pieces recovered, donated or bought by the foundation. The great hall keeps its 17th-century leaf-pattern stucco, rare in Transylvania, and is furnished in the style of the transition from the late Renaissance to the Baroque. The "Lady's House" shows the daily life of a countess, with glassware, fine objects and a corner for embroidery and reading; the "Master's House" brings together weapons from the wars against the Turks and Ottoman carpets. Among the collection's pieces are tiled stoves, painted chests and an original Streicher piano, the same model Brahms played.
In the vaulted cellar an 18th-century castle kitchen has been recreated, now used for festive dinners. Outside, walk around the building to see the bastions, the stone frames and the balcony on the south façade, then the castle park.
Good to know
The museum is open only from Friday to Sunday; on other days visits are by telephone appointment only. Tickets are not sold at the castle but at the Stone Pub in the centre of the village. In the same village the Kálnoky family also runs Count Kálnoky's Guesthouses, whose guests have the museum included in their programme; the castle occasionally hosts concerts and private events.
- The 17th-century leaf-pattern stucco in the great hall, rare in Transylvania.
- The original Streicher piano, the same model used by Johannes Brahms.
- The weapons from the wars against the Turks and the Ottoman carpets in the "Master's House".
- The 18th-century castle kitchen recreated in the vaulted cellar.
- The south façade, with its bastions, red andesite frames and enclosed balcony resting on corbels.
Good to know before you go
- Getting there
By car: the castle is on the DJ131, Micloșoara's main road, ~10 km (~10 minutes) south of Baraolt. Brașov is ~47 km away (~50 minutes): take the DN13 towards Sighișoara as far as Măieruș, then head north on the DJ103E and DJ131. Sfântu Gheorghe is ~45 km away (~50 minutes).
Public transport: there is no convenient direct connection; the easiest option is a bus to Baraolt and a taxi from there.
- Where to park
There is a car park by the entrance to the castle courtyard, just past the bridge. We found no information about a fee.
- Fees & discounts
Adults 30 lei; children, seniors and residents of the Baraolt area 20 lei. Tickets are sold only at the Stone Pub in Micloșoara village (no. 85), not at the castle. Guests of Count Kálnoky's Guesthouses have the museum visit included.
- Rules
The interior can only be seen on a guided tour, starting every hour. For Monday to Thursday visits and for groups, call ahead to book a tour.
- Facilities
Guided tour · park · tickets and pub (Stone Pub) in the village · rooms at the Kálnoky family's guesthouse in the village
Frequently asked questions about Kálnoky Castle in Micloșoara
- How much is a ticket to Kálnoky Castle in Micloșoara?
- A ticket to Kálnoky Castle in Micloșoara costs 30 lei (20 lei children and seniors). Adults 30 lei; children, seniors and residents of the Baraolt area 20 lei. Tickets are sold only at the Stone Pub in Micloșoara village (no. 85), not at the castle. Guests of Count Kálnoky's Guesthouses have the museum visit included.
- What are the opening hours of Kálnoky Castle in Micloșoara?
- Opening hours at Kálnoky Castle in Micloșoara: Monday–Thursday closed, Friday–Sunday 11:00 – 16:00. Visits are guided only, every hour on the hour; the last tour starts at 16:00. From Monday to Thursday the museum can only be visited by prior appointment, on +40 743 221 101 or +40 743 100 311. The official website calls these the "autumn–winter" hours and publishes no separate summer schedule: call before you set out.
- How long does a visit to Kálnoky Castle in Micloșoara take?
- A visit to Kálnoky Castle in Micloșoara takes about ½ – 1 hours (the guided museum tour).
- Can you visit Kálnoky Castle in Micloșoara with kids?
- Yes, Kálnoky Castle in Micloșoara is suitable for children (reduced ticket, park around).
- Where can I park at Kálnoky Castle in Micloșoara?
- There is free parking at Kálnoky Castle in Micloșoara (by the courtyard entrance). There is a car park by the entrance to the castle courtyard, just past the bridge. We found no information about a fee.
- How do I get to Kálnoky Castle in Micloșoara?
- Kálnoky Castle in Micloșoara is located at No. 201, on the DJ131, at the southern end of the village, Micloșoara, Covasna County. By car: the castle is on the DJ131, Micloșoara's main road, ~10 km (~10 minutes) south of Baraolt. Brașov is ~47 km away (~50 minutes): take the DN13 towards Sighișoara as far as Măieruș, then head north on the DJ103E and DJ131. Sfântu Gheorghe is ~45 km away (~50 minutes). Public transport: there is no convenient direct connection; the easiest option is a bus to Baraolt and a taxi from there.
- When is the best time to visit Kálnoky Castle in Micloșoara?
- The best season for Kálnoky Castle in Micloșoara: April – October (all year, Friday–Sunday).
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