Matthias Church is a beautiful church in the Castle District in Budapest, on the Buda Castle Hill, and is one of the top Budapest tourist attractions.
In addition Matthias Church (Matyas templom) is a special Christmas attraction too, guests can attend the Masses with the locals to celebrate together.
The opening hours of Matthias Church in December are as follows:
December 1-23:
during the Advent period the church is open on the following days and hours
Monday – Friday: 9am – 5pm
Saturday: 9am-5pm
Sunday: 1pm-5pm
Dec 24 – On this day, the church is closed to tourists.
Christmas Mass Schedule (normally follows the same schedule year by year). No need to pre-book but expect to have many visitors.
Dec 25 – On this day, the church is closed to tourists.
Christmas Eve Mass Schedule (normally follows the same schedule year by year). No need to pre-book but expect to have many visitors.
Dec 24: Open to Prayers only (not for Tourists)
Dec 25: Open to Prayers only (not for Tourists)
Dec 26: Open from 1pm to 4.30pm: Open to all Visitors (including Tourists, regular entry applies)
Dec 31: open from 9am to 5pm: Open to all Visitors (including Tourists, regular entry applies)
Jan 1: open from 1pm to 5pm: Open to all Visitors (including Tourists, regular entry applies)