Castle Fácános in Fonyód, Palisade castle in Fonyód, Hungary

Castle Fácános is a square fortified structure in Fonyód with sides measuring roughly 60 meters across. A double moat system surrounded the walls and served as the main defensive barrier.

The fortress was built after 1544 in response to regional security threats and served as a key stronghold for several decades. It fell to Turkish forces in 1575 following the death of its commander Bálint Magyar.

The fortress reflects the building traditions of the region, with local materials and the lake's proximity shaping its design from the start. This integration into the landscape shows how the fortification worked with its surroundings rather than dominating them.

The moat structures remain accessible for visitors to examine the defensive layout up close. Walking around the site works best in dry weather since the surrounding terrain can become waterlogged.

The name Fácános comes from the pheasants that nested in the tall vegetation before the site was excavated and reconstructed between 1957 and 1959. Archaeologist Jenő Fitz identified the castle from a 1569–70 ground plan by imperial military engineer Giulio Turco. Today the grounds serve as a park and playground.