Seeing Budapest is a dream for many people. Beautiful houses, a large river, forests, and plenty of attractions. Budapest attracts more and more tourists every year. Located on the banks of the Danube, the largest river in Europe. It has hundreds of attractions and is such a beautiful city that photographers from all over the world love to photograph it.
Budapest is also a city loved by children. This is thanks to attractions specially prepared for them.
Wondering where to go with your child to experience an unforgettable adventure?
10 most attractive places in Budapest
1. The Royal Castle, built in the 14th century, is a very beautiful and popular place visited by tourists. The castle houses many institutions and the Museum of the History of Budapest. While there, we can also visit the Gallery or the National Library. Visiting the castle is completely free, hence the great interest in the object.
2. If you and your child like hiking, you should go to Gellert Hill. The hill is only 235 meters high. Although some residents have a negative attitude towards the mountain, believing that it used to be inhabited by witches, tourists gladly climb to the top to admire the city. The view is incredible and worth the effort. At the top, you can organize a family picnic.
3. Thermal pools are a great attraction for the whole family. Throughout the city, there are small pools where you can take healing baths. Thermal pools are great in case of bad weather.
4. A boat cruise on the Danube can be a great attraction. Such a tour will allow us to see the sights from a completely different perspective, without crowds and queues. In Budapest, you can even take a “bus” cruise. This will certainly be an interesting experience for children.
5. Budapest has a Tropicarium. Although it is not a large facility, it is very popular. In the Tropicarium, we can admire alligators, sharks, various species of fish, reptiles, and insects. Among many attractions, the most appreciated is the tunnel where animals swim over the heads of strollers. In the summer, the place is crowded with tourists. It is best to visit the Tropicarium outside the summer season to avoid long queues and crowds during the tour.
6. The Fuveszkert-Budapest Zoo and Botanical Garden was founded in 1866. There are over a thousand species of different animals on the zoo grounds, and their total number exceeds 10,000, which speaks to its uniqueness. We can see bears, rhinos, tigers, goats, or elephants here, among others. The garden is so large that to see everything, we need a whole day. Thanks to numerous information about specific species, their lifestyles, or feeding, the trip is interesting and allows you to acquire valuable knowledge about animals.
7. Interesting places also include the metro. Opened in 1896, it is considered the oldest underground railway on the continental part of Europe. Every railway enthusiast will certainly be delighted with traveling by metro around Budapest.
8. The Fisherman’s Bastion is a cool attraction that you will remember for a long time. It was built in 1895 according to the plans of Frigyes Schulek on the site of the former castle walls. From the towers and terraces of the Fisherman’s Bastion, we can admire the Danube, Margaret Island, the Pest side, and Gellert Hill.
9. The first stone Chain Bridge in Budapest was built in 1849. It had an important task to fulfill. It connected the two cities of Buda and Pest. From the bridge, we can enjoy beautiful views of the Hungarian capital. For children, we recommend playing detective. Let them guess why there are lion heads on both sides.
10. In 2005, a unique monument was unveiled in Budapest. These are shoes on the banks of the Danube. Although many young children do not understand why they appeared there, adults realize that it is a Holocaust monument. The monument gained great interest. Tourists try on shoes. Some just photograph them, while others reflect on this tragedy. Although the monument is not a symbol of happiness and love for fellow human beings, it is worth going to see the work created by sculptor Gyula Pauer.
The above attractions are just some of the most popular places. They are related to the history of the city. Some of them are more entertaining and are best suited for those who like to spend their vacation actively. It’s worth visiting the indicated places to get to know the real Budapest.
