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How to enjoy the parks and gardens of Budapest

In Budapest, as in any other big city, we can find various parks and gardens to relax. But there are two that stand out above the rest and that you should visit in Budapest.

These are the City Park, located at the end of Andrassy Avenue, and the Margaret Island, located in the middle of the Danube River, very close to the Hungarian Parliament.

Here we tell you what to see in these two important parks in Budapest.

The City Park, the most visited in Budapest

Budapest - City ParkThe City Park is the most important in Budapest and the main place where its inhabitants relax and enjoy themselves.

On weekends it is very common to see families with children in this park, which is also called Városliget Park.

It was originally a hunting ground for the nobility that in the 18th and 19th centuries was transformed into the beautiful park that we can enjoy today.

It is also considered to be one of the first public parks in history.

Budapest - Vajdahunyad CastleIn addition to the Szechenyi Spa, inside we can find the Vajdahunyad Castle, a zoo and even a small amusement park so the fun in it will never end.

Vajdahunyad Castle, which is the main monument in the park, was built of wood for the 1896 Exposition but was later rebuilt in stone.

The Castle today houses a small church and an agricultural museum.

In the City Park there is also a lake where you can rent a boat in summer or go ice skating in winter. Walking around the lake is also a great experience. Without a doubt, a park to enjoy a relaxing moment during your visit to Budapest.

  • How to get
    • Subway, Hősök tere or Széchenyi fürdö stations (both, line M1)

Isla Margarita, enjoying surrounded by the Danube

Budapest - Margaret IslandThis huge island is located in the middle of the Danube River and was declared a public space in 1908 for the enjoyment of tourists and inhabitants of Budapest.

It has a length of more than 2,500 meters, so going through it will take you a long time.

In it, there are several gardens, a small church, a zoo, a water park and the ruins of the Convent of Santa Margarita.

To tour the island you have several options. One of them is the tourist train that runs through it. It is the fastest and most comfortable way, although it has the drawback that you have to wait for it to fill up with travelers.

In any case, it does not usually take too long. It is also possible to tour the island by bicycle or electric car. Both types of vehicles can be rented and their price is not very high.

  • How to get
    • Tram, lines 4 and 6.
    • Bus, line 26.

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