City Park

Park Budapest, Budapest, Hungary

What to expect

The City Park, also known as Városliget, is a public park in Budapest, Hungary. It is one of the city's most popular public parks, where many go to relax and enjoy the sun. The park has a long history, dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries when it was transformed from a private royal hunting ground into a public park. It is one of the world's first public parks, measuring 0.9 by 0.6 miles. The park includes many attractions, such as the Budapest Zoo, a small theme park, the Széchenyi thermal bath, and Vajdahunyad Castle, which houses the Museum of Hungarian Agriculture. The park is also home to a lake, where visitors can ice-skate in the winter or rent a rowing boat in the summer. The City Park is a favorite among families with children, with many kid-friendly activities and amenities available. The park is also easily accessible for people with mobility issues or in wheelchairs, with numerous walkways and a relatively flat terrain

Plan your family visit to the City Park with these blog insights 👇

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the park and enjoyed the various attractions

Highlights: The kids loved the Vajdahunyad Castle and the City Park Ice Skating Rink ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Városliget, the city park, including the zoo. We also visited the Vajdahunyad Castle, which is surrounded by a beautiful, idyllic pond. "DER Tipp schlechthin für Familien in Budapest mit Kindern ist der große Spielplatz im Városliget." (The best tip for families in Budapest with children is the large playground in Városliget)

Highlights: We loved the playground in the Városliget, especially with its extraordinary climbing elements. The hot air balloon is the centerpiece. There is also a nice area for small children ✨