Városliget/ City Park
Városliget/ City Park
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The Városliget is the most popular park in the Hungarian capital, where not only the green space itself, but also the rich cultural and entertainment facilities, which are unique in Europe, are a great attraction for visitors. It is home to the Zoo, the Kunsthalle, the Museum of Fine Arts, Vajdahunyad Castle (including the Agricultural Museum), but it is also the site of Europe's oldest and largest outdoor ice rink, the Városligeti Ice Rink and the Széchenyi Baths. In addition to these, the Budapest Circus, and the Millennium House. The City Park's heyday dates back to the second half of the 19th century and before World War II, but in the second half of the 20th century it gradually lost its appeal and for decades was an undeservedly neglected part of the city. Thanks to the improvements completed in the first decade of Liget Budapest, Városliget is back to its former glory.
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Neighbourhood: Zugló
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- Széchenyi fürdő • 4 min walk
- Hősök tere • 7 min walk
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- Apple C259 contributionsI recommend it for a visit.If you have time, go to the park, if you don't have time, go anyway!😁😁😁 The park is just very nice. It is diverse and wide-format. From a replica of a medieval castle to modern sports grounds. Monuments and entertainment necessary for a comfortable life, sports in one place. I recommend it for a visit.Visited October 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 11 December 2023
- Fintan D30 contributionsWorth a visit any seasonLots to do. New Music and ethnography buildings as well as the lovely vadahunyadi and szechenyi architectural wonders. In winter there’s ice skating and spring and summer there’s markets and fairs. Lots of photo opportunities with statues, trees and lots of activities going on.Visited July 2024Travelled soloWritten 6 July 2024
- TravelingSoccerLoonSaint Paul, Minnesota5,763 contributionsEnjoyable City Park with Much to ExperienceOne of the oldest city parks in Europe, Varosliget (City Park) is a scenic urban oasis and makes for a nice day out in Budapest. The park was home to the 1896 Millennium Exhibition which celebrated the 1000th anniversary of the founding of Hungary. Vajdahunyad Castle which was built for the Exhibition to celebrate the history and architecture of the country still stands and is interesting to visit. The park is also where you find the famous Szechenyi Thermal Baths built in 1913 and it is a very popular place for visitors to the city. Varosliget is located at the end of city's most famous and grand avenue, Andrassy Ut and Heroes' Square with the impressive Millennium Monument is at the entrance to the park. All of this was also constructed in 1896. The park also contains a zoo, rowboats to rent in the summer, outdoor ice skating in the winter and it is simply a nice place to stroll or have a picnic.Visited September 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 26 July 2024
- Stella LNicosia, Cyprus32 contributionsNice, big parkNice and big park. Doing some research I saw there are a lot of things to do there but unfortunately (unlike the Margaret island park) there was no option for renting vehicles by the entrance. When in such big parks and especially when so hot you really can't see much by walking which was a a shame..Visited August 2024Travelled with familyWritten 22 August 2024
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TravelingSoccerLoon
Saint Paul, MN5,763 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
One of the oldest city parks in Europe, Varosliget (City Park) is a scenic urban oasis and makes for a nice day out in Budapest. The park was home to the 1896 Millennium Exhibition which celebrated the 1000th anniversary of the founding of Hungary. Vajdahunyad Castle which was built for the Exhibition to celebrate the history and architecture of the country still stands and is interesting to visit. The park is also where you find the famous Szechenyi Thermal Baths built in 1913 and it is a very popular place for visitors to the city. Varosliget is located at the end of city's most famous and grand avenue, Andrassy Ut and Heroes' Square with the impressive Millennium Monument is at the entrance to the park. All of this was also constructed in 1896. The park also contains a zoo, rowboats to rent in the summer, outdoor ice skating in the winter and it is simply a nice place to stroll or have a picnic.
Written 26 July 2024
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Karen M
Kirkwall, UK1,208 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
Lovely open park space. Great for walking or cycling. Free acces. Visited in December when there was an ice rink (entry fee) set up. Amazing buildings around the park housing a variety of cultural activities. Lots of places to get food & drink.
Also access to Szechenyi thermal baths (fee to enter)
Also access to Szechenyi thermal baths (fee to enter)
Written 4 December 2022
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MrSmall
Redhill, UK5,262 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
Overall a nice park with many statues and old buildings scattered about it. There are also several toilets,some you pay for,one is free but some of the pay ones where out of action. There also a massive sloping garden with a metal memorial between to two sides of it. When we visited there was no water in either the lake or the moat and it looked like it was going to stay that way for a little while. There is also a brand new cultural centre/music hall just been built in a modern style. The park also contains the city zoo.
Written 18 April 2023
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JnVSydney
Greater Sydney, Australia21,215 contributions
Jan 2020
We entered this huge green space at Ajtósi Dürer sor, end, finishing at Heroes Square, the park its self is lovely just to walk around, enjoying the peaceful, tranquility, if that is not enough there are also places to visit and see.
Millennium House and fountain; beautiful structure, cafe and museum.
various monuments and statues
Vajdahunyad castle
Millennium House and fountain; beautiful structure, cafe and museum.
various monuments and statues
Vajdahunyad castle
Written 19 April 2020
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Stella L
Nicosia, Cyprus32 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
Nice and big park. Doing some research I saw there are a lot of things to do there but unfortunately (unlike the Margaret island park) there was no option for renting vehicles by the entrance. When in such big parks and especially when so hot you really can't see much by walking which was a a shame..
Written 22 August 2024
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Fintan D
30 contributions
July 2024 • Solo
Lots to do. New Music and ethnography buildings as well as the lovely vadahunyadi and szechenyi architectural wonders.
In winter there’s ice skating and spring and summer there’s markets and fairs.
Lots of photo opportunities with statues, trees and lots of activities going on.
In winter there’s ice skating and spring and summer there’s markets and fairs.
Lots of photo opportunities with statues, trees and lots of activities going on.
Written 6 July 2024
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Becky F
Birmingham, UK168 contributions
Jan 2020
We walked up the beautifully lit road to Heroes Square, a stunning array of architecture and lovely at night. The ice rink looked wonderful and was bigger than a football pitch. A lovely place to spend time in the day or at night,
Written 6 January 2020
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Josh
Christchurch, New Zealand96 contributions
Apr 2023 • Friends
Fantastic project with an incredible vision. Changing the park from a Soviet neglected area to one of the best parks in Europe, perfect for anyone to enjoy. Incredible architecture and really relaxing.
Written 26 April 2023
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Apple C
259 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
If you have time, go to the park, if you don't have time, go anyway!😁😁😁 The park is just very nice. It is diverse and wide-format. From a replica of a medieval castle to modern sports grounds. Monuments and entertainment necessary for a comfortable life, sports in one place. I recommend it for a visit.
Written 12 December 2023
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Tiberiu_Baranyi
Timisoara, Romania17,107 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
One of the favorite walking areas in Budapest is the Varosliget park - and there is a good reason for this - very close to the Heroes square, with a good "network" of walkways but also containing several landmarks and points of interest.
It was the same for us - after a 4 hours drive from Timsioara (typically is less - it is about 3 hours , but this time at the border crossing it was a 1 hour wait ) we stopped at the Varosliget park for a stroll to stretch a bit and unwind from the drive.
Anyways it is one of my favorite parks to take a walk when I'm in Budapest because regardless the season it is always interesting and always I discover things that previously slipped my attention.
In the park of near park you shall find the Szechenyi bath (this is near the park) , the Zoo of Budapest (near the park) , Varosliget Lake (in the park) , Vajdahunyad Castle (in the park) , House of Music (in the park) , Budapest ice ring (in the park) , Heroes Square (near the park) ... etc. So, if you want you can plan your entire day to spend it in the area of Varoliget park.
Entrance is free of charge - for the park itself - to the Szechenyi bath or Ice Ring , Zoo , Museums you will pay a fee for visiting.
Nevertheless, it is a beautiful area for walking and enjoying some fresh(er) air in the middle of Budapest.
It was the same for us - after a 4 hours drive from Timsioara (typically is less - it is about 3 hours , but this time at the border crossing it was a 1 hour wait ) we stopped at the Varosliget park for a stroll to stretch a bit and unwind from the drive.
Anyways it is one of my favorite parks to take a walk when I'm in Budapest because regardless the season it is always interesting and always I discover things that previously slipped my attention.
In the park of near park you shall find the Szechenyi bath (this is near the park) , the Zoo of Budapest (near the park) , Varosliget Lake (in the park) , Vajdahunyad Castle (in the park) , House of Music (in the park) , Budapest ice ring (in the park) , Heroes Square (near the park) ... etc. So, if you want you can plan your entire day to spend it in the area of Varoliget park.
Entrance is free of charge - for the park itself - to the Szechenyi bath or Ice Ring , Zoo , Museums you will pay a fee for visiting.
Nevertheless, it is a beautiful area for walking and enjoying some fresh(er) air in the middle of Budapest.
Written 20 May 2024
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Hi, is this park suitable for jogging? Thank you 😊
Written 26 August 2019
Yeah, there is a lot of narrow paths inside the park, in the shadow. Should be good for running.
Written 27 August 2019
What date does the ice rink open in 2018?
Written 5 November 2018
Is the skating gears priced at 1500ft or is it just a deposit?
Written 19 December 2016
Hi, you can see the website of Városligeti Műjégpálya in English.
There is a page for tickets. The adult ticket and the skate rental is HUF1500 too, so together is HUF3000. You have to pay a deposit amount (HUF5000 – if you finished to use the skate, the deposit will be repaid).
Written 29 December 2016
Hi, little correction: it will not be destroyed, intead reconstructed, the old asphalt road will be removed and the green area will be 5% more, they will rebuild old facilities around.
Written 12 August 2016
The green area will be smaller, because the grass is not same the trees…
Above the underground garages the trees will die.
So they will change the character of Liget from wooded grove to grassy park… (and the gases from the garages?)
This is the new Liget: ligetlatvany.hu
Written 27 August 2016
What date will the ice rink be open in City park? We will be arriving on 2nd November and I think this is too early!
Written 27 October 2015
They say middle of November. It depends on the weather.
Written 29 October 2015
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