Budapest Parks

Budapest is a certainly beautiful city to walk and explore different areas and districts. The presence of the Danube of course makes it an inevitable destination for romantics and travelers seeking a moment of reverie, but it is also the amount of green areas available in this city, that make your visit, as well as, a deep cultural exploration, a place to breathe fresh air and share a good time outdoors.

Budapest is divided into two parts that give it its name: Buda and Pest. From the area of Buda, which has a height level above the hill, you can see the Pest side very accurately and have a better perspective of the city. While spring is probably the best time to visit any European city, autumn or winter in Budapest can be more than attractive; paths in parks full of dry leaves, bare trees, along with the weather create an very unique atmosphere of nostalgia and magic.

To start the touring the Budapest parks, it is essential to pay a visit to the Varosliget or city park. This is the largest park in the city and is a major attraction for the outdoors life, including activities like reading a book or making a picnic. The park also has several attractions, including the Vajdahunyad Castle, dating from the nineteenth century. There you can also find a beautiful lake, where you can paddle in the summer and ice-skating in the winter. Likewise, the Budapest Zoo, an amusement park and the Museum of Transport are located there too. In addition, there is the possibility of eating something in the range of restaurants available in the park itself.

Another place full of nature you should visit is Margitsziget or Margaret Island. This is a sort of oasis in the middle of the city embraced by the Danube. On the island you will find routes and romantic passages, vegetation, flowers and old ruins, characteristic images of a dream. On the island you will find an open-air theater, where opera and ballets are performed during the summer. Similarly, the hills of Buda are recommended for walking and seeing the city from short heights. Bring a book or a notebook to make notes, if you are an artist or painter here will able to appreciate a second to none landscape.

Another park to visit in the city is the Karolyi Park, located next to the palace of the same name. Surrounded by rare and striking plants, some of the trees in this park probably dating from the early nineteenth century. The combination of the park near a palace makes this area an ideal place to relax after a long hike or a day downtown.

Like these, there are many more options in Budapest, you just need to stretch your legs and explore a bit, to discover the diversity of recreational and open spaces the city has to offer.

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Translated by: Hans