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Budapest Chairlift
Heading to the Buda Hills?
The Buda Hills has a variety of adventurous outdoor activities and the 'Libegő' is one of Budapest's unique experiences. It is a two-way chairlift system that transports passengers between Zugliget and the lookout tower on János Hill (the highest peak in the city), providing beautiful panorama along the way.
Getting to the Libegő: Take bus 291 from Nyugati Pályaudvar (Western Railway Station) to the last stop (Libegő, Zugliget).
Sept. 10:00 - 18:00 On Mondays of every even week the service is stopped because of maintenance works, except for these Mondays are on public holidays.
Accessibility
Address: 1121 Budapest, Zugligeti út 97.
The Zugligeti chairlift valley station Zugligeti, the 102 bus terminus. It is located
in the 102 bus stop is located Csaba Széll Kálmán Square.
Mountain station of the mountain is located in the John Norma liaison with wood-Hármaskút roof. The Normafáig the Széll Kálmán tér starting 21 and 21A can be reached by buses marked Normafától a 20-30 minute pleasant forest road leads to the top station of the chairlift.
Ticket prices:
Fares
Single ticket
HUF 1 000
Return ticket
HUF 1 400
Reduced price single ticket
age 3 - 14*
10 or more passengers, age 15-19**
HUF 600
Reduced price return ticket
age 3 - 14*
10 or more passengers, age 15-19**
HUF 800
Palvolgyi Caves
Address: Szépvölgyi út 162., district II.
Getting there: take bus 65 form Kolosy tér in Óbuda, get off at the 5th stop
Tel: +36 1 325 9505
Opening hours: Tue-Sun: 10.00-16.00
Website: Pálvölgyi cave
Admission: full price: 1 200 HUF, students, pensioners: 960 HUF, combined ticket: (valid to the Pálvölgyi cave): full price: 1 650 HUF, discount: 1 170 HUF
The most beautiful and the longest cave in the Buda Hills with its 29 km length (and the second longest in Hungary).
Only 500 m can be explored with a guide, but it’s rather demanding because of the great differences of height.
The stunning dripstone formations, like the “Organ Pipes” or “Beehive” will make up you for the effort. Ladders and steep stairs help you to move forward but the tour is not recommended for children and for physically challenged.
Guided Tours: every day except Monday, from 10.00 - 16.15., from June 1st till August 31st: on weekends from 10.00 to 17.00, tours start at every quarter past the hour.
The tour lasts 50 - 60 minutes. Children under 5 years of age cannot visit the cave. TIP: Temperature is around 8 - 10 °C (46 - 50 °F) in the cave so put on warm, comfortable clothes and shoes.
Szemlőhegyi Cave
Address: Pusztaszeri út 35., district II.
Tel: +36 1 325 6001
Opening hours: every day except Tuesday: 10.00-16.00
Admission: full price 1 000 HUF, students, pensioners: 800 HUF
Getting to Szemlőhegyi Cave: By bus 29 from Kolosy tér in Óbuda, get off at 4th stop
If you still have strength after Pálvölgyi cave hurry to catch the hourly tour in the Szemlőhegyi cave. It is only 800 km far.
250 km can be visited out of the 2 200 km fully explored cave that consists of several wide corridors. You can admire the unique mineral formations, the so-called peastones and the aragonite crytals resembling bunches of grapes.
In the entrance hall you can see an exhibition about caves of Budapest. The cave’s cool, damp air is beneficial for respiratory diseases.
The temperature is around 12 °C (54 °F) all through the year down there so make sure your dress accordingly. There is a playground and a geological educational trail for children.
The tour is around 40 minutes long and recommended for all ages.
Both the Pálvögyi, and the Szemlőhegyi Caves are under natural protection.
The Hungarian Open Air Museum
Weekend of children’s and herdmen’s games and toys 27-28 September 2015
The South West Hungary landscape weekend of September 26 to 27 2015
09.00-17.00
Ticket prices
1st of April 2015 - 31th of October 2015
Admission Price
Adult 2,000HUF
Adult arriving with at least two children, 6-18 years 1,800HUF
Students (6-26 years of age) and seniors (62-70 years of age) 1,000HUF
Children (6-18 years of age, in case of two or more children in family) 700HUF
Under 6 years and over 70 years: free 0HUF
Parking rates
cars 800HUF
couches 1,200HUF
Skanzen Card
Adult 5,000HUF
Students (6-26 years) and seniors (62-70 years) 2,500HUF
Children (6-18 years, in case of two or more children in family) 1,250HUF
Skanzen Train ticket (over 3 years)
Day ticket (above 3 yeasr of age) 500HUF
Weekend ticket for children, arriving with family (3-14 years, in case of 2 or more children in family) 200HUF
How to get to Skanzen
Szerző: 2014. december 03.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
HÉV-Local train
From Budapest Batthyány square by the green trains called HÉV, travel time to Szentendre is 40 mins. See also Szentendrei HÉV schedule at www.bkv.hu
From the HÉV station take the local bus from the stop no. 7 to Skanzen.
Local bus schedule
On weekdays:
Szentendre, from Local train station to the Skanzen goes: 5.45, 6.25, 7.10, 8.00, 10.35, 13.05, 14.05, 15.05, 16.05, 17.05, 18.05, 20.25, 22.10
From Skanzen to Szentendre goes: 5.57, 6.37, 7.22, 8.22, 10.47, 13.28, 14.28, 15.28, 16.28, 17.28, 18.28, 20.58, 22.43
At weekends:
Szentendre, from Local train station to the Skanzen goes: 6.50, 8.05, 10.35, 12.30, 14.25, 16.25, 18.25, 20.25, 22.10
From Skanzen to Szentendre goes: 7.02, 8.17, 10.47, 12.42, 14.48, 16.48, 18.48, 20.58, 22.43
Bus
From Budapest Újpest-Városkapu to Szentendre it takes 30-35 minutes. Timetable is available www.volanbusz.hu
From szentendre bus station take the local bus from the stop no. 7 to Skanzen.
Local bus schedule
On weekdays:
Szentendre, from Local train station to the Skanzen goes: 5.45, 6.25, 7.10, 8.00, 10.35, 13.05, 14.05, 15.05, 16.05, 17.05, 18.05, 20.25, 22.10
From Skanzen to Szentendre goes: 5.57, 6.37, 7.22, 8.22, 10.47, 13.28, 14.28, 15.28, 16.28, 17.28, 18.28, 20.58, 22.43
At weekends:
Szentendre, from Local train station to the Skanzen goes: 6.50, 8.05, 10.35, 12.30, 14.25, 16.25, 18.25, 20.25, 22.10
From Skanzen to Szentendre goes: 7.02, 8.17, 10.47, 12.42, 14.48, 16.48, 18.48, 20.58, 22.43
Heading to the Buda Hills?
The Buda Hills has a variety of adventurous outdoor activities and the 'Libegő' is one of Budapest's unique experiences. It is a two-way chairlift system that transports passengers between Zugliget and the lookout tower on János Hill (the highest peak in the city), providing beautiful panorama along the way.
Getting to the Libegő: Take bus 291 from Nyugati Pályaudvar (Western Railway Station) to the last stop (Libegő, Zugliget).
Sept. 10:00 - 18:00 On Mondays of every even week the service is stopped because of maintenance works, except for these Mondays are on public holidays.
Accessibility
Address: 1121 Budapest, Zugligeti út 97.
The Zugligeti chairlift valley station Zugligeti, the 102 bus terminus. It is located
in the 102 bus stop is located Csaba Széll Kálmán Square.
Mountain station of the mountain is located in the John Norma liaison with wood-Hármaskút roof. The Normafáig the Széll Kálmán tér starting 21 and 21A can be reached by buses marked Normafától a 20-30 minute pleasant forest road leads to the top station of the chairlift.
Ticket prices:
Fares
Single ticket
HUF 1 000
Return ticket
HUF 1 400
Reduced price single ticket
age 3 - 14*
10 or more passengers, age 15-19**
HUF 600
Reduced price return ticket
age 3 - 14*
10 or more passengers, age 15-19**
HUF 800
Palvolgyi Caves
Address: Szépvölgyi út 162., district II.
Getting there: take bus 65 form Kolosy tér in Óbuda, get off at the 5th stop
Tel: +36 1 325 9505
Opening hours: Tue-Sun: 10.00-16.00
Website: Pálvölgyi cave
Admission: full price: 1 200 HUF, students, pensioners: 960 HUF, combined ticket: (valid to the Pálvölgyi cave): full price: 1 650 HUF, discount: 1 170 HUF
The most beautiful and the longest cave in the Buda Hills with its 29 km length (and the second longest in Hungary).
Only 500 m can be explored with a guide, but it’s rather demanding because of the great differences of height.
The stunning dripstone formations, like the “Organ Pipes” or “Beehive” will make up you for the effort. Ladders and steep stairs help you to move forward but the tour is not recommended for children and for physically challenged.
Guided Tours: every day except Monday, from 10.00 - 16.15., from June 1st till August 31st: on weekends from 10.00 to 17.00, tours start at every quarter past the hour.
The tour lasts 50 - 60 minutes. Children under 5 years of age cannot visit the cave. TIP: Temperature is around 8 - 10 °C (46 - 50 °F) in the cave so put on warm, comfortable clothes and shoes.
Szemlőhegyi Cave
Address: Pusztaszeri út 35., district II.
Tel: +36 1 325 6001
Opening hours: every day except Tuesday: 10.00-16.00
Admission: full price 1 000 HUF, students, pensioners: 800 HUF
Getting to Szemlőhegyi Cave: By bus 29 from Kolosy tér in Óbuda, get off at 4th stop
If you still have strength after Pálvölgyi cave hurry to catch the hourly tour in the Szemlőhegyi cave. It is only 800 km far.
250 km can be visited out of the 2 200 km fully explored cave that consists of several wide corridors. You can admire the unique mineral formations, the so-called peastones and the aragonite crytals resembling bunches of grapes.
In the entrance hall you can see an exhibition about caves of Budapest. The cave’s cool, damp air is beneficial for respiratory diseases.
The temperature is around 12 °C (54 °F) all through the year down there so make sure your dress accordingly. There is a playground and a geological educational trail for children.
The tour is around 40 minutes long and recommended for all ages.
Both the Pálvögyi, and the Szemlőhegyi Caves are under natural protection.
The Hungarian Open Air Museum
Weekend of children’s and herdmen’s games and toys 27-28 September 2015
The South West Hungary landscape weekend of September 26 to 27 2015
09.00-17.00
Ticket prices
1st of April 2015 - 31th of October 2015
Admission Price
Adult 2,000HUF
Adult arriving with at least two children, 6-18 years 1,800HUF
Students (6-26 years of age) and seniors (62-70 years of age) 1,000HUF
Children (6-18 years of age, in case of two or more children in family) 700HUF
Under 6 years and over 70 years: free 0HUF
Parking rates
cars 800HUF
couches 1,200HUF
Skanzen Card
Adult 5,000HUF
Students (6-26 years) and seniors (62-70 years) 2,500HUF
Children (6-18 years, in case of two or more children in family) 1,250HUF
Skanzen Train ticket (over 3 years)
Day ticket (above 3 yeasr of age) 500HUF
Weekend ticket for children, arriving with family (3-14 years, in case of 2 or more children in family) 200HUF
How to get to Skanzen
Szerző: 2014. december 03.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
HÉV-Local train
From Budapest Batthyány square by the green trains called HÉV, travel time to Szentendre is 40 mins. See also Szentendrei HÉV schedule at www.bkv.hu
From the HÉV station take the local bus from the stop no. 7 to Skanzen.
Local bus schedule
On weekdays:
Szentendre, from Local train station to the Skanzen goes: 5.45, 6.25, 7.10, 8.00, 10.35, 13.05, 14.05, 15.05, 16.05, 17.05, 18.05, 20.25, 22.10
From Skanzen to Szentendre goes: 5.57, 6.37, 7.22, 8.22, 10.47, 13.28, 14.28, 15.28, 16.28, 17.28, 18.28, 20.58, 22.43
At weekends:
Szentendre, from Local train station to the Skanzen goes: 6.50, 8.05, 10.35, 12.30, 14.25, 16.25, 18.25, 20.25, 22.10
From Skanzen to Szentendre goes: 7.02, 8.17, 10.47, 12.42, 14.48, 16.48, 18.48, 20.58, 22.43
Bus
From Budapest Újpest-Városkapu to Szentendre it takes 30-35 minutes. Timetable is available www.volanbusz.hu
From szentendre bus station take the local bus from the stop no. 7 to Skanzen.
Local bus schedule
On weekdays:
Szentendre, from Local train station to the Skanzen goes: 5.45, 6.25, 7.10, 8.00, 10.35, 13.05, 14.05, 15.05, 16.05, 17.05, 18.05, 20.25, 22.10
From Skanzen to Szentendre goes: 5.57, 6.37, 7.22, 8.22, 10.47, 13.28, 14.28, 15.28, 16.28, 17.28, 18.28, 20.58, 22.43
At weekends:
Szentendre, from Local train station to the Skanzen goes: 6.50, 8.05, 10.35, 12.30, 14.25, 16.25, 18.25, 20.25, 22.10
From Skanzen to Szentendre goes: 7.02, 8.17, 10.47, 12.42, 14.48, 16.48, 18.48, 20.58, 22.43