Budapest for Kids:
Family Outings
in Budapest
in Budapest
Three attractions here - the zoo, the amusement park, and the circus -- are located in City
Park (Városliget), along the famed Animal Garden Boulevard (Állatkerti körút).
Park (Városliget), along the famed Animal Garden Boulevard (Állatkerti körút).
The Budapest ZOO and Botanical Garden (Állatkert)
Some 500 mammals, almost 700 birds, 1,500 reptiles,
fishes and arthropods, plus 1,500 plant species, living on an
area of almost 11 hectares (of which 69 buildings take up
24.8 sq. m), 'receive' one million adults and children every
year.
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Some 500 mammals, almost 700 birds, 1,500 reptiles,
fishes and arthropods, plus 1,500 plant species, living on an
area of almost 11 hectares (of which 69 buildings take up
24.8 sq. m), 'receive' one million adults and children every
year.
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Amusement Park (Vidámpark)
Popular with Hungarian families, Vidám Park (literally "Happy
Park"), unlike Disneyland or Copenhagen's Tivoli Gardens, is
eminently affordable.
Two rides in particular are not to be missed: the merry-go-
round and the Ferris wheel.
The 100-year-old merry-go-round (Körhinta), constructed
almost entirely of wood, was recently restored to its original,
delightful grandeur. The riders must actively pump to keep the
horses rocking. Authentic Wurlitzer music plays, and as the
carousel spins round and round, it creaks mightily.
The Ferris wheel (óriáskerék) is also wonderful, although it
has little in common with the rambunctious Ferris wheels of
the modern age. A gangly, bright-yellow structure, it rotates at
a liltingly slow pace, gently lifting you high into the sky for a
remarkable view.
Vidám Park also features Europe's longest wooden roller
coaster.
Note: Parents must pay for a ticket for themselves and one for
their child when accompanying a child who is too young to go
on a ride by him- or herself.
Next door is a toddlers' amusement park (Kis Vidám Park),
although several rides in the Vidám Park are also suitable for
toddlers.
Apr-Sept Mon-Fri 10am-7pm, Sat-Sun to 8pm;
Oct-Mar Mon-Fri noon-6pm, Sat-Sun 10am-6:30pm
Address: XIV. Állatkerti krt. 14-16.
MAP
Transportation: Metro 1 Széchenyi fürdő (Yellow line)
Popular with Hungarian families, Vidám Park (literally "Happy
Park"), unlike Disneyland or Copenhagen's Tivoli Gardens, is
eminently affordable.
Two rides in particular are not to be missed: the merry-go-
round and the Ferris wheel.
The 100-year-old merry-go-round (Körhinta), constructed
almost entirely of wood, was recently restored to its original,
delightful grandeur. The riders must actively pump to keep the
horses rocking. Authentic Wurlitzer music plays, and as the
carousel spins round and round, it creaks mightily.
The Ferris wheel (óriáskerék) is also wonderful, although it
has little in common with the rambunctious Ferris wheels of
the modern age. A gangly, bright-yellow structure, it rotates at
a liltingly slow pace, gently lifting you high into the sky for a
remarkable view.
Vidám Park also features Europe's longest wooden roller
coaster.
Note: Parents must pay for a ticket for themselves and one for
their child when accompanying a child who is too young to go
on a ride by him- or herself.
Next door is a toddlers' amusement park (Kis Vidám Park),
although several rides in the Vidám Park are also suitable for
toddlers.
Apr-Sept Mon-Fri 10am-7pm, Sat-Sun to 8pm;
Oct-Mar Mon-Fri noon-6pm, Sat-Sun 10am-6:30pm
Address: XIV. Állatkerti krt. 14-16.
MAP
Transportation: Metro 1 Széchenyi fürdő (Yellow line)
Great Circus (Nagycirkusz)
Budapest has a long circus tradition, though most Hungarian
circus stars still opt for the more glamorous and financially
rewarding circus life abroad. This is a traditional circus, with
clowns, animals, jugglers, acrobats, and so on. When buying
tickets, it's helpful to know that porond means ring level and
erkély means balcony.
The box office is open daily from 10am to 7pm.
Performances: 2 on weekdays at 3 and 7pm except Thurs
when there is only the 3pm show; 3 performances on Sat,
with a morning show at 10:30am in addition to the regular 3
and 7pm shows; Sun just 1 show, at 3pm
Address: XIV. Állatkerti krt. 7
MAP
Transportation: Metro 1 Széchenyi fürdő (Yellow line)
Budapest has a long circus tradition, though most Hungarian
circus stars still opt for the more glamorous and financially
rewarding circus life abroad. This is a traditional circus, with
clowns, animals, jugglers, acrobats, and so on. When buying
tickets, it's helpful to know that porond means ring level and
erkély means balcony.
The box office is open daily from 10am to 7pm.
Performances: 2 on weekdays at 3 and 7pm except Thurs
when there is only the 3pm show; 3 performances on Sat,
with a morning show at 10:30am in addition to the regular 3
and 7pm shows; Sun just 1 show, at 3pm
Address: XIV. Állatkerti krt. 7
MAP
Transportation: Metro 1 Széchenyi fürdő (Yellow line)
Puppet Theaters (Bábszínház)
Kids from around the world love Hungarian puppet theater. The shows are
all in Hungarian, but with such standard fare as Cinderella, Peter and the
Wolf, and Snow White, no one has trouble following the plot. The audience
is an important part of the show: For instance, Hungarian children shriek
"Rossz farkas!" ("Bad wolf!") at every appearance of the villain in Peter and
the Wolf.
Budapest has two puppet theaters, with the season running from
September to mid-June.
The Budapest Puppet Theater (Budapesti Bábszínház) is at VI. Andrássy
út 69. Tel. +36 (1)321-5200; the nearest metro station is Oktogon (Yellow
line).
The Kolibri Puppet Theater (Kolibri Bábszínház) is at VI. Jókai tér 10. Tel.
+36 (1) 353-4633; Jókai tér is halfway between the Oktogon and Opera
stations of the Yellow metro line. Shows start at various times throughout
the day (days vary, so call in advance) with the first show usually at 10am
and the last at 5pm, and tickets are available all day at the box offices.
Kids from around the world love Hungarian puppet theater. The shows are
all in Hungarian, but with such standard fare as Cinderella, Peter and the
Wolf, and Snow White, no one has trouble following the plot. The audience
is an important part of the show: For instance, Hungarian children shriek
"Rossz farkas!" ("Bad wolf!") at every appearance of the villain in Peter and
the Wolf.
Budapest has two puppet theaters, with the season running from
September to mid-June.
The Budapest Puppet Theater (Budapesti Bábszínház) is at VI. Andrássy
út 69. Tel. +36 (1)321-5200; the nearest metro station is Oktogon (Yellow
line).
The Kolibri Puppet Theater (Kolibri Bábszínház) is at VI. Jókai tér 10. Tel.
+36 (1) 353-4633; Jókai tér is halfway between the Oktogon and Opera
stations of the Yellow metro line. Shows start at various times throughout
the day (days vary, so call in advance) with the first show usually at 10am
and the last at 5pm, and tickets are available all day at the box offices.
The Palace of Miracles (Csodák Palotája)
Opened in 1997 and sponsored in part by the Soros Foundation, Csodák
Palotája is an interactive science center featuring dozens of fun,
educational exhibits, including laser displays, optical puzzles and mazes --
in one large room. This place is best for kids over 3 years old.
Address: Bp. II. Fény utca 20-22, Building D, Millenáris Park
Tel: +36 (1) 350 6131, +36 (1) 336 4044
Open Tue - Fri: 9 am - 6 pm Sat: 10 am - 9 pm Sun: 10 am - 7 pm
Closed on Monday.
MAP
Transportation: Metro 2 (red), Moszkva tér station, or trams 6 & 4 (Széna tér)
Opened in 1997 and sponsored in part by the Soros Foundation, Csodák
Palotája is an interactive science center featuring dozens of fun,
educational exhibits, including laser displays, optical puzzles and mazes --
in one large room. This place is best for kids over 3 years old.
Address: Bp. II. Fény utca 20-22, Building D, Millenáris Park
Tel: +36 (1) 350 6131, +36 (1) 336 4044
Open Tue - Fri: 9 am - 6 pm Sat: 10 am - 9 pm Sun: 10 am - 7 pm
Closed on Monday.
MAP
Transportation: Metro 2 (red), Moszkva tér station, or trams 6 & 4 (Széna tér)
Museum of Natural Sciences (Természettudományi Múzeum)
Using the natural history of the Carpathian Basin, the exhibits here trace
human development from the earliest times to the emergence of civilized
society. The museum features a large "discovery room" on the first floor, in
which all the exhibits are interactive. Participation is both educational and
fun.
The museum is nicely situated next to Orczy Kert (Orczy Garden), a large
park featuring over 100 different species of trees and a small lake. Until
after World War II, the park belonged to the Hungarian Military School,
which now houses the museum.
Address: VIII. Ludovika tér 2
Open: Wed-Mon 10am-6pm, closing 1 hr. earlier in winter
MAP
Transportation: Metro 3, Nagyvárad tér (Blue line)
Using the natural history of the Carpathian Basin, the exhibits here trace
human development from the earliest times to the emergence of civilized
society. The museum features a large "discovery room" on the first floor, in
which all the exhibits are interactive. Participation is both educational and
fun.
The museum is nicely situated next to Orczy Kert (Orczy Garden), a large
park featuring over 100 different species of trees and a small lake. Until
after World War II, the park belonged to the Hungarian Military School,
which now houses the museum.
Address: VIII. Ludovika tér 2
Open: Wed-Mon 10am-6pm, closing 1 hr. earlier in winter
MAP
Transportation: Metro 3, Nagyvárad tér (Blue line)
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The following attractions are for families with kids of all ages, since just about everyone
loves a train ride in the hills, a spin on a Ferris wheel, or a good puppet show.
loves a train ride in the hills, a spin on a Ferris wheel, or a good puppet show.
Expatriate Activities in Hungary
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Budapest, Hungary
Culture & Relocation Resources
Culture & Relocation Resources
Transport Museum (Közlekedési Múzeum)
Located near the Petőfi Csarnok in the little-visited southeastern corner of
City Park, this wonderful museum, which celebrated its 100th anniversary
in 1999, features large-scale 1:5 models of various kinds of historic
vehicles, especially trains.
The museum also exhibits vintage motorcycles and bicycles, early model
cars, and antique horse buggies. A model train set runs every 15 minutes
on the mezzanine level; follow the crowds.
On weekends a film on aviation history is shown at 11am.
The gift shop features all sorts of transportation-related trinkets. An aviation
exhibit is housed in the Petőfi Csarnok, an all-purpose community center
nearby; a single entrance ticket is valid for both exhibitions. Open nyáron:
Tue - Fri: 10.00-17.00, Sat -Sun : 10.00-18.00 closing 1 hr. earlier in winter.
Closed on Monday.
Address: 1146 Budapest, Városligeti körút 11.
Tel.: (1) 273-3840
MAP
Transportation: Metro 1 Széchenyi fürdő (Yellow line)
Website
Located near the Petőfi Csarnok in the little-visited southeastern corner of
City Park, this wonderful museum, which celebrated its 100th anniversary
in 1999, features large-scale 1:5 models of various kinds of historic
vehicles, especially trains.
The museum also exhibits vintage motorcycles and bicycles, early model
cars, and antique horse buggies. A model train set runs every 15 minutes
on the mezzanine level; follow the crowds.
On weekends a film on aviation history is shown at 11am.
The gift shop features all sorts of transportation-related trinkets. An aviation
exhibit is housed in the Petőfi Csarnok, an all-purpose community center
nearby; a single entrance ticket is valid for both exhibitions. Open nyáron:
Tue - Fri: 10.00-17.00, Sat -Sun : 10.00-18.00 closing 1 hr. earlier in winter.
Closed on Monday.
Address: 1146 Budapest, Városligeti körút 11.
Tel.: (1) 273-3840
MAP
Transportation: Metro 1 Széchenyi fürdő (Yellow line)
Website
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