4 places to visit that are only 1 hour away from Budapest
Change language:
Summer is here and more and more people choose hiking as a free time activity. There are many places in Hungary outside the capital that are worth exploring. The list below includes four places to visit that are just an hour away from Budapest.
Places to visit in the countryside
The countryside is full of wonders, and in many cases, you don’t even have to travel far to reach them. Hamu és Gyémánt collected four places to visit that are great choices if you want to get out of the city in this pleasant weather, but don’t want to travel too far from Budapest.
Zsámbék
Zsámbék offers a variety of activities and is only thirty minutes away from Budapest by car. While in the area, it is definitely worth visiting the Zichy Castle from the 12th-13th centuries, but the ruins of the Monastery Church, built by the Premonstratensians in the 13th century is the most famous site in the area. For a really special exhibition, buy a ticket to the local Lamp Museum or the Aviation Exhibition. Hikers will also have plenty of options to choose from: the St Norbert nature trail to Mount Nyakas goes through the area, and there is also a natural attraction called the Stairway of Giants not far away.
Székesfehérvár
Székesfehérvár, one of Hungary’s most important historical cities, is also a great option for a weekend getaway. The city offers many places to visit. From the Garden of Ruins to the Bory Castle, which is a monument to true love, to the Gorsium Archaeological Park, there’s plenty to explore in the city. Feel free to bring your swimsuit too, because if you get tired of walking around, you can always take a dip in the Árpád Baths or the Csitáry G. Emil Swimming Pool.
Szekesfehervar is a must see for anyone who has never been there. The city centre is beautiful and it has that fantastic laid back feel of a great place that the tourist crowds never managed to spoil.