Budapest is one of the best picnic spots in Europe – discover the loveliest places in the city

The international shopping platform Ubuy looked at the three most popular picnic spots in each European capital and ranked them based on a number of factors. Budapest came third thanks to its three gorgeous parks.

Budapest among the best picnic spots

According to the international shopping platform Ubuy, these are the best picnic spots in Europe. The ranking criteria included, for example, Tripadvisor and Google Reviews scores and the number of posts, mentions and views on Instagram and TikTok. Combining all of these, the rankings were compiled, with London coming top with 78.6 out of 81 points, courtesy of St James’ Park, Regent’s Park and Hyde Park, which is particularly popular on TikTok. Second place went to Berlin, with Treptower Park, Mauerpark and Templehofer Park as its three top parks.

Budapest came in third, with 76 out of 81 points, not far behind the two other cities on the podium. The most popular parks in the survey are Margaret Island, City Park (Városliget) and Millenáris.

The 10 best picnic spots in Europe according to Ubuy:

1. London, England
2. Berlin, Germany
3. Budapest, Hungary
4. Amsterdam, Netherlands
5. Ankara, Turkey
6. Ljubljana, Slovenia
7. Brussels, Belgium
8. Dublin, Ireland
9. Cardiff, Wales
10. Kisinyov, Moldova

Margaret Island

The 2.8-kilometre-long Margaret Island, stretching between Margaret Bridge and Árpád Bridge, is one of Budapest’s most scenic parks. It makes the perfect place to unwind and enjoy some green serenity. Locals often come here in their free time to read a book under the shadow of the trees, admire the Japanese garden or wander around the ruins of the Dominican convent. The three-kilometre-long island is a refuge from the hustle and bustle of the city. It’s a popular spot among friends and families.

Margaret Island. Photo: FB/Margitsziget

City park (Városliget)

City Park is one of the most famous and most visited parts of Budapest. It covers a total area of 100 hectares, almost half of which is parkland, making it an idyllic spot for picnickers. Once you are done nibbling au naturel, you can explore some nearby tourist attractions such as the Budapest Zoo and Botanical Garden, Heroes’ Square or the Vajdahunyad Castle. In addition, you might want to have a look at the spectacular new Museum of Ethnography and the House of Music.

Photo: facebook.com/miligetunk

Picnic at the Millenáris Park

Millenáris is the capital’s most prestigious and unique scientific-cultural community space. It can be found a few-minute walk away from Széll Kálmán Square, Széna Square or Mechwart Liget (Mechwart Grove). This park is always full of youngsters hanging out with their pals, families enjoying some quality time with their children and elderly couples walking hand in hand among the greenery. You will definitely want to come back for more.

Picnic spots. Millenáris Park. Photo: FB/Millenáris

If you decide to venture out of the capital for a day or two, be sure to check out this newly opened adventure park in Debrecen.

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