Best gardens in Budapest

It can be argued that Budapest is one of the most spectacular cities in the world. There are many reasons why Budapest should be on every traveler’s bucket list. From its extraordinary architecture to its glorious dazzling nightlife this capital city of Hungary is truly a sight to behold. 

However, one key element that makes Budapest so special is the city’s fabulous display of gardens. These gardens can be visited by everyone from locals to tourists. Within these gardens, you will experience the most colorful flowers, the cleanest water features and more. 

As well, you will witness the most interesting trees which are kept pristine due to the trimming and high maintenance landscaping procedures that are done by talented, trained and dedicated gardeners. With so many different gardens in Budapest, it can be hard to choose which ones to visit. Luckily enough here is a list of the best gardens in Budapest. 

Pruning and trimming trees in the gardens aren’t like levelling hedges or snipping shrubs down. Trees are much more difficult to maintain, and their branches frequently pose a hazard to the people that try to cut them down. Pole saws are the perfect tool to keep the gardens in shape which involves the all kinds of diligent work, with specifically crafted equipment like manual pole saw, and reliable machines for clearing hardy branches.

Garden of Philosophy

If you ever happen to travel to Budapest, then a must-see destination is the beautiful Garden of Philosophy (Filozófusok kertje). The Garden of Philosophy is located inside the serene Gellért Hill district of Budapest. You can enter this park for free or there are many tours of the city of Budapest that have the Garden of Philosophy as one of their stops. 

The reason why this park is called the Garden of Philosophy is that it is home to live sized statues of a few certain famous philosophers. These philosophers include Jesus, Abraham, Lao Tse, Buddha, and Ekhnatoa which all stand in a circle in the center of the Garden of Philosophy. In addition to these statues are also numerous other statues that are scattered around the Garden of Philosophy such as. Saint Francis, Daruma Taishi and Mahatma Gandhi. Besides these stunning statues, the Garden of Philosophy also boasts large hills which will grant you a mesmerizing view of the beautiful city. 

Fűvészkert Botanical Garden 

There are numerous reasons why you should visit Fűvészkert Botanical Garden while on a trip to Budapest. Fűvészkert Botanical Garden does charge a small fee but it does offer discounts to children, students and the elderly. This garden is located in the VIII district of Budapest in Hungary.