The best sunset watching spots in Budapest

The elderly, the youth, white-collar workers, blue-collar workers, foreigners, Hungarians – we all love the Budapest sunset. Funzine.hu collected some picturesque places that would be great for a romantic date, a relaxing afternoon, or a great conversation. Plus, we added some of our favourites 🙂

The Pest Quay

Even though there aren’t too many benches on the section between the Margaret Bridge and the Chain Bridge, the quay is still one of the best spots to watch the sunset. If you find the ideal place, you can see the Buda Castle, the Fisherman’s Bastion, the Matthias Church triangle, which is a beautiful view in itself. But the setting sun makes it even more magical as it colours the sky pink. It will definitely take your breath away.

The Fisherman’s Bastion

If you want to go on an evening walk, start with the Castle District and try to adjust your tempo in a way that you reach the Fisherman’s Bastion at sunset. If you’re not a fan of crowds, go during the week, so that you’ll have a better chance at admiring the breath-taking view in peace. And don’t forget to bring your camera because taking photos is kind of a must up there.

Elizabeth look-out tower

Look-out towers are known to have amazing panorama, especially if they are found on the highest point of a city. This is exactly the case with the Elizabeth look-out tower, found on top of János Hill. The best way to get there is by taking the Zugliget Chairlift. The tower was named after Empress Elisabeth, wife of Emperor Franz Joseph I, who loved the city and visited János Hill in 1882.