Music Fountain, Budapest

Name: Music Fountain
Address: Margaret Island, Budapest, Hungary

#207 among attractions in Budapest

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The largest musical fountain in Hungary is located on the southern part of Margaret Island, facing Margaret Bridge.

There is another musical fountain on the northern part of the island, the Bodor Fountain, built in 1936, but it is not a fountain.

Coordinates: 47°31'8"N, 19°2'41"E

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Margaret IslandAngyalföldBudapest Hungary

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Day trips

Music Fountain – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Király Baths, Lukács Baths, WestEnd City Center, Margaret Bridge.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Music Fountain open?

Music Fountain is open:

Monday 10 am - 10 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 10 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 10 pm
Thursday 10 am - 10 pm
Friday 10 am - 10 pm
Saturday 10 am - 10 pm
Sunday 10 am - 10 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Music Fountain?

Nearby attractions include Margaret Bridge, Budapest (9 min walk), Lukács Baths, Budapest (10 min walk), Frankel Leo street Synagogue, Budapest (10 min walk), Molnár János Cave, Budapest (11 min walk).

How to get to Music Fountain by public transport?

The nearest stations to Music Fountain:

Bus

Hajós Alfréd uszoda • Lines: 26 (3 min walk)
Margitsziget / Margit híd • Lines: 26 (7 min walk)

Tram

Margitsziget / Margit híd • Lines: 4, 6 (8 min walk)
Komjádi Béla utca • Lines: 17, 19, 41 (11 min walk)

Light rail

Margit híd, budai hídfő • Lines: H5 (9 min walk)
Szépvölgyi út • Lines: H5 (16 min walk)

Metro

Lehel tér • Lines: M3 (19 min walk)
Batthyány tér • Lines: M2 (23 min walk)

Train

Budapest-Nyugati (21 min walk)

Trolleybus

Kossuth Lajos tér M • Lines: 70, 78 (24 min walk)
Báthory utca / Bajcsy-Zsilinszky út • Lines: 70, 78 (25 min walk)