Margaret Island, Budapest

Name: Margaret Island
Address: Margitsziget, Pest?, Budapest, Hungary

#162 among attractions in Budapest

Park, Relax in park, Island

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Margaret Island is a 2.5 km long island, 500 m wide, in the middle of the Danube in central Budapest, Hungary. The island is mostly covered by landscape parks, and is a popular recreational area. Its medieval ruins are reminders of its importance in the Middle Ages as a religious centre. The island spans the area between the Margaret Bridge and the Árpád Bridge. Before the 14th century the island was called Insula leporum. Administratively Margaret Island used to belong to the 13th district, but now is directly under the control of the city. ()

Local name: Margit-sziget Area: 0.37 mi²Elevation: 348 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 47°31'35"N, 19°2'52"E

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Margitsziget, Pest?AngyalföldBudapest Hungary

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Margaret Island – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lukács Baths, WestEnd City Center, Margaret Bridge, Tomb of Gül Baba.

0.8 miSW
Amusement, Swimming, Water park
Lukács Baths, Budapest
20 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Budapest, Hungary, Lukács Baths stands as a testament to the city's rich thermal bath culture. This historic water park, known for its therapeutic waters, has been a haven for those seeking relaxation and healing for centuries.
1 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
WestEnd City Center, Budapest
26 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Budapest, the WestEnd City Center stands as a modern-day mecca for shopping enthusiasts and a prominent landmark in the vibrant cityscape of Hungary's capital. Opened in 1999, this expansive shopping center has quickly become one of the largest...
0.9 miSW
Bridge
Margaret Bridge, Budapest
23 min walk • Margaret Bridge, also known as Margit híd, is a storied and significant structure spanning the Danube River in the vibrant city of Budapest, Hungary. This bridge, which connects the bustling urban life of Pest to the tranquil greenery of Margaret Island and Buda...
0.9 miSW
Museum, Mosque, Historical place
Tomb of Gül Baba, Budapest
24 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Budapest, Hungary, the Tomb of Gül Baba is a revered historical site that offers a glimpse into the Ottoman heritage of the city. As a prominent dervish, poet, and companion of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent, Gül Baba's resting place is not...
1 miE
Synagogue
Dózsa György Street Synagogue, Budapest
25 min walk • The Dózsa György Street Synagogue Budapest XIII. district synagogue. Originally used as a synagogue, the building is now used by the Budapest Honved Fencing Hall, and the religious building continues in a smaller building formerly used as a cultural hall under the religious guidance of Rabbi Peter Deutsch.
~620 ftNW
47°31'39"N • 19°2'45"E
The Palatinus Outdoor Baths, Budapest
3 min walk • Swimming, Water park, Amusement park
0.8 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Molnár János Cave, Budapest
21 min walk • The Molnár János Cave is a thermokarstic water-filled cave system. It is located in the Rózsadomb district of Budapest in Hungary. The deepest sections reach 100 metres, while the total length of explored sections is currently 5.5 kilometres. The cave mouth is just 200 metres from the Danube.
1 miS
Monuments and statues
Columbo Statue, Budapest
25 min walk • The Columbo statue is a life-sized bronze work on Falk Miksa Street in Budapest depicting Peter Falk in the role of the fictional police detective Columbo. At the Columbo statue's feet is a statue of Columbo's dog, Dog. The statues, by the sculptor Géza Dezső Fekete, were put up in 2014 as part of a state-sponsored urban renewal project.
1 miS
Art Nouveau architecture, Theater, Architecture
Vígszínház, Budapest
26 min walk • The Comedy Theatre of Budapest is a theatre in Budapest. Starting in the turn of the 19th and 20th century as an opposition to the conservative National Theatre, it became a pioneer institution of Hungarian drama, and one of the oldest theatres of the city still in operation.
0.8 miN
Bridge
Árpád Bridge, Budapest
21 min walk • Árpád Bridge or Árpád híd is a bridge in Budapest, Hungary, connecting northern Buda and Pest across the Danube.
0.6 miSW
Synagogue, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Frankel Leo street Synagogue, Budapest
15 min walk • Frankel Leo Synagogue is located on the Buda side of Budapest, Hungary. It is a Neolog synagogue which is the local mainstream of the Jewish community. The congregation and prayers similar to the Conservative/Masorti but without being egalitarian. Men and women sit separated but without mechitzah. They follow the Nusach Ashkenaz.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Margaret Island open?

Margaret Island is open:

Monday 24h
Tuesday 24h
Wednesday 24h
Thursday 24h
Friday 24h
Saturday 24h
Sunday 24h

Which popular attractions are close to Margaret Island?

Nearby attractions include The Palatinus Outdoor Baths, Budapest (3 min walk), Reformed Church at the Pozsonyi road, Budapest (11 min walk), Ram Colosseum, Budapest (12 min walk), Margaret Island, Budapest (13 min walk).

How to get to Margaret Island by public transport?

The nearest stations to Margaret Island:

Bus

Palatinus fürdő • Lines: 26 (3 min walk)
Parkmozi köz • Lines: 26 (8 min walk)

Light rail

Szépvölgyi út • Lines: H5 (10 min walk)
Tímár utca • Lines: H5 (14 min walk)

Tram

Kolosy tér • Lines: 17, 19, 41 (13 min walk)
Zsigmond tér • Lines: 17, 19, 41 (14 min walk)

Metro

Dózsa György út • Lines: M3 (19 min walk)
Lehel tér • Lines: M3 (21 min walk)

Train

Budapest-Nyugati (30 min walk)