Budakeszi, Budapest

Name: Budakeszi
Address: Budapest, Hungary

#205 among attractions in Budapest

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Budakeszi is a town in Pest County, in the Budapest metropolitan area, Hungary. It is located beyond the János Hill at the western city limits of Budapest, about 12 km west of the Zero Kilometre Stone in the city centre. A popular recreational area, the landscape is characterized by forests, predominantly oaks, by vineyards and by orchards. ()

Alternative names: Area: 14.33 mi²Coordinates: 47°30'39"N, 18°55'46"E

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Budakeszi – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Normafa, Bathory Cave, Monastery of St Lawrence at Buda, Farkasréti Cemetery.

2 miE
Winter sport, Ski piste
Normafa, Budapest
50 min walk • Nestled in the Buda Hills of Budapest, Hungary, Normafa offers a captivating escape from the urban bustle, presenting a serene parkland that enchants visitors with its natural beauty and variety of outdoor activities. This verdant area is a cherished retreat for both...
2 miNE
Cave
Bathory Cave, Budapest
52 min walk • Nestled within the vibrant city of Budapest, Hungary, Bathory Cave offers a stunning natural retreat as part of the country's national park offerings. Known for its geological significance and natural beauty, this subterranean wonder is a hidden gem that captures the...
1.7 miNE
Monastery
Monastery of St Lawrence at Buda, Budapest
43 min walk • The Monastery of St Lawrence at Buda, also known as the Pauline Monastery of Budaszentlőrinc, is a former monastery belonging to the Pauline Order.
3.8 miSE
Cemetery
Farkasréti Cemetery, Budapest
97 min walk • Farkasréti Cemetery or Farkasrét Cemetery is one of the most famous cemeteries in Budapest. It opened in 1894 and is noted for its extensive views of the city. It comprises tombs of numerous Hungarian notables and it is the most preferred burial place among actors, actresses and other artists.
1.7 miNE
Hill
Szépjuhászné, Budapest
43 min walk • Szépjuhászné is a small clearing in the 2nd district of Budapest, in the saddle between Hárshegy and János-hegy.
1.5 miE
View point
Elizabeth Lookout, Budapest
38 min walk • The Elizabeth Lookout is a historic lookout tower on János Hill above Budapest. Built in 1911, the tower was named after Empress Elisabeth, wife of Emperor Franz Joseph I. Frigyes Schulek was the architect.
2.6 miNE
Neighbourhood
Hűvösvölgy, Budapest
67 min walk • Hűvösvölgy is a neighbourhood in the 2nd District of Budapest. The area is a popular hiking destination and is also an important transport hub. The suburb is known for its terminus of the Budapest Children's Railway. A public transport terminus connects settlements north of the Buda with Buda city centre.
1.5 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
János-hegy, Budapest
38 min walk • János Hill is the highest point of Budapest with a height of 528 m, located in the western part of the city. From Elizabeth Lookout on the top of the hill one can get an impressive panoramic view of the whole region.
4.1 miE
47°29'28"N • 19°0'42"E
Hegyvidek Shopping Center, Budapest
104 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
3.7 miS
Town, Area
Budaörs, Budapest
95 min walk • Budaörs is a town in Pest county, Budapest metropolitan area, Hungary.
1.8 miSE
Observatories and planetariums
Konkoly Observatory, Budapest
47 min walk • Konkoly Observatory is an astronomical observatory located in Budapest, Hungary is part of the Research Centre for Astronomy and Earth Sciences and belongs to the Eötvös Loránd Kutatási Hálózat.

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How to get to Budakeszi by public transport?

The nearest stations to Budakeszi:

Bus

Budakeszi, városháza • Lines: 188, 188E, 22, 22A, 781, 782, 783, 784, 785, 786, 787, 788, 789, 791, 922 (1 min walk)
Széchenyi utca • Lines: 188, 188E, 222, 788, 793, 794, 795, 922 (3 min walk)

Train

Jánoshegy (27 min walk)
Vadaspark (32 min walk)