János-hegy, Budapest

Name: János-hegy
Address: Budapest, Hungary

#168 among attractions in Budapest

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain, Historic walking areas

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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. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 47°31'5"N, 18°57'34"E

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HegyvidékBudapest Hungary

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János-hegy – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

1.1 miSE
Winter sport, Ski piste
Normafa, Budapest
28 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...
1.1 miN
Cave
Bathory Cave, Budapest
28 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...
0.6 miN
Monastery
Monastery of St Lawrence at Buda, Budapest
17 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.
0.7 miN
Hill
Szépjuhászné, Budapest
19 min walk • Szépjuhászné is a small clearing in the 2nd district of Budapest, in the saddle between Hárshegy and János-hegy.
~320 ftNW
View point
Elizabeth Lookout, Budapest
2 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.
1.1 miN
Neighbourhood
Hárshegy, Budapest
28 min walk • Hárshegy is a part of Budapest's 2nd district. Its entire area is made up of Nagy-Hárs Hill and Kis-Hárs Hill, from which there are sweeping views of Budapest.
1.1 miN
47°32'1"N • 18°57'19"E
Nagy-Hárs-hegy, Budapest
29 min walk • Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
1.1 miE
Neighbourhood
Pasarét, Budapest
29 min walk • Pasarét is a neighbourhood on the Buda side of Budapest. On the maps edited around the beginning of the nineteenth century it was called Sauwiesen and also as Schmalzbergel.
1.5 miNE
47°31'53"N • 18°59'10"E
Apáthy-szikla, Budapest
40 min walk • Nature, Cliff, Natural attraction

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to János-hegy?

Nearby attractions include Elizabeth Lookout, Budapest (2 min walk), Monastery of St Lawrence at Buda, Budapest (17 min walk), Szépjuhászné, Budapest (19 min walk).

How to get to János-hegy by public transport?

The nearest stations to János-hegy:

Bus

Bölcsőde • Lines: 22, 222, 22A, 922 (11 min walk)
Irén utca • Lines: 22, 222, 22A, 922 (12 min walk)

Train

Jánoshegy (12 min walk)
Vadaspark (15 min walk)

Tram

Nagyhíd • Lines: 56, 56A, 59B, 61 (35 min walk)
Vadaskerti utca • Lines: 56, 56A, 59B, 61 (36 min walk)