Elizabeth Lookout, Budapest

Name: Elizabeth Lookout
Address: Janos-hill (János-hegy), Budapest, Hungary
Telephone: +36 20 579 2587

#120 among attractions in Budapest

Top attraction, View point

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Facts and practical information

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. The tower is near Budapest's District XII, and may be reached from the Széll Kálmán tér of Budapest. At first, there was a low wooden platform, which was demolished. After that, Frederick Gluck had an idea, to raise a stone tower and then he started gathering investors for the project. Budapest city approved the project in 1907 and Schulek Frederick received the commission to build the tower. The construction started in 1908 and Paul Kluczinger was the construction manager. The tower was built from haraszti limestone. The lookout was named after Queen Elizabeth, who visited the mountain in 1882. ()

Local name: Erzsébet-kilátó Coordinates: 47°31'7"N, 18°57'31"E

Address

Janos-hill (János-hegy)HegyvidékBudapest Hungary

Contact

+36 20 579 2587

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Day trips

Elizabeth Lookout – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

1.2 miSE
Winter sport, Ski piste
Normafa, Budapest
30 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 miN
Cave
Bathory Cave, Budapest
27 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
15 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
18 min walk • Szépjuhászné is a small clearing in the 2nd district of Budapest, in the saddle between Hárshegy and János-hegy.
~320 ftSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
János-hegy, Budapest
2 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.
1 miN
Neighbourhood
Hárshegy, Budapest
27 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 miN
47°32'1"N • 18°57'19"E
Nagy-Hárs-hegy, Budapest
27 min walk • Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
1.2 miE
Neighbourhood
Pasarét, Budapest
30 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Elizabeth Lookout open?

Elizabeth Lookout is open:

Monday 8 am - 8 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 8 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 8 pm
Thursday 8 am - 8 pm
Friday 8 am - 8 pm
Saturday 8 am - 8 pm
Sunday 8 am - 8 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Elizabeth Lookout?

Nearby attractions include János-hegy, Budapest (2 min walk), Monastery of St Lawrence at Buda, Budapest (15 min walk), Szépjuhászné, Budapest (18 min walk).

How to get to Elizabeth Lookout by public transport?

The nearest stations to Elizabeth Lookout:

Bus

Bölcsőde • Lines: 22, 222, 22A, 922 (10 min walk)
Irén utca • Lines: 22, 222, 22A, 922 (11 min walk)

Train

Jánoshegy (12 min walk)
Vadaspark (14 min walk)

Tram

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