Margaret Island, Budapest

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

#283 among attractions in Budapest

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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 mi²Coordinates: 47°31'60"N, 19°2'60"E

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Margaret IslandÓbuda-Békásmegyer (Újlak)Budapest Hungary

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

Nearby attractions include: Lukács Baths, Danube Arena, Dózsa György Street Synagogue, The Palatinus Outdoor Baths.

1.2 miSW
Amusement, Swimming, Water park
Lukács Baths, Budapest
32 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.
0.7 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Danube Arena, Budapest
18 min walk • The Danube Arena, a state-of-the-art sports venue in Budapest, Hungary, stands as a modern architectural marvel on the banks of the iconic Danube River. Opened in 2017, this sprawling aquatic complex was primarily constructed to host the 17th FINA World Championships...
1.1 miSE
Synagogue
Dózsa György Street Synagogue, Budapest
29 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.
0.4 miSW
47°31'39"N • 19°2'45"E
The Palatinus Outdoor Baths, Budapest
12 min walk • Swimming, Water park, Amusement park
~1720 ftN
Bridge
Árpád Bridge, Budapest
9 min walk • Árpád Bridge or Árpád híd is a bridge in Budapest, Hungary, connecting northern Buda and Pest across the Danube.
1 miSW
Synagogue, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Frankel Leo street Synagogue, Budapest
26 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.
~1690 ftNW
Synagogue
Óbuda Synagogue, Budapest
9 min walk • The Óbuda Synagogue is a synagogue built in Óbuda, Hungary, in 1820–1821.
1 miW
47°32'16"N • 19°1'43"E
Kiscell Museum, Budapest
27 min walk • Museum, History museum, Art museum
0.5 miS
Park, Island
Margaret Island, Budapest
13 min walk • 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.
0.5 miW
Ruins, Historical place, Park
Aquincum Military Amphitheatre, Budapest
14 min walk • The Aquincum Military Amphitheatre is the greater of two amphitheatres in Budapest, Hungary, the other being the Aquincum Civil Amphitheatre. It is located in the Obuda district, just north near the Danube river. It was built around 145, during the reign of emperor Antoninus Pius.
1.2 miW
47°31'43"N • 19°1'33"E
Szemlő Hill Cave, Budapest
31 min walk • Park, Cave, View point

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Margaret Island?

Nearby attractions include Óbuda Synagogue, Budapest (9 min walk), Árpád Bridge, Budapest (9 min walk), Textile Museum, Budapest (10 min walk), The Palatinus Outdoor Baths, Budapest (12 min walk).

How to get to Margaret Island by public transport?

The nearest stations to Margaret Island:

Bus

Szállodák • Lines: 26 (1 min walk)
Szabadtéri Színpad • Lines: 26 (6 min walk)

Light rail

Tímár utca • Lines: H5 (7 min walk)
Szentlélek tér • Lines: H5 (12 min walk)

Tram

Szentlélek tér H • Lines: 1, 1M (13 min walk)
Népfürdő utca / Árpád híd • Lines: 1, 1M (13 min walk)

Metro

Göncz Árpád városközpont • Lines: M3 (20 min walk)
Dózsa György út • Lines: M3 (22 min walk)