Gellert Hill (Gellert-hegy)
Gellért Hill is one of Budapest's most romantic nights out. Just grab a bottle of the city's famous red wine, a couple of glasses, and your beloved. It might be a bit of a trek up there, but the view of twinkling lights will amply reward you.
The views you'll see over the Danube are best seen from the Citadel, built by the Austrians after their victory over the Hungarians in the 19th century. In fact, the monuments on Gellért Hill all have a somewhat painful history.
The girl posing with the palm of victory symbolizes the Russian liberation of the city after WWII, but as the liberation turned into an occupation, its presence has been disputed.
And Gellért himself? A martyred saint whose efforts at conversion ended with him being killed by angry pagans in a nail-filled barrel rolled down the hill (ouch!). He's commemorated by an immense statue.
Practical Info
These days, the forested slopes of the Gellért Hill are filled with picnickers and lovers. At the bottom of the hill is the swanky Gellért hotel, with its fantastically elaborate baths, used in Matthew Barney's art films.
You can get to Gellért Hill by tram (take 41, 47 or 49) or bus (7, 27 or 86).
Tours & Tickets
Private tour of Budapest with a Private Transfer and Guide from Vienna
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Duration: 12 hours (approx.)
Private Luxury Sightseeing Tour Of Budapest
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Duration: 4-6 hrs
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Duration: 100 minutes (approx.)
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Duration: 2 hours (approx.)
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Duration: 4 hours (approx.)
Private Tour in Budapest with a Private Ride
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Duration: 3 hours (approx.)
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Duration: 2 hours (approx.)
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Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Location: Budapest, Hungary
Duration: 3 hours (approx.)
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Location: Budapest, Hungary
Duration: 1-2.5 hours
