Castle Hill

Location

Budapest
Hungary
47° 29' 46.338" N, 19° 2' 22.4412" E
HU
General info: 

Castle Hill is placed high above the city on the Buda side. In the 13th century, Mongolian tribes were advancing from the east to the Europe, leaving only death and horror behind. The whole Europe was trembling in fear, so the Hungarians were left alone to fight the aggressors. Their king at the time Béla IV, decided it would be best to keep his people safe by retreating to the hills. That is when this magnificent pride of Hungarian architecture was made on top of this hill.

Some parts of the castle were demolished and rebuilt many times trough the history, so nowadays the Castle Hill represents the mixture of various artistic styles, predominately baroque and gothic. The palace these days serves as the cultural establishment, offering visitors different artistic exhibitions.

Getting there: 

Take the Funicular from Chain Bridge; the public bus, called Várbusz, from Széll Kálmán tér (formerly Moszkva tér) or one of the many paths leading up to Castle Hill.

Costs: 

Entering the Castle Hill is free for everyone.

Interesting places nearby

The skiing resort Hinterstoder offers 30 km slopes and perfectly prepared runs (with snow making systems). The cable car carries you from the village center Hinterstoder to the ski resort.

Skiing is usually possible throughout the year in the glacier ski area Hintertuxer Gletscher.

No matter whether you prefer the sun or sports: The Tegernsee is always a special experience during the winter season. Enjoy the fresh breeze and the nature of the mountains!

Only 60 kilometres away from Graz, the ski resort Hirschegg is located. Whoever is on skiing-vacation in the wintersport area Hirschegg, will find several lifts and well prepared slopes in easy and semi-professional difficulty.

When the slopes and valleys of the Chiemgauer Alps are covered with snow, it is a pleasure to practise winter sport. At the Hochfelln (1 674m) skiers have a breathtaking view and snowboarders go crazy in the halfpipes and Fun-Park.

Hochficht – Winter to the third Discover the wonderful top winter sports region in the heart of the enchanting Bohemian Forest. After having been developed the Hochficht area is now offering a very attractive and wide skiing region.