Fall has arrived, the memories of the holidays have faded, and the vibration of the summer parties have been replaced by hectic weekdays. But there’s no need to feel sad. You can always pack your backpack with sandwiches and hot tea, and explore a beautiful new place where you can relax. Don’t worry, you don’t have to go far. Budapest is full of gorgeous hideaways, waiting to be explored.
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Back to Mother nature! – Field trip on Sas (Eagle) Hill
On the Buda side, near BAH-csomópont, a real plant-reservation can be found that is also a perfect place to relax for city dwellers. The ever-shrinking nature reserve hides many special plants, even species from the ice-age, so we have to watch our steps once we’re up here. The 850 meter-long path can be visited with a guide and is made even more interesting by a permanent exhibition and the gorgeous view of the city. However, if somebody is planning to come up here to see eagles they will have to be disappointed, because the name of the hill comes form a silly mistranslation.
Price: 800HUF for adults, 500HUF for children.
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Trip to the top of the city – To János Hill by Libegő
János Hill has the highest spot in Budapest and it’s also a great place for those who feel like hiking. The hill can be approached by Libegő, a floating-chair like contraption. This is good news for those who enjoy the resting part of the trips because in order to get to the top, you won’t have to do anything but sit for 12 minutes. From here it’s only a short time to get to the Elizabeth tower, located at 528 meters above the sea level. Up here, you can be in the out of the city, without ever really leaving it.
Price: Libegő ticket: 800HUF for adults, 500HUF for children
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Wake up the sleeping lion! – Go to Kecske (Goat) Hill
Hiding between district II and III on Hármashatár Hill, Kecske Hill is a perfect place to forget about your city-life. The 384 meters high hill has a friendly little forest-path leading up to the main sight of the area: the Lion rock that, elegantly guards the tourist spot and the 11 meters long Lion cave, located just little bit further up.
