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Janoshegy, Budapest

4.7
#17 of 79 in Historic Sites in Budapest
Historic Walking Area · Tourist Spot
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At a height of 526 m (1,276 ft), Janoshegy stands as the tallest hill in Hungary--the country's highest peak. Atop it stands an elegant, historical lookout tower with an observation deck that offers panoramic views of the city. You'll have the chance to hike, mountain bike, or run here. You can access the top of the mountain by chairlift; a short bus ride takes you to the bottom of the lift. Arrange to visit Janoshegy and other attractions in Budapest using our Budapest road trip tool.
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  • We wanted to get here to see the panorama of the city. Public transportation is a nuisance to get here 
    We wanted to get here to see the panorama of the city. Public transportation is a nuisance to get here  more »
  • In the summertime, this place is PACKED with people - almost all Hungarian. This isn't a super-touristy thing to do. It's far from the city center, but it's absolutely worth it! We walked through... 
    In the summertime, this place is PACKED with people - almost all Hungarian. This isn't a super-touristy thing to do. It's far from the city center, but it's absolutely worth it! We walked through...  more »

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