Best Walking Routes in Budapest

 

Budapest is also one of those cities that reminds one of walking. The walks are not too long, the scenery keeps on alternating every few minutes and there is no way you feel not stopping every turn. My first day here, I meant I would go out and have a one hour walk. Three hours after, but still satisfied, I understood that Budapest had simply dragged me to it.

 

You should leave the metro map aside and begin walking in order to get the flavour of the city. These are the paths which made me fall in love with Budapest.

 

The Danube Promenade (Pest Side)

 

It is the path that everybody must walk at least once. Begin at or close to Elisabeth Bridge and walk northwards to the Parliament.

 

The Danube is serenely taking its flow next to you and the hills of Buda opposite. You will cross the Shoes on the Danube memorial, the silent and impressive place that makes you slow down and think.

This is a flat path that is easy and suitable to the first time visitors. Early morning, or even at sunset when the sun falls directly on the Parliament, and the people are not as crowded.

 Side note: Make sure to book Airport parking Luton if you are planning a short trip.

 

Castle Hill Walk (Buda Side)

 

Take the Chain Bridge and go up to Castle Hill. You may walk or take the funicular, when your legs are tired. When you are up there, the best thing to do is wander about. Fisherman Bastion is like a fairytale, as well as Matthias Church and the small cobbled streets.

 

Jewish Quarter- Andrassy Avenue.

 

Begin in the Jewish District, where street art, cafes, and ruin bars provide a young vibe to Budapest. Then proceed to Andrassy Avenue, a broad avenue with a row of splendid edifices and trees.

 

This route presents two very contrasting areas of the city within a walk. It is also particularly beautiful during evening times when cafes are illuminated and the city does not seem global.