Gellért Hill
Viewpoint · Buda, Budapest

Gellért Hill

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The hill reaches 235 meters and holds the Citadella fortress and Liberty Statue at its peak. Paths lead up from the river or through parks at the base. The cave church sits partway up the slope.

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Good to know

Tickets
Free entry to the hill. The Citadella interior charges a fee when open.
Time needed
1 to 2 hours for the walk and views.
Best time
Early morning or late afternoon for clearer light and fewer visitors.
Getting there
Bus 7 or 86 stops near the base. Paths and stairs lead to the summit.

Itineraries with Gellért Hill

Day 5 of Budapest in 5 Days

Gellért Hill

How Gellért Hill fits into a day.
  1. 10:00Hospital in the RockCastle Hill
  2. 11:30Gellért HillGellért Hill
  3. 13:00CitadellaGellért Hill
  4. 15:00Gellért Thermal BathGellért Hill
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Gellért Hill questions

How long does it take to climb Gellért Hill?

Most visitors reach the top in 20 to 30 minutes on foot from the lower paths.

Is Gellért Hill free to visit?

The hill and outdoor areas have no entry fee. Some structures at the summit may charge separately.

What can you see from Gellért Hill?

The viewpoint shows the Danube, the Parliament building, and most of central Pest.

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