Amusement park

Right across from Széchenyi Thermal Bath is the Amusement Park.

Bringóhintó

Address: 1138 Margitsziget, Japán-kert, Budapest
Phone: 329 2746

The Bringóhintó (Bike Carriage) is a special means of transport in Budapest, offered for rent mainly in Budapest’s public parks. There are special two parallel bicycles with a chassis wedged on top and a seat. it is controlled with pedals and a steering wheel.

Buda Castle Funicular

The Buda Castle Funicular is a special pendulum-type funicular. It had a major role in the Buda Castle's traffic. It is very popular. The Funicular carries about 750,000 passengers annually.

Buda Castle Labyrinth

Getting there: bus No. 16 from Deák square

The Labyrinth under the Castle Hill is a part of the vast Castle Hill cave system. This is the easiest one to visit, as there are no ladders, just stairs to climb. The visitors can find some pre-historic cave-paintings and a little wax museum. Children love the place.

Children´s railway

Address: Széchenyihill, Budapest
Phone: 395 5420

This narrow-gauge railway line in the Buda hills is operated by children aged 10-14, under the supervision of adult railway workers and teachers. All stops of the Children's Railway are popular recreation spots and are perfect for a nice walk out in the nature (Normafa, Wildlife Park, Széchenyi Hill, János Hill).

Railway History Park

Address: 1142 Tatai ut. 95, Budapest
Phone: 450-1497

The Railway History Park is the largest outdoor railway museum in Europe. It has over 100 railroad vehicles on display, on a vast 70,000 m2 area, in an interesting and interactive exhibition.

Puppet Theatre

Address: 1062 Andrássy út 69, Budapest
Phone: 342 2702

The largest puppet theatre of Central Europe is located in the city centre.

Tropicarium Budapest

The Tropicarium is located in the Campona Shopping Centre. Its gigantic aquariums give home to sharks, rays, crocodiles and swarms of sea and freshwater fish.

Libegó

Address: Zugliget–Jánoshegy, Budapest
Phone: 394 3764
Getting there: bus 158 from Moszkva square

The Libegő is a two-way chairlift system that transports passengers between the Zugliget and the top of János Hill. The Libegő's wire-rope is 1040 metres long, and the height difference between the lower and upper stations is 262 metres. Its speed is about 4 km/h, which is slower than the escalators in Budapest's Metro system.

The Municipal Circus

It is the only stone circus of Central Europe. It has capacity of 1850 seats). It can be visited in any kind of weather.

Municipal Zoological and Botanical Garden

Address: 1146 Állatkerti krt. 6-12, Budapest
Phone: 273 4901

The Budapest Zoo is the oldest and largest ZOO park of Hungary. The park features 3,500 species of plants and 750 animal species. There is very popular Elephant House. The Zoo has a special section for children. There are restaurants with special food for them. The roads and the animal houses can be accessed by wheelchair.

Palace of Miracles

The Palace of Miracles is a unique, interactive exhibition in the House of Future Centre. The Palace offers new thematic exhibitions a couple of times a year such as funny activities for children.

Aquaarena Water Park

It is available for families with children in the summer.

Events Related to Museums in Budapest

The visitors of capital can visit around 100 Museums in Budapest on May 2009 through the Museum Festival Day. Admission is free.