Top 5 hidden parks and recreational sites in Budapest worth visiting

Hungary has numerous hidden treasures to offer to visitors, tourists or even local inhabitants! Today we collected 5 parks and recreational sites in Budapest, that are special but still cannot be found them in the usual tourists’ guide. It is more than worth taking a look at these places when seeking relaxation, the perfect place to take a walk, or just having a beer at sunset near the riverside.

Philosophers’ Garden

In this magnificent park, everyone can find a peaceful, shadowing tree to sit under or an interesting statue to look at. Here stand 8 figures next to each other in perfect harmony – Jesus, Buddha, Assisi St Francis and Gandhi, just to name but a few.

The park, situated near Gellért mountain is a place in the colorful city that teaches us to slow down and listen to each other peacefully, no matter our disagreements in real life.

ELTE Botanical Garden

The foundations of the Botanical Garden reach back to as far as the 18th century! Jakab Winterl, the Botanics professor of ELTE has created the garden, which then became a popular spot partly due to Ferenc Molnár’s youth novel, The Paul Street Boys. Visiting the Botanical Garden is not only recommended for those interested in Botanics, but also those who would like to unwind for a short walk.

Today, the Garden has a history of 230 years and a collection of numerous engandered species.

Roman-shore

The shore is situated near the Roman Bath and can be reached via HÉV trains easily. It is a great destination for those seeking for a bicycle tour around Budapest.