Discovering Kolodko Mini Statues

Discover Budapest from a completely new perspective!

Many people know Budapest for the Parliament, Buda Castle, the Chain Bridge, or the panoramic views along the Danube. However, the city is also full of tiny surprises. Among these are the miniature statues created by Mihály Kolodko, hidden at various locations throughout Budapest.

These small bronze artworks make it feel as if Budapest has transformed into one huge treasure hunt: you have to walk, pay attention to the details, and along the way discover places that you may have previously just walked past.

On a summer day, there is nothing better than slowly exploring the hidden treasures of Budapest on foot. There is no need to hurry, no entrance fee, no crowds, and every statue you find gives you a small sense of achievement. Walking along the Danube-side routes is especially pleasant: you can admire the panorama, rest on a bench, stop for a coffee or an ice cream, and discover a new side of the city along the way.

Searching for the miniature statues is a particularly great activity for couples, groups of friends, and families, as it is essentially a free urban treasure hunt.

Kolodko miniature statues in Budapest – locations and attractions:

1.  The “Főkukac” miniature statue
2. Rubik’s Cube – Batthyány Square, stairs leading to the riverside
3. Mini Tank – Bem rakpart
4. Balloon Dog – Danube riverside, city centre
5. The Checkered-Eared Rabbit – near the Buda Castle Funicular
6. Yoda – Szent Gellért Square
7. Emperor Franz Joseph in a Hammock – Liberty Bridge
8. Meerkat – Bókay János Street
9. Hatchet – Szabadság Square
10. Once There Was a Dog Market in Buda – Batthyány Street
11. Lisa Simpson / Joan of Arc – Fővám Square
12. Lecsó, the Rat – Döbrentei Square
13. Vuk – Rudas Baths, Spring Cave
14. Footprint – Infopark
15. Libido / Balloon Dog with a Bone – Belgrade Quay
16. There Is No Compote – Várkert Quay
17. Dead Squirrel – Falk Miksa Street
18. Trabant – Slachta Margit Quay
19. Paddington and Masha’s Bear – Medve Street
20. Skála Kópé – Nyugati Square
21. Moon Rover – Hold Street
22. Kermit the Frog – Szabadság Square
23. Russian Warship / Message – Moszkva Promenade
24. Diver and the Key – Osvát Street
25. Money Blower – Hold Street / Szabadság Square
26. Leo and Fred – Kopaszi Dam
27. Aunt Aranka and Uncle Béla – Pasaréti Square
28. In Vino Veritas – Aquincum Amphitheatre
29. Beer Horses – Dreher Brewery
30. Antal Dreher – Dreher Brewery
31. Hanna Szenes – Hanna Szenes Park
32. Rezső Seress – Akácfa Street
33. Noah’s Ark – Bethlen Gábor Square
34. The Fourteen-Carat Car – Jenő Rejtő Street
35. Theodor Herzl – Dohány Street Synagogue
36. Mekk Elek – Széll Kálmán Square
37. Winnie-the-Pooh – Damjanich Street
38. Miksa Róth – Róth Miksa Memorial House
39. Harry Houdini – Király Street, K11
40. Headphones – Müpa Budapest
41. Garfield – University of Veterinary Medicine
42. Dirty Fred – Antall József Quay
43. Chuck Norris – Megyeri Bridge
44. Lucky Saint Nicholas – Erzsébetliget Theatre
45. Pinocchio – Danube riverside, Hungarian Academy of Sciences / Vigadó Square
46. Dr. Bubó and the Shy Rabbit – Bethesda Children’s Hospital
47. Vilmos Zsigmondy – City Park, Széchenyi Baths

Along the way, it is worth not only searching for the statues but also exploring the city itself: old buildings, small streets, unique cafés, and places that are easy to miss during a traditional sightseeing tour. Thanks to Kolodko’s miniature statues, Budapest becomes not just a capital full of famous attractions, but a playful city filled with stories, where every corner may hide a new discovery.

Location: Various points around Budapest, mainly along the riverside areas, downtown streets, and squares
Ticket price: 0 Ft (free)
Duration: Approximately 2–5 hours, depending on how many statues you want to find.

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