Things to do in Budapest with kids

Things to do in Budapest with kids

  • 27.03.2024
  • Events, What to do in Budapest

Budapest is a great city to enjoy even with small kids. In this following list we’ll show you some of the best attractions, which could be enjoyed with the youngest generation as well.

1. Budapest Eye
2. Zugliget Chairlift
3. Vajdahunyad Castle & City Park
4. Tropicarium
5. Margaret Island
6. Budapest Zoo
7. Puppet Theatre
8. Events for kids

1. Ferris-wheel in Budapest

Since March of 2017, Budapest has a huge Eye too and it operates throughout the year. If you take a ride on the Eye, which is located in the heart of the city, the view will amaze your whole family. With its 65m height, it is the largest Ferris-wheel in Europe, so it should be on your itinerary – no doubt.


Photo: Spice of Europe

2. Zugliget Chairlift

This ride will take you up to one of the most beautiful hills of Hungary – to Normafa. It takes 15 minutes to get there and the view is beautiful all year around. If you buy a Budapest card, you can use it in both ways free of charge.

3. Vajdahunyad Castle & City Park

One of the most romantic castles in Hungary is located in the city park of Budapest – next to the Hero’s square. The Vajdahunyad Castle was built in 1896 and its fairy-tale style showcases the architectural evolution of centuries in Hungary. There is a lake connected to the castle, which operates as a boating lake during summer and as an ice-skating rink during wintertime. The castle is home to several festivals, but you can enjoy concerts and exhibitions here too.

4. Tropicarium

They say: “Welcome to the shark-zoo”. It is a real wow for not just kids, but for the adults too. You can watch hundreds of colorful water fishes, little monkeys, alligators and you can even play with rays. can The main attraction is truly breathtaking; sharks swimming around in the 1,4 million liter aquarium.

5. Margaret island

It is the biggest park and island of Budapest, bounded by the two bridges – Margaret and Árpád. It is the green gem of the city where you can play with the kids in beautiful nature, have a picnic, enjoy the musical fountain, visit the small zoo for free of charge or visit the water park and the swimming pools.


Photo: jozsef_molnar

6. Budapest ZOO

You can find the Budapest Zoo in the centre of the city, located next to the City Park and Vajdahunyad castle. They have all the cute, funny, huge, interesting, special and amazing animals to visit in their park, from all over the world, above and under the ground. With kids, it is a must-see place.

7. Puppet Theatre

The largest puppet theatre of Central Europe is located on Andrássy Avenue in Budapest, hosting a 403-seat hall. They are open every day awaiting visitors with amazing shows, which can be enjoyed by everyone in the family.


Events for kids

Event/Place

I bike Budapest

  • 20.04.2024
  • Events, What to do in Budapest

The slogan of this year’s bike parade is “Cycle through the city in a way you can’t any other day”.The aim of this bike demons…

Event/Place

Sakura Festival

  • 06.04.2024 - 14.04.2024
  • Events, What to do in Budapest

This April, the ELTE Botanical Garden’s highly successful Sakura Festival returns, inspired by the Japanese Ohanami. At the event, similar to th…

  • 1,500-2,500 Ft
Event/Place

Budapest Spring Festival

  • 29.04.2024 - 12.05.2024
  • Events, What to do in Budapest

This year the Budapest Spring Festival will take place between 29 April and 12 May, with more than 50 events at nearly 30 venues. This year’s pr…

  • 0 Ft
Event/Place

Easter at the zoo

  • 29.03.2024 - 01.04.2024
  • Events, What to do in Budapest

This weekend, the Budapest Zoo offers a wide range of exciting Easter activities. There will also be egg hunts, handicrafts and a number of exciting a…

  • 3500 - 5000 Ft
Event/Place

Peter Stretched

  • 30.03.2024 - 31.03.2024
  • Events, What to do in Budapest

This weekend, Budapest Puppet Theatre brings one of the audience’s favourite children’s plays, Peter Rabbit. As Easter approaches, there&#…

  • 4500 Ft
Arcadia Játéktermi Kiállítás Event/Place

Arcadia Game Exhibition

  • 23.09.2022 - 31.12.2024
  • Events, What to do in Budapest

Postponed to 2022!
3 unforgettable days for the whole family. At the Hungarian Railway Museum for the first time Arcadia Game Exhibtion! A lot of exci…

vr vidámpark Event/Place

VR Park

  • 08.02.2024 - 13.02.2025
  • Events, What to do in Budapest

One of Budapest’s largest VR theme parks offers a range of exciting activities for kids and adults all year round. There’s no shortage of …

  • 6900 Ft
Event/Place

Sound dimensions

  • 09.02.2024 - 14.02.2025
  • Events, What to do in Budapest

The Hungarian House of Music offers visitors and music fans a year-round exhibition of high quality. The exhibition and concert space, built in the he…

  • 3900 Ft
Winter Party for Kids  Event/Place

Winter Party for Kids

  • 07.12.2024
  • Events, What to do in Budapest

On 7 January, the Winter Party for Kids invites the little ones to the Ice World of Budapest Park. To celebrate the New Year, there will once again be…

Event/Place

National Star Wars Convention

  • 20.04.2024
  • Events, What to do in Budapest

On 20 April, the Hungarian Star Wars Club will organise the National Star Wars Convention for the seventh time. Those interested in the galaxy far, fa…

  • 2000-3000 Ft
Event/Place

Book Week

  • 13.06.2024 - 16.06.2024
  • Events, What to do in Budapest

One of the year’s flagship literary events, the Festive Book Week will be held for the 95th time this year between 13 and 16 June. Open-air stag…

Event/Place

Night of Artworks Festival

  • 23.05.2024 - 25.05.2024
  • Events, What to do in Budapest

From 23 to 25 May, the seventh edition of the Night of Artworks Festival will take place. Visitors will have the chance to go behind the scenes of mus…

  • 5,000-6,000 Ft
Event/Place

Miamor Rómaim Budapest

  • 12.12.2023 - 12.12.2024
  • Events, What to do in Budapest

A popular hangout on the Roman Coast, Miamor Rómaim has not closed its doors this autumn: it awaits visitors with an indoor, heated winter garden. Eve…

Event/Place

Museum of Illusions

  • 01.04.2022 - 31.12.2024
  • Events, What to do in Budapest

A fascinating world full of illusions that will trick your senses. If you missed to make a joke on the 1st of April visit the museum and you will have…

  • 2700-3900 ft
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