Budapest Essentials: Castle Hill in an Hour

The stops, in walking order

1. 1

   

   Stop 1: „0” kilométerkő

   ~3 min here

   The Zero Kilometre Stone is a limestone sculpture marking Hungary’s kilometre zero, shaped as a large numeral.

2. 2

   

   Stop 2: Budavári Palota

   ~3 min here

   Budavári Palota is the former royal palace of Hungary, a historic castle complex occupying the southern end of Castle Hill.

3. 3

   

   Stop 3: Ruszwurm Cukrászda

   ~3 min here

   Ruszwurm Cukrászda is a long-established pastry shop in Budapest’s Castle District, beside Matthias Church.

4. 4

   

   Stop 4: Budavári Nagyboldogasszony-templom

   ~15 min here

   Matthias Church is a Catholic church on Holy Trinity Square, also known as the Church of the Assumption of the Buda Castle.

5. 5

   

   Stop 5: Halászbástya

   ~3 min here

   Halászbástya is the Fisherman's Bastion, a historic fortification on Budapest’s Castle Hill.

More walks in Budapest

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• Jewish HeritageThe Jewish Quarter: Synagogues and Ruin Bars5 stops · ~1 hr · 1.5 kmSee the walk
• Weird & UnusualBeneath Castle Hill: Caves, Bunkers and Ramparts4 stops · ~2 hr 20 min · 1.3 kmSee the walk
• Baths & ViewsGellért Hill: Baths, Caves and Views6 stops · ~1 hr · 2.2 kmSee the walk
• Grand BoulevardsAndrássy Avenue to City Park8 stops · ~3 hr 30 min · 5.4 kmSee the walk
• Food & DrinkGrand Cafés and Market Halls5 stops · ~1 hr 15 min · 4.8 kmSee the walk
• Hidden GemsLipótváros: Art Nouveau and Hidden Corners6 stops · ~2 hr · 3.6 kmSee the walk
• Local LifePalace District to Kerepesi Cemetery5 stops · ~3 hr 15 min · 5.1 kmSee the walk