caves
Budapest has over 200 natural caves, due to the high level of geothermic activity in the region. The caves were formed by thermal waters during millions of years. 4 caves are open to the public: the Pálvölgyi Dripstone Cave, the Szemlőhegy Cave, the Castle Cave and the Buda Castle Labyrinth.
All four are hydrothermal caves, resulting in many unexpected passageways and beautiful natural formations (both caves in the Castle District have bee)
caves Key Sections
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Buda Castle Labyrinth 1014 Úri utca 9 District 1. Budapest Show me on map »
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 Turks had transformed the original drip-stone caves into a system of tunnels and cellars. |
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Castle Cave 1014 Országház utca 16 District 1. Budapest Show me on map »
Recently opened to the public, this section of the labyrinth cave system has very deep man-made cellars. It was used as a battle station and a storage facility by the Germans in WWII. Guided tours are available in English and German. |
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Pálvölgyi Cave 1025 Szépvölgyi út 162 District 2. Budapest Show me on map »
The dripstone-rich cave, the longest one in the Buda Hills and the third longest in the country, is a highly protected natural preservation area since 1944. |
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Szemlőhegyi Cave 1025 Pusztaszeri út 35 District 2. Budapest Show me on map »
One of the most beautiful natural caves of Europe, with unparalelled mineral formations. This cave is much easier to visit than the Pálvölgyi cave, so it’s also suitable for children. |
