Budapest · Gellért Hill
Gellért Hill and the Citadella
A steep hill on the Buda bank with the Citadella fortress on top, the Liberty Statue and a wide view of the Danube bridges and Pest. The park paths are free and open at all hours.
- 2 h
- Free
- Booking: not needed
- Gellért Hill
Data checked on October 5, 2026
The hill rises about 140 metres above the Danube and is named after Bishop Gellért, who is said to have been killed here in 1046. The Citadella, a 19th century fortress, sits on the summit beside the bronze Liberty Statue. Paths climb from Gellért tér in about 20 minutes, and the views open up as you rise. From the top you see the bridges lined up below, with Castle Hill on one side and Pest on the other.
What to look for
- The view from the Citadella walls
- The Liberty Statue
- The Danube bridges lined up below
- The hillside park paths
Opening hours
Always open.
Source: Budapest Info (official tourist website of Budapest), checked October 5, 2026
Tickets and booking
Free. The hill and its paths are free.
Getting there
Take the M4 metro or tram 19, 41, 47 or 49 to Szent Gellért tér, then walk up for about 20 minutes.
Tip
Climb in the late afternoon and stay for sunset. The paths are steep, so wear shoes with grip, and bring water.