Children's Railway
Wilderness, Mountains, Trails
West
Outdoors, History, Engineering
Eating: This is NOT a good place to get a meal or snack.
Children's Railway
Gyermekvasút
Real Railroad Run by Children
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Golfpalya ut District XII Budapest, 1121 |
+36 1 397 5392 |
Description
This is a railroad run entirely by children. Well, almost - the engineer is an adult. Otherwise everything from ticket selling to ticket-punching and station management is carried out by kids. These children are members of the Hungarian Pioneers (similar to Scouts) and the running of the railroad is intended to cultivate an interest in the world of trains. The 12km route meanders through beautiful forest land; you will feel as though the city is a million miles away. To take the chairlift down, get off at the fourth stop (
Times & Dates
Open Hours: 9am-5pm, Tues-Sun, (Sept-Apr); 9am-7pm, daily, (May-Aug)Visit Time: 1hr-3hr
Average Wait Time: 0-15min
Price: $0-$5
Exposure
Outdoor with little or no covering.Age Recommendations/Requirements
Ages Admitted: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, SeniorAges that would most enjoy this site: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, Senior
Groups that would most enjoy this site: Couples, Families, Friends, Groups, Solo Travelers
Transportation
Nearest Train or Bus:
Bus 21
Best Modes of Transportation:
Subway
Train
Notes: Go to Huvösvölgy by taking tram 56 from Moszkva Square, getting of at the terminus. The other end, where you can also board, is reached through the cogwheel railway, situated two stops after Moszkva Square metro.
Parking Availability: Yes
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