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▸Introduction238 chars
Budakeszi (German: Wudigeß) is a town in Pest County in the Budapest metropolitan area. It is located beyond the János Hill at the western city limits of Budapest, about 12 km (7.5 mi) west of the Zero Kilometer Stone in the city center.
▸Understand664 chars
Budakeszi was first mentioned about 1270, it was completely devastated during the Ottoman Siege of Buda in 1541. In the aftermath of the Ottoman defeat at the 1683 Battle of Vienna, the depopulated area was re-settled with "Danube Swabian" (most of them actually descending from Lorraine, the Palatinate and Alsace) immigrants by the order of the Habsburg King Leopold I. Budakeszi was for centuries a predominantly "Schwabian" (ethnic German) village.
1 József Nagy-Sándor Memorial House (Nagy-Sándor József Emlékház), Fő utca 187 (Budakeszi, városháza 22A ), ☏ +36 20 260-0745, info@efmk-budakeszi.hu. Sa Su 10:00–13:00. Tourist information. (updated Nov 2019)
▸By bus306 chars
To Budakeszi from Budapest:
From Széll Kálmán tér M2 by 22 or 22A to 1 Budakeszi, városháza, or by 222 to 2 Széchenyi utca (gimnázium).
From Kelenföld vasútállomás M4 by 188 or 188E to Budakeszi, városháza.
To Nagykovácsi from Budapest:
From Hűvösvölgy by 63 to 3 Nagykovácsi, községháza.
▸Get around180 chars
Take a walk. All sights are within walking distance from any bus stops after you arrived beside the town limit, but if you are tired easy can you take two-three stops by local bus.
▸By bus971 chars
Local bus lines in Budakeszi, Nagykovácsi and Remeteszőlős are operated by BKK. Budapest-passes are not valid beyond the administrative boundaries of Budapest. Tickets can be purchased at vending machines (also passes), at the drivers and at many newsstands. Available tickets and passes:
Metropolitan area ticket (valid between Budakeszi, Nagykovácsi+Remeteszőlős and the first bus stop within Budapest): 250 Ft.
Single ticket (valid for the whole line): 350 Ft in advance, 450 Ft from the driver.
Metropolitan area local pass (valid within Budakeszi or Nagykovácsi+Remeteszőlős): 5200 Ft per month.
Metropolitan area pass (5 km, valid between Budakeszi or Nagykovácsi+Remeteszőlős and the first bus stop within Budapest): 5940 Ft per month.
South Buda zone pass (10 km, valid between Budakeszi, Budaörs, Diósd, Törökbálint and the first bus stop within Budapest): 9580 Ft per month.
Public transport map of Budakeszi. Public transport map of Nagykovácsi, Remeteszőlős.
▸Budakeszi4,384 chars
1 Budakeszi Wildlife Park (Budakeszi Vadaspark) (1.5 km (0.93 mi) walk from Szanatórium utca (Vadaspark) 22A ), ☏ +36 23 451-783, budakeszi.vadaspark@bkvp.hu. Apr–Oct: M–F 09:00–17:00, Sa Su 09:00–18:00; Nov–Mar: M–F 09:00–15:30, Sa Su 09:00–16:00. The animal world represented by bustards, goshawks, kestrels, eagle owls, ravens, domestic animals, pheasants, grey partridges, foxes, raccoon dogs, wild cats, mouflons, different deer, wild-boars. The flora include many types of trees, shrubs, protected herbs, all are the natural flora of the Buda Hills. Adult: 1900 Ft; senior, student: 1200 Ft; children: 900 Ft. (updated Nov 2019)
2 Dinosaur Park (Dinó Park) (1.5 km (0.93 mi) walk from Szanatórium utca (Vadaspark) 22A ), ☏ +36 30 329-4800, info@dinopark.hu. Apr–Oct: Sa Su 09:00–18:00; Nov–Mar: Sa Su 09:00–15:30. Nearly 2-hectare park with 25 lifelike dinosaurs. Adult: 3800 Ft; senior, student: 2400 Ft; children: 1800 Ft. Tickets are also valid for the Budakeszi Wildlife Park. (updated Nov 2019)
3 Budakeszi Arboretum (Budakeszi Arborétum), ☏ +36 20 312-4037, budakesziarboretum@gmail.com. Mar Oct: 09:00–17:00; Apr–Sep: 09:00–18:00. Flora specials. Adult: 1000 Ft; senior, student: 700 Ft. (updated Nov 2019)
4 Budakeszi Local History Collection and Heritage Museum (Budakeszi Helytörténeti Gyűjtemény és Tájház), Fő utca 127 (Gyógyszertár 22A ), ☏ +36 20 519-5755, info@heimatmuseum-wudigess.hu. M Th Sa 10:00–14:00. The exhibition shows the traditional culture and furnitures of the local Swabian minority. Adult: 300 Ft; senior, student: 150 Ft. (updated Nov 2019)
5 Queen of Angels Church (Pilgrimage Church of Makkosmária, Angyalok királynéja templom, Makkosmáriai kegytemplom), Makkosi út 163 (2 km (1.2 mi) walk from Erdő utca 22A ), ☏ +36 23 451-882, filokris@freemail.hu. According to tradition, in 1731, a local resident, after miraculous healing an image of Mary painted. Then put it to an oak tree where Mary face had appeared. It became a popular place of pilgrimage. In 1768 was dedicated the church to the Trinitarian monastery, which belonged Óbuda Kiscell Trinitarian monastery. The church facade decorated with two corner statues and memorial plaques. Now a popular tourist attraction, because it is located next to the Makkos meadow, an excursion place. The pilgrimage church and the house is managed by the Dominican Order, and is still a popular pilgrimage destination.... (updated Nov 2019)
6 Our Lady of Snow Roman Catholic Church (Havas Boldogasszony római katolikus templom), Fő utca (Budakeszi, városháza 22A ), ☏ +36 23 451-831, filokris@freemail.hu. Built between 1761–1766 in Baroque style. (updated Nov 2019)
▸Further afield1,488 chars
In Nagykovácsi:
12 Assumption Roman Catholic Parish Church (Nagyboldogasszony római katolikus plébániatemplom), Kossuth Lajos utca, Nagykovácsi (Nagykovácsi, Tisza István tér 63 ). In 1715, founded the parish and named to Immaculate Conception. The present parish church built between 1742 and 1746 in Baroque style. Since 1813, its title changed to Assumption. (updated Nov 2019)
13 Teleki-Tisza Mansion (Teleki-Tisza-kastély), Kossuth Lajos utca 2–4, Nagykovácsi (Teleki-Tisza-kastély 63 ), ☏ +36 20 380-0806, rendezveny@teleki-tisza-kastely.hu. 10:00–18:00. Built around 1840 in Classicist style. The park is free to visit, but the mansion building cannot be visited. (updated Nov 2019)
14 Nagy-Szénás, Nagykovácsi (2 km (1.2 mi) walk from Nagykovácsi, községháza 63 ). One of the biggest hill in Buda Hills, nice view to the surrounding hills. Free to visit. (updated Nov 2019)
In Remeteszőlős:
15 István Örkény's Phone Booth (Örkény István telefonfűlkéje), Vénusz utca, Remeteszőlős (Rácski telep 63 ). In 2013 a telephone booth was erected to commemorate István Örkény writer. On the door of the booth is a life-size portrait of Örkény, with the text of his biography. When the handset in the booth is lifted, one of his one-minute short story is played. Around the memorial, there is a park with a barefoot walkway. Free to visit. (updated Nov 2019)
16 Remete Valley (Remete-szurdok), Remeteszőlős (Rácski telep 63 ). Protected nature area. Free to visit. (updated Nov 2019)
▸Culture477 chars
1 Ferenc Erkel Community Center (Erkel Ferenc Művelődési Központ), Fő utca 108 (Gyógyszertár 22A ), ☏ +36 23 451-161, info@efmk-budakeszi.hu. (updated Nov 2019)
2 Rathauskeller, Fő utca 177 (Budakeszi, városháza 22A ), ☏ +36 23 451-900, kikapcsolodas@rathauskeller.hu. Community house. (updated Nov 2019)
3 Öregiskola Community House, Kossuth Lajos utca 78, Nagykovácsi (Nagykovácsi, Tisza István tér 63 ), ☏ +36 26 356-362, kozossegihaz@nagykovacsi.hu. (updated Nov 2019)
▸Sport1,804 chars
4 Budakeszi Adventure Park (Budakeszi Kalandpark) (1.5 km (0.93 mi) walk from Szanatórium utca (Vadaspark) 22A ), ☏ +36 23 451-783, budakeszi.vadaspark@bkvp.hu. Apr–Oct: M–F 09:00–17:00, Sa Su 09:00–18:00; Nov–Mar: M–F 09:00–15:30, Sa Su 09:00–16:00. Obstacle courses of 6 difficulties. The complex obstacle courses comprise 60 bases, where visitors of all ages can find suitable challenges. The courses feature bridges, hanging and sliding obstacles. Adult: 3100 Ft per hour, student: 2800 Ft per hour, children: 2500 Ft per hour. (updated Nov 2019)
5 Budakeszi Squash Club, Szőlőskert utca 5 (Szőlőskert utca 22 ), ☏ +36 23 451-096, budakeszisquash@gmail.com. M–F 07:00–22:00, Sa Su 08:00–20:00. Squash: 2300 Ft–3400 Ft per hour. (updated Nov 2019)
6 Farkashegy Airfield (Farkashegyi repülőtér) (Farkashegyi repülőtér 188 ), ☏ +36 30 681-7937, lhfh@mavrepuloklub.hu. Pleasure flight possibility. (updated Nov 2019)
7 Horseback in Budakeszi (Lóháton Budakeszin), ☏ +36 70 626-0132, bazsena@pr.hu. Tu–F 14:00–19:00, Sa Su 09:00–18:00. Trail riding: 5000 Ft per hour. (updated Nov 2019)
8 Molnár Tennis Academy, Márity László út 17 (Zichy Péter utca 222 ), ☏ +36 20 805-6363, info@molnarteniszakademia.hu. M–F 07:00–21:00, Sa 07:00–18:00, Su 08:00–18:00. Tennis curt: 3100 Ft–5900 Ft per hour. (updated Nov 2019)
9 Texas Ranch, ☏ +36 30 938-9188, texasbudakeszi@gmail.com. Tu–F 09:00–19:00, Sa Su 09:00–18:00. (updated Nov 2019)
10 Nagykovácsi Horse Farm, Nagykovácsi (1 km (0.62 mi) walk from Nagykovácsi, Tisza István tér 63 ), ☏ +36 30 425-0819, szijgyartob@gmail.com. Trail riding: 5500 Ft per hour. (updated Nov 2019)
11 Scout Paintball, Juliannamajor, Nagykovácsi (2.5 km (1.6 mi) walk from Adyliget 63 ), ☏ +36 30 262-2091, info@scoutpaintball.hu. 3000 Ft per person. (updated Mar 2020)
▸Events605 chars
May Day in Budakeszi (Majális Budakeszin). In May. (updated Nov 2019)
Magic Mansion Family Festival (Varázskastély Családi Fesztivál), Nagykovácsi. In June. (updated Nov 2019)
Farewell in Nagykovácsi, Nagykovácsi. In August. (updated Nov 2019)
Family Day Festival (Családi Nap Fesztivál). In August. (updated Nov 2019)
Beer Festival in Budakörnyék (Budakörnyéki Sörfesztivál). In September. (updated Nov 2019)
Nagykovácsi Art Days (Nagykovácsi Művészeti Napok), Nagykovácsi. In September. (updated Nov 2019)
Advent in Nagykovácsi (Advent Nagykovácsiban), Nagykovácsi. In December. (updated Nov 2019)
▸Buy937 chars
1 CBA, Fő út 36 (Erkel Ferenc utca 22A ), ☏ +36 23 535-078. M–Sa 06:00–20:00. Supermarket. (updated Nov 2019)
2 Prima, Dózsa György tér 1/a (Budakeszi, Dózsa György tér 22A ), ☏ +36 23 535-571. M–Sa 06:00–21:00, Su 07:00–18:00. Supermarket. (updated Nov 2019)
3 Spar, Márity László út 20 (Zichy Péter utca 222 ), ☏ +36 20 823-7973, info@spar.hu. M–F 07:00–20:00, Sa 07:00–17:00, Su 08:00–16:00. Supermarket. (updated Nov 2019)
4 Tesco, Bianka utca 1 (Budakeszi, Tesco áruház 22 ), info@tesco.hu. M–Sa 06:00–22:00, Su 08:00–20:00. Hypermarket. (updated Nov 2019)
5 Zone Bevásárlópark, Bianka utca 1 (Budakeszi, Tesco áruház 22 ). M–F 09:00–19:00, Sa Su 09:00–18:00. Shopping center. Services: pharmacy, clothes store, shoe store, drug store. (updated Nov 2019)
6 CBA, Kossuth Lajos utca 56, Nagykovácsi (Nagykovácsi, községháza 63 ), ☏ +36 26 389-505. M–F 06:00–20:00, Sa 06:00–16:00, Su 07:00–14:00. Supermarket. (updated Nov 2019)
▸Budget365 chars
In Budakeszi:
1 Keszi Bistro, Dózsa György tér 1/a (Budakeszi, Dózsa György tér 22A ), ☏ +36 30 564-5557. M–Sa 06:00–20:00, Su 08:00–16:00. Food bar. Lunch menu: 990 Ft. (updated Oct 2019)
2 Trafik Burger, Pátyi út 1 (Budakeszi, Dózsa György tér 22A ), ☏ +36 70 212-0990, trafikburger@gmail.com. 11:00–22:00. Fast food bar. Hamburger: 1300 Ft. (updated Oct 2019)
▸Mid-range1,198 chars
In Budakeszi:
3 Il Forno, Fő utca 88 (Gyógyszertár 22A ), ☏ +36 20 364-4151, ilfornobudakeszi@gmail.com. 11:00–22:00. Italian pizzeria. Pizza: 1950 Ft. (updated Oct 2019)
4 Pizza Porta, Fő utca 38 (Erkel Ferenc utca 22A ), ☏ +36 23 450-183, pizza@pizzaporta.hu. 11:30–22:00. A true Tuscan style restaurant and pizzeria with indoor garden and comfortable environment. 2290 Ft, pizza: 1750 Ft. (updated Oct 2019)
In the surroundings:
5 Kiskamra Falatozó, Bánya utca 5, Nagykovácsi (Nagykovácsi, községháza 63 ), ☏ +36 26 376-238, kiskamrafalatozo@gmail.com. 11:30–21:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria. 1890 Ft, pizza: 1890 Ft, hamburger: 1790 Ft, lunch menu: 1050 Ft. (updated Oct 2019)
6 La Terazza Pizzeria, Kossuth Lajos utca 39, Nagykovácsi (Diófa utca (Posta) 63 ), ☏ +36 26 356-429, laterazza.etterem@gmail.com. Tu–Sa 12:00–21:00. Italian pizzeria. Pizza: 1990 Ft. (updated Oct 2019)
7 Nagyszénás Menedékház, Kossuth Lajos utca 65, Nagykovácsi (Nagykovácsi, községháza 63 ), ☏ +36 26 599-599, nagyszenasmenedekhaz@gmail.com. 12:00–22:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria. 2290 Ft, pizza: 1890 Ft hamburger: 1690 Ft, buffet lunch: 1590 Ft, lunch menu: 1090 Ft. (updated Oct 2019)
▸Splurge1,398 chars
In Budakeszi:
8 Stadt Restaurant and Cafe, Fő utca 57 (Erkel Ferenc utca 22A ), ☏ +36 23 451-327, stadt@stadt.hu. 09:00–22:00. Familiar environment. Weekly menus and a la cart. Hot teas are available in winter. In summer, on the terrace, ice cream and cold, seasonal refreshments are served. Lot of different meat and fish plates. Specialties: Mexican tortillas. 2650 Ft, hamburger: 1990 Ft. (updated Oct 2019)
9 Tom Yum, Fő tér 5 (Gyógyszertár 22A ), ☏ +36 23 952-017, budakeszi@tomyum.hu. 11:00–22:00. Thai restaurant. 2980 Ft. (updated Oct 2019)
10 Vadaspark Restaurant (1.5 km (0.93 mi) walk from Szanatórium utca (Vadaspark) 22A ), ☏ +36 1 275-2436, vadaspark@vadasparkrest.com. M Th–Su 12:00–22:00. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine. Many wild dishes like wild boar stew and fried pheasant. 2550 Ft. (updated Oct 2019)
In the surroundings:
11 Kislábos Restaurant, Kolozsvár utca 21-23, Nagykovácsi (Diófa utca (Posta) 63 ), ☏ +36 20 477-8753, info@kislabos.hu. M–F 12:00–15:00, Sa 12:00–16:00. Gluten-free and lactose-free restaurant (lunch menu only). Lunch menu: 2400 Ft. (updated Oct 2019)
12 Stübli Restaurant, Kossuth Lajos utca 109, Nagykovácsi (Nagykovácsi, Tisza István tér 63 ), ☏ +36 26 262-287, stublivendeglo@gmail.com. M–Sa 12:00–22:00, Su 12:00–21:00. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine. 2900 Ft, hamburger: 2500 Ft, lunch menu: 1290 Ft. (updated Oct 2019)
▸Cafes1,640 chars
In Budakeszi:
1 Andrész Confectionery, Fő utca 3 (Gyógyszertár 22A ). W–Su 11:00–18:00. (updated Oct 2019)
2 Babszem Cafe, Fő utca 188 (Budakeszi, városháza 22A ), ☏ +36 23 452-248, babszemkavezobudakeszi@gmail.com. M–Th 08:00–18:00, F 08:00–22:00, Sa Su 09:00–13:00. (updated Oct 2019)
3 Gräfl Confectionery, Fő utca 161 (Budakeszi, városháza 22A ), ☏ +36 23 450-295. W–Su 10:00–18:00. (updated Oct 2019)
4 La Veneta, Fő utca 43 (Erkel Ferenc utca 22A ), ☏ +36 70 225-5363. 10:00–19:00. (updated Oct 2019)
5 Monarchia Rétesház, Fő utca 55 (Erkel Ferenc utca 22A ), ☏ +36 70 647-0610. M–Sa 09:00–17:00, Su 10:00–15:00. Strudel and cafe. (updated Mar 2020)
6 Üzem Cafe, Tiefenweg utca 14 (Budakeszi, Tiefenweg utca 22 ), ☏ +36 30 682-9716, uzembudakeszi@gmail.com. M–F 09:00–16:00, Sa 11:00–19:00. (updated Jun 2021)
In the surroundings:
7 Kovács Confectionery, Kossuth Lajos utca 119, Nagykovácsi (Nagykovácsi, Tisza István tér 63 ), ☏ +36 30 647-7144, cukraszda@aka-desszert.t-online.hu. Tu–F 11:00–19:00, Sa Su 10:00–19:00. (updated Oct 2019)
8 Lilipop Caffé, Kossuth Lajos utca 109, Nagykovácsi (Nagykovácsi, Tisza István tér 63 ), ☏ +36 26 355-125, rendeles@lilipop.hu. M–Th 10:00–19:00, F 10:00–20:00, Sa Su 09:00–20:00. (updated Oct 2019)
9 Prímapék, Kossuth Lajos utca 93, Nagykovácsi (Nagykovácsi, Tisza István tér 63 ), ☏ +36 30 354-1069, bekerajnk@gmail.com. M–F 06:00–18:00, Sa 07:00–12:00. Cafe and bakery. (updated Mar 2020)
10 Tandem Book and Cafe, Kossuth Lajos utca 40, Nagykovácsi (Nagykovácsi, községháza 63 ), ☏ +36 26 631-858, tandembook@gmail.com. M–F 08:00–18:00, Sa 09:00–17:00. (updated Oct 2019)
▸Pubs1,596 chars
In Budakeszi:
11 Amnesia Pub, Táncsics Mihály utca 2 (Budakeszi, Dózsa György tér 22A ). 05:00–22:00. (updated Oct 2019)
12 Betyár Pub, Fő tér 1 (Gyógyszertár 22A ), betyarpub@gmail.com. 17:00–01:00. (updated Oct 2019)
13 Polgári Pub, Fő utca 176 (Budakeszi, városháza 22A ), ☏ +36 23 655-865, polgarisorozo1@gmail.com. M–F 17:00–00:00, Sa 18:00–00:00. Billiards, darts, table football, terrace and own parking. (updated Oct 2019)
14 Prosit Bar and Cafe, Fő utca 141 (Gyógyszertár 22A ). 12:00–00:00. (updated Oct 2019)
15 Sugár Pub, Viktória utca (2.5 km (1.6 mi) walk from Budakeszi, Dózsa György tér 22A ), ☏ +36 30 990-6118, info@otgarage.hu. Tu–Su 15:00–22:00. (updated Oct 2019)
16 Szürke Bika Pub, Erdő utca 72 (Gyógyszertár 22A ). 08:00–20:00. (updated Oct 2019)
In the surroundings:
17 Bakterház, Rákóczi utca 7, Nagykovácsi (Nagykovácsi, Tisza István tér 63 ), ☏ +36 30 829-1845, saxoborozo@gmail.com. 14:00–00:00. (updated Oct 2019)
18 Fenyveskert, Zsíroshegyi köz 8, Nagykovácsi (2 km (1.2 mi) walk from Teleki-Tisza-kastély 63 ), ☏ +36 20 886-8214, fenyveskertnagykovacsi@gmail.com. Tu–F 17:00–22:00, Sa 10:00–22:00, Su 10:00–20:00. (updated Oct 2019)
19 Muflon Itató, Muflon utca 20, Nagykovácsi (2 km (1.2 mi) walk from Teleki-Tisza-kastély 63 ), ☏ +36 30 636-3823, muflonkocsma@gmail.com. M W–F 17:00–22:00, Sa 10:00–22:00, Su 12:00–22:00. (updated Oct 2019)
20 Nagy Kohó, Kossuth Lajos utca 1, Nagykovácsi (Teleki-Tisza-kastély 63 ), ☏ +36 30 708-3578, rozsdabar@gmail.com. Tu–Th 17:00–22:00, F 17:00–00:00, Sa 13:00–00:00, Su 10:00–23:00. (updated Sep 2021)
▸Budget722 chars
1 Eva Rooms, Esze Tamás utca 6 (Szanatórium utca (Vadaspark) 22A ), ☏ +36 70 456-1471. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. Double room: 12,470 Ft. (updated Oct 2019)
2 Margaréta Guesthouse, Fenyő utca 15 (Budakeszi, Dózsa György tér 22A ), ☏ +36 23 451-922. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 10 rooms. Double room: 12,505 Ft. (updated Oct 2019)
3 Muskátlis Apartment, Hársfa utca 20 (Budakeszi, Dózsa György tér 22A ). Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. Apartment for two persons: 12,190 Ft. (updated Oct 2019)
4 Pergola Guesthouse, Temető utca 8 (Budakeszi, városháza 22A ), ☏ +36 23 451-742. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 14:00. 4 rooms, 2 apartments. Single room: 9000 Ft, double room: 12,000 Ft. (updated Oct 2019)
▸Mid-range437 chars
5 Keszi Guesthouse, Fő utca 172 (Budakeszi, városháza 22A ), ☏ +36 23 450-526, keszipanzio@yahoo.com. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 5 rooms. Single room: 11,240 Ft, double room: 13,935 Ft. (updated Oct 2019)
6 Zsíroshegyi Guesthouse, Vaddisznó utca 8, Nagykovácsi (2 km (1.2 mi) walk from Teleki-Tisza-kastély 63 ), ☏ +36 20 338-8151, info@zsiroshegyivendeghaz.hu. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 11:00. 23,277 Ft. (updated Oct 2019)
▸Splurge450 chars
7 Design Apartment, Szent Flórián utca 15, Nagykovácsi (Teleki-Tisza-kastély 63 ), ☏ +36 70 290-8807, contact@nagykovacsihotel.hu. Apartment for two persons: 26,905 Ft. (updated Oct 2019)
8 Kardos Villa, Szarvas utca 31, Nagykovácsi (2 km (1.2 mi) walk from Teleki-Tisza-kastély 63 ), ☏ +36 20 335-6777, kardosvilla@gmail.com. Check-in: 16:00, check-out: 11:00. Apartment for one person: 29,700 Ft, for two persons: 39,900 Ft. (updated Oct 2019)
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Budakeszi's postal code is H-2092, and its telephone area code is 23.
2 Budakeszi Post Office, Fő tér 3 (Gyógyszertár 22A ), ☏ +36 23 451-500, ugyfelszolgalat@posta.hu. M 08:00–18:00, Tu–F 08:00–16:00, Sa 08:00–12:00. (updated Nov 2019)
3 Gáspár Nagy Town's Library (Nagy Gáspár Városi Könyvtár), Fő utca 108 (Gyógyszertár 22A ), ☏ +36 23 451-136, ngvk@ella.hu. M Th 10:00–18:00, Tu 10:00–19:00, F 10:00–17:00. Internet usage: 3000 Ft per year + 150 Ft per hour. (updated Nov 2019)
4 Nagykovácsi Post Office, Kossuth Lajos utca 26, Nagykovácsi (Diófa utca (Posta) 63 ), ☏ +36 26 389-144, ugyfelszolgalat@posta.hu. M 08:00–17:00 Tu–Th 08:00–15:00, F 08:00-18:00. (updated Nov 2019)
▸Go next227 chars
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Budaörs — town 11 km (6.8 mi) southeast
Érd — city 19 km (12 mi) south
Pilisvörösvár — town 20 km (12 mi) north
Törökbálint — town 6 km (3.7 mi) south
Zsámbék – town 18 km (11 mi) west
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WBP editorial3
A walk beyond the capital’s rush
Just a short ride from Budapest’s bustling centre, Budakeszi offers a gentle transition from urban rhythm to the quieter cadence of the Hungarian countryside. The town’s network of marked trails weaves through oak‑laden groves and the gentle slopes of the Buda hills, providing hikers and cyclists with routes that reward seasonal change – fresh spring buds, summer shade, autumnal colour, winter frost. Because the area is largely residential, you’ll find the paths well‑maintained but seldom crowded, allowing you to linger over panoramic views of the Danube plain without the tourist throng. Pack a light picnic; local bakeries in the market square supply fresh rye bread and szaftos pogácsa, perfect for a pause before returning to the capital.
Wine, fruit and community vibes
Budakeszi’s agricultural heritage lives on in modest family vineyards and orchard plots that dot the town’s outskirts. In late summer, small producers open their cellars for informal tastings, where you can sample crisp Pinot Gris or a subtly spiced Kadarka alongside home‑grown apples and plums. These gatherings are more than a product showcase – they are social anchors where neighbours exchange stories and the town’s older generation passes down planting lore. If you time your visit to the early September harvest festivals, you’ll experience the community’s rhythm: folk music, handcrafted stalls, and the ritual of pressing grapes beneath a canopy of oaks.