Place to visit
Gellért Hill Cave, Hungary: what it is and when to go
Gellért Hill Cave is a church (Magyarok Nagyasszonya Sziklatemplom) in Hungary (Budapest). Interests: Nature and Temples. The best time to visit is April to October and December. In June there are 15 h 44 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 16. It has articles in 17 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Hungary: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Church · Nature, Temples
- Local name
- Magyarok Nagyasszonya Sziklatemplom
- Where
- Hungary · Szent Gellért rakpart 1, 1114, Budapest
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Nearest airport
- BUD Budapest, 17 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Mo-Sa 09:30-19:30
- Website
- sziklatemplom.hu
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Coordinates
- 47.48492, 19.05217
What it is and where
Gellért Hill Cave is a church (Magyarok Nagyasszonya Sziklatemplom) in Hungary (Budapest). It has articles in 17 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Hungary: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Budapest, where this site lists 161 more places to see, 2.9 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 47.48492, 19.05217; the nearest main airport is Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD, Budapest), 17 km as the crow flies. How to get around Hungary (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
It is one of the Nature and Temples places in Hungary. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Gellért Hill Cave is April to October and December.
- JanPossible8:39
- FebPossible10:01
- MarPossible11:35
- AprBest time13:23
- MayBest time14:54
- JunBest time15:44
- JulBest time15:24
- AugBest time14:04
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:35
- NovPossible9:02
- DecBest time8:16
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 44 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 16. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | April to October | November to March |
| Temples | April to October and December | January to March and November |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Gellért Hill Cave has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Hungary in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Hungary
To enter Hungary there are 5 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Hungary checklist. Currency: Hungarian forint (HUF); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112 · 107 police · 104 ambulance.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Rock of FamineRarely seen rock formation in the Danube's basin, in Budapest, Hungary113 m
- Liberty BridgeBridge over the Danube in Budapest225 m
- Liberty StatueSculpture in Budapest, Hungary371 m
- CitadellaCitadel in Budapest, Hungary489 m
- Great Market HallMarket hall in Budapest, Hungary537 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Hungary guide.
More in Hungary: Nature
- Hortobágy National Park: national park of Hungary
- Kékes: mountain in Hungary
- Aggtelek National Park: national park of Hungary
- Gellért Hill: hill in Budapest, Hungary
- Őrség National Park: national park of Hungary
- Bükk National Park: national park of Hungary
Every Hungary place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Gellért Hill Cave?
It is a church (Magyarok Nagyasszonya Sziklatemplom in the local language) in Hungary. It has articles in 17 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Hungary: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Gellért Hill Cave?
April to October and December. In June there are 15 h 44 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 16.
How do you get to Gellért Hill Cave?
The nearest main airport is Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD), 17 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Hungary is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Hungary map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Rock of Famine, Liberty Bridge, Liberty Statue. The rest is in the Hungary guide.
Keep reading
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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Gellért Hill Cave on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.