Place to visit
Károlyi-kilátó, Hungary: what it is and when to go
Károlyi-kilátó is a tower in Hungary (Várpalota). Interests: Architecture and Nature. The best time to visit is April to October and December. In June there are 15 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 17. It has an article in one Wikipedia, 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
- Tower · Architecture, Nature
- Where
- Hungary
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Nearest airport
- BUD Budapest, 80 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 47.31041, 18.2204
What it is and where
Károlyi-kilátó is a tower in Hungary (Várpalota). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Hungary: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Várpalota, where this site lists 25 more places to see, 13 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 47.31041, 18.2204; the nearest main airport is Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD, Budapest), 80 km as the crow flies. How to get around Hungary (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Architecture and Nature 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 Károlyi-kilátó is April to October and December.
- JanPossible8:40
- FebPossible10:01
- MarPossible11:36
- AprBest time13:23
- MayBest time14:53
- JunBest time15:43
- JulBest time15:22
- AugBest time14:03
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:36
- NovPossible9:03
- DecBest time8:17
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 17. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | April to October and December | January to March and November |
| Nature | April to October | November to March |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Károlyi-kilátó 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
- Lamberg Mansion in BodajkCastle1.8 km
- Miklóscsabi pincéjeWinery6.9 km
- Luzsénszky Mansion in MórCastle6.9 km
- Castle of CsókakőCastle ruins in Csókakő, Hungary7.0 km
- Napsugár BirtokWinery7.2 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Hungary guide.
More in Hungary: Architecture
- Széchenyi Chain Bridge: the oldest bridge in Budapest
- Liberty Bridge: bridge over the Danube in Budapest
- Elisabeth Bridge: bridge over Danube in Budapest
- Mária Valéria Bridge: bridge across the Danube
- Megyeri Bridge: bridge near Budapest, Hungary
- Margaret Bridge: bridge in Budapest
Every Hungary place under Architecture, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Károlyi-kilátó?
It is a tower in Hungary. It has an article in one Wikipedia, 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 Károlyi-kilátó?
April to October and December. In June there are 15 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 17.
How do you get to Károlyi-kilátó?
The nearest main airport is Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD), 80 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 Lamberg Mansion in Bodajk, Miklóscsabi pincéje, Luzsénszky Mansion in Mór. The rest is in the Hungary guide.
Keep reading
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- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Károlyi-kilátó on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.