Family trip to Budapest with children. Ideas on where to go with your child

Start observation of Budapest sights with a family visit to the city’s zoo. This zoo, which is one of the oldest in the world, was founded more than 150 years ago. The zoo makes up a complex with a botanic garden, so its visitors will be able not only to observe numerous exotic plants but also to see various animals, for which the park has become their home. The Budapest zoo occupies the area of 12 hectares, and many open-air cages are free to visit, so children will be super excited to see various animals close. By the way, there are many cute cafes that serve various sweets and cookies, and a special playground for kids.

Budapest is famous for its historic thermal centers, many of which are also perfect for a family trip. The Széchenyi Medicinal Bath, which is located in the City Park (also known as Városliget Park), is a great destination. Known as the largest medicinal bath in whole Europe, the Szechenyi is distinguished by top-class equipment. Besides giant pools with thermal water, there are special relaxation zones, and in summer visitors can rest on open air terraces that are also perfect for sunbathing. For the convenience of visitors, there are many cafes near the medicinal baths, so many travelers come early in the morning and spend a whole day there.

There is also a magnificent oceanarium & tropicarium in the city, exotic inhabitants of which will be certainly liked by youngest travellers. Children will be excited to see beautiful aquariums with exotic fish, manmade lakes, and even cages with crocodiles and other reptiles. The Budapest oceanarium is the biggest one in the world and occupies the space of 3,000 sq. meters. An 11-meter long glass tunnel remains the biggest attraction of the oceanarium. A walk in the tunnel will let you enjoy the splendor of the underwater world. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

If sports related activities look very appealing, don’t forget to visit Margaret Island. It is located right in the heart of the city, and it’s possible to reach the island by special bridges. This is an amazingly beautiful and comfortable place that is simply full of lush greenery. Here, among beautiful parks and gardens, visitors will find various recreation grounds, beautiful relaxation zones with fountains and even a mini-zoo. Bicycle rickshaws, which can be seen everywhere on the island, have become one more peculiarity of the island.

Travellers, who decide to visit Budapest in the end of autumn or in winter, should not forget to include exploration of the Vajdahunyadvár Castle into their to-do list. Every year the biggest and most beautiful skating rink in the city is open near this fantastic historic landmark. As a rule, the rink starts working on November 1. There are always numerous outlets and tents near the rink, where visitors can purchase popular national delicacies and souvenirs.

Teenagers will be interested in visiting the planetarium, where they can attend interesting excursions or admire the view of stars and planets through powerful telescopes. The planetarium has become popular thanks to fascinating laser shows that take place there nearly every week.

The Museum of Transport is quite an uncommon place for rest, nevertheless, a visit to it will please both adults and children. The exhibition of the museum is much diversified and includes various vehicles that could be seen on streets yet a hundred years ago. All the exhibits can be touched. Children are allowed to get into some cars and vintage tram wagons.