Budapest Chairlift (Zugligeti Libegő)
Zugligeti Libegő
Fee required
A two-way chairlift system between Zugliget and the highest point in the city.

📜 Two-way chairlift system connecting Zugliget to János Hill, Budapest's highest point.
🔍 Built in 1970, offers panoramic views during a 12-15 minute journey each way.

Why Go

⛰️ Scenic ride to János Hill
vistas
🏙️ Escape city hustle
🕰️ Quick 12-15 min travel time

Why Avoid

⚠️ Frequent closures for maintenance
⛈️ Service suspended during severe storms

Tips

💳 BudapestCard offers free travel
📞 Check operational status before visiting
🐕 Small pets allowed in carriers with full-price ticket

Cost

💰 Full price two-trip ticket 3500 HUF, Child (3-14) 1000 HUF, Student (15-25) 2000 HUF. Children under 3 free.

Hours

🕒 Daily 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM (Jan, Nov, Dec), 4:00 PM (Feb, Oct 27-31), 5:00 PM (Mar, Oct 1-26), 6:00 PM (Apr, Sep), 7:00 PM (May, Jun, Jul, Aug). Closed Mondays of even weeks for maintenance, except holidays.

Accessibility

♿ Lookout point at upper station is wheelchair-accessible.
🚌 Lower station reachable by bus 291. Upper station by buses 21/211/210B or Children's Railway.

Rules

🚫 No smoking, eating, drinking, or standing on chairs during travel.
🛑 Safety bar must remain lowered.
⛔ Forbidden to remain outside opening hours or disturb others at stations.

Last updated 2 days ago

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