2 Best Sights in Budapest, Hungary

The 12-km (7-mile) Children's Railway—so called because it's operated primarily by children—runs from Széchenyi-hegy to Hűvösvölgy. The sweeping views make the trip well worthwhile for children and adults alike. Departures are from Széchenyi-hegy. To get to Széchenyi-hegy, take Tram 56 or 61 from Széll Kálmán tér, and change to the cog railway (public transport tickets valid) at the Városmajor stop. Take the cog railway uphill to the last stop and then walk a few hundred yards down a short, partly forested road to the left, in the direction most others will be going. The railway terminates at Hűvösvölgy, where you can walk downhill for a few minutes and catch Tram 56 or 61 back to Széll Kálmán tér.

A libegő (chairlift) will take you to János Hill—at 1,729 feet the highest point in Budapest—where you can climb a lookout tower for the best view of the city. To get there, take Bus 158 from Széll Kálmán tér to the last stop, Zugligeti út. The chairlift is sometimes closed due to bad weather, so you may want to call ahead to confirm.