A 57 m water tower from 1911, one of the first reinforced-concrete buildings of its kind in Europe. 152 spiral steps lead to a lookout at 33 m over the island, the bridges and the Buda Hills.
- Address
- Margitsziget, 1138 Budapest
- Hours
- Tue-Fri 12:00-18:00; Sat-Sun 10:00-18:00; closed Mon (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-09); lookout not open all year
- Best time to go
- Afternoon · About 40 min
- Price
- Price not verified
- Price level
- Ft
- Free entry
- Also free for: Under 6; holders of a 2026-season Margaret Island Open-Air Theatre ticket (before performances until 20:00 and in the interval); Budapest Card
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- The lookout is seasonal; check margitszigetiszinhaz.hu before you go (budapestinfo.hu).
- Exhibitions inside are often linked to the island's open-air theatre.