Bona Ventura

Rózsadomb (District II) · Budapest

Pál-völgyi Cave

Pál-völgyi-barlang

ParkLocal favourite

Part of Hungary's longest cave system (about 32 km), found in 1904 when, the story goes, the ground gave way under a sheep. The 500 m tour climbs through tall, narrow chasms past dripstones, calcite crystals and shell fossils.

Address
Szépvölgyi út 162, 1025 Budapest
Hours
Tue-Sun 10:00-16:00, tours at quarter past every hour; closed Mon (budapestinfo.hu; Duna-Ipoly National Park)
Best time to go
Morning, Afternoon · About 1.5 h
Price
HUF 3,900; combined ticket with Szemlő-hegyi Cave HUF 5,900 (Duna-Ipoly National Park, 2026-10)
Price level
Ft

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Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.

Good to know

  • It is 11°C inside all year: bring a pullover, and wear shoes with ankle support; there are 400+ steps and a 7 m ladder (budapestinfo.hu).
  • Children must be over 5 and 115 cm (budapestinfo.hu).
  • Audio guides in English and other languages; buy the ticket at least 10 minutes before the tour.

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