Timeline
06:57
Take the bus up to the Citadella before dawn. The steps down from the Liberty Statue offer the best vantage point for the panorama. Arrive early to claim a spot on the viewing ledge facing WSW.
07:27
Watch the sunrise. The light breaks over the city as the sun sets toward the WSW, illuminating the Buda Castle and the river bank.
08:27
Head down to the city for coffee. Centrál Kávéház is open by 08:00, making it the perfect spot for a post-sunrise breakfast or cake while the morning light fills the historic room.
Local tip
The Citadella is open 24/7, but the hill is steep. Take the bus up rather than walking if you want to save energy for the view.
Check before you go
- Centrál Kávéház opens at 08:00. On January 15th, sunrise is at 07:27, so you will have time to descend and walk to the café before it opens.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Budapest (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).