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Sunset

Golden Light at the Open-air Theatre

Catch the last warm light of the day at one of Budapest’s most popular outdoor venues.

Best time: SunsetAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 15:34

    Stelázsi Restaurant

    Grab a quick bite at Stelázsi Restaurant. Their lunch menu is affordable and the traditional local cuisine is a reliable comfort before heading out.

  2. 16:04

    Open-air theatre

    Walk to the Open-air theatre. It is a large, accommodating space built in 1938 and rebuilt after World War II. Find a spot on the terrace or in the cloister area to wait for the light to change.

  3. 16:19

    Open-air theatre

    Watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the WSW, casting a golden glow over the historic structure and the surrounding parkland.

  4. 16:49

    Pódium Bistro and Club

    End the evening at Pódium Bistro and Club. It is just a short walk away and stays open late, offering a place to relax as the city night begins.

Local tip

The Open-air theatre is one of the most popular outdoor playgrounds in Hungary, so arrive early enough to secure a good view of the sunset without too much crowd.

Check before you go

  • Stelázsi Restaurant is open daily from 10:00 to 22:00.
  • Pódium Bistro and Club is open until 24:00 on weekdays and Sundays, and until 04:00 on Fridays and Saturdays.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Budapest (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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