District XII · Hegyvidék
Family activities, places and current events in Budapest District XII (Hegyvidék), with verified sources and directions.
Scheduled opportunities
5 results in alphabetical order
2026 September 13., 11:00
MOM Cultural Centre
A limited-time Budapest event; before setting out, check the official website for the time, admission and any registration requirement.
Monday 14 September 2026, 11:00–13:00
The Moon Covers Venus in the Daytime Sky
Svábhegy Observatory
A daytime telescope demonstration of Venus disappearing behind and re-emerging from the Moon, lunar craters, sunspots and Mercury. In cloudy weather, there is an indoor meteorite session.
18 September 2026, 10:00; 60 minutes
Paár Julcsi – Pocket Tales
MOM Cultural Centre
A safe shared arts session led by Julcsi Paár, combining live music, storytelling, movement, rhymes and play for very young children and their parents.
17–18 October 2026
22nd Lelkes Mineral Fair
MOM Sport
An exhibition and fair featuring minerals and geological curiosities.
Permanent exhibition; Monday 08:00–17:00, Tuesday closed, Wednesday–Friday 08:00–17:00, Saturday–Sunday 09:00–17:00
The Journey of Money
Hungarian Money Museum and Visitor Centre
Five themed areas and numerous interactive games explore how money works, its history and its everyday role.
Places to discover
19 results in alphabetical order
Anna Meadow Playground
A woodland playground with wooden equipment, large play castles, climbing frames, swings and a meadow for picnics.
A performing-arts or cinema venue; check the current programme and age rating before setting out.
FSZEK Ugocsa Street Library
A FSZEK library in District 12 for reading and browsing books. Check the library’s website for current activities, borrowing information and visiting requirements.
Gizi Bajor Actors’ Museum
A theatre history museum in Gizi Bajor’s former villa, with actors’ memorabilia, permanent and temporary exhibitions and museum activities.
Hegyvidék Cultural Salon
A community and cultural venue in Hegyvidék with literary discussions, talks, exhibitions and club activities.
Hegyvidék Gallery
Contemporary art exhibitions and related cultural events. Closed from 6 to 10 September 2026 while the next exhibition is installed.
Hegyvidék Local History Collection
Exhibitions on the history and literary heritage of Hegyvidék in the former horse-tram terminus at Zugliget.
Hegyvidék Pollinator Nature Trail
A nature or animal-related venue; check the visiting rules before setting out.
Hungarian Money Museum and Visitor Centre
Modern interactive stations explain the history of money, how it works and its everyday role.
Jókai Garden
Mór Jókai’s former garden in the Svábhegy hills, combining nature and literature. The garden, Birdland exhibition and memorial room have different visiting arrangements.
MOM Cultural Centre
A cultural centre in Hegyvidék with concerts, theatre performances and children’s programmes. See the current calendar for family events.
MOM Indoor Play Centre
An indoor family play venue; check opening hours, age rules and booking conditions before visiting.
MOM Sport Swimming Pool and Sports Centre
A sports centre with indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a teaching pool, swimming lessons and outdoor sports facilities. Public swimming follows pool availability.
An area for hiking and active recreation with marked hiking and running routes, a woodland exercise trail, fitness park, cycling and seasonal winter sports.
Svábhegy Observatory
An astronomy visitor centre with three domes, large telescopes, outdoor observing and interactive indoor science activities.
Széchenyi Hill Children's Railway
A narrow-gauge railway in the Buda Hills, operated with children's participation, linking hiking destinations and family walking routes.
Városmajor Open-Air Stage
A seasonal theatre venue in a park offering drama, musical performances, concerts, children’s shows and outdoor cinema.
Városmajor Park
A large public park in Buda for walking, playing and relaxing, close to Széll Kálmán tér.
Városmajor Teaching Pool
A teaching pool offering swimming lessons for children and adults, plus public swimming during designated evening and weekend sessions.
Opening hours, prices, age limits and dates may change. Always check the selected venue's or activity's official website before setting off.
