Budapest 🇭🇺: A Kid-Operated Railway 🚂 That’s Super Healing!

Go and support these adorable kids! If you’re in Budapest and wondering what to do, I stumbled upon this incredibly heartwarming activity by accident. The guide is ready, so hurry up and check it out! This is the longest remaining kid-operated railway in the world. Except for the driver, who is an adult, everything from directing, ticket selling, checking tickets, to signaling is all done by these kids. A single ride costs only 1000 HUF (about $20), and they only accept cash 💰. The entire route is about 11 kilometers, and the full journey takes around 45 minutes. You can get off at any stop along the way, and you can also get on at any station. I recommend getting on at the first station 🚂 Hüvösvölgy. Just search for Hüvösvölgy children’s railway on the map. After you get off, you’ll see what looks like a bus station. Spot the wooden staircase nearby and head up. Follow the stairs up and go straight, and you’ll see the station. Reasons to start at the first station: 1️⃣ There’s a place to buy souvenirs. 2️⃣ There’s also a small museum you can visit. Tips: The train 🚂 passes through Budapest’s highest mountain in the middle. 1️⃣ You can get off at Virágvölgy, do a bit of hiking, and reach a lookout point with a panoramic view of Budapest. 2️⃣ You can also get off at Normafa, which is near a large park. Finally, prepare a 200 HUF coin 🪙. You can get a commemorative coin at the first or last station. I didn’t have a coin today, so I regretfully missed out. (They can’t exchange coins for you there.) If the kids aren’t busy, you can take a photo with them, and they’ll salute whenever the train stops. Most of the journey is through the forest 🌳, and the entire ride is quiet and comfortable. The kids’ smiles are so pure. If you’re unsure what to do, come support them. One ride can heal your whole day. #BudapestTravel #BudapestTrip #BudapestTravelTips #BudapestChildrensRailway #TravelToHungary #HungaryTravel