Danube-side boardwalk
To relax on the banks of the Danube is a real refreshment in the Danube bend. It is beautiful in all seasons and very popular with locals and tourists alike. The 3 km long stretch can be divided into several promenades, depending on the mood.
The Liszt Ferenc promenade runs from the boat harbour to the ferry harbour, the houses are stately villas, there is a wall separating us from the water, there are kayak and dragon boat harbours on this stretch of the Danube, and water sports enthusiasts take to the water in good weather every day. At the ferry port there is a statue of St. John Nepomuk, the patron saint of water travellers, millers and fishermen.
South of the ferry, cafés and accommodation are located at the top of the Ady Endre promenade. The upper promenade is decorated with cast iron railings from the front of the Parliament, designed by Frigyes Feszl. The cast-iron dome of the Music Pavilion towers over the promenade. It originally stood in the garden of the Bishop's Palace as a garden pavilion. In the 1930s, the bishop donated it to the city, and since then it has been a characteristic ornament of the Danube bank.
The lower bank is the result of a 20th century re-fill, where you can take long walks and enjoy the long panoramic Danube promenade.
Tavasszal csodás ahogy virágszőnyeg takarja a parkot, és sorra kizöldülnek a fák. Itt található az Országzászló is, amely városi ünnepségek kedvelt helyszíne is egyben.
The József Attila Promenade is mainly a venue for outdoor events and festivals. The promenade starts at the music pavilion, which is nowadays the most romantic meeting point. It once stood in the courtyard of the Bishop's Palace and was indeed a musicians' pavilion. The wild chestnut grove that starts from here is one of the jewels of the promenade, with nearly forty chestnut species. Its magnificent flowers, cool shade in summer and abundant fruit in autumn make it very tempting. Thanks to the trees, no one is left without a chestnut tree in autumn. The beautifully landscaped parks and playgrounds are a favourite picnic spot for families.
At the end of the promenade, the square opens up even more. On the way to Budapest, a new boathouse has been built under the former Vác Castle, where you can join a club or practice recreational sports and rent watercraft.
If you like cycling, this is a great place for you. There are cycle paths along the banks of the Danube in Váci, with stops and rest stops where a map shows you what to see on the way up to the city. The cycle route is part of the Eurovelo 6 international cycle route, from Budapest to Szob, on a protected road, so you can cycle unhindered. You can also try the pump track behind the boathouse with your bike (scooter, skateboard), and if you feel like it, you can ride through the Vác grove.
If you have a dog, it will be a special treat to walk him here. Our four-legged friends also really enjoy the big spaces, the smells, the new friends they can meet. But remember, the park is a community space and dogs must be on a lead.
