Pálvölgyi Cave

It was discovered in 1904, during stone extraction. The speleologists found 1200 metres long passages and beautiful stalagmit formations. It was soon opened to the public, equipped with electric lighting in 1927. Since 1944 it is a nature protected area. There has been continous search for new passeges and by 1980 the lenght exceeded 13 kilometres. In 2001 the connection with the neighboroughing Mátyáshegyi cave was discovered and as a result of this today this cave-system is the second longest in Hungary with its 18km length. For visitors guided tours are organised in every hour. The temperature is around 8 Celsius, warm clothing is recommended. The tour lasts about 50 minutes during which 500 metres are covered. There are ladders and steep stairs, it is not recommended for the physically challenged and for children under 5. Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday from 9am to 4pm.

Castle Cave

Another section of the labyrinth cave system under the Castle Hill has been recently opened to the public. Already recorded in medieval documents, the cave consists of cavity turned cellars and man- made deep cellars. During the 40-minute guided tour you can see wells, former storerooms, and the remains of baths and combat stations used by the Germans in World War II.

Mátyás-hegyi Cave

One of the more notable caves in Budapest.

Buda Castle Labyrinth

The only labyrinth of the World in operation. During the Middle Ages the Turks remodelled the original drip-stone caves into a complex of cellars and tunnels, so do not expect a natural caving experience. During WW2 the labyrinth served as a shelter. Today, the Buda Castle Labyrinth can be visited with or without guides (but take a map!) There is a small historical vax museum and also some prehistoric cave paintings. The labyrints are very dark and hard to discover - this is the main reason why children like it here.