Budapest sits over 200 registered cave passages carved by thermal water dissolving Buda limestone over millions of years. The same geology that produced the city’s famous thermal baths also built this underground labyrinth. The Palvolgyi Caves are the longest accessible system, with 500 meters of guided passages through stalactite formations at a constant 11 degrees year-round. Guided tours run approximately hourly Tue-Sun. HUF 4,000-5,000 per adult. Bus from central Budapest to Szepvolgyi ut. Dress in layers regardless of outside temperature.
cave in Budapest
Palvolgyi Caves
Also known as Pálvölgyi-barlang
Budapest sits on top of a labyrinth. The Buda hills contain more than 200 registered cave passages, carved by thermal water dissolving limestone over millions of years.
- Type
- cave
- Destination
- Budapest
- Cost
- Paid entry
- Founded
- 1904
- Era
- Modern
- Address
- Szépvölgyi út 162, 1025 Budapest
- Coordinates
- 47.5329, 19.0161
- Official website
- Visit website