Why You Should Visit the Citadella for Sunset in Budapest
The best free sunset in Budapest is up on Gellért Hill. Here's how to get to the Citadella, when to go, and how to beat the crowds.
Citadella Budapest: Back & Better Than Ever
I've guided hundreds of visitors up Gellért Hill over the years — but after the Citadella reopened in spring 2026, I made the climb again as a visitor. After years of construction fences and "coming soon," Budapest's most iconic hilltop fortress is finally back. And it was absolutely worth the wait.