Top Places To See Blossoming Cherry Trees in Budapest

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Cherry blossoming is very spectacular, as the flowers open before any other trees leaf out. If you're looking for those pink, dreamy spots, walk through these amazing places:

Árpád Tóth Promenade – Buda Castle


With its gorgeous views of Buda, Tóth Árpád sétány is, without a doubt, the most picturesque promenade in Buda's Castle District. During the spring bloom, the promenade turns pink, bringing a touch of romance to the day of those who walk along it.


ELTE Botanical Garden

Located in the 8th district, ELTE Botanical Garden boasts several ornamental cherry trees and hosts a Sakura Festival annually in mid-April. You can picnic under the trees and participate in Japanese-themed programs during this time.

Buda Arboretum

The Buda Arboretum, located at the southern foot of Gellért Hill, is also a great place to see the cherry blossoms. Although the exact flowering time depends on the weather, it usually starts in early April. Walking through the arboretum, you can enjoy the cherry trees and other flowering plants, so you can spend long hours here.

Zugló Japanese Garden

There is a miniature Japanese garden in Zugló, where you can also admire the cherry blossoms. Although most of the trees are still young, they are a beautiful sight in spring. The Zugló Japanese Garden was the first in the country to open its doors at the beginning of the 20th century. In the 1930s, even the Japanese Crown Prince admired it and donated tree seedlings to the garden, which are still there today.