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Children's Railway

Budapest, Hungary
As featured in Budapest for young kids
Ranked #30 of 172 attractions in Budapest
4.5 of 5 stars 29 Reviews
Type: Scenic Railroads
Fee: Yes
Owner description: Adults drive the engines and children control the traffic and commercial services on this narrow gauge railroad, which travels 11 kilometers through...... more » Owner description: Adults drive the engines and children control the traffic and commercial services on this narrow gauge railroad, which travels 11 kilometers through the woods and hills on the Buda side of the city. « less
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Budapest, Budapest, Hungary
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012

This was a wonderful experience. We chose to go on the Steam Train and when there was snow around. I enjoyed the scenery and was impressed by the history of the railway . I think the 'children' who give their time to assist with it so efficiently must feel a real sense of pride. You can tell this by how... More

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Budapest, Budapest, Hungary
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012

It was a very nice job for teenagers or the youners to be a conductor on it by fantastically beautiful wood. More

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Vienna
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2012

Excellent experience, especially the steam train. Great views from places and easily accessible at both ends by public transport. More

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Manchester
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56 reviews 56 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2012

It is hard to find unless you are adventureous with the public transport. They speak a little English and it's not well sign posted. The train journey is relaxing but the train stations at either end have no facilities worth venturing for. More

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New York City, New York
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2012

Well enjoyed, even by adults. Great way to see the surrounding hillsides! More

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See 9 more reviews by SugarScout for Budapest
Yorkshire
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 30, 2012

All staffed by children. Very interesting but not a long journey. More

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Belfast, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 23, 2012

This is run by children and a great experience taking you up to the hills overlooking budapest More

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luton
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68 reviews 68 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 20, 2012

we had been on the children's railway back in 2001 as newly weds but now our daughter wanted to see for herself that children can be treated as adults we got the number 6 tram to varosmajor then the the number 60 3 stops then on to the cog wheel railway for some bone jarring fun near the top a... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 11, 2012

I visit Budapest every year with a group of teenage students (no option for that on menu!) and have visited most of the main sights. The Children's Railway was a last minute alternative as heavy snow had made our original excursion impossible. It was absolutely delightful. Dating back to the Communist era children can train for a year and then... More

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Brum
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57 reviews 57 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 24, 2012

I went there with my uncle when I was little and decided to take my little boy there. How we love it and the railway was runs by children but I do see some adult wotking on the railway too. It ride thru the forest onto Janos Hegy where you can get a chairlift down or the train can take... More

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