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Szentendre

Pest County, Hungary · Europe

About Szentendre

Szentendre works well as a base: 10 minutes from Göd, 14km from Danube Bend (Visegrád).

Szentendre is a town located in Pest County, Hungary. With a population of 23,606, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Szentendre sits in Hungary, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Budapest time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Szentendre to your route.

About Szentendre

Szentendre, also known as Saint Andrew is a riverside town in Pest County, Hungary, between the capital city Budapest and Pilis-Visegrád Mountains. The town is known for its museums (most notably the Hungarian Open Air Museum), galleries, and artists. Due to its historic architecture along with easy accessibility via

Read more rail and river, it has become a destination for tourists staying in Budapest. There are many facilities, including souvenir shops and restaurants, catering to these visitors.

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Szentendre offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Szentendre located?

Szentendre is located in Pest County, Hungary, Europe. The coordinates are 47.6694 latitude, 19.0756 longitude.

What is the population of Szentendre?

Szentendre has a population of approximately 23,606 people, making it a town in Hungary.

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Quick Information

Population
23,606
Continent
Europe
Country
Hungary
Region
Pest County
Timezone
Europe/Budapest
Coordinates
47.6694, 19.0756

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Hungary

Police
107
Ambulance
104
Fire
105
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

e-vignette required for motorways. Zero alcohol limit for drivers.

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Worth the detour from Szentendre

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

bridge

Megyeri Bridge

Hungary's longest cable-stayed bridge sweeps the M0 motorway across the Danube north of Budapest, its twin 100 m pylons forming a striking modern gateway to the capital.

7 km · about 10 min drive

natural wonder

Danube Bend (Visegrád)

Where the Danube makes a dramatic S-shaped bend through forested hills, with the royal castle of Visegrád and the artists' town of Szentendre.

14 km · about 25 min drive

racetrack

Hungaroring

Tight and twisty circuit near Budapest, often called Monaco without walls

16 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Széchenyi Thermal Baths

One of the largest public thermal bath complexes in Europe, a grand neo-baroque palace filled with steaming mineral-rich pools.

17 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Heroes' Square

Monumental square at the end of Andrassy Avenue in Budapest, with the Millennium Memorial colonnade and two flanking art museums.

17 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Hungarian Parliament Building

A breathtaking neo-Gothic masterpiece on the Danube riverbank and one of the largest parliament buildings in the world.

18 km · about 20 min drive

cathedral

Matthias Church

A richly decorated Gothic church in Budapest's Castle District with colorful Zsolnay ceramic roof tiles.

19 km · about 20 min drive

castle

Buda Castle

The historical castle and palace complex of the Hungarian kings on Castle Hill in Budapest, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

19 km · about 20 min drive

Driving roads near Szentendre

  • Right hereMegyeri BridgeHungary's longest cable-stayed bridge sweeps the M0 motorway across the Danube north of Budapest, its twin 100 m pylons forming a striking modern gateway to the capital.
  • 19 kmFisherman's BastionA fairy-tale neo-Romanesque terrace on Castle Hill offering the most iconic panoramic views over Budapest and the Danube.
  • 73 kmKekestetoHungary's highest point at 1,014 m in the Matra range, reached by a winding forest road to a TV tower lookout: the summit stripe on the asphalt is a beloved photo stop for drivers and cyclists.

Driving in Hungary

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.58/litre
Motorway tolls
None
Vignette
Required, around €16 for a short-stay sticker

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Szentendre.

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9 km awayPop. 4,677

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