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Szigetszentmiklós

Pest County, Hungary · Europe

About Szigetszentmiklós

Szigetszentmiklós works well as a base: 5 minutes from Szigethalom, 17km from Buda Castle.

Szigetszentmiklós is a town located in Pest County, Hungary. With a population of 24,874, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Szigetszentmiklós 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 Szigetszentmiklós to your route.

About Szigetszentmiklós

Szigetszentmiklós (Hungarian: [ˈsiɡɛt.sɛntmikloːʃ]]; German: Nigglau) is a city in Pest County, Hungary, in the northern part of Csepel Island with around 40,000 inhabitants. As part of the Budapest metropolitan area, it has developed dynamically in recent decades, becoming a significant residential and economic hub.

Read more Its geographical location is unique, as the town lies on the banks of the Ráckevei-Duna , surrounded by a diverse array of natural habitats. The town is bordered to the north by Budapest's XXI. district, to the east by the Ráckevei-Duna, to the south by Szigethalom, and to the west by Halásztelek.

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Where is Szigetszentmiklós located?

Szigetszentmiklós is located in Pest County, Hungary, Europe. The coordinates are 47.3438 latitude, 19.0434 longitude.

What is the population of Szigetszentmiklós?

Szigetszentmiklós has a population of approximately 24,874 people, making it a town in Hungary.

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Quick Information

Population
24,874
Continent
Europe
Country
Hungary
Region
Pest County
Timezone
Europe/Budapest
Coordinates
47.3438, 19.0434

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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EuropeHungaryPest CountyTown

Worth the detour from Szigetszentmiklós

8 notable places within an hour's 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.

17 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Budapest Ruin Bars (Szimpla Kert)

Iconic nightlife venues built in abandoned buildings and courtyards of the Jewish Quarter, pioneered by the legendary Szimpla Kert.

17 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

St Stephen's Basilica

Neoclassical basilica in Budapest with a dome offering panoramic city views, housing the mummified right hand of St Stephen.

17 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Széchenyi Chain Bridge

Budapest's most iconic bridge and the first permanent crossing of the Danube between Buda and Pest, a symbol of Hungarian national pride.

17 km · about 20 min drive

cafe

Café Gerbeaud

Hungary's grand confectionery institution on Vörösmarty Square, serving cakes since 1858. Its Gerbeaud slice and dobos torte under chandeliered ceilings made it the benchmark of Hungarian pastry art.

17 km · about 20 min drive

cafe

New York Café

Budapest's eclectic-renaissance coffee palace of 1894, all gilded twisted columns, frescoes and chandeliers: the literary headquarters of turn-of-the-century Hungary, often called the most beautiful café in the world. Expect a queue.

17 km · about 20 min drive

cathedral

Matthias Church

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

18 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

Driving roads near Szigetszentmiklós

  • 18 kmFisherman's BastionA fairy-tale neo-Romanesque terrace on Castle Hill offering the most iconic panoramic views over Budapest and the Danube.
  • 30 kmMegyeri 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.

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 Szigetszentmiklós.

Taksony

🇭🇺 Hungary

2 km awayPop. 6,129

Szigethalom

🇭🇺 Hungary

4 km awayPop. 13,092

Dunaharaszti

🇭🇺 Hungary

4 km awayPop. 16,973

Lakihegy

🇭🇺 Hungary

5 km awayPop. 3,088

Halásztelek

🇭🇺 Hungary

5 km awayPop. 7,245

Csepel-Háros

🇭🇺 Hungary

6 km awayPop. 1,653

Felsőtag

🇭🇺 Hungary

6 km awayPop. 2,399

Tököl

🇭🇺 Hungary

7 km away

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