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Hungarian Open Air Museum – Old Woman Reading statue by György Ugray (Szentendre)📷 Fekist, CC BY-SA 4.0

Hungarian Open Air Museum

Szentendre, Hungary

History

A large open-air museum of rebuilt village houses, churches and farmsteads from every region of Hungary, in the hills just outside Szentendre. Allow half a day; a small museum train links some sections on busy days.

Nearest town
Szentendre, Hungary
Category
History & culture
GPS
47.6874, 19.0440

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July and October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Hungary: Vignette needed for motorways. Buy the e-vignette online before you drive on motorways. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • Pap-Sziget CampingCampsite
    3 km from Hungarian Open Air Museum
    TentsCaravansDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Kék Duna Autós CampingCampsite
    12 km from Hungarian Open Air Museum
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterShowers
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Dömös CampingCampsite
    13 km from Hungarian Open Air Museum
    ElectricityWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Ipolykapu KempingCampsite
    20 km from Hungarian Open Air Museum
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Ave NaturaCampsite
    20 km from Hungarian Open Air Museum
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesShowersToiletsWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Haller CampingCampsite
    24 km from Hungarian Open Air Museum
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Hungary · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Hungarian Open Air Museum?

Hungarian Open Air Museum is in Szentendre, Hungary, at GPS 47.6874, 19.0440. It is about 12 km from Visegrád.

Can you camp near Hungarian Open Air Museum?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Pap-Sziget Camping, about 3 km away; within 25 km there are 32 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Hungarian Open Air Museum?

Hungarian Open Air Museum is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: The Danube Bend: Szentendre, Visegrád and Esztergom.

What is there to see near Hungarian Open Air Museum?

Places worth a stop nearby: Szentendre Old Town (3 km), Visegrád Citadel (13 km), Buda Castle (21 km) and Gödöllő Royal Palace (26 km).

When is the best time to visit Hungarian Open Air Museum?

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)