Budapest, the capital of Hungary, sits at 108 m above sea level, divided by the Danube between flat Pest (east) and hilly Buda (west). Gellért Hill towers 235 m above the river.
Quick Facts
| Elevation above sea level | 108 m |
|---|---|
| Lowest point (city area) | 96 m |
| Highest point (city area) | 527 m |
| Coordinates | 47.4979° N, 19.0402° E |
| Country | Hungary |
Elevation by District
| District / Area | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Inner Pest / Chain Bridge | 108 m |
| Gellért Hill | 235 m |
| Buda Castle | 167 m |
| Óbuda | 115 m |
| Hűvösvölgy | 250 m |
Interesting Facts About Budapest's Elevation
- Gellért Hill (235 m) offers panoramic views over both sides of the city.
- The Danube flows through Budapest at about 96 m above sea level.
- Budapest has more thermal springs than any other capital city in the world.
City Comparison – Elevation in the Region
Frequently Asked Questions
How high above sea level is Budapest?
Flat Pest is at about 105 m; hilly Buda rises to 235 m at Gellért Hill and higher in the Buda Hills.
Why is one side of Budapest hilly?
The Buda side sits on dolomite and limestone hills formed by geological uplift, while Pest is on the flat Hungarian Plain.
Why does Budapest have thermal baths?
Hot springs rise through the limestone faults beneath the Buda Hills, reaching the surface at 20–76°C.