cathedral
Matthias Church
A richly decorated Gothic church in Budapest's Castle District with colorful Zsolnay ceramic roof tiles.
14 km · about 25 min drive
EuropeHungaryPest County
Nagykovácsi
Pest County, Hungary · Europe
About Nagykovácsi
Nagykovácsi works well as a base: 5 minutes from Solymár, 15km from Buda Castle.
Nagykovácsi is in Pest County, Hungary, with about 8,800 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Solymár, about 4 km away.
Nagykovácsi (German: Großkowatsch) is a small town located in Budakeszi District, in the western part of Pest county, central Hungary. It is situated some 15 km (9 mi) north-west of the centre of Budapest, in a valley. According to the 2025 census, the population amounted to 8757, though this figure does not includeRead more
individuals who own property as a secondary residence in the town. Nagykovácsi today attracts tourists and new residents alike, due to its proximity to Budapest, attractive and peaceful setting, surrounding by hills and forests. Some of the nearby areas have been designated conservation areas—Budai Tájvédelmi Körzet (the "Buda Land Protection Area")—in order to protect several of its rare species of flora. Its location has contributed to the town's development in recent decade. The American International School of Budapest chose Nagykovácsi as the site for its new campus in 2000.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Nagykovácsi?
Within an hour or so of Nagykovácsi: Matthias Church (14 km), Fisherman's Bastion (14 km), Megyeri Bridge (14 km), Buda Castle (15 km).
Are there any good drives near Nagykovácsi?
The nearest famous roads are Balaton North Shore Drive (Route 71) and Donovaly Pass.
Where is Nagykovácsi?
Nagykovácsi is in Pest County, Hungary, about 4 km from Solymár.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 8,757
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Hungary
- Region
- Pest County
- Timezone
- Europe/Budapest
- Coordinates
- 47.5814, 18.8855
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Hungary
e-vignette required for motorways. Zero alcohol limit for drivers.
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Worth the detour from Nagykovácsi
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
scenic viewpoint
Fisherman's Bastion
A fairy-tale neo-Romanesque terrace on Castle Hill offering the most iconic panoramic views over Budapest and the Danube.
14 km · about 25 min 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.
14 km · about 25 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.
15 km · about 30 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.
15 km · about 25 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.
15 km · about 30 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.
15 km · about 30 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.
16 km · about 20 min drive
Driving roads near Nagykovácsi
- Right hereFisherman's BastionA fairy-tale neo-Romanesque terrace on Castle Hill offering the most iconic panoramic views over Budapest and the Danube.
- 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.
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
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