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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
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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 in Pest County, Hungary, with about 24,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Göd, about 5 km away.
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 viaRead 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Szentendre?
Within an hour or so of Szentendre: Megyeri Bridge (7 km), Danube Bend (Visegrád) (14 km), Hungaroring (16 km), Széchenyi Thermal Baths (17 km).
Are there any good drives near Szentendre?
The nearest famous roads are Donovaly Pass and Certovica Pass.
Where is Szentendre?
Szentendre is in Pest County, Hungary, about 5 km from Göd.
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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
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.
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
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