I case of a date on Margaret Island!

You haven’t had enough of Margaret Island? Good, because now we want to give you a list of some activities you can do on the Island with a date!

Of course the Island is great for a picnic – pack some snacks, a bottle of wine, and sit down between some trees in one of the many meadows. A picnic is also a great way to relax after walking around the island.  You can also use one of the bikes or tiny cars for rent to get around the Island if you are tire of walking. The four-wheel bikes are always good for couples, but think twice before driving any mode of transportation if you’ve finished that bottle of wine on your picnic!

One of your first stops should be the Japanese garden located in the northwest part of the island; it is a small beautiful garden with magical waterfalls and a small stream. The little bridge over the stream is a romantic spot for a quick kiss with someone special. Then, take a little walk through the garden and enjoy the relaxing atmosphere. In the northern most end of the garden don’t miss the musical
fountain! This fountain was built in 1936 and is a copy of the original fountain that was crafted by the Transylvanian handyman, Péter Bodor, in the 1820s. The mechanism of the fountain was destroyed during the World War II and repaired after more than 70 years in 2014. Now you can see again the statue of Neptune circle on top of the roof. At every full hour the statue faces the front of the fountain and traditional music from the last century starts to play.

After that you can enjoy another romantic walk through the rose garden, which is located in the middle of the Island. Then go towards the southern part of the island for the main attractions!

First visit the petting zoo where you can find a lot of cute animals. Ponies, deer, rabbits, and a wide range of birds are some of the many animals housed at the zoo. You can spend almost an hour there watching all of them or feeding them. If you are there in the spring you can usually find some baby animals too!

In the evening head to Margaret Bridge to enjoy one of the most amazing views as the sun goes down between the Royal Palace and the Statue of Liberty directly over the Danube. Wait until the spotlights pointing on the Monuments of Budapest switch on. You shouldn’t miss this beautiful picture of the city!

After the sunset, turn around and visit your last destination of the day - the water fountain. Sit down and watch the Light Show accompanied by music that occurs every hour. It is almost as magical as the light show in Disneyland! If this doesn’t spark some magic between you and your date, then nothing will.

We hope you have enjoyed this weeks series on Margaret Island and with any luck we have convinced you to visit the island!