Morning Walk on St Margaret Island

Sean has been going for a run each morning all the way around this island. It's basically an island in the middle of the Danube that's a park, a bath and is just a wonderful place for the city to relax and get away. Someday it would be a dream to stay in one of the two hotels right on the island.

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A peaceful, car-free island floating between Buda and Pest, Margaret Island is where locals go to unwind. Lush and shady, it’s equal parts city park, history walk, and fitness zone—with medieval ruins, a musical fountain, rose gardens, and a rubberized running track that loops the entire island. Rent bikes or bring a picnic and explore at your own pace. Highlights include the tiny medieval chapel, the Palatinus Baths, and the quirky water tower turned lookout and event space. It’s a green pause button in the middle of a bustling city.Read more