Szeged is the perfect destination for families interested in discovering Hungary beyond Budapest, and in this article I’m sharing activities, museums, hotels and restaurants personally tested with my son. It’s a long article, but it’s also the most complete guide to visiting Szeged you’ll find online. You’ll also find practical details, family-friendly tips and places that rarely appear in generic Hungary travel guides. Save it as your reference guide to Szeged if you want a well-researched, honest overview of the city, built on real experiences rather than recycled information.
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Why Szeged Is an Ideal Family Destination in Hungary
Set along the River Tisza, Szeged blends elegant architecture, engaging museums and generous green spaces. The city feels relaxed, walkable and easy to explore with children. Excellent rail connections from Budapest make Szeged a simple family destination in Hungary.
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Szeged’s current appearance comes from its rebirth after the devastating flood of 1879. Wide boulevards and graceful Art Nouveau buildings now define the city’s character. The historic centre is compact, flat and ideal for exploring on foot with kids. Green squares, parks and playgrounds are scattered across the city.
Kids find plenty of attractions that combine fun and learning. The Móra Ferenc Museum is the perfect example, thanks to its amazing Ice Age exhibition. Beyond the centre, more family-friendly experiences await. On the other side of the River Tisza, a water park with thermal pools offers play for kids and relaxation for parents. Just outside the city, a zoo and a military park add easy outdoor adventures.
Art Nouveau Architecture in Szeged: Highlights and Must-See Buildings
Szeged is one of Hungary’s most enjoyable cities for discovering Art Nouveau architecture, even when travelling with children. Much of Szeged’s architecture dates from the decades following the catastrophic flood of 1879.
When the city was rebuilt, architects embraced modern styles of the time, especially Art Nouveau. The result is a city that feels harmonious and visually engaging. Decorative façades, curved balconies and colourful details naturally catch children’s attention, turning a simple walk into a visual treasure hunt.
Art Nouveau in Szeged does not require specialist knowledge to appreciate. Buildings such as the REÖK Palace, with its flowing lines and playful decorations, feel almost storybook-like. Details inspired by plants, animals and natural forms give children something familiar to recognise and talk about.
For families, this makes the city an ideal introduction to architectural discovery, where learning happens naturally, simply by walking together through the streets.
Family-Friendly Museums in Szeged
Szeged offers a small selection of museums for families, easy to reach on foot. From history to science, the exhibitions encourage observation and questions, even without interactive screens. Whether you are exploring Ice Age history, early computers or unusual scientific collections, Szeged’s museums allow families to mix culture with curiosity.
Móra Ferenc Museum: Ice Age Exhibitions and History for Children
The Móra Ferenc Museum is one of the most rewarding cultural stops in Szeged for children, because of its amazing Ice Age exhibition. From the very beginning, the experience feels immersive, with a prehistoric mammoth outside the building, and large reconstructed animals.
The rooms are spacious and visually striking. Even if most captions are in Hungarian, it’s easy to follow, as the themes are familiar from school. A cold, darkened room with projections explains climate change and ice melting in a very intuitive way.
The natural environment section focuses on plants and birds. Medicinal herbs are displayed like a traditional herbarium, with drawers of seeds children can open. A bird-themed playroom lets kids compare egg shapes and interact with playful wall installations.
Upstairs, the exhibition moves to Ice Age humans, caves, hunting scenes, prehistoric jewellery and early money. Some areas are more conceptual, like the cork room, but children are free to explore. Several themed play areas are scattered throughout, making the visit engaging and flexible, even for younger kids.
Parents will love that a single ticket gives access to three different sites. With the Móra Ferenc Museum you can visit the nearby Castle Museum and the Black House, too. Just a few steps away, in the same square as the Móra Ferenc Museum, but on the other side of the Belvárosi Bridge, there is also one of the most beautiful playgrounds in Szeged, with a wooden train and a wooden airplane.
Móra Ferenc Múzeum
Roosevelt tér 1-3, 6720 Szeged
Castle Museum of Szeged: Medieval History Made Accessible
The Castle Museum of Szeged is the only medieval building that survived the devastating flood of 1879. The interior is quite small, and the exhibition is housed in a single large hall divided into three naves. All captions are in Hungarian, but at the entrance you receive a useful printed English translation.
Most displays focus on the history of the medieval fortress, its strategic role, and the period of Ottoman rule. My son was particularly intrigued by the sections on the former prisons inside the castle and by the surprising history of witch trials, something we didn’t realise had also taken place in Hungary.
Vármúzeum
Stefánia 15, 6720 Szeged
The Black House: Art, History and Curious Collections
The Black House is a small but interesting stop when visiting Szeged with children. Despite its name, the building is not actually black but grey, and I wasn’t able to understand the origin of the name. It is managed by the Móra Ferenc Museum, and entry is included with the same ticket.
The exhibitions change regularly. During our visit, there was a fine art exhibition, a reconstructed historic pharmacy, and a display dedicated to early childhood education and kindergartens. The most curious object on show was the Doberdó Fa, an original branch brought back from the Isonzo Front during the First World War, symbolising the battles and heroism of soldiers at San Martino del Carso.
All captions are in Hungarian, but the visual elements are clear enough to keep children and adults curious.
Fekete ház
Somogyi utca 13, 6720 Szeged
Information Technology History Exhibition: Computing Through the Decades
The Information Technology History Exhibition offers a fascinating glimpse into how computing evolved. Instead of flashy screens and digital games, this exhibit showcases real vintage machines, from giant early computers to classic 1990s Macs and old calculators.
Walking through the display feels like stepping into a technical archive. Each object tells a story about how people once worked, studied and solved problems with technology. If your family loves unusual museums and retro tech, this is a stop worth adding to your Szeged itinerary.
Informatika Történeti Kiállítás
Szent-Györgyi Albert Agóra
Kálvária sugárút 23, 6722 Szeged, Hungary
Knowledgestore at the University of Szeged: Historic Classrooms and Curiosity Cabinets
The Interactive Science Knowledgestore is a small and unusual university museum that works surprisingly well for children. Despite the name, it is not a high-tech science centre, but a collection of old classrooms, scientific objects and hands-on experiments from another era.
Kids can explore preserved animals, oversized plaster flowers and simple interactive tools, while adults appreciate the academic atmosphere and historical setting. It’s a calm, curious place that invites observation rather than noise, and it feels very different from more conventional family attractions.
Interaktív Természetismereti Tudástár
University of Szeged
Boldogasszony sugárút 6, 6725 Szeged
Nature and Outdoor Activities in Szeged With Children
Szeged makes it easy to spend time outdoors with children, mixing nature, play and relaxed family moments. Green areas and playgrounds are spread throughout the city. One of the nicest playgrounds is right in front of the Móra Ferenc Museum, but you will find plenty of others as you walk around the centre. Alongside these everyday green spaces, Szeged also offers larger outdoor attractions, such as the city zoo and the botanical garden, perfect for a slower pace and time spent outside with kids.
Szeged Zoo With Kids: A Relaxed Family Visit
Easy to reach by public transport, Szeged Zoo has different areas for every continent. One of the most enjoyable areas for kids is the farm animal section, where children can feed animals using food purchased at the ticket desk.
Overall, Szeged Zoo is not very large, but it remains a pleasant family outing. It works best in summer, when more animals are visible and the weather is warmer. The zoo occasionally offers guided tours in English and, if you can plan ahead, they are worth booking.
Szegedi Vadaspark
Szél utca 90, 6725 Szeged
Szeged Botanical Garden: Green Spaces and Greenhouses
Located in Újszeged, on the opposite side of the River Tisza, Szeged Botanical Garden is a mostly outdoor attraction, best enjoyed in good weather. You can easily reach it from the city centre by public transport.
The park really comes into its own in spring and summer, but there are also indoor greenhouses that make the visit worthwhile even outside the warm season. Inside the greenhouses you can see orchids, cacti and a wide variety of plants, displayed in well-kept spaces.
SZTE Füvészkert
Lövölde utca 42, 6726 Szeged
Family Fun and Relaxation in Szeged
After exploring museums and green spaces, Szeged offers plenty of opportunities for fun and relaxation as a family. From indoor water parks to seasonal activities, it’s easy to slow down and enjoy time together.
Children can burn off energy, while parents find moments to unwind, making these attractions a perfect complement to sightseeing. Whether you’re visiting in summer or winter, Szeged has relaxed, family-friendly options to balance culture with play.
Napfényfürdő Aquapolis: Szeged’s Water Park
Napfényfürdő Aquapolis is one of the best family attractions in Szeged, especially after a day of sightseeing. Located in Újszeged, it’s just across the Belvárosi bridge.
For children, the water park offers slides, shallow pools and play areas designed for different ages. Almost everything is indoors, making it a good option even in colder months. For parents, the thermal pools provide a relaxing break, with warm water and spa-style facilities ideal for unwinding.
Napfényfürdő Aquapolis
Szent-Györgyi Albert utca 2, 6726 Szeged
Anna Thermal Bath: Historic Spa Experiences in Szeged
Anna Thermal Bath remains a bit of a mystery for families with younger children. During our visit, I wasn’t allowed to enter with my seven-year-old son, despite the official website clearly mentioning access for children. I also contacted the local tourist office for clarification, but I haven’t received a reply from the bath yet.
However, I’m mentioning it here because the bath looks beautiful and is set inside an elegant historic building. If you’re travelling with teenagers, it may still be worth trying, as access rules might be more flexible for older kids.
Anna Gyógyfürdő
Tisza Lajos körút 24, 6720 Szeged
Ice Skating in Szeged: Winter Fun for Families
During winter, ice skating becomes a popular family activity in Szeged. A temporary ice rink is usually set up in the city centre, creating a festive atmosphere that works well with children of different ages. Skates can be rented on site, making it easy even if you’re travelling light.
Skating fits nicely into a winter day of sightseeing, especially when combined with Christmas markets, street food stalls and the illuminated historic buildings nearby. It’s a simple but enjoyable way to add some active fun to a city break with children, particularly during the colder months.
Szegedi Műjégpálya
Szabadkai út 18/B, 6729 Szeged
Family-Friendly Attractions Around Szeged
Exploring beyond the city centre adds even more variety to a family trip to Szeged. The surrounding area offers easy half-day excursions, from discovering paprika traditions to exploring open-air military vehicles.
These nearby stops are ideal for breaking up museum visits and seeing a different side of southern Hungary together. If you are travelling by car, you can also reach Romania and Serbia in under an hour, making Szeged a convenient base for cross-border exploration, although public transport connections are limited.
Paprika Museum in Röszke: Discover Hungary’s Most Famous Spice
We discovered the Molnár Paprika Museum in Röszke thanks to the Szeged tourist office, which recommended it because the Pick Salami Museum was still closed. Reaching Röszke is easy, with bus 5030 and bus 5031 leaving regularly from Szeged’s central bus station near the market.
The Paprika Museum is a must-see if you are interested in food, local traditions, and agricultural history. Open by appointment only, it explains cultivation, drying techniques, trade, and how paprika shaped local life and the economy, especially after the 1879 flood. Kids can smell paprika and try grinding it using traditional methods, while adults can buy paprika from Szeged in the shop afterwards.
Paprika Múzeum
PaprikaMolnár Kft
II. körzet 50/B, 6758 Röszke
Szegedi Hadipark: Open-Air Military Museum Near Szeged
Szegedi Hadipark is an open-air military park located just outside the city, easy to reach by car or public transport. It displays tanks, armoured vehicles, aircraft and military equipment, mainly from the Cold War period, arranged in an outdoor setting.
Kids love the chance to walk freely around the tanks, impressed by the sheer size of the vehicles and the visible military technology. I recommend visiting the park in spring or summer, when spending time outdoors is more pleasant.
Szegedi Hadipark
Gomba utca 3, 6728 Szeged
Where to Eat in Szeged With Children
Szeged’s food scene reflects its geography, shaped by the River Tisza and the surrounding land, where generations have cultivated peppers and transformed them into paprika. Fish soup is the real star of local menus, and many restaurants also serve catfish stew, fried fish, fish cracklings and other river-based recipes.
Hungarian desserts are also excellent. I recommend trying somlói trifle, floating island and cold cottage cheese dumplings. Alongside classic Hungarian dishes, Szeged offers a solid selection of international restaurants, making it easy to balance tradition with variety when travelling as a family.
In Hungarian, restaurants are called étterem and inns vendéglő. In Szeged, however, we noticed that simple, local trattoria-style places are often labelled as étterem, while more elegant and expensive venues use vendéglő, without a clear rule.
Opening hours are flexible and family-friendly. You can have lunch as late as 3:00 pm or an early dinner around 5:30 pm, like a local. Bakeries usually open early and close around 6:00 pm, while most restaurants serve food from midday until about 10:00 pm.
Bakeries and Patisseries in Szeged
Szeged has a strong bakery and patisserie culture that fits perfectly into a family trip. From elegant Art Nouveau cafés to relaxed neighbourhood bakeries, these stops are easy to include while exploring the city on foot. Hungarian cakes are rich, generous and beautifully presented, making them appealing to both adults and children. On the other hand, sandwiches and pies are perfect for a light lunch.
Reök Handmade Confectionery and Coffee House
If you are looking for excellent sweets in Szeged, Reök Handmade Confectionery and Coffee House is a place I truly recommend. The patisserie is housed inside the Reök Palace, a stunning Art Nouveau building, which alone makes the visit worthwhile.
The menu offers classic Hungarian cakes and pastries, with a selection of gluten-free and lactose-free options, including vegan whipped cream for hot chocolates. Everything is delicious, making the Reök cafeteria the perfect sweet reward after exploring the city centre.
Reök Kézműves Cukrászda és Kávéház
Magyar Ede tér 2, 6720 Szeged
Cafeteria Emmaroz: Bakery and Café Near the Bus Station
Cafeteria Emmaroz is a bakery and café just five minutes from Szeged’s bus station. The atmosphere is informal and welcoming, and my son loved it. This bakery works perfectly for a relaxed breakfast or a light lunch. Cakes are very good, even if not the cheapest option in town. Lunch dishes, on the other hand, are very reasonably priced and good value for money.
EMMAROZS kézműves kovászos pékség, kávézó és bisztró
Mérey utca 15/A, 6725 Szeged
Traditional Hungarian Cuisine in Szeged
Restaurants in Szeged reflect the city’s agricultural roots and its location along the River Tisza. You’ll find classic Hungarian dishes in many restaurants, from delicious paprikas to tasty schnitzel. Portions are generous, flavours are comforting and kids will love to taste almost everything.
Régi Híd Vendéglő: Szeged’s Famous Fish Soup
Régi Híd Vendéglő is highly recommended if you want to try Szeged’s famous fish soup. The interior feels a little flashy, but it is clearly appreciated by locals. Prices are mid-range and the food quality is consistently very good. The restaurant is close to the Belvárosi Bridge, making it easy to combine a visit to the Móra Ferenc Museum with lunch or dinner here.
Régi Híd Vendéglő
Oskola utca 4, 6720 Szeged
Katedrális Étterem és Kávézó: Chicken Paprikash Near Dóm Square
In Szeged, restaurants rarely serve chicken paprikash, unlike in Budapest, where it often appears on menus in tourist areas. As my son doesn’t like fish, I had to do some research and found a place where you can enjoy a well-prepared version of this dish. Katedrális Étterem és Kávézó sits on Dóm Square, next to the cathedral it is named after, and it’s perfect for a nice dinner after sightseeing in the centre of Szeged.
Katedrális étterem és kávézó
Dóm tér 16, 6720 Szeged
Templomkert Étterem és Söröző: Affordable Local Trattoria
This is an authentic, no-frills Hungarian trattoria serving hearty home-style food at excellent prices. The restaurant has several outdoor tables and just two heated rooms inside. In winter it can still feel quite cold, so keeping your coat on is a good idea. The food, however, more than makes up for it.
A set menu with soup, schnitzel or another meat dish, and a side costs around €6 and is genuinely delicious. We tried cordon bleu and pork topped with an egg. We enjoyed the atmosphere so much that we came back twice, appreciating its local, unpretentious feel.
Templomkert Étterem és Söröző Szeged
Tisza Lajos körút 89, 6722 Szeged
Zsiványos Étterem: Classic Hungarian Comfort Food
At first glance, Zsivanyos Étterem doesn’t make a great impression. It’s a basement-level place with a simple counter, a few vegetables on display and pasta that looks overcooked. Despite this, the reviews were positive and the food is cooked fresh in the back, so we decided to stay. The clientele is almost entirely local, not tourists. The food is greasy but satisfying, very much like a classic greasy spoon.
The name Zsivanyos seems to translate as something like “from the bandit”, although online sources also suggest meanings closer to “scruffy” or “grimy”. I wasn’t able to find a fully bilingual Hungarian speaker to confirm this, so if you know more, feel free to share it in the comments. Either way, it’s the perfect place for a fried schnitzel with chips, the ultimate cheap and filling Hungarian lunch.
Zsivanyos Etterem
Jókai utca 7, 6720 Szeged
International Restaurants in Szeged
International cuisine in Szeged offers a welcome balance to traditional Hungarian food, especially when travelling with children. The city has a varied selection of restaurants serving Middle Eastern, Asian and international comfort food. These places are useful especially if you need a break from cream-based dishes or meat-heavy menus.
Khyber Restaurant: Pakistani Food for Families
Khyber is a Pakistani restaurant offering mild, non-spicy dishes, which makes it a great option when travelling with children. During our visit the restaurant was closed for renovation, but it was still operating as a takeaway and delivery spot.
The food was excellent, flavourful without being spicy, and perfect for taking a break from Hungarian cuisine. We ordered from here several times in the evenings when we were tired and didn’t feel like going out. My son especially loved the coconut chicken.
The restaurant isn’t easy to spot at first, as it’s located inside the inner courtyard of Klauzál Square. It’s good to know that during the Christmas season, the square hosts a huge Christmas tree and festive stalls selling chimney cake and mulled wine.
Khyber Restaurant
Klauzál tér 5, 6720 Szeged
Hummusbar Szeged: Israeli and Middle Eastern Cuisine
Hummusbar is a chain with several locations in Budapest, serving Israeli and Middle Eastern cuisine. This is the first branch to open in Szeged and it’s the perfect choice if you need a break from Hungarian meat-heavy meals.
The food is excellent, with standout falafel and a great children’s menu. It’s one of the few places in Europe where the menu feels genuinely Israeli, as you can notice from the dishes on offer. The homemade fruit juice included in the kids’ menu is fresh, healthy and surprisingly good. We ended up coming back more than once because my son loved it.
Hummusbar
Kölcsey utca 10, 6720 Szeged
Simon’s Burger: Classic Burgers in Szeged
Simon’s Burger is a well-known chain across Hungary, famous for doing just one thing: the famous Simon’s burger. The menu is deliberately minimal. You can choose your burger with or without cheese, slightly smaller or slightly larger, plus chips and milkshakes. Nothing else.
The burger itself is genuinely good, and one detail really stood out for me. It’s one of the very few places where burgers are served with proper pickles, which is surprisingly uncommon. Simon’s Burger is also recognisable for its strong, monochrome visual identity, used consistently across the interiors and even on the branded merchandise, from T-shirts to socks.
We tried the branch inside the Árkád shopping centre, close to the bus station, which has very positive reviews. Overall, the quality is good, but it feels a bit overpriced. That said, gourmet-style burgers are now becoming a thing in Hungary, much like in the UK.
Simon’s Burger
Londoni körút 3, 6724 Szeged
Buddha Original: Asian Fusion Restaurant
Buddha Original is a Hungarian fusion Asian restaurant chain with locations in Budapest, Szeged, Pécs, Debrecen, Dunakeszi, Budaörs, and Üröm. The menu mixes Thai-inspired dishes, sushi and other Asian flavours. We visited the restaurant in Szeged city centre, but there is also a restaurant in the Árkád shopping centre, near Simon’s Burger.
I recommend Buddha Original if you need a break from Hungarian cuisine, especially if you’re lactose intolerant, as dairy ingredients are common in local dishes. We ordered two soups and both were excellent. Prices, however, felt on the high side. Even the vegetarian soup, one of the cheapest options, cost around €9.
Buddha original
Jókai utca 1, 6720 Szeged
Where to Stay in Szeged With Family
For a family trip to Szeged, I recommend staying in the historic centre because most of the main sights are located here, from churches and museums to beautiful Art Nouveau buildings. The area is largely pedestrian, with lively squares and streets lined with cafés and restaurants. Újszeged, on the left bank of the River Tisza, is a more residential area. Here you’ll mainly find the Napfényfürdő Aquapolis water park and the Botanical Garden.
Family-Friendly Hotels and Apartments in Szeged
In the historic centre there are several hotels worth considering. These are places I’ve either stayed in, seen personally, or walked past during my stay, so I know the locations well. Initially, I wanted to book the Science Hotel, as the idea of a science-themed hotel sounded interesting in a city famous for its university. Unfortunately, my experience trying to contact them was disappointing. Phone calls went unanswered, and email replies were confusing and inconsistent, especially compared to the room availability shown online. In the end, I decided not to stay there.
Because of this delay, other hotels I liked were no longer available for the full period, and I didn’t want to change accommodation while travelling with my son. However, for a comfortable hotel stay, I recommend the Art Hotel Szeged, which offers modern design in the heart of the city, with breakfast included. The hotel also has a restaurant serving Hungarian and international dishes.
If you prefer an apartment, the Noir Hotel residence provides air-conditioned studios with a kitchenette, coffee machine, fridge and private bathroom. It’s a good accommodation option, as a continental breakfast is also available on site.
As these accommodations weren’t available for our dates, I eventually chose a small apartment, Frasolis Studio Apartman, and it turned out to be a great decision. The flat is located between the historic centre and the bus station and is a well-designed apartment, ideal for two people. It proved to be the perfect budget-friendly option, as it was significantly cheaper than a hotel. It only has space for two guests, but it works perfectly if you’re travelling as a couple or as a single parent with one child. For us, it was comfortable, practical and excellent value for money.
Best Time to Visit Szeged With Children
Szeged is a pleasant destination year-round, but the experience changes noticeably with the seasons. Summer is ideal if you’re travelling with children and want to enjoy outdoor activities. The River Tisza becomes central to city life, with riverside walks, cycling paths and boat trips. The Zoo and the Botanical Garden are at their best, and long daylight hours make it easy to explore the city. Warm evenings are perfect for outdoor festivals, like the Szeged Open-Air Festival, and dinners in open-air squares.
Winter, on the other hand, reveals a more intimate and atmospheric side of Szeged. The city centre is beautifully illuminated, creating a cosy mood that works well for a shorter city break. In December, a Christmas market takes over Dóm Square, with a large Christmas tree, street food stalls, a Ferris wheel and festive lights framing the cathedral. Indoor attractions, museums and thermal baths also become more appealing during colder months.
How to Get to Szeged From Budapest
Szeged has a small airport used mainly for local flights and general aviation. For international travellers, the most convenient gateway is Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD, often just called Budapest Airport). Several airlines, including ITA Airways, Lufthansa, KLM and low-cost carriers such as Ryanair and Wizz Air, offer direct flights to Budapest from across Europe and Italy.
From Budapest, Szeged is easy to reach by train or by car, with a travel time of around two hours. By car, the route follows mostly motorways. I recommend renting a car if you plan to explore southern Hungary and the areas near the Serbian and Romanian borders independently.
If you travel by public transport, trains to Szeged usually depart from Budapest Nyugati station. I bought our tickets on the MÁV+ app, available for Android and iPhone. It works also on the MÁV Plusz website, and it’s the best way to buy train tickets in advance in Hungary. Tickets are pretty cheap compared to other railway networks in Europe, so it’s worth buying first-class tickets.
The stop closest to the airport is Ferihegy, but it’s important to know that this is not a proper station. It’s just a stop with ticket machines and no staffed facilities. Trains to Szeged generally run once an hour. During our trip, we arrived early at Ferihegy and realised an earlier train was available. Unfortunately, changing tickets on the spot proved difficult. Railway staff spoke little to no English and gave conflicting information, suggesting either buying a new ticket or boarding without a guaranteed seat. As the journey takes two hours, we decided not to risk it.
Afterwards, I spoke to another passenger who explained that this situation is quite common. Hungarian railway staff are often perceived as brusque from tourists and don’t always speak English, even on train lines frequently used by airport passengers and airport workers. It’s something to be aware of if you’re travelling with children or tight connections.
Another practical detail worth noting is that not all trains have a bistro or bar. These services are typically available only on trains with premium first-class carriages, so it’s a good idea to bring snacks and drinks with you, especially for a two-hour journey.
Getting Around Szeged: Transport Tips for Families
Szeged’s historic centre is compact, flat and very easy to explore entirely on foot. If you enjoy walking and have no mobility issues, you can reach almost everything without using public transport. Pavements are wide and mostly level, so moving around with younger children or a pushchair is easy.
In winter, or on very cold and rainy days, you may prefer to use buses and trams. For urban travel, you can buy tickets through one of the Public Transport Mobile Ticket apps. I usually use the Közlekedési Mobiljegy app, the first in the list, which also works in other Hungarian cities.
Szeged offers convenient daily urban passes, which cost 720 HUF (roughly €1.90), making public transport extremely affordable. Children under 14 travel free of charge. There are also daily passes for suburban travel, which are very practical if you plan more than one excursion.
To reach places outside the city centre, such as the Paprika Museum in Röszke, you’ll need suburban bus tickets. Szeged’s bus station is just outside the historic centre and easily reachable on foot. The ticket office there is always open, and staff speak English and are happy to help with routes and fares.
Final Thoughts on Visiting Szeged With Children
Visiting Szeged with children turned out to be a genuinely pleasant surprise. The city is compact, green and easy to navigate, with a relaxed pace that works well for families. Museums are engaging without being overwhelming, outdoor spaces are everywhere, and the many food options available make travelling with kids easy.
Szeged feels authentic and lived-in, not built around tourism, which makes the experience even richer. If you’ve visited Szeged with children, or you’re planning a family trip there, feel free to leave a comment and share your experience or questions.
