Budapest Drinking Water Fountains Map

Map

Water Safety

Yes, absolutely! The tap water in Budapest is perfectly safe to drink. It is tested very often and meets every quality standard set by the European Union. It's even known for tasting good and neutral. You don't need to use bottled water for brushing your teeth, and the ice in your drinks is completely fine.

Features

Each fountain on the map has tags that tell you what it's like:

• Free: All public fountains in Budapest are free to use.
• Bottle refill: This fountain is easy to use for filling up a water bottle.
• Wheelchair friendly: This fountain can be reached and used by people in wheelchairs.
• Summer only: This fountain works only when it's warm, usually from April to October.

Tips

Carrying a reusable water bottle is a smart idea. You can refill it for free at many fountains across the city. The Budapest Waterworks takes care of the water and checks its quality regularly.

Most outdoor fountains are turned off during the colder months, from around mid-November to mid-April, to protect the pipes from freezing. During this time, you can still find some indoor fountains in places like shopping malls or public buildings.

Find Fountains

There are some great apps that can guide you to the nearest free water source. They show you a map of the city with all the fountains marked.

• BudapestGO App: This is the official app for Budapest's public transport, but it also has a map of drinking fountains and public toilets. You can download it for iOS or Android. Just go to the "Plan a journey" tab, click "Filter," and turn on the drinking water option.
• Water Finder App: This app helps you find public drinking fountains and bottle refill stations worldwide. It uses data from Tap Water Safe and works on iPhone.

Fun Facts

Budapest is famous for its water! Here are some fun and interesting facts:

• Blue Pump Stations: Look out for 747 unique blue hand-pump taps called "közkifolyók" all over the city. A massive 552 of them are right in the center of Budapest. They are part of the city's charm and give out perfectly safe drinking water.
• Healing Waters: Hungary is known for its special thermal waters. Some of them are even drinkable and are thought to help with health problems like digestion issues. You can try them for free at special drinking pavilions at famous baths like Rudas, Lukács, and Széchenyi.
• A Long History: Public drinking fountains have been a part of Budapest since the late 19th century. They are not just useful; many of them, like the ones near Vajdahunyad Castle and Fisherman's Bastion, are beautiful pieces of art that add to the city's history.