Fisherman's Bastion
Fisherman's Bastion in Budapest, Hungary, is a bastion, terrace, and fishing bastion designed by architect Frigyes Schulek in Gothic Revival and Romanesque Revival architecture styles. It is one of the most looked-up sights in the country, ranking 4th among the country's sights on this site.
Planning a visit
The site is open Monday through Sunday from 09:00 to 23:00. There is an admission fee, and the location is not wheelchair accessible. Temperatures range from daily highs of 27 °C and lows of 17 °C in July to highs of 2 °C and lows of -4 °C in January. Rain ranges from 32 mm in February to 72 mm in June. The nearest airport is Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport, located 19 km away, and the site is 1 km from the capital.
Nearby sights to combine with a visit include Matthias Church at a distance of 0.1 km, Buda Castle at 0.8 km, Shoes on the Danube Bank at 0.8 km, Andrássy út at 2.9 km, and Vajdahunyad Castle at 3.8 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 27 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 2 | 5 | 10 | 16 | 21 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 21 | 16 | 8 | 3 |
| Average low, °C | -4 | -3 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 7 | 2 | -2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 38 | 32 | 35 | 42 | 65 | 72 | 54 | 61 | 48 | 38 | 53 | 48 |
| Rainy days | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
