Vidám Park

Vidám Park (meaning "Joy Park" or "Merry Park") was a former amusement park located in Városliget (City Park), Budapest, in the 14th district. Its history stretches back to the early 19th century, when the site hosted a permanent fairground. In the early 20th century, a formal amusement park opened its gates, and both attractions drew large numbers of visitors. During World War II, the parks suffered heavy damage, but several important rides survived, including the Hullamvasut wooden roller coaster and the Körhinta carousel. To avoid relocation or closure, the two parks merged around the 1950s and took the name "Vidámpark". The park operated for decades as a beloved family destination in the Hungarian capital. In September 2013, after years of financial difficulties, the park announced its closure effective 4 November 2013. The land was subsequently used for the expansion of the Budapest Zoo and Botanical Garden. Vidám Park remains a nostalgic symbol of Budapest's leisure history.

The site of Vidám Park in Városliget, Budapest, began as a permanent fairground in the early 19th century. By the early 20th century, a formal amusement park had opened nearby, and both venues attracted many visitors. During World War II, the parks were heavily damaged, but key attractions such as the Hullamvasut wooden roller coaster and the Körhinta carousel survived. To prevent relocation or closure, the two parks merged around the 1950s and adopted the name "Vidámpark". The park continued to operate as a popular leisure destination for decades. In September 2013, after several years of financial difficulties, the park announced it would close on 4 November 2013. The land was later used to expand the Budapest Zoo and Botanical Garden.

• Early 19th century: site hosts a permanent fairground.

• Early 20th century: a formal amusement park opens.

• World War II: parks heavily damaged; Hullamvasut and Körhinta survive.

• Around the 1950s: the two parks merge and take the name Vidámpark.

• September 2013: closure announced for 4 November 2013.

• After closure: land used for expansion of Budapest Zoo and Botanical Garden.

Historic family amusement park in Budapest's City Park, offering classic rides and nostalgic entertainment.

• Hullamvasut wooden roller coaster

• Körhinta carousel

1. 1Vidám Park - Wikidatawikidata.org
2. 2Vidámpark - Wikipedia (French)fr.wikipedia.org