Normafa

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Normafa , originally Viharbükk (German storm or storm beech ), located in the eastern part of the Buda Mountains , is a popular excursion, hiking and winter sports area for people in the greater area of ​​the Hungarian capital Budapest .

location

Normafa is located in the western part of Budapest on a ridge of the Swabian Mountains with a height of 477 meters.

Origin of the name

The name Normafa goes back to the opera Norma by Vincenzo Bellini . In the 19th century , artists often met here. In 1840 the soprano Rozália Schodelné Klein sang pieces from the opera Norma there , which were then decisive for the name.

Winter sports center

The area offers many opportunities for winter sports. There are ski lifts, jumps, toboggan runs and trails for cross-country skiing.

Transport links

Normafa is easily accessible by public transport. You can get there with the bus lines 21 and 21 A of the BKV and the Gyermekvasút .

photos

  • Normafa in winter

  • Winter sports enthusiasts at Normafa (1936)

  • Stop of the children's train

  • Normafa ski house

  • Normafa (painting by Gusztáv Keleti)

  • Normafa (1900)

  • Normafa in autumn

  • View from Normafa towards Budapest

Web links

Commons : Normafa  - collection of images, videos and audio files

Coordinates: 47 ° 30 '  N , 18 ° 58'  E