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Kolodko’s Hidden Mini Statues in Budapest
A Citywide Kolodko Treasure Hunt on Two Wheels
There’s more to Budapest than meets the eye. Scattered throughout the city are tiny bronze statues by sculptor Mihály Kolodko, each telling a playful, satirical, or downright weird story.
Some are easy to spot, others almost impossible to find. But that’s part of the fun.
This is not your typical sightseeing tour—it’s a full-on urban treasure hunt.
People of the city love this tiny statues and in many you’ll see different little clothes add to them by locals.
Why Do It by Bike?
Kolodko’s statues are spread far and wide across Budapest. While you can walk to a few, if you want to find them all, you’ll need wheels.
Luckily, Budapest is full of bike lanes and you can rent bikes easily with the MOL Bubi public system.
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Get the Full Map
To help you out, I’ve marked every statue I found (almost 26!) on a Google Map so you can follow the route at your own pace.
Click here to open the full Kolodko Statue Hunt Map
About the Artist
Mihály Kolodko is a Ukrainian-born sculptor living in Hungary. His tiny statues mix humor, political commentary, and pop culture references. Some were installed illegally at first—now they’re one of the city’s most beloved features.
Featured Statues
These are some of my personal favorites, and I definitely recommend including them in your hunt:
Dracula reading and Skater
📍 In Varosliget Park
A tiny, cape-wearing vampire perched on a stone wall reading a book. Inside the same park you can find the rests of a skater.
🚲 ~10 min from city center
The Diver
📍 Near New York Café
An old diver with a key, minding his own business.
Insider Tip: To peek inside New York Café without paying, enter through the main hotel entrance right next to it and walk through the lobby. You’ll get a view from above without spending a cent.
🚲 ~12 min from Dracula
The Car on the Curb
📍Folyamat – szobor
Not as miniature as the other, this car parked right at the edge of the sidewalk. You’ll need sharp eyes to see it.
🚲 3 min from the Astronaut
Hanna Szenes mini-st
📍 Rózsa utca
The statue of Hannah Szenes is a tribute to a young heroine of World War II. Born in Budapest, Szenes joined the Israeli resistance and was captured by the Nazis while attempting to help Jews escape. She was executed at the age of 23. Her figure in the statue is delicate, holding a dove, symbolizing her legacy of bravery and sacrifice.
🚲 4 min from the Car
King Franz Joseph on a Swing
📍 Liberty Bridge (Gellért side)
A tiny emperor gently swinging from the bridge. Hilarious and iconic.
🚲 7 min from the Pilot
Seress Rezső
📍 Near Bálna Budapest
Another bronze statue that honors Rezső Seress, the Hungarian composer renowned for the haunting song “Gloomy Sunday.” this miniature artwork is mounted on the wall outside the former Kispipa restaurant on Akácfa Street, where Seress once performed as a resident pianist.
🚲 5 min from the Swing
The Soldier Behind the Door
📍 Near Parliament
One of the only interactive statues—open the tiny door and you’ll find a soldier peeking out.
🚲 4 min from the Rat
The Depressed Tank and the worm Boss
📍 Kossuth Lajos tér
A drooping cannon in front of Parliament—a small statue with a big message.
🚲 1 min from the Soldier
The Axe & Kermit
📍 Liberty Square
Two gems in one park: an axe stuck in a post and a relaxed Kermit hidden next to the bushes.
🚲 4 min from Parliament
Ignác Roskovics Statue and Balloon dog with his bone
📍Pesti alsó rkp
One of them completely different from the others, almost a full size IGnac Roskovics painting the Chain Bridge, you can even see the perfect details of the painting. Amazing work of Kolodko.
Almost next to it there’s the Balloon dog with it’s bone.
🚲 6 minutes from Liberty Square
Other Statues You’ll Find Along the Way
Besides the ones featured above, keep an eye out for these mini-sculptures. They’re all included in the full route map:
- Skateboard Feet (Városliget)
- The Hanging Teddy Bear (Damjanich utca)
- Noah’s Ark (small playground)
- Garfield on a Post
- The Fox Hanging from a Bomb
- The Dead Squirrel
- The Soviet Frog (with red star hat)
- Yoda
Each one adds to the story and makes the hunt even more fun.
Final Tips
- 🔍 Zoom in close—some statues are just a few inches tall.
- 📸 Take photos and try to pose with them!
- 🍽️ Sneak peek tip: Want to see the New York Café without buying anything? Enter the adjacent hotel lobby and look in from above!
- 🚲 Start early if you want to see them all in a day by bike.
- Check out more things to do in Budapest Here!
Challenge: Find Them All!
Think you can spot all?
Grab a bike, open the map, and start the hunt!
Tag me on Instagram @matenu.travel if you find them all!
