The Grey Trail
Explore the Kelenföld and Újpalota Housing Estates with Panelwalks as part of the Budapest100 program on May 11-12, 2024!
Explore Kelenföld and Újpalota Housing Estates, get acquainted with the architectural heritage and iconic buildings of the neighborhoods.
Collect the stamps at the designated Budapest100 locations and favorite restaurants and bars in the area, and we'll even surprise you with a little gift!
For the walks, we provide a free downloadable illustrated map prepared specifically for this occasion by the Panelwalks team.
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Giveaway announcement
Dear Stamp-Collector,
We would like to inform you the we will raffle off the main prize of our little game, a Michsa sweater, on May 15. At the raffle, we will consider submissions received until May 15, 12:00pm. Thank you for your understanding.
All participants will be informed about the results individually.
What is the Grey Trail about?
A hike in the forest of panel buildings? When, if not now? Take advantage of the opportunity offered by Budapest100 and get to know Kelenföld and Újpalota more closely! Visit the famous Water Tower House, see what the former Olympia Cinema building hides today, and marvel at the masterpieces of public sculptures popping up in the most unexpected places. Immerse yourself in the diversity of panel buildings: there will be no shortage of unique facades, whether they are in their original state or freshly renovated.
We have designed the walking routes so that, in addition to mapping out architecturally interesting places, you can also gain insight into the everyday life of the housing estates. Alongside the Budapest100 sites, markets, pastry shops, and craft beer pubs will also line your path. Beyond the walk, we also invite you to participate in a stamp-collecting game.
When?
As part of the official program of Budapest 100, taking place this year between May 8-12, on the following days from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM:2024.05.11 (Kelenföld, Újpalota)

2024.05.12 (Újpalota)
*The opening hours of some Budapest100 program venues may differ from the mentioned time interval. You can find the exact opening hours on the official event website.
What is the game about?
The Panelwalks map includes a recommended walking route that guides you to the most exciting buildings and areas of the housing estates. At designated Budapest100 program venues and hospitality locations, you can collect four or three stamps per housing estate on your map. Once you have visited everything and there are no empty stamp spots left on your map, be proud of your achievement and participate in our prize giveaway!
How can I get the maps?
You can get the maps at the designated Grey Trail stamping locations or download it from our page:
1. Download map in PDF
Dear Hiker! Thank you for your interest. Our map will be available for download in its final form on May 4th on the website. Please visit again later, or if you would like to receive the map in your mailbox as soon as it becomes available, please fill out the form below. And remember! You can also obtain the map in person at the Budapest100 locations listed on the map.
Kelenföld
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Újpalota
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2. We have prepared maps to following places:
Look for the map from the volunteers of the Budapest100 programs or the staff at the hospitality venues on May 11-12.
Kelenföld
Táncsics Mihály Tehetséggondozó Kollégium (1112 Rátz László utca 3-7.) Budapest100 venue
Tétényi úti Üzletközpont (1119 Tétényi út 63) Budapest100 venue
Jónás Craft Beer & Food (1112 Bikás park) Facebook
Szurgent Cukrászda (1119 Etele tér 30) Facebook
Újpalota
Nyírpalota 1 - ‘Újpalota's first house’ (1157 Nyírpalota út 1.) Budapest100 venue
‘Watertower building’ (1157 Nyírpalota út 71.) Budapest100 helyszín
Building of the former 'Ságvári Endre Printing Industry Vocational High School' (1157 Kavicsos köz 2-4.) Budapest100 venue
Hungarian Contemporary Architecture Center (KÉK)
The map will be available for pickup between May 8–12 at the KÉK office on Bartók Béla út, during opening hours.
1119 Budapest Bartók Béla út 3.
What happens if I collect all the stamps?
Of course, the main point is participation, and we hope that you will like our map, and perhaps it will take a special place in your little memory box. If you would like to receive a little extra reward, we encourage you to take part in our prize giveaway designed for the most diligent stamp collectors.
How does the game work?
1. Take a photo of your stamped map, yourselves with the map, etc., and share it with us.
If you have an Instagram account, follow us (@panelgrau) and share the photo on your Instagram Story, tagging our account
If you do not have an Instagram account, you can send the photo to us via email at [email protected]. It would be a pleasure for us to share your content, but we will only do so if it is comfortable for you. Please indicate this in your email. You can find the Privacy Notice here.
2. As the main prize, we will give away one of the Michsa sweatshirts related to Budapest100 among the participants in the week following the program. You can choose between Kelenföld or Újpalota designs, in any size.
Stamping locations
Kelenföld
Táncsics Mihály Tehetséggondozó Kollégium (1112 Rátz László utca 3-7.) Budapest100 venue
Tétényi úti Üzletközpont (1119 Tétényi út 63) Budapest100 venue
Jónás Craft Beer & Food (1112 Bikás park) Facebook
Erdős és Fiai Cukrászda ( 1115 Etele tér 3) Facebook
Szurgent Cukrászda (1119 Etele tér 30) Facebook
Újpalota
Nyírpalota 1 - ‘Újpalota's first house' (1157 Nyírpalota út 1.) Budapest100 helyszín
‘Watertower building’ (1157 Nyírpalota út 71.) Budapest100 helyszín
Building of the former 'Ságvári Endre Printing Industry Vocational High School' (1157 Kavicsos köz 2-4.) Budapest100 venue
Meet us
During the program, we will also be out at the venues. We can't promise an exact time slot, but this is what we look like, so if you see us, feel free to come over and chat:
If you have any comments, please let us know at [email protected]