In the early 20th century fuel and lighting gas used in Hungary was manufactured from coal and because of the increasing consumption there was a need for modern, high capacity gas plants. The location of the gas plants was crucial, as they needed road, rail and waterway connection. The Óbuda Gas Works was inaugurated in 1914, it was the most advanced gas factory of the country producing 250 thousand cubic meters of gas every day. In the 1970’s natural gas became more accessible and cheaper and Budapest switched to natural gas. The Óbuda gas works was decommissioned in 1984.
The factory with its great colours and shapes might remind you of an abandoned castle with its four towers, they originally housed the turbines, control rooms and water towers.
What I personally love about the place is that because of the generosity of the original owners of the factory, residential buildings had also been built for the employees, so that they could live close to their workplace. Two locations were created, a villa neighbourhood for managers and a more simple housing estate for the workers. Walking around the early 20th century buildings is like a real time travel.
Budapest Urban Exploration: Óbuda Gas Works 
Budapest Urban Exploration: Óbuda Gas Works 
Budapest Urban Exploration: Óbuda Gas Works 
Budapest Urban Exploration: Óbuda Gas Works 
Budapest Urban Exploration: Óbuda Gas Works 
Budapest Urban Exploration: Óbuda Gas Works 
Budapest Urban Exploration: Óbuda Gas Works 
Budapest Urban Exploration: Óbuda Gas Works 
Budapest Urban Exploration: Óbuda Gas Works
A short video shot in the building showing its decoy before it was finally restored a few years ago.