Spring is a great time in Budapest. The city awakens and turns into a bustling metropolis. Locals emerge from their winter hibernation to enjoy the mild temperatures by spending time outdoors in the streets and parks, while more tourists flock to the city to explore its many sights and attractions. It’s also a time where many festivals and events [...]
Since the fall of the Iron Curtain and the Velvet Revolution, the popularity of Prague has brought in a surge of visitors eager to take in this spectacular city. While no longer the bargain it was in earlier days, the city’s combination of thrilling history and stunning architecture remains as compelling as ever for those looking to [...]
While the summer can be a great time of year to visit Budapest, the winter season also has its distinct advantages. Hotels will offer off-season rates, crowds will be relatively sparse, and best of all, you can enjoy the city like a local. Here are some suggestions on what to see and do in the [...]
Exactly seven weeks before Easter, the streets of Mohács come alive with the annual Busójárás Carnival. The pre-Lent festival features locals wearing sheepskin costumes while parading and dancing in the streets to celebrate the end of winter. Busójárás lasts six days, starting on Thursday and ending the day before Ash Wednesday. The carnival ends with [...]
With streets adored with twinkling lights, markets filled with sweet goodies, joyful music and carols, and beautiful window displays, this is a wonderful time of the year to be in Budapest. To get you into the festive spirit, here are some photos that were taken by our photographer Gábor Ancsin, who spent time capturing the [...]
Spending Christmas in Budapest can be a really wonderful experience, from stunning Christmas lights on many of the busiest streets, festive concerts, markets offering handmade arts and crafts, and delicious seasonal food, there’s something to delight everyone in the city. So, if you’re wondering what to do during the month of December, here’s a few [...]
Sweet Days is a unique culinary event that offers visitors a chance to experience everything that chocolate has to offer. The four-day event is held annually on the grounds of Buda Castle and features tastings, demonstrations, workshops, and professional competitions by chocolatiers from all over Europe and Hungary. Along with the fantastic food, there is [...]
There are many reasons to visit Budapest and that includes spending sometime within its museums. Whether you’re looking to enhance your cultural knowledge or to find something to do on a rainy day, Budapest has several museums to choose from depending upon your preference. There are over 100 museums in the capital that contain a [...]
No matter if you want gelato, sorbet, soft serve or just simply ice cream, you’ll find many options for enjoying a delicious scoop of summer taste in Budapest. Here are three great places for devouring frozen treats in the city. But take care. All these photos could make you hungry! Fragola 6th district Nagymezo u. 7. 11 [...]
Situated on Vörösmarty tér is the legendary Café Gerbeaud. Founded in 1858 by Kugler Henrik and named after Emile Gerbeaud, the Swiss pastry chef who bought it in 1884, the café has been an iconic landmark in Budapest for over 150 years. While Gerbeaud’s heyday has long passed since the time of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, [...]
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