Spice of Europe

30/01/2025

If you want to get out into nature a little but not too far from Budapest, one of the best destinations is the Danube Bend. Here, you can find hiking trails with wonderful panoramas and destinations like the Prédikálószék, which is shown in this picture.
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28/01/2025

It is worth learning about the past and present of the Buda Castle District with a tour guide. You’ll see what you’re hearing about and, in the meantime, you can enjoy the city panorama.
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Guided walks in the Buda Castle with exciting stories of Hungarian history and unique artistic treasures.

23/01/2025

Seeing things from unusual angles makes them sometimes hard to recognise - even if we are sure that many of you have been here already. What do you see in this picture taken in Budapest?
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21/01/2025

Physicists debate time travel but, we can show you an easy way to do it: visit the renovated Saint Stephen's Hall in the Buda Castle, and see it as Franz Joseph saw it back then.
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Saint Stephen’s Hall is the gem of the Buda Castle. Its furnishings were made by the greatest Hungarian industrial artists.

18/01/2025

In 2023, TIME magazine compiled a list of the 50 greatest places in the world. On the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the unification of Budapest, several Hungarian attractions were highlighted, including the Buda Palace District - check out the article for inspiration! ⤵️
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When will you explore our beautiful capital? 😎

Historic buildings, lovely streets, fantastic views – this is the Palace District

15/01/2025

Do you want to meet the winter face of nature yet stay close to our vibing capital? Just a short bus ride away, the peaceful Buda Hills await - offering a perfect escape right within the city limits. 🌳✨

Discover Budapest’s hidden winter charm and reconnect with nature this season! ❄️🌟

13/01/2025

The readers of Condé Nast Traveller picked the most friendly cities in Europe for 2024, and Budapest is the second one on the list! We are so proud and want to say a big thank you! 🥰

How about a visit to this friendly city soon? 😉

You find the full list here:
https://www.cntraveller.com/gallery/friendliest-cities-europe
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09/01/2025

These are the days for New Year's resolutions: how about trying some Hungarian dishes this year here in Hungary?
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Taste the Hungarian Culinary Secialities like goulash soup, fish soup, chicken stew, poppy seed bread pudding, curd dumpling, layered potato, chimney cake.

06/01/2025

Is it winter? Yes.
Is it cold? A bit.
Is Hungary still beautiful and worth visiting before spring? Absolutely!

For anyone still unsure, here’s a gallery showcasing the stunning beauty of our capital, Budapest!
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01/01/2025

Fish eaten in a special way, yummy lentils, men first: there are many customs and traditions associated with New Year's Day.

Read more in this article: https://visithungary.com/articles/dos-and-donts-on-new-years-day
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31/12/2024

We wish all of us a happy and carefree 2025 when you might visit Budapest again. We hope you will return to our city next year - or you will make your first visit if you haven't been here yet! 😉

Happy New Year! 😊🥂☺️✨

30/12/2024

Do you believe in superstitions? Do not wash or empty the dustbins on New Year's Eve then. We have a couple of interesting Hungarian traditions for the last day of the year!
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We have gathered some New Year's Eve superstitions to ensure that you will have a good start to 2024.

28/12/2024

Winter in Hungary is magical, and not only in the Christmas markets. If you missed those, you still have much to see and love in this season.
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Hungary looks magical in winter. If you are lucky, you can see the city covered in snow, which is a special experience. Budapest and the countryside are perfect places to recharge.

24/12/2024

We wish you a blessed and peaceful Christmas!
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This time, let our destination be the nearness of our loved ones. Let's spend these days with those who are important to us, in person or in our hearts.

21/12/2024

Did you know that in Hungary, the country's Christmas tree stands in front of the Parliament every year, and it usually arrives as an offering from somewhere in the country? Often, families gift their appropriately sized trees for the purpose. Its journey and arrival are always surrounded by extensive media coverage.

How do you like this year's one? How about booking a ticket and taking a selfie there?
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19/12/2024

Yummy traditional Christmas dishes from Hungary - click to know more about them!
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Why are these the traditional Hungarian Christmas dishes?

16/12/2024

Hungary and its capital are vibrant and beautiful throughout the whole year; however, they definitely have a unique charm in the winter, especially during the festive season. Click to know more!
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Hungary and its capital are vibrant and beautiful throughout the whole year; however, they definitely have a unique charm in the winter, especially during the festive season. The streets are dressed in glistening lights at this time of year, and the alluring scent of roasted chestnuts, cinnamon-flav...

14/12/2024

Budapest has a new skating rink with an amazing view! You surely already know the fairytale setting of the City Park Ice Rink; and now there is another place to add to the list: the Savoy Terrace in the Buda Castle, where an amazing UNESCO-listed panorama on the Danube awaits people to slip and slide.
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