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Picturesque Lake Balaton, the Danube cruises, exploring nature in Hortobágy National Park—there are many things to do in Hungary at any time of year. The best time to visit Hungary depends on your travel interests. November and December are excellent for birdwatching and holiday shopping at Budapest Christmas Market, as well as dipping in thermal baths. In February or early March, visitors can see Busójárás, a 500-year-old​ festival with bonfires and scary monsters. Hungary's most popular Sziget music festival is traditionally held in August.

25 things to do in Hungary

Balaton Sound

July 3-6, 2024 Event

Don't miss the chance to see some of the biggest names in electronic music

City Park Ice Rink

late November–February Activity

Sliding, gliding, skating, and skiing in front of a Neo-Baroque castle

Húsvéti Locsolkodás (or Wet Monday)

April 1, 2024 Event

'I was walking in a green forest, I saw a blue violet, it had started to wilt, may I sprinkle it?' – this is what the men ask the women on this holiday before sprinkling them with water

Flea Markets

all year round Activity

Punk fashion, vintage watches, and 18th-century​ cups are waiting for their new owners

Budapest Timewheel or Időkerék

December 31 Event

Time is a flow of glass particles in a Budapest park through the choke of a giant Timewheel

Sziget Festival

August 7-12, 2024 Event

The island of freedom is where almost half-a-million people from around a hundred countries meet

Budapest Autumn Festival (Budapesti Őszi Fesztivál)

October 2–18, 2023 Event

Feel the spirit of Contemporary Art on the streets of ancient Budapest

Hortobágy National Park

March–November Nature

Hortobágy is the most traditional Hungarian landscape with its endless plains and archetypal houses

Mézeskalács or Honey Biscuits

December 24–December 25 | February 14 Food

Sweet honey delicacies for a sweet Hungarian Christmas or St. Valentine's Day

Busójárás

February 27–March 4, 2025 Event

The 500-year-old​ traditions with bonfires and parades of fearsome monsters unfold on the bank of the Danube, making one of the strangest and most unforgettable events in Hungary

Budapest Christmas Markets

November–December Event

Open an Advent calendar's window and welcome Christmas with Hungarians

Christmas Bejgli

December 24–December 25 Food

Poppy-seeds and walnuts are baked into specialty pastries for Christmas Eve

Blooming of the Tisza

May–early June Nature

Millions of mayflies emerge from the river, creating a spectacular fog. Don't miss this incredible nature phenomenon, which lasts for three-four days only

Kelenföld Power Station Visit

all year round Activity

The collision of Art Deco architecture and abandoned technology under one roof

Michael Jackson Memorial Tree

August 29 Event

Celebrate Michael Jackson's birthday near his memorial tree

Hortobágy Birdwatching

October–November Nature

Dress warm and prepare your camera for impressive pictures of gorgeous wild birds

Mangalica Festival

February 2023 Event

Hungarian pigs are fed only with pasture plants, potatoes, and pumpkins in order to enhance the flavour of their meat

Országos Kéktúra

August–September Activity

Challenge your feet and walk the oldest long distance path in Europe—the National Blue Trail

Széchenyi Thermal Bath—Winter Warm-up

November–March Activity

Chilly winter days are perfect for a swim in an outdoor bath in Budapest

Hiking in Budapest

May–September Activity

Some light hiking within the city limits is a great activity between tasting Hungarian cuisine

Ruin Pubs

all year round Activity

Most ruins across the world are about age, but ruins in Budapest are about pubs

Tihany Lavender Field & Festival

mid-June–early July Nature

Blooming lavender and dancing butterflies are a perfect combination for a romantic trip

Easter Food

March 31, 2024 Food

Sweet bread with salty ham and spicy dressing can be very extravagant for many, but not for Hungarians

Festival of Folk Arts

August 17-20, 2024 Event

Challenge yourself in blacksmithing, woodcarving, or feltmaking!

Hungarian F1 Grand Prix

August 1-3, 2025 Event

Hungaroring, a tough and spectacular narrow circuit near Budapest, is loved by drivers and viewers

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