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29 things to do in Hungary
Balaton Sound
Don't miss the chance to see some of the biggest names in electronic music
City Park Ice Rink
Sliding, gliding, skating, and skiing in front of a Neo-Baroque castle
Húsvéti Locsolkodás (or Wet Monday)
'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
Punk fashion, vintage watches, and 18th-century cups are waiting for their new owners
Budapest Timewheel or Időkerék
Time is a flow of glass particles in a Budapest park through the choke of a giant Timewheel
Sziget Festival
The island of freedom is where almost half-a-million people from around a hundred countries meet
Budapest Autumn Festival (Budapesti Őszi Fesztivál)
Feel the spirit of Contemporary Art on the streets of ancient Budapest
Aggtelek Caves
Get acquainted with the underground world of Hungary and see huge stalactites above your head
Hortobágy National Park
Hortobágy is the most traditional Hungarian landscape with its endless plains and archetypal houses
Mézeskalács or Honey Biscuits
Sweet honey delicacies for a sweet Hungarian Christmas or St. Valentine's Day
Busójárás
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
Open an Advent calendar's window and welcome Christmas with Hungarians
Christmas Bejgli
Poppy-seeds and walnuts are baked into specialty pastries for Christmas Eve
Blooming of the Tisza
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
The collision of Art Deco architecture and abandoned technology under one roof
Michael Jackson Memorial Tree
Celebrate Michael Jackson's birthday near his memorial tree
Hortobágy Birdwatching
Dress warm and prepare your camera for impressive pictures of gorgeous wild birds
Mangalica Festival
Hungarian pigs are fed only with pasture plants, potatoes, and pumpkins in order to enhance the flavour of their meat
Országos Kéktúra
Challenge your feet and walk the oldest long distance path in Europe—the National Blue Trail
Széchenyi Thermal Bath—Winter Warm-up
Chilly winter days are perfect for a swim in an outdoor bath in Budapest
Hiking in Budapest
Some light hiking within the city limits is a great activity between tasting Hungarian cuisine
Ruin Pubs
Most ruins across the world are about age, but ruins in Budapest are about pubs
Tihany Lavender Field & Festival
Blooming lavender and dancing butterflies are a perfect combination for a romantic trip
Easter Food
Sweet bread with salty ham and spicy dressing can be very extravagant for many, but not for Hungarians
Festival of Folk Arts
Challenge yourself in blacksmithing, woodcarving, or feltmaking!
Hungarian F1 Grand Prix
Hungaroring, a tough and spectacular narrow circuit near Budapest, is loved by drivers and viewers
Easter (Húsvét)
The feast of Húsvét in Hungary is a cultural celebration involving folk arts and traditional foods
New Year's Eve
Usher in the new year in Budapest—choose from a variety of NYE parties for any taste