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Christams lights in Budapest

Christmas in Budapest: Things to Do and See During the Festive Season

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There’s something special about Budapest in the weeks leading up to Christmas. The streets light up, shop windows get dressed for the season, and festive decorations bring a special atmosphere to the city. Add a few beautifully decorated squares, a ride on the festive light tram and perhaps an evening at the ice rink, and you have plenty of reasons to enjoy the city at this time of year. read more

Christmas in Hungary

Christmas in Hungary: Traditions, Food and Family Memories

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Christmas has always been one of my favorite times of the year. There is something special about gathering with family, sharing a festive meal and enjoying the little traditions that make the holiday feel like Christmas. read more

Historic Cafés in Budapest

The Most Beautiful Historic Cafés in Budapest

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Coffee means different things in different parts of Europe. In Italy, it might be a quick espresso at the bar before work. In Vienna, it can mean settling into a traditional coffee house with a newspaper and nowhere in particular to be. And in Budapest? Well, here, coffee comes with a little history. read more

Budapest’s Best Outdoor Ice-Skating Rinks

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When temperatures drop, it’s time to lace up your skates! Ice skating is one of the best winter activities in Budapest, whether you’re planning a fun afternoon with friends, a family outing or a romantic date. read more

Christmas market at the St. Stephen's Basilica

Christmas Markets in Budapest: The Best Christmas Fairs to Visit in 2026

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Budapest is a magical place to visit at Christmas. As the city lights up for the festive season, its squares fill with wooden market stalls, the aroma of mulled wine and freshly baked chimney cake, and the sounds of Christmas music. With historic buildings providing a beautiful backdrop, the Christmas markets in Budapest are a wonderful way to experience the city’s winter atmosphere and discover Hungarian holiday traditions. read more

Thanksgiving in Budapest

Thanksgiving in Budapest

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Thanksgiving was never part of my childhood or a Hungarian family tradition. And yet, for twenty years, it became one of the celebrations I looked forward to every November.
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City Park Ice Rink Budapest

City Park Ice Rink Budapest: A Winter Tradition in the Heart of the City

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There is something wonderfully romantic about skating hand in hand with someone you love. At least until one of you falls over. For my family, the Városligeti Műjégpálya, or City Park Ice Rink, has an even more special place in our story. My grandfather first noticed my grandmother skating here in the 1940s. He stood at the edge of the rink for hours, watching her and admiring her skating skills, especially her Rittberger.
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Gozsdu Weekend Market

Gozsdu Weekend Market: A Budapest Street Market Guide

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If you enjoy browsing handmade goods, vintage treasures and unusual finds, add the Gozsdu Weekend Market to your Budapest itinerary. Located in the heart of the city’s Jewish Quarter, this open-air street market brings together craftspeople, designers and vintage sellers in one of Budapest’s liveliest neighborhoods. read more

Budapest Destinations for Foodies

5 Must-Visit Budapest Destinations for Foodies

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Budapest is a great city for food lovers. You can eat traditional Hungarian dishes in historic market halls, discover street food tucked away in the city center, browse local producers at a Sunday market, or sit down for coffee and cake in one of the city’s legendary cafés. But with so many places to eat, shop and taste your way around Budapest, where should you actually go? read more

Día de los Muertos in Budapest

Día de los Muertos in Budapest

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Halloween has become a big part of autumn in Budapest, with costume parties, decorations and themed events popping up all over the city. But in recent years, another celebration has started making an appearance too: Día de los Muertos, the Mexican Day of the Dead. read more