Hungarian Life & Culture

Hungary is much more than beautiful landmarks and delicious food. It is a country rich in traditions, customs and unique cultural experiences that continue to shape everyday life.

In this section, you’ll find articles about Hungarian holidays, local traditions, fascinating historical facts, cultural insights and the small details that help visitors better understand the country and its people.

Whether you’re curious about Easter traditions, national celebrations, local habits or the stories behind everyday Hungarian life, these articles offer a deeper look into the culture that makes Hungary unique.

Latin Wedding in Hungary

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Traditions are usually in place for a very good reason. When you start organizing a wedding, these traditions play an important role, but that doesn’t mean they’re not sometimes meant to be broken. Living by the standard rules is a good way to stay out of prison, keep your job or make the old lady next door satisfied with your behavior, but sometimes life’s a little bit more of a fun when you bend them or break them. read more

Shark tunnel at Tropicarium Budapest

Tropicarium Budapest with Kids on a Cold and Rainy Day

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What to do with kids on a cold and rainy day in Budapest? When the weather is less than ideal, skip the usual sightseeing routes and head to Tropicarium Budapest, located in the Campona Shopping Center in South Buda. Over the years, it has become one of Budapest’s most popular indoor attractions, and for good reason.

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Breakfast at Liberté Grand Café

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My mom must be right: breakfast is the most important meal of the day. And it applies to everyone from jet-setters through globetrotters to backpackers and flashpackers. Although I’m not a morning person, I like sitting at the table having breakfast. Even if there is an early morning rush, for me there’s no breakfast without a cup of coffee.  read more

Paris Department Store

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Paris Department Store (Párisi Nagy Áruház) is located at 39 Andrássy Avenue in the heart of Budapest. This breathtaking avenue is mainly defined by stylish café-bars, premium and luxury retailers. Just like the avenue, Paris Department Store also holds a long history. It was built in 1882 based on the designs by Gusztáv Petschancher. Its facade facing Andrássy Avenue was designed in Art Nouveau style, while its side looking at Paulay Ede Street is Neo-Renaissance. read more

Interesting Facts about Easter

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Easter is at the top of my favorite holiday list because it’s a holiday that includes chocolate and bunnies. 🙂 No matter how old you are or where you are in the world, Easter is a fun family tradition that never goes out of style. Besides such holidays as Christmas, it’s another great time for children because the Easter bunny – which is even able to lay Easter eggs! – brings them presents. read more