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Hungary is a rewarding destination for travelers who want grand architecture, rich history, thermal baths, and excellent food without the crowds or prices of some of Europe’s more heavily visited capitals. Budapest is the obvious centerpiece, split by the Danube into hilly Buda and lively Pest, where visitors can admire the Parliament building, soak in historic baths like Széchenyi or Gellért, stroll across the Chain Bridge, and enjoy the city’s famous ruin bars and café culture. Beyond the capital, Hungary offers elegant towns, baroque architecture, vineyard regions, and the relaxed shores of Lake Balaton, making it easy to combine city breaks with countryside escapes.
Key experiences include cruising the Danube at sunset, exploring Buda Castle and Fisherman’s Bastion, tasting hearty Hungarian dishes such as goulash and lángos, and sampling local wines from regions like Tokaj and Eger. Travelers should plan for a mix of cashless convenience and some smaller establishments that still prefer cards or local currency, and public transportation in Budapest is efficient and affordable. Learning a few basic Hungarian greetings is appreciated, booking popular baths and summer accommodations ahead is wise, and packing for seasonal variation is important, as summers can be hot while spring and autumn are ideal for comfortable sightseeing.
The best time to visit Hungary is in July and especially September, which show the highest travel popularity, with May and June also offering a strong balance of interest and good conditions. September is particularly appealing because it combines peak appeal with milder weather, making it excellent for city sightseeing, wine regions, and Lake Balaton without the height of summer heat.
So. Third country, third currency. Forint is the currency here. A thousand of them is about three euros; that's why there are smaller units as well. But let's talk about...
Cycling along the Danube from Szegszard to Mohacs.
After a good night's sleep, we first headed towards a bagel breakfast with coffee on this beautiful Monday morning. Unlike Belgrade, we were surrounded by lush greenery in a...
On Sunday afternoon, I reach Debrecen by train. My map shows a campsite about a kilometer and a half away from the train station. I make my way with the Dicken through a kind of...
After an exciting pub crawl, I ended my time in Budapest in a relaxed way. I explored the city a bit more and made good progress in my book. Soon I'll check out and then I'll be...
On Monday, my last day in Hungary, my alarm clock rang particularly early. Today, I wanted to make the most of my thermal bath experience. At 7:00 AM, I first went to the market...
Vienna - Stopfenreuth - March - return to the Danube - Bratislava - Rajka - Gönyü - Gönyü - Tat - Szentendre - Gödöllö - Gyöngyös - Egerszalok - Tiszafüred After 5 days in...
Our trip to Budapest was very challenging and a bit more complicated than expected. We had organized a carpool ride from Novi Sad, Serbia to Budapest through BlaBlaCar, as all...
Czech rain at night but sun in the morning, that's what many gardeners wish for. After passing the construction bridge over Lake Thaya, we also knew what the drumming noises...
08/16/2019 Arrival After taking a long time to decide on a travel destination, this year we are going to Budapest with our dear friends Silvia and Rainer. We are flying...
We made our way to the capital, Budapest, through Hungarian country roads and highways. Here we spent three nights in an Airbnb apartment with a larger bed, private bathroom, and...
After our first night in Hungary, which we spent in a very small village (Gönc) near the Slovakian border and where we were awakened by never-ending church bells at 5 o'clock on...
One last time we traveled south by train (except for our return to Austria). Our destination was Pécs, where we visited Ali's best friend Gutti. He has been doing his voluntary...
As the final entry for this trip, I'll show you a little bit of Budapest. After an 8-hour bus ride, I finally arrived and had to get the fourth currency of the trip....
Today, I went from Vienna to Budapest. But first, I wanted to thank Renate, Pierre, and Peter. They took great care of me. After a 3-hour drive, I arrived in Budapest at around...
Hello everyone, last night (after resting for a few hours) I went to eat Langos again. I really need to find a place in Hamburg that sells it, so delicious :D I was with someone...
Where deer and nightingales bid each other goodnight
On the way to Lake Balaton, I just wanted to have a coffee and a sandwich for lunch. Instead, at the café in Sarvar, I got a Jägermeister, cow brain on toast, and a teddy bear....
Earlier than on a leisurely exploration day, we were awakened by our alarm clock and immediately packed our backpacks for the upcoming long train journey. After a 15-minute walk...
Started from Arena Camping in great weather. Bad news at the train station: No train to Belgrade due to repair work for 1.5 years. So we went to the bus station. Info at the...
So today I was out and about a lot again. This time on the other side of the Danube, at the Matthias Church, at the Palace, on Margaret Island. For breakfast I had a coffee, a...
Budapest is mega beautiful, more beautiful than Vienna in my opinion. I have already walked 17,000 steps again and have already seen a lot and taken a lot of photos. I think...
Half day off
Ba Ba Balaton
After waking up a bit late at Budapest Déli train station, I made my way to a nearby park. It was quite convenient that I could only check into my new hostel at 2:00 PM, as it...
Two days in Budapest
Der Plan war, den Nordosten Europas kennenzulernen. Von Potsdam aus sollte es über Polen bis ins Baltikum gehen. Litauen, Lettland und Estland wollten wir bereisen, aber das war...
Front view of grandma's house
Once again: Hello there! ♡ We arrive in Budapest by bus and are once again amazed at how punctual the buses are here! Budapest is also beautiful - the mixture of old and...
Day 2 begins. The coffee is wonderful, the planet is burning again. Total driving time is planned for 6 hours. Shared route From (47.6169946,18.3467765) to Strada Principală via...