Entertainment in Hungary

Recreation and Entertainment in Hungary

Beach Holiday

Beach holidays in Hungary, first of all, are associated with the famous lake Balaton. See toppharmacyschools for geography, climate and cuisine in Hungary.

At the same time, the beaches of the southern and northern shores of the lake have significant differences. The bottom of the northern coast at the entrance to the water goes down significantly and already after 30 meters the depth exceeds human height. This part of the coast is more recommended for good swimmers or families with older children.

There is a very pleasant place in Keszthely, excellent equipped beaches are also available near the villages of Balatonfured, Tihany and Zanka.

The south side of the coast is perfect for families with small children. When entering the water, the depth begins to increase very smoothly, and in some places on the coast you can walk more than a hundred meters without having to swim.

Leisure

The mountains in the country are not too high, and therefore, there are not very many ski resorts here. There are only 51 working ski slopes with lifts in Hungary.

Matra

The Matra mountain range is located 100 kilometers from Budapest. The slopes here are equipped with three lifts. For a variety of winter sports, the peaks of Gagliateto (965 meters) and Kekesteto (1014 meters) are ideal.

Six excellent slopes up to 3500 meters long with vertical drops up to 146 meters, perfect for both professional skiers and beginners.

The resort also has a toboggan run, a ski school for children and adults.

Bukk

Bukk is located 30 kilometers from the town of Miskolc. The resort offers the Bancut ski park, which is one of the most popular and largest parks in Hungary.

There are eight excellent trails, two of which are beginner trails, a 10 km cross-country ski trail and a toboggan run. The resort is equipped with 8 ski lifts and a “baby lift” for beginners.

Magas Hill

The slopes of Magas Hill have the longest training trails in Hungary. The resort is located in the town of Šatoraljaujhei, which literally lies next to the border of Slovakia.

Since December 2001, the resort has the longest lift in the country (1332 meters).

Tours

In each city and resort of Hungary there are historical, cultural and natural attractions of world importance, which remind of the turbulent events of history that took place on the territory of the country.

Budapest

Budapest is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Panoramic view of the central part of the city with a unique view of the Danube was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

The Buda Castle is an architectural complex of the city, which includes: King Matthias Cathedral, Royal Palace, Holy Trinity Square, National Library, National Gallery, Fisherman’s Bastion, funicular and labyrinth.

It is worth visiting the city on Andrássy Avenue, which was also included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. On the avenue are the Opera House, the old building of the Academy of Music, the University of Fine Arts and the round Kodai Square decorated with sculptures.

Most of the monuments of Budapest can be seen during a rafting excursion, as well as on the RiverRide bus running around the city.

There are many museums in Budapest, of which it is worth highlighting: the National Historical Museum of Hungary, the Hungarian National Museum of Natural History, the Hungarian Art Museum, the Parish Churchlocated in Belvaros and located in Buda, an excellent palace complex, in which the temple is made in the Gothic style.

Eger

Eger is one of the most popular and frequently visited cities in the country. Eger’s most famous landmark is the 13th-century fortress, which offers superb views of the city and its surroundings. The fortress houses the episcopal palace with an art gallery and the museum of Istvan Dobo.

The city is also worth a visit: Serbian Orthodox Church, Turkish Minaret, Eger Cathedral, Church of St. Anatoly of Padua, Lyceum building, Geza Gardoni Theater. There are about 200 caves in the vicinity of Eger, some of which offer guided tours.

Festivals and holidays

Various concerts, classical music festivals and various other holidays are held throughout the country all year round.

In January, Budapest hosts the Verdi Festival and the Festival of Circus Arts, in August the city holds the Summer Festival of Ballet and Opera “Budafest”, in September – the Wine Festival.

In July, Kalaka, a folk music festival, and the International Dixieland Festival are held in Miskolc, Eger and Vyshegrad host the International Knights’ Stadium, Yasberen hosts the European Folk Festival, Hortobad hosts the Public Gathering of Shepherds, and August hosts the International Equestrian Days. sports.”

In August, International Days of Folk Art are held in Sarvar, the Folklore Festival “Glorious Week” is held in Kecskemét, Debrecen will delight with the “Carnival of Flowers”, and in March – the Jazz Festival.

In September, the International Sledding Competition is held in Silvashvarada, and the “Blood of Bull Festival” is held in Eger.

The country also hosts a wide variety of sports competitions. Formula 1 racing stage – Hungarian Grand Prix, Formula 1 water stage – Dunafer, international off-road competitions, Sail Festival, Keyzers Plus – Budapest, as well as the super marathon Vienna – Budapest.

Wellness

Hungary is also popular with tourists for its thermal waters and medicinal baths. The main resorts where you can heal and relax are Budapest and Margaret Island, Lake Heviz, Debrecen and Hajdúszoboszló.

Entertainment in Hungary