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December 5, 2023 at 4:15 PM CET

Sights & culture

See Christmas trams and buses embark on their festive journeys

We captured the dazzling Christmas fleet – trams and buses decked in lights and decorations – set off on its journey.

December 1, 2023 at 6:40 PM CET

Sights & culture

Christmas rides are here – These are the festive vehicles to watch out for

Christmas wouldn't be complete without our trams, buses, trolleys, and even the festive HÉV (suburban railway) adorned in twinkling lights.

November 29, 2023 at 4:22 PM CET

Stay

7 hotels for a magical Christmas stay in Budapest

We have rounded up 7 accommodations from luxurious 5-star hotels to cosy apart-hotels and central B&Bs for the holidays.

November 8, 2023 at 3:56 PM CET

Shopping

Jingle Bells – Here are the opening dates for Budapest's major Christmas fairs

Advent's first Sunday is less than a month away, meaning the city will be decked in fairy lights soon. Christmas markets are also about to pop up: see the opening dates!

December 21, 2022 at 2:30 PM CET

Gastro

Budapest’s best Christmas feasts in 2022

From cinnamon rolls to Hungarian fisherman's soup and lamb hummus bowl, see our list of the best Christmas brunch and dinner options in Budapest.

November 29, 2022 at 4:54 PM CET

Sights & culture

A gigantic Nutcracker moved into the Opera House

There is no Christmas without The Nutcracker. As the season of the magical ballet is about to get started, a 2,5-metre-tall Nutcracker figure was placed in the hall of the Hungarian Opera House.

December 13, 2021 at 5:05 PM CET

Shopping

10 best alternative markets for a slower, greener Christmas in Budapest

Away from all the bustle of the Christmas rush, take time out around these eco-friendly markets where everything goes at a much slower pace.

December 1, 2021 at 10:09 AM CET

Shopping

Award-winning Christmas market reopens at the Basilica

Skate away, admire the lights and browse the seasonal artefacts at the award-winning Christmas market in the shadow of the Basilica, now back in operation.

November 22, 2021 at 9:45 AM CET

Shopping

Budapest’s main Christmas market now open!

Giant angels, sparkling doll's houses and warming Yuletide treats are the highlights of Budapest's Christmas market on Vörösmarty tér, now open until 31 December. Oh, and a visit from Santa!