december 26, 2023 at 6:21 PM CET
Budapest
Christmas throwback - A nostalgic journey through Budapest's festive window displays
Step back in time with these vintage photos and get a glimpse of Christmastime in the second half of the 1900s.
December 21, 2023 at 7:37 PM CET
Active
Budapest Weekend Guide 22-24 December
A Christmas special round-up featuring the best things to do in the city at the weekend.
December 21, 2023 at 6:48 PM CET
Budapest
Budapest's most beautiful Christmas trees
See in photos the most stunning Christmas trees in the city from Szabó Ervin Library to The Ritz-Carlton Budapest and the Opera House.
December 17, 2023 at 1:27 PM CET
Gastro Sponsored
Easygoing Christmas – 5 spots to order your holiday menu from
Here are 5 amazing spots where you can order a classic Hungarian feast or festive international menu, making your holiday season a breeze.
December 8, 2023 at 3:32 PM CET
Active Sponsored
Festive adventures and seasonal treats – How to spend a perfect winter day in Budapest
Christmas markets, festive events, ice rinks, unparalleled breakfasts and intimate dinners, theatre, and more await you in Budapest in December.
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 3, 2023 at 10:27 AM CET
Hungary's biggest Christmas tree got lit up
A very special Christmas tree got dressed up on the first Sunday of Advent as the pillars of Megyeri Bridge turned green for the holidays.
December 2, 2023 at 10:38 AM CET
Shopping
Stock up on Hungarian designer gifts at these pop-up Christmas markets
Check out these alternative Christmas markets for unique local gifts.
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 20, 2023 at 1:20 PM CET
Sights & culture
Budapest's Christmas tram is getting ready for the festive season
November 15, 2023 at 10:53 AM CET
Sights & culture
Step into an illuminated Christmas Wonderland at Lumina Park's new exhibition
At Lumina Christmas, you can stroll through a million fairy lights, spot reindeer, enjoy a carousel ride, and say hello to elves or Santa Claus.
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.
December 16, 2022 at 5:18 PM CET
Shopping
The best alternative Christmas markets and design fairs in Budapest
Slowing down instead of rushing, real gifts instead of tacky ones, supporting Hungarian designers instead of forced spending – introducing smaller craft and designer Christmas markets.
December 13, 2022 at 3:21 PM CET
Gastro
Holiday vibes in the Párisi Passage – Christmas flavours and New Year's Eve party in a fin-de-siècle splendour
If you're looking for an unforgettable experience before Christmas, be sure to visit the Párisi Udvar, where the Párisi Passage Café & Brasserie is offering a special programme for the holidays.
December 1, 2022 at 4:39 PM CET
Budapest
13 best things to do in Budapest in December
Discover our top13 to-do list for Budapest for a truly memorable holiday season.
November 30, 2022 at 2:51 PM CET
Shopping
Holiday spirit at Gerbeaud – the legendary café opened a Christmas Jingle pop-up shop
This year, the legendary café offers a pop-up shop and a special Christmas menu to get you into the holiday spirit.
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.
November 29, 2022 at 11:34 AM CET
Budapest
Catch a ride on Budapest’s Advent Tram!
The interior of the Advent Tram got decked out in Christmas decorations for the festive season, providing you with a journey to remember.
November 28, 2022 at 5:42 PM CET
Gastro Active
Ice rink and street food wrapped in an Alpine atmosphere - This is Hello Buda Winterland
Family-friendly gastro hub Hello Buda transformed into a winter wonderland with skating, adorable decorations, festive lights and matching music.
November 24, 2022 at 4:27 PM CET
Sights & culture
Müpa Budapest's favourite Christmas performance Kristály by Recirquel returns in December
One of our favourite shows of the Christmas season, Recirquel’s Kristály, a winter wonderland revival, returns in a brand new venue and a revamped form.
November 14, 2022 at 5:23 PM CET
Shopping
Budapest's famous Christmas market opens on Vörösmarty Square this week
Budapest's oldest and most popular Christmas market returns to Vörösmarty Square this Friday and stays until New Year's Eve. Expect handcrafted gifts, sizzling sausages and mulled wine.
November 14, 2022 at 1:11 PM CET
Sights & culture
Stunning light installation opens on Margaret Island - Lumina Park
Budapest's new attraction is a magical illumination park, where you can take a stroll around Margaret Island in a fairytale land created by a special light and sound show.
December 25, 2021 at 9:35 AM CET
Budapest
Merry Christmas everybody from We Love Budapest!
We wish all our readers, followers and fellow travellers a very happy Christmas from everyone at We Love Budapest. Thanks for all your support and feedback – here’s to a safe and successful 2022!
December 23, 2021 at 5:11 PM CET
Sights & culture
Learn everyday Hungarian for an easier stay in Budapest! Lesson 11: Boldog karácsonyt!
Brush up your Hungarian with some seasonal greetings for this Christmas. Learn why Hungarians don't simply use the word Christmas but give it a little twist.
December 23, 2021 at 3:47 PM CET
Nightlife
10 great places for party fun over Christmas
You've had your fill of fish soup and bejgli cake – now it's time to go out and party over Christmas! Here are Budapest's best spots for festive fun after dark on 25 and 26 December.