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2025. december 2., 12:03

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Best things to do in Budapest in December

December in Budapest is all about twinkling lights, cosy flavours and festive fun. Here’s where to soak it all in this month.

2024. december 25., 13:06

Sights & culture

Budapest shining bright: Christmas lights in photos

Check out our photo gallery to see how Budapest's city centre is glowing in holiday spirit this year.

2024. december 20., 08:36

Sights & culture

See Budapest's largest Christmas tree light up

A very special Christmas tree is set to add to the festive spirit: the 100-metre-tall pillars of Megyeri Bridge will turn green for the holidays.

2024. december 19., 12:58

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Budapest Weekend Guide 20-22 December

Each week, we gather all of the important happenings taking place in our favourite city so you can plan ahead.

2024. december 6., 19:46

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Budapest's Christmas tram and festive rides

On December 2nd, the Christmas Fleet kicked off its festive rounds with seven beautifully decorated and lit-up vehicles.

2024. december 4., 09:40

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Thousands of jogging Santas are set to fill Budapest's streets

Picture thousands of Santas dashing through the city, spreading festive cheer – PENNY Santa Run is coming on 8th December.

2023. december 26., 18:21

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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.

2023. december 21., 19:37

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Budapest Weekend Guide 22-24 December

A Christmas special round-up featuring the best things to do in the city at the weekend.

2023. december 21., 18:48

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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.

2023. december 5., 16:15

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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.

2023. december 3., 10:27

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.

2023. december 2., 10:38

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Stock up on Hungarian designer gifts at these pop-up Christmas markets

Check out these alternative Christmas markets for unique local gifts.

2023. december 1., 18:40

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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.

2023. november 15., 10:53

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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.