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Christmas Vibes at Városháza Winter Park – Photos

If you're after Christmas vibes in Budapest, downtown Városháza Park and neighbouring Deák Ferenc tér are great places to go.

November 8 at 2:48 PM CET

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When do Budapest's Christmas markets open in 2024?

Mulled wine and the festive season are fast approaching with world-renowned Christmas markets opening in just a week. Here’s all you need to know.

February 4, 2022 at 10:23 AM CET

Sights & culture

New drone video shows the beauty of Budapest in winter

Follow filmmaker Roxana Beloiu as she takes in the outstanding sights of Budapest in winter in her dramatic new video featuring amazing drone shots over our fair city.

December 13, 2021 at 9:38 AM CET

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Basilica Christmas market voted the most beautiful in Europe – again!

Europe's best – yet again! The Christmas market at the Basilica came top in a poll of nearly 175,000 people who prefer it out of all the other Advent fairs.

December 9, 2021 at 11:23 AM CET

Gastro

Goodbye lángos, hello Christmas street-food fun – we visit the Winter FoodFest

Find top-quality global street food at Budapest's Winter FoodFest, a downtown gastro fair involving major players such as Mazel Tov, Tereza, Smoke Riders, the 101BISTRO and dessert team Chimney Cake.

December 1, 2021 at 10:09 AM CET

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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 30, 2021 at 1:33 PM CET

Budapest

Greek TV travel show makes a Budapest Christmas special

Budapest is the star of a Greek TV travel show in which Venia Antoniou takes in the sights of Christmas around our beautiful capital.

November 22, 2021 at 9:45 AM CET

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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!

November 11, 2021 at 12:51 PM CET

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Budapest Christmas markets now confirmed for the Basilica and Vörösmarty tér

Budapest's two main Christmas markets will both be open this year, on main Vörösmarty tér and by the Basilica, where an ice rink and light shows will be set up. Immunity certificates will be required.

November 4, 2021 at 9:49 AM CET

Budapest

The Guardian names Budapest among its 10 best no-fly winter destinations

'Come on in, the water's lovely!' says The Guardian, as it names Budapest among its ten best no-fly winter destinations in Europe. As well as spas, it cites goulash and Buda Castle as attractions.