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július 19, 2022 at 12:03 PM CEST

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Discover the Danube Bend by boat

A boat is the best way to explore the Danube Bend – especially with special summer day tickets costing only 1,500 forints, allowing you to hop on and hop off depending on the timetable.

June 21, 2022 at 11:24 AM CEST

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Pictures of Budapest – The hidden staircases of Castle Hill

If you've ever skipped the queue for the Funicular and taken the stairs instead, you know what a stiff climb it can be. Yet some of these staircases are dramatic in their own right – take a look!

June 17, 2022 at 3:03 PM CEST

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Panoramic nature trail outside Esztergom reveals Danube views and secret military history

The newly opened nature trail up Kis-Strázsa Hill outside Esztergom offers more than just panoramic views, but a lesson in geopolitical history as well.

June 7, 2022 at 3:50 PM CEST

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Pictures of Budapest – amazing views and hilltop panoramas

Our photographers trekked high and low to capture these wonderful images of hilltop panoramas within easy reach of downtown Budapest.

June 7, 2022 at 1:35 PM CEST

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5 best bike rides in Budapest

Cycle to a picturesque lake, a panoramic tower or just along the Danube riverfront – here are five great routes around Budapest!

May 17, 2022 at 12:27 PM CEST

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Pictures of Budapest – secret hikes and hidden trails

Our photographers went out to capture Budapest's green getaways and riverside retreats, where you can escape the city bustle.

May 11, 2022 at 4:35 PM CEST

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The secrets of the Castle District to be revealed at Budapest100

Discover where aristocrats partied and see the Danube view from the city's most scenic school playground when you join Budapest100, an annual open-doors event taking place in the Castle District.

April 6, 2022 at 10:19 AM CEST

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5 best lookout towers in Budapest for spring hikes

Marvel at the city from beautiful lookout spots all around Budapest, whether you're hiking around Buda or Pest.

March 10, 2022 at 2:18 PM CET

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Where to hear spring birdsong in Budapest

With spring around the corner, we've gathered a list of lovely spots in and around Budapest to hear birdsong and observe our featured friends late at night and just after sunrise.

March 8, 2022 at 9:44 AM CET

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Pictures of Budapest – woods, waterfalls and nature trails

Wander around nature outside Budapest with our photographers as they capture the woods, waterfalls and hiking trails within easy reach of the city centre.

March 2, 2022 at 12:44 PM CET

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Hike to the Julianus Lookout Tower for amazing views of the Danube Bend

To start the hiking season, we trek to the Julianus Lookout Tower from Nagymaros, taking in amazing panoramic views and getting a strenuous day's exercise.

February 17, 2022 at 9:25 AM CET

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Join a bike ride in costume to celebrate routes recently renovated by Hungarian Cycling Tourism

Hungarian Cycling Tourism are organising fancy dress on two wheels, with costumed bike rides around Etyek and Szentendre to celebrate two recently renovated routes.

November 18, 2021 at 2:45 PM CET

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Sail, cruise and peruse the city – we try out TIER rental e-scooters

Zip around town for work or sightseeing pleasure thanks to the new TIER e-scooters, chunkier and more durable than their local counterparts.

October 27, 2021 at 4:55 PM CEST

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Renovated Szilfa glade awaits hikers and families on the edge of Budapest

Discover a new play castle and relax with the family at Szilfa glade, on the very edge of Budapest near Budakeszi Wildlife Park.

October 15, 2021 at 3:12 PM CEST

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5 family-friendly nature trails within Budapest

Take the family out for a walk along a nature trail within Budapest, perhaps around pretty Lake Naplás or leading to the Guckler Lookout for panoramic views.

September 21, 2021 at 12:48 PM CEST

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Budapest’s best autumn nature trails for all the family

Pack up the family, sling on the hiking boots and discover the wonders of the countryside along these clearly signposted nature trails within easy reach of Budapest.

September 10, 2021 at 1:58 PM CEST

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6 great autumn bike rides around Budapest

Get out the bike while the sun's still shining and head out to these scenic destinations, all within reach of Budapest.

September 9, 2021 at 8:49 AM CEST

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Budapest’s 10 best panoramic viewpoints

Gaze down on the beauty of Budapest from these lofty spots, reached by Funicular, the Children's Railway, a regular city bus or even shanks' pony.

September 7, 2021 at 1:01 PM CEST

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Witness stag ruts and hear deer roars on wildlife tours of the Pilis Park Forest

Feel close to nature when you join a tour of the Pilis Park Forest at specific times in September, when deer bellow and fight for dominance. Visits take place at dusk at five different locations.

August 2, 2021 at 9:50 AM CEST

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Budapest city walks: Historic bordellos of yesteryear

Discover another aspect to the former Habsburg co-capital of the boom years as we take you on a walking tour of the city's former bordellos, once the haunt of aristocracy and literary giants.

July 27, 2021 at 4:16 PM CEST

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Where to SUP in Budapest

With plenty of picturesque spots up and down the Danube within easy reach of town, SUP is the perfect summer activity for those who like their sport relaxing and close to nature.

July 21, 2021 at 9:04 AM CEST

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1,000km of hiking trails to be upgraded in the Pilis Park Forest around Budapest

Great news for hikers and cyclists – the Pilis Park Forest surrounding Budapest and much of Pest County is to receive new benches, rain shelters and barbecue spots.

July 16, 2021 at 11:57 AM CEST

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Station to station on Budapest’s Children’s Railway

Ride Budapest's famed Children’s Railway with us and discover what lies near each station on this 45-minute retro journey through the picturesque Buda hills.

July 7, 2021 at 2:17 PM CEST

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English-language horseback riding experience launches near Balaton

Horseback riding is a popular activity near Balaton, which can be easily reached from Budapest. Riding in Hungary, operated by two Finns, offers activities and tuition in English.

July 6, 2021 at 9:18 AM CEST

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Take your bike on the bus up to the Buda hills

This summer, take your bike on bus routes 21, 21A and 212 and cycle around the Buda hills at Normafa and Svábhegy. Standard BKK tickets and passes are vaild.