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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.
Wed, 15 Jun 2022
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Budapest Airport comes to town – new attraction at MiniPolisz gives kids the thrill of travel
Take the kids to MiniPolisz for them to learn and enjoy the experience of travelling by air, as passengers and employees, thanks to a mock play replica of Budapest Airport right in the city centre.
Tue, 14 Jun 2022
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Get moving from dusk to dawn for SPORT NIGHT 2022 in City Park and Heroes’ Square!
Move to zumba, take a spin on a bike on Heroes' Square and hike to the roof garden of the new Museum of Ethnography – all on SPORT NIGHT 2022, with scores of other lively attractions to take part in!
Thu, 9 Jun 2022
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Shall we dance? Learn the first steps in Budapest… Lesson 3: Ballroom
Brush up on your swish moves or start from scratch at English-friendly dance classes in Budapest. Arthur Murray Dance Academy offers customised training at all levels.
Tue, 7 Jun 2022
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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.
Thu, 26 May 2022
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Poppy fields attract families to Rákospalota on the outskirts of Budapest
Let the kids spend the day running around the colourful poppy fields in Rákospalota, on the northern outskirts of Budapest.
Wed, 25 May 2022
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Spotlight on nature and the environment – historic Gödöllő hosts planet-friendly festival
Head to historic Gödöllő for a weekend-long festival organised by the Blue Planet Foundation, with films, live music and children's activities all laid on for free.
Wed, 18 May 2022
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New rowboats and pedal boats soon ready for hire in City Park
Row round the lake at City Park or pedal away with a new fleet of boats ready for hire all summer long.
Tue, 17 May 2022
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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.
Wed, 11 May 2022
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Lavender park to be created in Újpest
Stroll around pretty, aromatic lavender in Újpest once a park opens in this former manufacturing hub of north Pest in June.
Tue, 10 May 2022
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Hungary’s first cycle bridge to be a spectacular addition to scenic EuroVelo 6
Running over the Danube some 35km north of Budapest, a spectacular new section of EuroVelo 6 route will link Dunabogdány and Kisoroszi on Szentendre Island.
Wed, 4 May 2022
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Outdoor gym on Margaret Island revamped and ready for action
Get fit on Margaret Island thanks to a newly revamped outdoor gym, located under the bridge, a short walk from the tram stop of the busy 4/6 route.
Tue, 3 May 2022
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Take to the skies and fly over Budapest at the Pilots Simulator Center!
Be a pilot for a day and try out being captain of a real aircraft. We experience what fly boys do on a daily basis at the English-friendly Pilots Simulator Center.
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Pictures of Budapest – The graceful charm of Japanese gardens
Take a walk through the beautiful Japanese gardens of Budapest thanks to our photo gallery showing the finest examples in the Hungarian capital.
Fri, 22 Apr 2022
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Budapest in bloom – our photographers capture the coming of spring around town
Take a look at these fabulous photographs of Budapest in spring, parks coloured by flowers, squares busy with strollers and streets taken over by joggers.
Wed, 20 Apr 2022
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Where learning and entertainment meet – we visit the Csopa Science Center
Take the whole family to the Csopa Science Center for a day's playful, fascinating and interactive entertainment – or go as a couple for hours of fun!
Wed, 13 Apr 2022
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Tiptoe through the cherry blossom of the ELTE gardens with our pretty photo gallery
Spring is now blooming at the ELTE Botanical Gardens, and our ace photographer, Zsuzsi Forgács, has captured the pretty scenes of pink cherry blossom and shining daffodils.
Tue, 12 Apr 2022
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Pictures of Budapest – Hungry hippos and canoodling bears
Take a look at these cute creatures in Budapest Zoo, captured by our expert photographers – the meerkats are even posing for the lens!
Thu, 7 Apr 2022
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Historic downtown site of Bástya park transformed into a new playground
Take the kids to the new playground and sports court at Bástya utca, a new park in the heart of Budapest, where historic city walls number among the attractions.
Wed, 6 Apr 2022
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Unleash your inner Jackson Pollock at Fröcskölő
Splash paint to your heart's desire at Fröcskölő, a messy basement near Blaha Lujza tér, where everyone can unleash their inner Jackson Pollock.
Fri, 1 Apr 2022
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Kitesurfing on ice – video shows flying exploits at the empty City Park rink
See how professional kitesurfer Tomi Deák glides and flies over the ice in the ornate surroundings of the City Park rink, now that the skaters have gone but the winter chill and winds are still here.
Wed, 30 Mar 2022
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Lake, sports courts and dog park now earmarked for Városmajor renovation
Take a look at the new designs for Városmajor park, to be transformed by a lake, sports courts and a dog area according to visual presentations just released.
Wed, 23 Mar 2022
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Hit your mates with the ball and win – dodgeball comes to Hungary
Dodge the ball at dodgeball, win the game and make new friends – this age-old game from the UK is now gaining ground in Hungary.
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New park opens by the Danube in Pünkösdfürdő
Budapest gets greener – a new park just unveiled near the river at Pünkösdfürdő in Óbuda also makes the Danube more accessible to local residents.
Fri, 18 Mar 2022
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Shall we dance? Learn the first steps in Budapest… Lesson 2: Ballet
Ballet looks divinely beautiful and otherworldly, but it's not impossible to learn even if you're a bit older than many beginners. Here's how to learn the first ballet steps in Budapest.