If you read our article on the top four Hungarian Easter traditions, you already know about the 'locsolkodás'. Well, there is no more authentic place to experience it than a tiny village in the northeastern region of Hungary (1-hour drive away from Budapest). Hollókő, also a World Heritage site, hosts Hungary's most famous Easter festival year after year. Its cobblestoned streets become a backdrop for special Hungarian Easter customs: locals wear folk costumes, live-music events, folk-dance performances, and heritage activities entertain the crowds. In the meantime, foodies can sample signature dishes of 'Palóc' gastronomy characteristic of this region. And those who ascend the Castle of Hollókő will find themselves amid medieval settings complete with cavalry shows and century-old apparel.
How to get there:
You can take the regional bus for a two-hour ride from Puskás Ferenc Stadion (accessible by the M2 metro), with buses leaving at 8:40 am (the last direct service returns from Hollókő at 4 pm). If you prefer getting there by car, make sure to set off early as big crowds are expected.
