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BLTN Gin
Bring a little Balaton zing to chilly December when you buy your loved one a bottle of BLTN gin, fresh from Hungary’s favourite summer getaway. Grapes not grain make this spirit softer than its competitors, the classic Muskotály variety from Balaton, with a touch of Tihany lavender, elderberry and quince thrown in for good measure. Add a stylish black bottle superimposed with the iconic shape of the lake, bluer than blue, and your only-in-Hungary Christmas present is complete. It even comes with its own Balatonic mixer! Made in Somlóvásárhely, available from the webshop. More details here.
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Budapest Marriott Hotel
Give a Sunday
brunch to your loved ones! At the Budapest Marriott Hotel, you can admire one of
the most beautiful panoramas over the Danube. Sit with a glass of sparkling wine
in one hand, while choosing from a delicious international menu. Delicacies and
attentive service guarantee that you get the best – and little ones are also welcomed
with a children’s corner. More details here.
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Budapest Park
Want to give the music fan in your life a present without worrying you might have bought the wrong thing? Budapest Park offers a great solution for all ages, even for the whole family. Buy a voucher worth 2,500, 5,000, 10,000 or 20,000 forints, valid for any concert or after party until 31 December 2022. Keep an eye on Budapest Park’s online platforms during Advent, as around 10 December, those who buy a gift voucher can expect surprises and promotions. More good news is that until 31 December 2021, 50 forints of every voucher purchase goes to the Everyone Adopt a Puppy Foundation. More details here. (x)
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Coffee Education Centre
At the school of barista
trainer Döníz Kiss, every coffee lover can find the course that is ideal for them,
whether they want to learn coffee making at a professional or an amateur level.
Experienced trainers, a friendly environment, brand-new technology and quality
specialty coffee introduce all to the world of cool brews. At CEC, you can choose
from a variety of educational and team-building courses, participate in home
and professional barista training sessions, guided coffee tastings or latte art and
filter-coffee workshops. And with the help of gift vouchers, you can surprise your
coffee-loving family member or friend with a special experience.
More details here. (x)
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Csodák Palotája
Csodák Palotája, the Palace of Wonders, is a great choice for all ages, ideal for a variety of occasions, from a date or fun with friends, to a treat for the kids. Hundreds of games, two billiard-football courts, four escape rooms, four science shows a day, special table football and 27 interactive attractions await those open to the wonders of nature and science at Hungary’s first interactive science experience centre. More details here. (x)
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Hard Core Chili
Hungary is the
capital of paprika and what could spice up your Christmas dinner better than an
authentic chili sauce made from burning red peppers? Hard Core Chili, a
small-batch Hungarian business, covers all bases. Founder/owner Béla Fodor decided
to follow his passion and produces chili goods for fellow paprika lovers. He
and his team have designed mugs, T-shirts, tote bags, various objects and
ornaments, all patterned with funky chili, of course. Apart from that, they
offer a selection of more than a dozen sauces, including smoked paprika, honey
with chili, and paprika in whisky, just to mention a few. They’re continually expanding
their range, so it’s worth keeping an eye on their website. Meanwhile, their aprons
and paprika-red hanging clocks would make fancy additions to the pile under the
Christmas tree. A webshop will be in operation from early December. More details here.
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Mad Scientist
Tangerine Drizzle Cake sour ale or Midlife Chris milk stout? Those are among the many options to choose from when ordering funky Christmas beer from Budapest’s own artisanal brewmasters, Mad Scientist. There’s merchandise, too, baseball caps, T-shirts and hoodies, or you can purchase branded glasses, barblade openers, even lab flasks. All carrying the original logo, of course. See how their beer is made with our unique video here. Webshop here. More details here.
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Magnolia Day Spa
At the Magnolia Day Spa near Parliament in the heart of Budapest, relaxation and a full physical and mental recharge are guaranteed. The spa offers exclusive and therapeutic massages, special ones for couples, plus facial and body treatments, all accompanied by delicate aromas, soft music, a candlelit tea house, saunas and a jacuzzi. With unique gift vouchers from Magnolia Day Spa, you can surprise your loved ones with an unforgettable massage experience. More details here. (Hungarian-only) (x)
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Rudas Baths
Bathing is a
typical winter activity and Budapest is the capital of Europe’s spa culture.
Swim in the rooftop pool to enjoy the evening lights, watch the traffic on the
embankment from the sauna or just have fun in the indoor pool. For Christmas, you can offer this wonderful experience to your loved ones with vouchers worth 5,000 or 10,000 forints, More details here.
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Városmajor Open-air Stage
The 100-year-old outdoor arena at Városmajor park celebrates its centenary next year with extended opening hours, an even livelier agenda and special surprises. It's always a pleasure to give culture as a gift, but perhaps it's even better if we know that our friends or family can redeem the gift card they receive for several performances and even more tickets. After any purchase worth 10,000 forints, they also receive a card holder and wireless earphones worth 25,000 forints. More details here. (x)
