Looking for expert advice and places to visit in Hungary? Want to know all the insider tips and visit places off the beaten track?
We’re here to help. Hungary is our home – and the country where we’ve spent most of our lives. We’ve been living in Budapest for more than 5 years, and from there we explored every corner of Hungary. Whether you come to visit our capital or would like to spend more time here to explore the Hungarian countryside, we have tons of ideas, tips and guides for you – just scroll below to see more!
Best time to visit Hungary
Hungary follows a continental climate with four seasons.
HIGH SEASON
Days are long and warm (with occasional storms), and all of Europe is on holiday, so prices are high and places are flooded with tourists, especially Budapest and Lake Balaton.
SHOULDER SEASON
Weather is fine, and the number of visitors is lower. This is definitely the best time to visit Budapest. Seasonal forests are also pretty – with blooming flowers or fall colors.
LOW SEASON
Winters are cold, but snow is rare. Visit Budapest if you look for cheap prices and don’t mind the colorless parks. December is Christmas market season though!
Best of Hungary travel tips
Looking for unique experiences, off-the-beaten-track places and important things to know about traveling in Hungary? We share what we know about them:
The best things to see and do in Budapest
Budapest is a popular tourist destination – and it has everything to be one: rich cultural heritage, amazing architecture, fabulous riverside panorama, a lively vibe, good food (yeah, ruin pubs, too), and tons of cultural and art events. In our very biased opinion, it also has the most beautiful Parliament building in the world.
Budapest has something for everyone – no matter if you visit it for the first time, for the fifth time or you live here. It never gets boring.
Best of the Hungarian countryside
Just like in any country, you need to explore beyond the capital city to get a more realistic and diverse view of Hungary – and to find some barely known treasures: pretty cities and towns, castles, national parks, lush green forests and lovely landscapes.
We’ve collected some of the best cultural and natural experiences beyond Budapest for you:
Learn about Hungarian culture and traditions
Some interesting, quirky or fun posts we put together about Hungarian culture and traditions: