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Hungary
- Overview
- The Basics
- Attractions
- Public Holidays
- Useful Contacts
- Airports
- Climate
- Currency
- Visa & Passport
- Hungary Map
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Cities
- Budapest
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Regions
- Eger
- Lake Balaton
- The Danube Bend
What to see in Hungary
Hungary Attractions
Hungary is one of Europe's most fascinating countries and offers a wealth of sightseeing attractions.
Explore Budapest, one of the world's most beautiful cities: marvel at the architecture, enjoy the renowned operatic and music events, and experience the romance of the Danube River and Budapest's famed spa baths. Budapest has many celebrated tourist attractions and is a useful transport hub for exploring the rest of the country. Visit Hévíz and soak in the world's second largest thermal lake, Gyógytó. Visit Momento Park, one of the world's most bizarre attractions, where hundreds of giant statues were banished at the end of the Communist era. Take a trip to Szentendre for a spot of shopping, and visit the old university town of Keszthely to enjoy the quaint streets lined with trees, trendy cafés and busy markets.
The best season to visit Hungary is in the summer, between April and September, when the days are long and the weather warm. Most towns and cities in Hungary have reliable and affordable public transport but the best way to see the country is to hire a car and experience it all for yourself as it is not difficult to drive and navigate in the country.
Balatonfured
Balatonfured has been the most fashionable resort on the lake since the 18th century, when the medicinal centre was established,…
Eger Castle
This medieval castle, which sits on the small hill overlooking the town of Eger, has been the site of numerous historical…
Esztergom
Esztergom combines captivating history with small-town riverside charm. One of Hungary's most historically important…
Fisherman’s Bastion
Built in 1905 on the medieval castle walls, the neo-Romanesque ramparts were so named after the city's fishermen whose…
Kecskemet
An easy 53-mile (86km) drive from Budapest, Kecskemét (pronounced ketch-keh-mate) isn't well-known to outsiders…
Keszthely
Keszthely is a pleasant university town that has a life of its own outside the tourist season. It has trendy cafes, tree-lined…
Memento Park
One of the city's most popular but more bizarre attractions is Memento Park, containing the giant figures of the Communist…
Parliament Buildings
On the bank of the Danube stands one of the world's most beautiful parliament buildings, an imposing sight and a prominent…
Royal Palace
Located at the top of Castle Hill in the picturesque Castle District of Buda, the Royal Palace was first inhabited by…
Szépasszony Valley (Valley of the Pretty Woman)
This beautiful valley with its rolling vineyards and century-old cellars and taverns is a favourite attraction in Eger.…
Szentendre
Szentendre, 'The Pearl of the Danube Bend', is a quaint old market town situated on the slopes of the Pilis range, with…
The Great Synagogue and Jewish Museum
Situated within Erzsébet Town, the charming old Jewish quarter and former ghetto, the Great or Central Synagogue…
Vác
Known as the 'City of Churches', Vác is a pretty Baroque town on the east bank of the Danube Bend. The cultural…
Visegrad
Superbly situated on the abrupt loop of the Danube beneath steep hills, Visegrad was once a Roman stronghold on the border…
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