Budapest Danube banks in winter
One of the most popular spots in Budapest, especially crowded in summer. Great view of Castle and the Danube. Get there with tram No. 2, that goes along the Danube.
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Public transport on Christmas day
We love our pre-Christmas in Germany. Because what can get you in holiday spirit better than Tannenbaum-flavoured Glühwine and Heiligenacht-spruced grilled sausages?
Budapest Keleti railway station
Keleti (Keleti pályaudvar, Keleti pu), the main international and inter-city train station of Budapest, was opened to public in August 1884. The first train at 6 am went to Miskolc.
Back then it was known as Central Railway Station. In 1892, its name was changed to Eastern Railway Station — not after location of the station itself, but after direction its trains were going to: towards Transylvania and the Balkans.
Hungarian Village
Skanzen is the open air ethnographic museum located near town of Szentendre, about 20 kilometers from Budapest downtown.
Budapest to Esztergom
Esztergom is one of the oldest towns in Hungary located just one and half hour by train from Budapest.
Botanical Garden in Vácrátót
The 180-year-old Botanical Garden in Vácrátót is a natural preserve and the richest scientific plant collection of Hungary. The 27-hectare park is home to many plants from all over the world including species from Russian steppes, Central-Asian mountains, trees and shrubs from the Far East, and unique collection of cactuses.
From Budapest to Győr
Győr (pronounced Dior), the sixth largest in Hungary with population of about 128 000, lies halfway between Budapest and Vienna. The trip by train takes about an hour and a half.
This city known for its Baroque architecture, churches, palaces and corner balconies is also a university town and a popular tourist destination.
Budapest and Surroundings: Szentendre
Szentendre, a small town located just 20 km from Budapest is probably the most popular one day trip destination for tourists.
Established by Serbian and Greek refugees during the 14th century, Szentendre has been the home of many generations of Hungarian artists since early 20th century, and today it is known for its museums, galleries and artists.
Budapest and Surroundings: Vác
Vác is perfect choice for one-day trip from Budapest as the town is located just 34 kilometers north of the Hungarian capital on the left bank of the Danube river. It is easily accessible by train from Nyugati Train Station in Budapest.
Trip to Medveotthon
Medveotthon, the Bear Farm, is located about 30 kilometers from Budapest, in Veresegyház. It is a preserve for bears and wolves, where animals live in their natural habitat, but surrounded by the fence for visitors’ safety.
Bears are seen very well, they cool off in their pond, and come really close to the fence – you can even feed them with honey from the wooden spoons with long handles that can be obtained from the café. Wolves, however, are more discreet – they hide among the trees and observe you from the distance with their keen eyes.