Skating rink in Arena Plaza Shopping Mall (Budapest - VIII. kerület, Kerepesi út 9). Open daily 08:00-22:00 and longer hours on weekends. Prices between 800 and 1300 forints per person depending on age, time, day. Skates hire and sharpening on the spot, bar, music and parties.
Located 477 meters high in the Buda Hills, Normafa is a huge forest in the city, one of the most popular green spots of Budapest. Fresh air and the panoramic view make Normafa an attractive place for jogging, family outings, romantic walks and downhill biking.
Saint Stephen’s Day is a main national holiday in Hungary. Here its capital Budapest enjoys bread and circuses.
On July 11th, 2009 French Institute in Budapest (I. Fő utca 17) and French Trade Office celebrate Bastille Day and all things French.
This annual street festival and market that takes place on Bem rakpart along the Danube on Buda side is a mixture of music, wines, foods and fun.
This year the visitors will be offered wines from Aquitaine, Bordeaux and Champagne-Ardennes regions, and such French delicacies as goose liver and cheeses.
The National Gallop is a three-day celebration of Hungarian history, gastronomy and Hussar traditions.
In this spectacular riding competition held annually, over a hundred horses and riders from Hungarian towns and villages race round the Heroes Square and reconstruct the historic battle scenes.
Each participating town has a pavilion to introduce their settlement to public. Visitors are also treated to craft fair, folk music performances and traditional Hungarian cuisine.
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.
In 1241 king Béla IV was trying to escape Mongol hordes and took an oath that he would offer up his yet to be born daughter to God if his family and country were saved from the enemies.
Thus, Princess Margaret born next year become a nun and in 1251 the king built a cloister and a church for the order she belonged to on the Island of Hares.
Today, this island is known as Margaret Island or Margit-sziget in Hungarian. It is a 2.5 km long and 500 meters wide island and recreational park in the middle of Danube and Budapest. In fact, it used to be three separate islands, but in the end of the 19th century they were connected and raised to control the flow of the Danube and flooding.
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.
Mangalica is an indigenous to Hungary pig breed distinguished by its rich and curly coat. Its breeding has been revived in recent years, and today its meat is becoming increasingly available and popular in Hungary.
This year the second Mangalica Festival will be held from 6th to 8th February in Vajdahunyad Castle in Budapest’s City Park (Városliget).
The festival will feature more than 30 breeders of Mangalica and distributors of products made of Mangalica meat that is delicious and healthy due to low cholesterol content.
Christmas Fair on Vörösmarty Square is one of the most attractive Christmas destinations in Budapest. This is a place for you to choose some special gifts among many handcrafted items – from teddy bears to brooms, to warm up with the hot wine, to enjoy the air of festivity.