Budapest rains are quite tolerable, they rarely last for hours in a row, usually coming in bouts. Quite predictably for Europe, autumn is the rainiest time in Budapest.
Nevertheless, we don’t know many people who like to walk around with their feet wet, and to help you enjoy your trip despite the weather we have compiled this list of suggestions for a rainy day in Budapest.
Many millions years ago the land where Budapest stands was sea, full of sea creatures. The Buda hills consist mainly of limestone and dolomite, which you can explore in caves which are a few around. The most famous one is the Pálvölgyi cave (spanning total length is over 7km).
The hills around Budapest were formed in the Triassic Period (it began 252 million years ago, at the close of the Permian Period, and ended 201 million years ago).
Bedő House is an art nouveau apartment block designed by architect Emil Vidor in 1903 for Béla Bedő. It is a fine example of style that was know as Jugendstil in Germany, Art Nouveau in France and Belgium, and Secession in Austria and Hungary.
On June 19th over 100 museums and galleries of Budapest will keep their doors open till late at night offering both their usual exhibitions and special shows.
The ticket for the night is 1300 Ft for adults and 600 Ft for kids, and can be used in all participating museums and also for special bus services.
The four bus services will run between 18:00 and 02.30 between the venues with 5-6 minutes frequency.
The botanical garden of Eötvös University (Fűvészkert) is the oldest botanical garden in Hungary and home to many trees from all over the world, including tropical species in its octagonal Palm House, sakuras, bonsai trees and many conifers. Rich in colours, scents and textures it is a peaceful source of inspiration.
To help you plan your trip to Budapest we listed the major events held here in summer: from music festivals to gay pride to Formula 1 race.
discounted or free admission to museums of Budapest till late at night with special bus routes.
June 20, 2009
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ten-day long international multicultural festival with events at main sites of Budapest.
June, 2009
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various weekend programs for kids and adults held on the Chain Bridge: music, arts, dance, fairs, exhibitions, concerts, performances
June–August, 2009
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The Hungarian Museum of Trade and Tourism founded in 1966 and displaying collection of trade and catering history relics offers to its visitors the two temporary exhibitions:
Outdoor museum featuring over 100 locomotives in very good and working condition.