Nouvelles
Highlights of Budapest
BUDA Castle Hill Castle Hill - home to what you might call Buda's 'old town' - has been a cultural and strategic focal point of the city for centuries and has also been the site of more than 30...
Endless Variety - the Wines of Hungary
When it comes to Hungarian wines, it's Tokaji that pops up in most heads first. However there is so much more to be discovered. Here's our crash course in the delicious Hungarian nectars. Hungary...
Hungarian Parliament Building
The Parliament building, a magnificent example of Neo-Gothic architecture (although displaying Renaissance and Baroque characters too), is just over 100 years old. In the 1880's an open tender was...
Turn up the Volume!
Whether folk or rock, techno or classic – Hungary has all the tunes a demanding ear desires. Let us show you some major Hungarian contributions to the international body of music and all the places...
Architecture
Hungary is well known and beloved for its architecture and cultural heritage. Visitors may find themselves several hundred years back in the past standing on a single street corner or visiting one of...
Lake Balaton
Whether it's peace and quiet you're after or a calendar full of things to see and do, Lake Balaton is here to satisfy your every need. Smooth waters and fresh wines, sand and surf, fishing and...
Tropicarium
The idea of the Tropicarium is attached to the name of a Hungarian businessman, Károly Farkasdi, who lived in Sweden between 1963 and 1998. He and his family created the first such establishment in...
Museums (Part 2)
The Budapest History Museum The museum presents the 2000-year old history of the capital. The fascinating collection of artefacts and historical documents traces the city's and the castle's history...
Museums (Part 1)
Budapest is packed with museums and galleries, and there are plenty of temporary exhibitions in the most unlikely of settings, particularly in summer - so keep your eyes peeled. Also note that most...
Visit Hungary!
Hungary is a country at the heart of Europe, but it is certainly different too in so many ways! It has a wealth of culture and history, complemented by a language so completely different from its...