Visiting Hungary offers great value, beautiful landscapes, rich history, and hearty food. You’ll find fewer crowds, cheap prices, beautiful national parks, warm people, and historic city centers.
It’s one of my favorite places to explore in Europe.
It’s so underappreciated. “Go to Budapest,” everyone says! Not enough people tell you what to do outside Budapest!
Get out of the capital, see the country, and wander off the beaten path. It always surprises me that for a country in the middle of Europe, so few people actually bother to see it!
This travel guide to Hungry will help you backpack or visit the country on a budget, tell you things to see and do, and help you plan an epic trip!
Other Things to See and Do in Hungary
1. Dance at the Sziget Music FestivalThe Sziget Music Festival is one of the largest music festivals in Europe. It takes place every August for one week on Margaret Island in Budapest, right on the Danube River. Because of its size and international popularity, tourists and locals alike flock to Budapest to take in the scene. With over 1,000 performances, there is something for most tastes! You can book tickets online although it rarely sells out so you will be able to pay as you enter but be warned that the queues can get pretty crazy. I’d recommend booking online to avoid the wait. Prices start from 24,000 HUF ($85 USD) for a one day pass.
2. Find peace at Lake Balaton
Lake Balaton is the biggest freshwater lake in Central Europe and is known affectionately as the Hungarian inner sea. It is a popular tourist destination both for visitors and nationals thanks to its beaches and volcanic hills. The lake and its surrounding villages are quaint and make for great day trips. In Tihany, you will find the famous Benedictine Abbey, one of the most popular tourist spots around, with an entrance fee of 1,200 HUF ($4.50 USD). Over towards the north of the lake is the wine-growing region, the wetlands, and some epic hiking trails. For those looking for more relaxation, you’ll find over 1,000 hot springs famed for their medicinal properties. One of the most popular is Héviz Lake which also offers visitors a whole range of different spa treatments. Admission to the Thermal Lake costs 2,400 HUF ($9 USD) for three hours, 2,600 HUF ($9.50 USD) for four hours, or 3,700 HUF ($13.50 USD) for the day. Treatments start from 2,100 HUF ($7.50 USD) for a 30-minute massage.
3. Cruise along the Danube bend
Towns dot the banks of the Danube, the river running through the entire country, and you can visit some of them by taking a boat cruise down the river. You can even head to Germany if you have more time to explore. Expect to pay around 22,000 HUF ($80 USD) for a full day cruise on a nice boat including lunch. If you just want to take a ride down the river you can book a seat on one of the larger boats that only cost 4,000 HUF ($14.50 USD) for a 4-hour round trip.
Original Article Published Here: Hungary Travel Guide for 2019
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