Budapest
Grand architecture, hearty eating, and memories of the Soviet era
Take flights to Budapest to dress up for first-class opera or take in eye-pleasing views of the Danube.
Things to do
River cruises on the Danube float past Budapest’s Castle District, where centuries of history are condensed. Gaze at the eclectic Royal Palace, gothic Matthias Church and the turreted Fishermen’s Bastion, while dinner is prepared.
Shopping
Walk from Buda to Pest via the ornate Chain Bridge and stop en route for holiday snaps with views of the Danube in the background. Musicians provide entertainment while you choose your gifts from the lined-up artists’ booths.
Restaurants
On your Budapest city break, order goulash and goose liver in the Jewish Quarter restaurants, where locals line their stomach before a night out and musicians play Gypsy songs for a tip. The double-distilled pálinka fruit brandy is sipped from tulip-shaped glasses.
Nightlife
Buy flights to Budapest for ballet and opera performances at the Hungarian State Opera House. After the show, stroll along Andrássy út boulevard to Budapest’s statue-filled Heroes' Square, flanked by the Museum of Fine Arts and the Palace of Art.
When to go
KLM has frequent flights to Budapest. Visit in August for the vibrant Budapest Parade or time your holiday for Budapest International Marathon in October.
Upcoming events
- Budapest Spring FestivalMar - Apr 2012 (annual)
- Titanic Film FestivalApr 2012 (annual)
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SpotlightSzéchenyi Baths
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SpotlightSzimpla Kert
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