Vacation in Hungary, between Lake Balaton and Puszta
Arrival to Hungary Traveling to Hungary by bus and train is possible, but tedious. Itis quicker to fly via Budapest . The Hungarian capital is served byboth scheduled and low-cost airlines . Arrival to Hungary Traveling to Hungary by bus and train is possible, but tedious. Itis quicker to fly via Budapest . The Hungarian capital is served byboth scheduled and low-cost airlines .
Arrival to Hungary
Traveling to Hungary by bus and train is possible, but tedious. Itis quicker to fly via Budapest . The Hungarian capital is served byboth scheduled and low-cost airlines .
Entry requirements for Hungary
Hungary is part of the European Union and the Schengen area. Allyou need to enter the country is an identity card.
The best travel time for holidays in Hungary
Hungary is characterized by a continental climate , which meanswarm, dry summers and sensitively cold winters . That is why it canbe colder in Hungary in early autumn than in southern Germany. So ifyou want to swim at Lake Balaton , you should do so between the endof May and the end of September.
Where to go in Hungary
Hungary is mostly flat and is divided into three main touristcenters.
Beach holiday at Lake Balaton
As the largest inland lake in Europe , Lake Balaton (Balaton)offers countless opportunities for bathing and water sports. Whilemost of the hotels and spa parks are on the flat south bank, thehills on the north bank are dominated by vineyards and naturereserves.
City trip to Budapest
Next to Lake Balaton, Budapest is Hungary's biggest touristattraction. The majestic city lies on both sides of the Danube. Youcan even find healing and thermal springs in the city center. Findout more about city trips to Budapest here.
Recreation in the Puszta and the lowlands
The Puszta in the Hungarian lowlands includes four nature reserves, of which the Hortobágy National Park is the best known. Inaddition to the expansive nature, there are various thermal areas ,such as the springs in the historic city of Szeged.
Tourist highlights in Hungary
Under no circumstances should you miss the following highlights: Our pirate tip: What is the fastest way to get from Budapest to Vienna? On the bike path along the Danube! A visit to the neoclassical Szécheny i bathing establishment in the center of Budapest is simply part of a trip to Hungary ! Balatonfüred translates to Bad Balaton and the name already indicates that you can combine wellness with bathing fun here. In contrast to other cities, Balatonfüred is also busy in winter. The Sziget Festival is considered to be one of the best music festivals in Europe. It takes place every summer on an island in the Danube in the middle of Budapest. The steppe landscape of the Puszta is best viewed from a higher position and undertaken on a horseback tour.
National culture in Hungary
The most striking feature of Hungarian culture is the language.Hungarian does not belong to the Indo-European languages spokenin Europe, but to the Ugric language family. Even simple place namescan therefore become unpronounceable tongue twisters.
Accommodation in Hungary In addition to the usual hotel chains in Hungary, especially on Lake Balaton , numerous simple hotels from thesocialist era have survived very cheap overnight stays , which offer.In the countryside and especially in the southeast of Hungary , thetourist infrastructure is less well developed and you should lookaround more for a holiday home or private guesthouses instead ofmaking do with the often expensive but very simple hotels.
