Adventure is just a stone's throw away

The most popular tourist destinations include beautifully renovated palaces with a long history, parks with lakes, cultural sights and fascinating items in museums no matter where you go in Hungary. The region around the capital is no exception to this. Here are some tips and suggestions on where to go and what to do.

Those who like picturesque landscapes and enjoy spending time in nature, favour promenades along riverbanks or fancy small streets steeped in history and romantic dinners should discover the direct vicinity of Budapest and the Danube Bend. It is meant for those who enjoy such a rich variety of sights.

There are numerous places near Budapest that offer a range of experiences and enjoyable pastimes with kids. In the following, we’ve included a few ideas that are perfect for day trips.

In the Etyek-Buda wine region, which is easily accessible from Budapest, you can enjoy the beauty of the landscape and nose some excellent wines. But which wines and other drinks are worth tasting?

Films and TV shows are becoming more and more important parts of our lives, and after a long day at work there’s nothing better than immersing yourself in a story for an hour or two. If you want to get a glimpse behind the scenes on a movie set, you only have to go as far the Korda Filmpark in Etyek, which is just a 30-minute drive from Budapest.

Margaret Island, hidden in the heart of the capital, is a real paradise in the urban hustle and bustle of Budapest, emerging as a special oasis from the waters of the Danube between the hills of Buda and the always vibrant Pest.