5+1 extraordinary Valentine’s Day program ideas in Budapest

This year, a flood of programs once again await those wishing to have some romantic time in and around Budapest. We have selected some of the best options for you. It looks like the weather will be gracious to us this year as well, which is delightful news in the middle of February. So, let us look at the 5+1 best Valentine’s Day programs in 2022.

Jardinette Kertvendéglő

Jardinette Kertvendéglő awaits its visitors with its unique atmosphere all year round. The location in Buda is not disturbed by the noise of the city centre, giving it the perfect atmosphere. With inspiration given by the special occasion, the chef of Jardinette will create two different menus that, together, make guests’ wishes come true. And if you decide to celebrate more than just this day, there will be countless surprises from February 12th.

1112 Budapest, Németvölgyi út 136.

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Édes Mackó kürtőskalács-cukrászda

Édes Mackó will not be free of Valentine’s Day surprises either, as the occasion calls for some Kürtős Kalács, and between February 12 and 14, they will delight lovers with a special Valentine’s Day couple’s brunch menu. The menu of each chimney cake dessert comes with a gift of raspberry lemonade. On the occasion of Valentine’s Day, we can request our Kürtős Krémes in Valentine’s Day design, our Kürtős filled with strawberry cream and coated with caramel chocolate. Also this month, the Kürtős Love Box will take care of the mood.

1146 Budapest, Állatkerti körút 14-16.

Photo: Facebook.com/edesmacko

Vén Hajó

In the case of Vén Hajó, the panorama alone is so worth it that it would be a sin to miss it. Unforgettable experiences await on the legendary ship even on an average weekday, but this will be a special occasion. Speaking of Valentine’s Day, on February 14, they will be welcoming those who board the ship with a surprise drink, then they will serve an intimate dinner and make the program aimed at couples even more memorable with a romantic cruise on the Danube. The evening will also be enhanced by a live music show, writes funzine.hu.

1052 Budapest, Vigadó tér 2-es kikötő

Photo: Facebook.com/venhajo/

Valentine’s Day Gyertyafény Expressz dinner train

The imposing train of Gyertyafény Expressz (Candle Light Express), consisting of the cosy saloon, bar, and nostalgia dining cars, will travel from Budapest to Nagymaros on this day. The nearly three-hour program awaits couples and groups of friends with an unforgettable gastronomic experience. First-class food and wines are served during the trip, including in the beautifully preserved Teakfa Orient dining car. A pianist and a singer, Juli Szigeti, will entertain guests in the cosy saloon car, says funzine.hu.

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Valentine’s Day romantic wine tasting at the Etyek Kúria

Take a walk on the Öreghegy (Old Hill), then taste Hungarian wines at the Etyek Kúria. After a pleasant walk, you can taste the wine and food of the region as well, in the heated, beautiful igloo tent set up on the terrace.

Photo: Facebook.com/etyekikuria

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+1 Szinyei Merse Pál exhibition

An exhibition of some 120 masterpieces by one of the most significant figures in Hungarian art is open until February 20. The exhibition features more than 20 foreign paintings (including masterpieces by Monet, Sisley, Corot, and Courbet) from renowned public and private collections.

The audience can see a rich selection of Szinyei’s work, featuring several rare pieces. The visitors can also get to know Szinyei in unprecedented detail.

On Valentine’s Day, February 14, the museum will be offering a couple of discounts, as well as an online museum experience conveniently accessible from home in the evening. From 7 pm, Réka Krasznai, one of the curators of the exhibition, will give an online guided tour of the exhibition. Those interested in the program can take part in an interactive guided tour of the exhibition in the virtual spaces, writes turizmus.com.