8 special Hungarian souvenirs

Theculturetrip.com collected 8 unique souvenirs you can only take home from Hungary. You can find many Hungarian products that are truly special and will remind you of your splendid time in the country. Here are the 8 best souvenirs from Hungary!

Pálinka

The traditional Hungarian fruit brandy. The European Commission provided this drink a status as a protected geographical indication, meaning you can only buy true Pálinka in Hungary. It is usually made from fruits such as plums, pears, and apricots, and its alcohol content is usually between 37% and 86%. Many Hungarians believe in its beneficial effect to health.

Hungarian paprika

Paprika is the basic spice for any traditional Hungarian dish. It arrived with the Turks in the 1500-1600s, and became the most popular spice ever since. The towns of Kalocsa and Szeged are famous for their paprika production, but we can buy it literally anywhere. For tourists, there are lovely little packs.

Air from budapest

A funny gift you can literally take home only from Budapest. Air form Budapest comes in tin cans, decorated with the outlines of different landmarks. It can be bought many places around the city centre.

Tokaji Aszú

Tokaji Aszú is one of the most famous sweet dessert wines. The Tokay region can be found in Northern Hungary. Tokaji aszú was once a royal favourite, and now it is a perfect souvenir: theculturetrip.com suggests trying Szepsy 6 puttonyos Aszú.