Quarantine-friendly destinations in Hungary for the Easter holiday: Where should you go or not go?

Do you need a break from the monotony of the quarantine during the coming long weekend? Many people have probably planned a family spa, a barbeque with their friends, or the most romantic trip with their partner for Easter weekend.

Unfortunately, we cannot spend our time with our friends and our relatives due to the current coronavirus crisis since the quarantine imposes a restriction on social gatherings. However, if you want to go out with your close family, it is time to organise a weekend trip. The question has presumably occurred to you: which places are the best to avoid the crowds?

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According to Magyarorszagom, you should definitely eliminate the most-visited and popular sights since others could also choose to visit them thinking that they will not meet many people there. In order to avoid this situation, we have collected a few secluded trip destinations and a few places you should not consider.

Some of Hungary’s wonderful attractions and regions are rather crowded all year round. We gathered some destinations that might be tempting, but that you should not visit during the coronavirus crisis.

Szentendre

The bank of the Danube at Szentendre, and the city itself, is visited by a multitude of tourists every year. Taking a walk here offers a romantic program for couples, but it is also popular among families thanks to the parking facilities on the riverbank and the fact that both the bank and the whole city can be explored easily. The city has a special atmosphere, which is why many people love it. Although you will not meet tourists in the area now, many families will probably visit Szentendre to take a nice walk on the riverbank. It is also a preferred location of many people from Budapest, because it only takes 10−15 minutes to get there from the capital, so you might want to consider visiting Szentendre.

Visegrád 

Visegrád is similarly popular. It is also easily accessible from Budapest – it is an easy 20-minute drive away, but there is more to it than simply its location. The beautiful Citadel of Visegrád provides an awe-inspiring sight together with the Danube Bend. Therefore, its popularity among Hungarian and foreign tourists alike is not surprising. Because this is one of the most popular areas that provide many possibilities for trips, we would recommend you not to visit Visegrád.

Rám-szakadék/Dobogókő

Rám-szakadék is also located near the capital, and it is one of the most well-known hiking trails. You can climb the rocks of the hiking trail surrounded by a romantic scenery, and for this reason, it is one of the favourite places for adventure seekers. Since there are only a few similarly adventurous hiking trails in the country, Rám-szakadék is generally a very popular destination. During spring, there are already quite a few people visiting the place, and because it is difficult to pass through some of the small trails, people can get crowded behind each other in many cases. We do not think this would be the most appropriate destination during the current crisis.