5 best spots for a winter hike in Hungary
Hungary has fantastic hike options for all seasons. Now that the cold weather arrived to the country, we’re here to tell you where to go for the best hike experiences. Here are five of the most beautiful places for a winter hike in Hungary!
1. Hévíz, where it never gets cold
Don’t forget your bathing suit! At Hévíz, the water never gets below 24 °C not even when it’s snowing. Many folks make a pilgrimage to these natural waters, since it’s believed to have healing properties. If you’d like to have the surreal experience of swimming outside in the snow and not get cold, Hévíz is definitely the right choice for you.
2. Kékestető, the top of the country
The highest mountain of Hungary offers a fun challenge to those who love a good hike. It also offers tons of other programmes to those who don’t. There are countless programmes in the Mátra, from a good old hike to visiting the TV tower. The Mátra also boasts the second longest ski slope of Hungary, magyarorszagom.hu writes. The Kékestető is worth visiting even without any special programmes planned, since the view is worth the trip in itself.
3. Lillafüred, the hidden gem
Lillafüred is located next to Miskolc with a lovely view of the surroundings. There are multiple bodies of water near the town. The frozen Hámori lake and the popular waterfall nearby are very much worthy of a visit. The waters are not the only breathtaking natural wonders near Lillafüred, because the cave system stretching around the region are also accessible during wintertime. This way, no one misses out on the fun, whether they are a speleology fan or not.
4. Velence, the skating paradise
Velence is not far from Budapest, which makes it an attractive spot for those who only want to go on a daytrip. Luckily ,the lake managed to not become overcrowded with tourists, making it that much more special. Since the lake of Velence is smaller than the Balaton, it freezes over earlier than the Hungarian sea. Due to this, both locals and visitors like to revel in its charms during wintertime.
5. Budapest, the evergreen
The capital, being the agglomeration center of the country, many people can’t afford to leave it for longer periods of time. Not to worry, because there are plenty of hiking options around the city too. A lovely spot for a winter walk is the Buda Castle or the Gellért Mountain, both of which have a lovely view of the city, so you can relax while watching the city bustle along. If you’d rather stay close, but lose sight of the city crowds, then Normafa is the perfect place for you. In any case, the cold winter air definitely feels better when one is moving around.
Read about where to discover the best Christmas markets HERE.
Read about where to find the most beautiful Hungarian castles HERE.