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.

Lillafüred

The beautiful landscape of Lillafüred is wonderful both during the winter and summer months. The captivating narrow-gauge railway, Lake Hámori, the trout farm in Garadna Valley, the Palace Hotel, and the surrounding hiking trails will enthral all visitors. During spring, many tourists and hikers visit the area and the surrounding villages. The narrow-gauge railway is usually extremely popular during spring; therefore, it is advisable to avoid this attraction now.

Where should you go then? Here are a few secluded trip destinations.      

Diósjenő

Diósjenő is located at the base of Börzsöny, about 60 kilometres from Budapest, so it is easily accessible from the capital. If you want to admire the beauty of nature, you will definitely like the hiking trails of the area. This destination is recommended rather for those who really enjoy hiking since some parts are very steep, and the length of some hiking routes reaches 17 kilometres. For example, the moderately difficult Csóványos trip is 15.6 kilometres long, but it provides an amazing view. The area is enriched by a fishing lake, the Swabian Castle, and the Czech Castle.

Nagy-Szénás trail (Buda Hills)

The wonderful area of Pilis is surrounded by several popular trip destinations, and you can find many popular tourist routes in the Buda Hills. However, the Nagy-Szénás trail (2.1 kilometres) is the perfect choice for people looking for a family-friendly hiking place near the capital.

Sukoró

Sukoró is located near Lake Velence by the Velence Hills. The town is rather small, and it is rarely visited by tourists; however, the area is abundant with wonderful natural treasures. You can cross several idyllic valleys leading through one of the highest peaks of the Velence Hills to a spring, and on the way to the village you can observe interesting rock formations. The length of the tour is 11.5 kilometres, so it provides a full-day family program.

Mór

A beautiful hiking trail is located between Csókakő and Mór, offering an adventurous experience to visitors. It is not a very popular hiking trail since climbing a steep hillside is not suitable for beginners. However, the wonderful view to the Mór wine region from the hillside of Vértes and the Castle of Csókakő are definitely worth the climb. The trail is part of the National Blue Trail; it is approximately 14 kilometres long, and its difficulty can be considered intermediate. We would recommend this destination for people looking for a more adventurous hike.

Cserépfalu

Cserépfalu is one of the many villages that have remained hidden from tourists in the vicinity of Bükk. Following the hiking trail, you can visit the cave dwellings, the wine cellars at Berezdalja, and the Millenium Lookout Tower. The trail is family-friendly and easily accessible by car.

By Nóra Csécsei

Source: www.magyarorszagom.hu