Christmas

Vörösmarty Classic Xmas

Budapest’s two biggest Christmas markets open today – here are the dates, opening hours and what to expect

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
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Budapest Christmas market ranks among world’s top 10 trending festive destinations

by Csaba Finta
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Christmas markets in Hungary 2026: Opening dates, locations, programmes and everything you need to know

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
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Hungary makes 24 December a public holiday starting this year

by Csaba Finta
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Budapest Christmas market crowned Europe’s most beautiful for 2026! Here’s when it opens

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
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Hungary set to get another public holiday: Christmas Eve bill submitted

by Bálint Csontos
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The subtle ways Hungary still shapes my everyday life – a former expat looks back

by Guest Author
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Hungary public holidays 2027: six long weekends to plan for

by Alpár Kató
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Hungary could get a new public holiday: Christmas Eve could become a day off this year!

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
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Culture, cuisine, and Christmas: A burbara masterclass from Palestine in Budapest

by Daily News Hungary
Miskolc Advent tram

Miskolc Advent tram can become Europe’s most stunning again – vote here!

by Daily News Hungary
What Christmas was like in Hungary’s Kádár era: Escapes, secret masses and silenced longings

What Christmas was like in Hungary’s Kádár era: Escapes, secret masses and silenced longings

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
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Namedays, saints, and why December matters in Hungarian culture

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
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Burning wreaths, deadly fires and animal rescues: Christmas Eve kept Hungarian firefighters on nonstop alert

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
Budapest’s festive nostalgia returns: glittering Santa Bus and light trains roll out for Advent

Attention: Budapest public transport schedules change during the festive period!

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
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White Christmas arrives in Sopron as snow falls across north-west Hungary

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
Bejgli Hungarian Christmas cookie recipes

Hungarian Christmas desserts everyone should try

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
Budapest Christmas markets to open soon

Hungarian Christmas traditions that surprise foreigners

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
How Christmas is celebrated in Hungary – And how it differs from the UK and the US

How Christmas is celebrated in Hungary – And how it differs from the UK and the US

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
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What Hungarians actually drink at Christmas – And why it matters

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
Spending Christmas alone in Budapest? Here’s what to do

Spending Christmas alone in Budapest? Here’s what to do

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
Hungary’s comfort dessert: Aranygaluska with homemade vanilla custard for the holidays

Hungary’s comfort dessert: Aranygaluska with homemade vanilla custard for the holidays

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
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Christmas travel tips in Hungary – A guide for expats and tourists

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
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What’s open and closed in Hungary at Christmas – A 2025 guide for expats and visitors

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
Where cultures meet: Indian Embassy hosts heartwarming Christmas celebration in Budapest

Where cultures meet: Indian Embassy hosts heartwarming Christmas celebration in Budapest

by Daily News Hungary
Looking for cheaper Christmas markets in Budapest and Hungary? Here’s where to go! Óbuda Christmas market

Experience the magic of the Óbuda Christmas market in Budapest this December

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
Budapest’s Vörösmarty Christmas market: A winter wonderland in the heart of the city

Budapest’s Vörösmarty Christmas market: A winter wonderland in the heart of the city

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
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Holiday shop closures in Hungary: Here’s what you need to know

by Csaba Finta
Missing packages and late deliveries in Hungary

Missing packages, late deliveries: ministry launches probe in Hungary

by Daily News Hungary
Could the Star of Bethlehem actually have been this strange comet?

Could the Star of Bethlehem actually have been this strange comet?

by Bence Morvai
Looking for cheaper Christmas markets in Budapest and Hungary? Here’s where to go! Óbuda Christmas market

Looking for cheaper Christmas markets in Budapest and Hungary? Here’s where to go!

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
Waiting for your parcels to be delivered? DPD struggles to keep up with holiday orders in Budapest

Waiting for your parcels to be delivered? DPD struggles to keep up with holiday orders in Budapest

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
One of Hungary's most beautiful Christmas charity stages vandalised: police searching for these young perpetrators

One of Hungary’s most beautiful Christmas charity stages vandalised: police searching for these young perpetrators

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
Extended opening hours at Hungarian border crossing for the holiday rush

Attention: Extended opening hours at Hungarian border crossing for the holiday rush

by Csaba Finta
Budapest Santa Run

Video: thousands of running Santas take Budapest by surprise

by John Woods
Budapest’s festive nostalgia returns: glittering Santa Bus and light trains roll out for Advent

Budapest’s festive nostalgia returns: glittering Santa Bus and light trains roll out for Advent

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
Santa Trolley hits the streets of Budapest again!

Santa Trolley hits the streets of Budapest again!

by Csaba Finta
Top Christmas offers in Budapest: Festive menus and takeaway feasts from the city’s best restaurants

Top Christmas offers in Budapest: Festive menus and takeaway feasts from the city’s best restaurants

by Daily News Hungary
The true story of Santa Claus: How Saint Nicholas became a Christmas icon

The true story of Santa Claus: How Saint Nicholas became a Christmas icon

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
Celebrate Christmas and New Year in style at Matild Palace, Budapest’s luxury holiday destination

Celebrate Christmas and New Year in style at Matild Palace, Budapest’s luxury holiday destination

by Daily News Hungary
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