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Welcome Advent! 5 amazing winter programs in Budapest! – PHOTOS
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The cold weather cannot stop us from enjoying the festive Advent period in the Hungarian capital. Therefore, we have collected 5 amazing winter programs in Budapest that you should not miss in December. Coats up, and venture outside to make the most out of this magical season!
Advent fairs in Budapest
As we previously reported, Christmas fairs in the Hungarian capital are awaiting visitors with splendid lights, exciting programs, and a stunningly festive atmosphere. Therefore, you should not miss this wonderful experience when you have some free time on your hands in December. In order to enhance the anticipation, Budapest’s Advent markets await you with a wide range of Hungarian Christmas delicacies. Accordingly, you can enjoy the „Advent taste” of lángos, goulash soup, goose liver, chimney cake, strudel, chestnuts, accompanied with mulled wine, hot chocolate, pálinka, beer, or Hungarian wines.
Entrance: free of charge
Attention! Christmas Market at Vörösmarty Square and Advent Basilica can only be visited with an immunity certificate or a negative coronavirus test!
City Park Ice Rink
You do not need to go far either if you would like to do some winter sports during the Advent period. After last year’s break, the City Park Ice Rank has finally reopened this year. Since 19th November,
while skating in Budapest’s City Park you can enjoy the splendid Christmas decorations, upbeat music hits, and the breathtaking views of the Vajdahunyad Castle.
The Ice Rank awaits visitors from Monday to Friday between 9am–1pm (morning) and 5pm-9pm (afternoon), on weekend Staurday between 10am-2pm and 4pm-9pm, and on Sunday between 10am-2pm and 4pm-8pm.
Entrance fees:
- Adult ticket (off-peak): 4 € (~ 1500 HUF)
- Adult ticket (on-peak): 5.40 € (~ 2000 HUF)
- Senior/Student (on-peak): 4 € (~ 1500 HUF)
- Senior/Student (off-peak): 2.7 € (~ 1000 HUF)
Skate can be rented on site for 6.8 € (~ 2500 HUF)
Thermal baths
On the freezing winter weekends, there is nothing more relaxing than soaking in an outdoor thermal pool and marveling at the beautiful surroundings. Discover the most famous spas of Budapest this year and relish the rejuvenating experience!
Enjoy the snowfall in Széchenyi Thermal Bath, or admire the pulsating capital city from a panoramic rooftop pool while sipping champagne in Rudas Thermal Bath.
Széchenyi Themal Bath
Entrance on weekdays:
- 3-hour ticket (from 5 pm): 15 € (~ 5600 HUF)
- with cabin: 16 € (~ 5900 HUF)
