Hungary's Small Towns and Nature

The capital of Hungary offers centuries of history and architecture, as well as surprising nightlife and culinary scenes.

One of the oldest zoos in the world, Budapest Zoo is located in a nature reserve and holds over a 1000 animal species.

Covering 3ha, the oldest botanical garden in Budapest contains over 7,000 species of flora, greenhouses, and a Japanese Garden.

Overlooking the Danube river, this hill offers historical monuments, a noteworthy citadel, and striking views of the city.

City's largest public park contains play areas, the famous Szechenyi Baths, and a lake that freezes into an ice rink in the winter.

Offering a fantastic view of the Danube, and famous for its ruins of a Renaissance summer palace, this town is well worth a visit.

A thriving artistic hub in the late 19C, this small town on the Danube containing churches, museums, and cafes.

An excellent leisure area, featuring medieval ruins, a music fountain, a Japanese garden, sports facilities, and much more.

Fed by thermal springs of Margaret Island, this water park has water slides, wave machines, and other fun facilities.

Once the capital of a Roman province, this archaeological park holds remains of ancient settlements, including two amphitheaters.

One of Europe's biggest medicinal spa complexes sits atop two thermal springs and functions year-round.

Offering excellent examples of secessionist architecture, this town is rich with museums and day-trip opportunities.

Located on the banks of Lake Balaton, this lovely city offers quiet secluded beaches, museums, and highly praised local wine.

The traditional dwelling of Hungary's kings, this Baroque-style palace complex is rife with history stretching back to the 13C.

An underground labyrinth, dominating the belly of the Castle Hill with an intricate system of cellars and caves rich in history.

Full of ornate tombstones, monuments, and mausoleums, this 56ha cemetery is the final resting place of famed Hungarian personages.

The interactive railway museum holds over 100 vehicles, suffused with a nostalgic charm that draws in kids and adults alike.

Enjoy this northern town, steeped in Baroque architecture and famous for its castle, thermal baths, and Hungarian red wine.

A quiet town of elegant lines that belies its extensive history and has hidden gems of architectural beauty.

First constructed in the 16C by the Ottomans, the thermal baths still feature Turkish style, evident in their characteristic domes.

Wander through the Historic Center and enjoy architectural gems, local cuisine, and multitude of attractions.

The National Museum houses collections that trace the history of the Carpathian Basin dwellers, Hungarians and Transylvanian alike.

An elegant Art Nouveau bath complex known for its mineral hot springs water and wonderful spa treatments.

Discover the caves, local highland woods, and river habitats of this richly diverse national park.

A vast national park comprised of several areas that offer a plethora of fauna and flora, hiking trails, and wonderful lookouts.

Decorative fortifications built in Neo-Romanesque style as a lookout terrace that offers great views over the Pest area.

A 16C medicinal thermal bath constructed by the Ottomans; it retains separate days for men and women, and late operating hours.

A three-floor market hall that offers a rich variety of produce as well as a taste of Budapest life, bound in Neo-Gothic charm.

A wonderful example of Art Nouveau architecture, this museum houses collections of textile, glass, and metal craftsmanship.

Riddled with magnificent subterranean caves, this national park features great guided tours of the area on foot, horse, or bicycle.

The area where the Danube river swerves southward is a spot of historical significance, seizing beauty, and is ideal for day-trips.

This charming little town rests on the bank of a natural thermal lake, famous for its medicinal qualities.

The world's second largest thermal lake is a geological wonder, located in a nature reserve and famous for its medicinal traits.

Wander the quaint streets and take in the local culture, enjoying the restful atmosphere of the resort.

Located on the banks of Lake Balaton, this lovely city offers quiet secluded beaches, museums, and highly praised local wine.

A small town by the Austrian border famous for its wine, and for wonderfully preserving centuries of architectural gems.

A quiet town of elegant lines that belies its extensive history and has hidden gems of architectural beauty.

A popular summer destination, this lakeside town offers a great combination of long sandy beaches and thriving nightlife.

A small village on the historical peninsula jutting into Lake Balaton, rich with architectural and natural points of interest.

A medieval Greek Orthodox hermit colony carved into a rocky hill, comprised of cells, a chapel, and a dining hall.

Walk the streets saturated with history and touched with myth, and admire the local remnants of ancient times.

Follow the trail leading towards this 18C Baroque abbey, erected on the site of an 11C monastery, and housing a royal crypt.

Located on the banks of Lake Balaton, this lovely city offers quiet secluded beaches, museums, and highly praised local wine.

A thriving artistic hub in the late 19C, this small town on the Danube containing churches, museums, and cafes.

A popular summer destination, this lakeside town offers a great combination of long sandy beaches and thriving nightlife.

Offering a fantastic view of the Danube, and famous for its ruins of a Renaissance summer palace, this town is well worth a visit.

A quiet town of elegant lines that belies its extensive history and has hidden gems of architectural beauty.

Located on the banks of the Balaton Lake, this national park is highly visited by international travelers and locals alike.

The former seat of Hungarian royalty and central to Hungary's Roman Catholicism, this northern town exudes charm and history.

Explore one of the oldest towns in Hungary and discover remarkable historic and ecclesiastic landmarks.

Dedicated to the preservation of Hungary's largest collection of ecclesiastical relics, this museum exhibits art dating to the 13C.

The largest church in Hungary, this Neoclassical basilica features a hidden treasury, an eerie crypt, and the marble Bakocz Chapel.

Offering a fantastic view of the Danube, and famous for its ruins of a Renaissance summer palace, this town is well worth a visit.

A thriving artistic hub in the late 19C, this small town on the Danube containing churches, museums, and cafes.

Offering excellent examples of secessionist architecture, this town is rich with museums and day-trip opportunities.

Discover the caves, local highland woods, and river habitats of this richly diverse national park.

The capital of Hungary offers centuries of history and architecture, as well as surprising nightlife and culinary scenes.

One of the oldest zoos in the world, Budapest Zoo is located in a nature reserve and holds over a 1000 animal species.

Covering 3ha, the oldest botanical garden in Budapest contains over 7,000 species of flora, greenhouses, and a Japanese Garden.

Overlooking the Danube river, this hill offers historical monuments, a noteworthy citadel, and striking views of the city.

City's largest public park contains play areas, the famous Szechenyi Baths, and a lake that freezes into an ice rink in the winter.

Offering a fantastic view of the Danube, and famous for its ruins of a Renaissance summer palace, this town is well worth a visit.

A thriving artistic hub in the late 19C, this small town on the Danube containing churches, museums, and cafes.