Üdvözöljük Budapesten

Destination airport: Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport BUD

Flight duration: 1 hour 40 minutes

Straight-line distance: 788.64 km

Culinary specialities

Goulash
Hungarian goulash is a hearty stew made with beef, peppers, and onions. Originally a shepherd's dish, it is now one of Hungary's national dishes and a symbol of deep, warming home cooking.

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Did you know?

Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport is named after the world-famous Hungarian composer Franz Liszt and is Hungary's largest airport. The airport has its own „SkyCourt“ shopping mall with huge glass fronts and award-winning design. Previously, the airport was an important military airfield and played a significant role during the Cold War. The 19th-century Chain Bridge connects the hilly Buda district with the flat Pest.

Places of interest

The imposing Hungarian Parliament Building on the banks of the Danube is one of the largest and most magnificent parliament buildings in Europe. It is particularly impressive at night when it is beautifully illuminated. The historic Chain Bridge, which connects the two districts of Buda and Pest, is one of Budapest's most famous landmarks and a popular photographic subject.

High above the Danube rises the fairy-tale Fisherman's Bastion, whose white towers and arcades offer spectacular views of the riverbanks, Parliament, and the Old Town. Just a few steps away lies Matthias Church, another highlight in the historic Castle District.

The famous Széchenyi Thermal Bath in the City Park promises recreation and relaxation – one of the largest medicinal baths in Europe with several indoor and outdoor pools, which are steaming and inviting for a bathing experience even in winter.

The central Market Hall „Nagycsarnok“ offers an authentic slice of Hungarian everyday life, selling fresh fruit, paprika sausage, handmade souvenirs and hearty specialities – accompanied by the hustle and bustle of Budapest's residents.

Useless knowledge

• The „Museum of the Useless“ is a place where useless and absurd items are collected – like plastic that was never used, or a comb for bald people.
• Hippos in Budapest Zoo bathe in thermal water
• Ernő Rubik's cube, the ballpoint pen, and holography were all invented by Hungarians.
• The lions on the famous Chain Bridge have no tongues. Supposedly, the sculptor forgot the detail. Supposedly, it was intentional. Supposedly, there has been an argument about it since 1850.