Beyond Budapest

BEYOND BUDAPEST Beyond beautiful Budapest, there is so much more of Hungary to explore. The Danube bend pictured here sits just outside the capital and contains some awe-inspiring hiking and cycling trails. The Danube cycle route can follow the Danube back through 3 countries to its source at Donaueschingen, Germany. The low-lying Great Plain, the hills to the north and northeast, and the picturesque towns and villages are all very popular. Hungary also has well over 1000 lakes, of which the largest and most famous is Balaton.

BALATON REGION Whether you are interested in beaches, beautiful hikes, or wine tasting, visit the magical Lake Balaton. It is the biggest lake in Central Europe and is often referred to as the Hungarian Sea.

VINEYARDS OF HUNGARY

You'll be pleasantly surprised by the wide range and high quality of Hungarian wine. We have 100 varieties and 22 wine-growing regions. There are many opportunities to become a wine expert and connoisseur of these delicious grapes.

HOLLOKO -

THE LIVING VILLAGE

Holloko is a rare example of an originally preserved village from the 17th-18th century and a Unesco World Heritage site. "A living community that provides an exceptional and maybe unique example of voluntary conservation of a traditional village."

Budapest has continental Europe's oldest metro and second oldest electrically operated underground railway in the world. The iconic Line 1 was completed in 1896.

The helicopter, the ballpoint pen, and the Rubik’s cube are all Hungarian inventions.

Budapest has the second largest synagogue in the world with seats for 3000. It's an Unesco World Heritage site as well.

Hungary was founded in 896, which makes it one of the oldest countries in Europe.

The Hungarian parliament is the third largest parliamentary building in the world.

The Hungarian water polo team is the best in the history of the sport. The proof is their 15 Olympics medals.

Hungary is home to the world’s first official wine region! In the 14th century, King Karoly made the Tokaj area the official wine region of Hungary. Wine has been produced there since the 5th century.