5 EXPERIENCES YOU CANNOT MISS...
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Budapest's Best View...
The guide books of Budapest usually write about finding the nicest
views from the top of the Citadel, from the castle hill and from the top of
the Saint Stephan's Basilica. But you don't need to climb up so high for
an eye-catching view... just walk to the middle of the Margaret bridge
and be astonished by this gorgeous city! Also a great spot is on the Buda
side at Batthyány square. The Parliament house will delight you just on
the other side of the river with its magnificent appearance.
Photo by Lindtner Béla
Ship Ride and Nice Walk at Rómaifürdő...
A ship ride on the Danube river to Rómaifürdő is a must. Ask a friendly
local on the ship to show you the tourist attractions on your way. In
summer time have a nice walk at Rómaifürdő. It is a place that is visited
mainly by Hungarians who escape from the city for a few hours to get
some rest under the shady trees on the bank of the river. There are
many restaurants and bars there but, if you'd like to taste something
typically local, instead of a dinner buy a lángos at one of the buffets.
Photo by Lindtner Béla
Special Vehicles Tour in the Buda Hills...
Start your tour at Széll Kálmán tér and take a short ride on tram no. 61
to Városmajor. From here take the Cogwheel Railway train to Széchenyihegy (Széchenyi Hill). Then take the Children's Railway to János-hegy
(János Hill). It is the highest peak in Budapest. The Erzsébet lookout
tower offers panoramic views of the city and the Buda Hills. Finally take
the two-way Chairlift (Libegő) system providing beautiful panorama
along the way from János-hegy down to Zugliget.
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Live Action Games...
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Photo by Jo Peattie
Vibrant Club and Pub Life...
Live acti on games inspired by computer games and horror movies are
mushrooming in Budapest. The mystic atmosphere is spooky but not
frightening. The games combine riddles and physical tasks with the aim
to escape from a room. To find your way out you need to solve various
puzzles using creativity and common sense. The adrenaline kicks in as
soon as the time starts. Few succeed. Real fun and an unusual way to
spend an hour.
Kazinczy Street is not to be missed - beer gardens in inner atmospheric
courtyards, tiny bars, and ruin pubs which are unused, deserted
buildings that have been turned into pubs. Don't be afraid of the shabby
exteriors... Lonely Planet voted Szimpla Kert the third best bar in the
world! Also pop in to Kőleves, Mika Tivadar, Ellátó Kert and Bobek. And
don't miss Gozsdu Udvar's trendy scene that's bustling with life.
Photo by Fekete Vica