Experience
Hungary
Fast Facts
Country Name : Population : Capital : Currency : Time Zone :
Electricity :
Hungary 10 Million Budapest Hungarian Forint
9 hours behind New Zealand ( except during daylight saving )
Current is 230V , 50HZ Plug is a 2 point round-pin adaptor
Festivals and Events 2017
Aug
Sziget Festival , Budapest
04-09 Feb Busójárás – Hungarian Carnival , Mohács
12-14 Feb Budapest Fish Festival 09-10 Apr Cherry Blossom Festival , Budapest 24 Jun-05 Jul Czech Beer Festival , Budapest Nov / Dec
Christmas Markets , Gyor
It says something for the unique culture and people of Hungary when their favourite activity is playing chess while soaking at an elegant thermal bath complex . Taking to the water in Hungary is a tradition and one not to be missed especially in Budapest , the nation ’ s stately capital . The River Danube flows through the centre of the city , separating the ancient towns of Buda and Pest . As you explore the city ’ s medieval heritage , don ’ t be frightened by the crazy-looking names . Your pronunciation may not fool the locals , but they ’ ll be thrilled to hear you try and will go out of their way to make you feel welcome . For something completely different head to the Statue Park , the last resting place of more than 40 statues from Hungary ’ s Socialist past .
Beyond the city lie lakes and spa towns and the vast Hungarian Plain that still pounds with the sound of hoof-beats – the Hungarians love their horses . Join them on a ride , or watch the Magyar cowboys demonstrate their awesome abilities . Meet Hungary ’ s dynamic young generation in the university city of Szeged and wander the cobblestone streets of arty Szentendre , one of several towns along the picturesque Danube bend . Hungarian cuisine reflects this country ’ s unique heritage . The Turks introduced coffee and paprika and it is from here that hearty , rich goulash soup originates . Try turkey roasted with fruit , and for dessert , chestnut cream . Live life to the full the way the Hungarians do .
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