Things to Do in Hungary
Want to know some of the standout things to do in Hungary? Then have a look through our handpicked suggestions below...
1. The Royal Palace, Budapest
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the massive Royal Palace (also known as Buda Palace and Buda Castle) looms impressively over Budapest from the banks of the Danube. The site includes lavishly decorated interiors, the Budapest History Museum and the Hungarian National Gallery.
2. Statue Park, Budapest
This outdoor museum (situated in the city’s XXII district) exhibits some of the many statues that adorned Budapest’s streets during its communist years. Stone recreations of Marx, Lenin and Engels can all be seen between 10am and sunset.
3. The House of Terror, Budapest
An important and impressive museum in Budapest, the House of Terror trawls through Hungary’s checkered past. Housed in a building that was once the headquarters of the country's extreme right-wing party, the museum proves an educational monument to its many fallen fighters.
4. Lake Balaton
The largest lake in Central Europe, Lake Balaton’s shores are dotted with countless attractions, from striking beaches and great fishing spots to water-sports.
5. Holloko Village, Nogard
Another UNESCO World Heritage Site, a large part of the village has been preserved as a traditional settlement. Holloko’s 55 houses, churches and museums are situated in Nogard, about 90 kilometers to the north of Budapest.