THINK HUNGARY, MORE THAN EXPECTED MAGICAL BUDAPEST BUDAPEST AND SURROUNDINGS REGIONAL MAP Ipoly Drégelypalánk Kemence E77 BUDAPEST NP 2 Diósjenő Nagybörzsöny Királyrét Nógrád Bánk Rétság Márianosztra Nőtincs Zebegény Verőce Szob Nagymaros Acsa Esztergom Vác 11 Visegrád 111 Tahitótfalu M2 Dorog 117 Dobogókő Verseg Leányfalu Vácrátót NP Szentendre Göd Aszód 10 Veresegyház Dunakeszi 3 Piliscsaba Pomáz Domony E71 Fót M3 Pilisvörösvár Gödöllő Solymár Mogyoród Máriabesnyő Tura Tö k M0 M31 Zsámbék Budakeszi Isaszeg Duna E60 BUDAPEST M1 Tóalmás Herceghalom 1 Pécel Biatorbágy Budaörs 31 Etyek Tápió M0 Gyömrő Nagykáta Érd E71 Sziget- M51 szentmiklós 4 Százhalombatta Monor M7 510 Tápiószentmárton Szigethalom Ócsa E60 Tápiószele 7 6 405 311 Újszilvás Délegyháza M5 Albertirsa 51 5 40 M6 Bugyi Kiskunlacháza Cegléd Abony Ráckeve Dabas Örkény Dömsöd Apaj 441 Sarlóspuszta Nagykőrös Duna Tourist Information centre Thermal bath Airport Palace Zoo UNESCO World heritage site Castle Arboretum NP Duna-Ipoly National Park Minaret, mosque Wine tourism centre, wine cellar Outdoor exhibition space, Religious centre, Adventure park, theme park historic church, Basilica playground, skills course DISCOVER, UNDERSTAND AND ENJOY THE MOST CREATIVE CITY OF EUROPE text and photos » Hungarian Tourism Ltd. Hungary’s capital is a truly cos­ new chapter. Ruin pubs are re­ one of these bars and end with mopolitan European city, deve­ interpreting centuries old ca­ a raucous party in a centennial loping at such a pace that it can fé­culture, where young minds thermal water spa. Budapest is continuously offer something and ideas meet from every cor­ perfect as both a destination and new to even those who are liv­ ner of the world. A new wave a starting point, whether you are ing here, embracing the future of inspired chefs is rejuvenating seeking entertainment, culture, without forgetting the past. the prestigious Hungarian cui­ relaxation or just wish to explore Budapest is a city of living his­ sine garnering the highest praise the natural and historical trea­ tory where every inch tells from home and abroad. Elegant sure the region has to offer. The a fascinating story, whilst the in­ wine bars bring the best of Hun­ capital of Hungary warmly wel­ genuity of the latest generation garian vineyards into the heart comes you and your loved ones of Hungarians writes a whole of the city. A night might start in every day of the year! Together in Budapest Magical Budapest » Discover, understand and enjoy | Hungarian Tourism Ltd. » gotohungary.com 1 HOME OF THE CREATIVE MIND PRIVATE INVITATION TO WONDERLAND text and photos » Hungarian Tourism Ltd. Budapest has long been an attractive tourist destination with its UNESCO world heritage sites such as the majestic Heroes’ Square, magnificent Buda Castle, and the impressive Danube banks. Together Walking down leafy Andrássy we share many Avenue is a pleasure in itself, adventures - Budapest but the glittering flagship stores and you of international brands al­ so make it a favourite destina­ tion for the discerning shopper. The museums and national gal­ leries of the city are home to contemporary and classical art collections and the world’s most prestigious travelling shows. Together with countless art gal­ leries, Budapest will inspire and engage lovers of the old masters and seekers of new talent. Once intellectually refreshed, the his­ torical baths and modern day spas reinvigorate the body and the soul. In recent years there have been a number of revolu­ tions of an altogether more he­ donistic kind that have put Budapest on the map for mo­ Magical Budapest » Home of the creative mind | 2 Hungarian Tourism Ltd. » gotohungary.com Connected by love – Buda and Pest dern urban travelers. For many, ist route, but also almost single­ tro revolution is redefining our Budapest has become synon­ handedly ushering in the ruin relationship with eating out, ymous with ruin pubs; aban­ pub phenomenon that has rein­ craft beer appreciation is a seri­ doned apartment buildings vigorated the forgotten Kazinczy ous pastime and chic wine bars taken over by entrepreneurial Street and its environs into a hub are giving prestige and recogni­ young creatives and turned into of Budapest nightlife. The ruin tion to the wide variety of wines profitable and fashionable hang­ pub revolution was only the be­ that come from Hungary’s far outs for their like­minded peers. ginning ­ new trends are adding flung wine regions, introducing Szimpla served as the ignition new colour at a rapidly growing them to Budapest and through point of the movement, not only rate to this city that is constant­ her, the World. Somewhere in becoming an institution and an ly reinventing itself. While ruin the depths of the city a bottle of unmissable stop on every tour­ pubs are still thriving, the bis­ passion is waiting for you! Magical Budapest » Home of the creative mind | Hungarian Tourism Ltd. » gotohungary.com 3 WHEN JUST A MUSEUM IS NOT ENOUGH CITY OF CULTURE text and photos » Hungarian Tourism Ltd. Budapest always offers more than it is immediately apparent; the imposing facade of an Andrássy Avenue palace might display luxury accessories, or hide a ruin pub… While Budapest embraces innova­ ace of Arts (Művészetek Palotája) countless independent galleries, tion and new talent, traditions and is a bold architectural statement exhibition spaces, workshops and legacy are still cherished and nur­ on the bank of the Danube, serv­ incubator houses keep the artis­ tured. The café culture of Budapest ing as the home base of the Buda­ tic pulse of the city racing. Talking stretches from the fin du siècle pest Festival Orchestra, counted about racing, the best non­usual gilded splendour of the New York among the world’s best classical vehicles for looking around in Bu­ Palace and Centrál Café, which orchestras. It is also the home of dapest are a segway, a rickshaw, are the regular meeting places the Ludwig Museum, curating one a tuktuk, a beerbike, or the Mil­ of writers and journalists, to the of the most significant contem­ lennium Underground Railway new wave barista heavens that of­ porary art collections in Central­ (Metro line M1). Reaching He­ fer a selection of single plantation Europe. Beside traditional bastions roes’s Square, the cultural ignition beans to go with the free Wi­Fi. of culture like the National Muse­ point of the city, Deák Square, the Mesterségek Ünnepe, an arts and um, the National Museum of Fine meeting point of everyone in town crafts festival, introduces modern Arts and the Art Hall (Műcsarnok), or the historical thermal baths has audiences to the tactile pleasure of the National Dance Theatre never been so easy before! Discov­ handicrafts and folk art. The Pal­ and Hungarian Heritage House, er our culture in style! Catch a rickshaw and discover the city Magical Budapest » When just a museum is not enough | 4 Hungarian Tourism Ltd. » gotohungary.com Magical Budapest » When just a museum is not enough | Hungarian Tourism Ltd. » gotohungary.com 5 Magical Budapest » In Budapest every step is a journey | 6 Hungarian Tourism Ltd. » gotohungary.com IN BUDAPEST EVERY STEP IS A JOURNEY OUR TRADITION IS YOUR INSPIRATION text and photos » Hungarian Tourism Ltd. Traditional and contemporary, within Budapest. It allows festi­ can find a festival dedicated to highbrow and popular, timeless val­goers not only to attend con­ almost every food group, wine, and seasonal ­ Budapest means certs, but to engage with the city, pálinka, artisanal beer, Belgian culture, throughout the year and breathe with it for a while, hon­ beer, mangalica and bread fes­ for the whole family. Summer is our its beauty and go home with tivals abound. The magnificent peak festival season and tens of the complete Budapest experi­ area of the Castle district is the thousands of visitors flock to ence! Budapest Spring Festival home of many festivals, as one of the wide range of music festi­ and the Jewish Cultural Festi­ the most enthralling parts of Bu­ vals that are on offer in Hunga­ val bring the best of interna­ dapest. While sipping a glass of ry. Sziget is one of the largest and tional classical music and jazz to wine above the city, the breath­ best­loved popular music festi­ Budapest. Festivals are not just taking view of the Danube and vals in Europe and is unique be­ for music though, they appeal to the night sky fascinates us in a cause it takes place on an island all the senses. In Budapest one truly inspiring festival moment. Tradition and inspiration Magical Budapest » In Budapest every step is a journey | Hungarian Tourism Ltd. » gotohungary.com 7 BUDAPEST: CITY OF SPAS SINCE 1934 THE WATERS OF LIFE text and photos » Hungarian Tourism Ltd. Since 1934, Budapest proudly wears the Spa city title, but it’s good to know, that its unique facilities were fully recognised by Roman legionaries over 2000 years ago! Bringing Baths, day spas and lidos are an be enjoyed today in their original your swimsuit integral part of Budapest life, all function, the Rudas and Király is highly recommended year round serving as places of baths in Buda. Rudas has been ex­ at all times family entertainment, wellbe­ tended with swimming pools and of the year - our ing and lately even of sensational health treatments over the years, thermal spas are waiting for you! pool parties. Budapest is excep­ but the Turkish part of the build­ tional for being a capital rich in ing still retains its original layout thermal springs and aquifers, pro­ of a central pool surrounded by viding eight therapeutic spas and smaller pools of varying tempera­ several lidos with thermal waters ture, going all the way up to 42°C that have proven health benefits. under a domed ceiling. Previously These thermal springs have been open only to men, since the 2005 popular for a very long time ac­ renovations Rudas is open to cording to archaeological finds of both sexes on certain days, most 18 Roman baths around Aquin­ notably during late night sessions cum, on the site of one of which on the weekends that are an un­ is the Római Lido today.