Travel Tips For Hungary

Wednesday, July 29, 2009 ·

By Graham McKenzie

The perfect part of the year to vacation in Hungary is in the fall or autumn. Autumn fills the streets and countryside with cool breezes from the Mediterranean and also offers less crowding in the streets and hotels. The winter can be extremely cold and frequent snow showers are common. Summer months are usually very humid and warm and the streets are much more crowded as are the hotels.

Hungary is situated in central eastern Europe and consists of flat land that offers only a few rolling hills and occasional small mountain.

The largest portion of Hungary is covered in wood lands or wet lands and has an abundant wildlife population. The national parks are a great way to peek at the wildlife in a secure and safe setting. Hungary lies on a tectonic fault line that offers many hot springs that boast spas offering first class treatments to relax your body and soul.

Hungary is home to some of the best European architecture including the Esztergom Basilica which is the third largest church in Europe. The Pannonhalma Archabbey is also situated in Hungary and is the second largest abbey in the world. There are several historical architecture designs to see in Hungary including the baroque castle in Budapest.

Budapest is a popular tourist city in Hungary that is located alongside the Danube river banks. The city is rich in history and offer some of the more popular sightseeing locations such as the Buda castle that brings in many tourists from all over the world.

Hungary is richly inspired when it comes to the arts. You will find embroideries, paintings, carvings, and pottery pieces that would flatter anyones art collection. Folk dance is adored throughout the country and many famous musical composers originated in Hungary.

The hotels in Hungary offer affordable rates for comfortable surroundings any time of the year. The summer months will have a slightly higher rate and of course it may be harder to find an open room due to the many tourists that come through. Autumn and winter have the best rates and autumn is the more desired time to travel to Hungary due to the weather.

Hungary cuisine consists of mainly soups, smoked meats and sausage. The majority of menus will include beef, veal, chicken and pork entrees as well and all will include goulash. Goulash is a famous Hungarian dish that you will find prepared in many different ways throughout the country. A glass of wine will be offered at dinner as Hungary produces red and white wines in the many vineyards and wineries. Beer, fruit juices and coffee are also drinks produced in Hungary.

The Hungarian Forint is the most common currency but you will find many places accepting the EURO as well. When visiting Hungary you will need to obtain a visa if staying for more than 90 days unless you are a member of their European union in which case you will not need a visa to visit or work in Hungary.

Clinking glasses for a cheer in the local pub may have you viewed as rude or impolite since it was a decree for locals to remember the poor treatment the 13 generals turned martyrs in the 19th century received. The decree was to end after 150 years, which was 1999 but many still are upholding the tradition.

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