Breathe in the fragrance of hot punch, recharge with the sight of warm lights and, of course, this is also a great time to buy ...

1. Szeged - until 24 December 

The Christmas Weeks in Szeged promise “to be more than an Advent market" again in 2024, and this can only mean good things for visitors.

The central location of the event is Dóm tér, but it is also worth taking a walk on Klauzál tér and Dugonics tér to taste what the artisan producers and exhibitors have in store for you.

The Christmas decorations are always beautiful, and a Ferris wheel and Santa's sleigh make the festive atmosphere unforgettable.

2. Siófok - until 24 December

Lake Balaton is also worth a visit in winter, as the lake, the landscape and the local towns and villages show a completely different face at this time of year. The town of Siófok welcomes you with a series of events called Winter Magic, where children and adults alike can enjoy every day of the Advent season.

The small wooden houses dressed in lights will line up again on Fő tér, at the Aranycsengő (Golden Bell) Advent Market, where you can find lovely handmade gifts, Christmas tree decorations, and you can taste winter favourites such as chimney cake, fragrant roasted chestnuts or fruity mulled wine. 

3. Esztergom - until 22 December 

The Esztergom Advent Market welcomes people tuning in to the holiday with an ice rink and a multitude of Christmas programmes on Széchenyi tér. You can see concerts and puppet shows, join the candle lighting ceremony, choose from the products of the handicraft market and taste lots of different types of food on all four weekends of Advent if you decide to visit one of the most beautiful cities on the Danube.

The ice rink will open to the public with an ice show on 29 November at 5:30 p.m., and will welcome skaters until 19 January 2025.

4. Eger - until 24 December

The intimacy of the historic city centre, with Dobó tér in a blaze of lights and the Eger Castle in the background impress lots of visitors every year, including during Advent.

The town welcomes visitors with a truly spectacular, melodious, sparkling, but still intimate market – with a hut where people can warm up, handcrafted products and lots of Christmas delicacies. We are happy to remind you that the catering establishments of Szépasszonyvölgy also show their festive faces at this time, so you should also visit them.

5. Pécs - until 24 December

Count on Pécs also this year if you are planning some winter activities. The 13th Handicraft and Fairy Tale Advent Market in Pécs welcomes you, as you have probably already guessed, with tales, flavours, fragrances, shared experiences and a cosy Christmas atmosphere at Széchenyi tér.

During the Advent period, you can visit Santa's house, admire light painting and building projections, and, in the evening, you can attend the magical Sunday candle lighting with your loved ones.

6. Debrecen - until  23 December

Advent in Debrecen will not disappoint market visitors this year either, as two years ago it was selected as one of the twenty best small Christmas markets in Europe.

You shouldn't miss the hut and the skating rink in addition to the spectacular music and dance programmes. Last year even the trams wore a Santa Claus beard, and we hope the city will crack this joke this year too. 

Source: visithungary.com

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