Watch: Best Christmas Markets in Budapest
- 21 Dec 2022 9:21 AM
Enjoy the video below, and in case you didn't know, the Xmas Market at the Basilica won the 'European Best Destinations' this year again.
Enjoy the video below, and in case you didn't know, the Xmas Market at the Basilica won the 'European Best Destinations' this year again.
Budapest’s Christmas markets opened on November 14, signaling the start of the city’s festive season. Since then Vörösmarty tér and the area around St. Stephen’s Basilica become lively hubs of holiday activity, with sparkling lights, the aroma of mulled wine, and the sounds of carols filling the air.
Expats in Hungary can take pride in a special accolade for their adopted home: Budapest’s Advent Feast at the Basilica has been named the Best Christmas Market of All Time by European Best Destinations (EBD). This honor was awarded in the “All Stars Edition”, a celebration of Europe’s most iconic Christmas fairs, recognizing the best of the best over the past two decades.
Hungary boasts a whole host of festive charms outside the bustling capital city - from historic towns with picturesque squares to magnificent cities nationwide, the country comes alive with the spirit of Christmas, offering enchanting experiences at Advent fairs.
Budapest has earned a prestigious spot on CNN’s list of the best Christmas fairs around the world, an elite ranking that places the Hungarian capital alongside other renowned cities such as Vienna, Prague, and even Singapore.
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