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Top 20 +1 Summer Festivals in Hungary – The Ultimate Guide for Expats
- 4 Jun 2026 4:12 PM
- entertainment
Festival season is here, with international music, culture and special events all summer long, all around Hungary. From Budapest to the Balaton and beyond, the festival calendar includes several major gatherings as well as long-running smaller favourites.
Destinations Revealed: Spring Travel Trends & Top Summer Bookings in Hungary
- 4 Jun 2026 7:54 AM
- travel
Budapest was the most popular domestic travel destination in Hungary this spring, while early summer bookings suggest that Siófok, Lake Balaton resorts and spa towns are drawing the strongest interest, according to accommodation booking platform Szallas.hu.
Update: Train Insight: MAV Finds Solution to Cope with Summer Traffic to Balaton
- 3 Jun 2026 7:43 AM
- getting around
Hungarian state railways MAV will lease ten InterCity carriages from the Austrian railways for the summer, David Vitézy, the minister for investment and transportation, said on Facebook.
Insider's Guide: Exploring Hungary’s 10 Amazing National Parks
- 2 Jun 2026 4:04 PM
- getting around
From wetlands rich in birdlife and vast plains where horsemen still preserve ancient traditions, to hidden caves, forested mountains and peaceful lakeside trails, Hungary’s national parks reveal a side of the country many visitors never fully discover - but expats can!
Top Rural Restaurants from Around Hungary in Spotlight at Gourmet Festival Budapest
- 2 Jun 2026 4:03 PM
- food & drink
Budapest’s Millenáris Park will host the annual Gourmet Festival from June 4 – 7, bringing together around 100 exhibitors, dozens of interactive events, and exclusive tastings.
Balaton Wins 'Best Family Destination in Europe' at International Travel Awards
- 29 May 2026 8:13 AM
- travel
The region around Lake Balaton has been named “Best Family Destination in Europe” at the latest International Travel Awards, according to VisitBalaton365.
Jazz & Wine Festival in Budapest - Outdoors on Margaret Island, 22 - 25 May
- 20 May 2026 4:40 PM
- food & drink
If you are spending the late May bank holiday weekend in the capital, the upcoming Jazz & Wine Festival offers a highly sophisticated addition to your calendar. Running from May 22 to 25, 2026, the event is returning for its third annual edition.
Pentecost Events in Hungary
- 20 May 2026 6:05 AM
- community & culture
Beyond its religious and historic significance, Pentecost in Hungary serves as the unofficial debut of summer, filling the long weekend with outdoor concerts, craft markets, and exceptional local food and wine.
Pentecost Holiday: Long Weekend in Hungary - Celebration of Traditions
- 19 May 2026 6:40 AM
- community & culture
Pentecost is a major public holiday, observed on Sunday 24 May 24 and Monday 25 May in Hungary this year. Known as Pünkösd in Hungarian and historically referred to as Whitsun in English, this Christian celebration provides a three-day weekend that is popular for excursions, cultural exploration, and experiencing rural traditions.
Top 20 +1 Summer Festivals in Hungary – The Ultimate Guide for Expats
- 4 Jun 2026 4:12 PM
- entertainment
Festival season is here, with international music, culture and special events all summer long, all around Hungary. From Budapest to the Balaton and beyond, the festival calendar includes several major gatherings as well as long-running smaller favourites.
Destinations Revealed: Spring Travel Trends & Top Summer Bookings in Hungary
- 4 Jun 2026 7:54 AM
- travel
Budapest was the most popular domestic travel destination in Hungary this spring, while early summer bookings suggest that Siófok, Lake Balaton resorts and spa towns are drawing the strongest interest, according to accommodation booking platform Szallas.hu.
Update: Train Insight: MAV Finds Solution to Cope with Summer Traffic to Balaton
- 3 Jun 2026 7:43 AM
- getting around
Hungarian state railways MAV will lease ten InterCity carriages from the Austrian railways for the summer, David Vitézy, the minister for investment and transportation, said on Facebook.
Insider's Guide: Exploring Hungary’s 10 Amazing National Parks
- 2 Jun 2026 4:04 PM
- getting around
From wetlands rich in birdlife and vast plains where horsemen still preserve ancient traditions, to hidden caves, forested mountains and peaceful lakeside trails, Hungary’s national parks reveal a side of the country many visitors never fully discover - but expats can!
Top Rural Restaurants from Around Hungary in Spotlight at Gourmet Festival Budapest
- 2 Jun 2026 4:03 PM
- food & drink
Budapest’s Millenáris Park will host the annual Gourmet Festival from June 4 – 7, bringing together around 100 exhibitors, dozens of interactive events, and exclusive tastings.
Balaton Wins 'Best Family Destination in Europe' at International Travel Awards
- 29 May 2026 8:13 AM
- travel
The region around Lake Balaton has been named “Best Family Destination in Europe” at the latest International Travel Awards, according to VisitBalaton365.
Jazz & Wine Festival in Budapest - Outdoors on Margaret Island, 22 - 25 May
- 20 May 2026 4:40 PM
- food & drink
If you are spending the late May bank holiday weekend in the capital, the upcoming Jazz & Wine Festival offers a highly sophisticated addition to your calendar. Running from May 22 to 25, 2026, the event is returning for its third annual edition.
Pentecost Events in Hungary
- 20 May 2026 6:05 AM
- community & culture
Beyond its religious and historic significance, Pentecost in Hungary serves as the unofficial debut of summer, filling the long weekend with outdoor concerts, craft markets, and exceptional local food and wine.
Pentecost Holiday: Long Weekend in Hungary - Celebration of Traditions
- 19 May 2026 6:40 AM
- community & culture
Pentecost is a major public holiday, observed on Sunday 24 May 24 and Monday 25 May in Hungary this year. Known as Pünkösd in Hungarian and historically referred to as Whitsun in English, this Christian celebration provides a three-day weekend that is popular for excursions, cultural exploration, and experiencing rural traditions.