80 result(s) for events in Getting around
Organisers Of European Mobility Week In Hungary Awarded
- 11 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- getting around
It was thanks to the organisers’ outstanding performance among others that a record number of Hungarian local authorities registered on the international website of the one-week campaign this year. There were 129 local authorities altogether to join the series of events in September, whereby Hungary came third among the 47 registering countries, Minister of State for Infrastructure Pál Völner ...
Xploring Budapest: The Citadella
- 26 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- getting around
"The Citadella is situated in the most beautiful point of Budapest, on the top of the Gellért Hill giving a fantastic view over the city. It was erected in 1854 by the Habsburgs, after the suppression of the 1848-49 Hungarian revolution and war of independence, to keep an eye ont he the city. It is 220 meters long, 60 meters wide, the walls are 4 meters tall and the brought here 60 cannons. It ...
Central Europe’s Longest Pedestrian Bridge Opens In Szolnok, Hungary
- 26 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- getting around
Central Europe’s longest (444m) pedestrian and cyclist bridge has been opened in the Eastern Hungarian city of Szolnok, marking a shift in priorities: instead of building yet another car-bridge the decision was made to create a crossing entirely dedicated to "soft" mobility (such as walking and cycling) – significantly improving the short-distance mobility situation and the social, cultural and ...
Car-free Day In Budapest On Sunday
- 19 Sep 2013 1:00 AM
- getting around
Vintage trams, kindergarten soccer fields, tours by BKK (Centre of Budapest Transport) – are just a few of the numerous programs this year’s 'European Mobility Week' in Budapest has in store from now until 22 September.
Within this series which aims to promote the advantages of eco-travelling, one of the most important days is Sunday 22 September, 'Car-free day', when millions of people ...
Fans Can Travel To MOL World Fencing Championships At Half Price
- 6 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- getting around
Hungary organises the world fencing championships for the fourth time, now between 5 and 12 August 2013. Over 1,000 representatives of more than 100 countries participate in the prestigious sports event. Upon the initiative of the Hungarian National Asset Management, Inc. (MNV Zrt.) and with the approval of the Ministry of National Development MÁV-START Zrt. and the VOLÁN companies provide a 50% ...
Take BKK’s Public Transport Services To Sziget Festival In Budapest
- 5 Aug 2013 9:03 AM
- getting around
The 21th Sziget Festival will be held on Óbuda Island from Monday 5 August to Monday 12 August 2013. Thanks to the agreement between Sziget and BKK Centre for Budapest Transport, special CityPASS wristbands will go on sale entitling holders to public transport and other special services during the event. Furthermore, we are launching special dedicated transport services and provide higher ...
Public Transport Festivals In Budapest And Szeged, Hungary
- 3 May 2013 9:00 AM
- getting around
Public transport festivals can brighten the worn-out brand of public transport. This kind of relatively low-budget marketing tool can win the hearts and minds of the general public – and not just children! Building on great traditions, especially vintage vehicles are beloved.
Transport Service Changes In Budapest On 15 March 2013
- 14 Mar 2013 2:00 AM
- getting around
On 15 March 2013, our national holiday, several events will be held in Budapest, due to which there will be road closures, among others, on the Lánchíd (Chain Bridge), on Múzeum körút, Kossuth Lajos tér, in Buda Castle, on Andrássy út, Bajcsy-Zsilinszky út, Március 15. tér, as well as in the vicinity of Erzsébet híd and in the 16th and 18th districts. Tram lines 2, 47 and 49; bus lines 5, 7, 7E, ...
Xpat Opinion: Hidden Budapest: Gasworks Part 2
- 18 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- getting around
From the bike (or car) road to the right of Auchan (Jegtoro u.) just before the intersection with the Infopark, one can see buildings that, from afar, seem to be in the same style of those I discovered a few weeks ago further down the road as part of the old Obuda Gasworks Residential Estate. On my way back from my bike ride yesterday I explored the area, and was correct.
Organisers Of European Mobility Week In Hungary Awarded
- 11 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- getting around
It was thanks to the organisers’ outstanding performance among others that a record number of Hungarian local authorities registered on the international website of the one-week campaign this year. There were 129 local authorities altogether to join the series of events in September, whereby Hungary came third among the 47 registering countries, Minister of State for Infrastructure Pál Völner ...
Xploring Budapest: The Citadella
- 26 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- getting around
"The Citadella is situated in the most beautiful point of Budapest, on the top of the Gellért Hill giving a fantastic view over the city. It was erected in 1854 by the Habsburgs, after the suppression of the 1848-49 Hungarian revolution and war of independence, to keep an eye ont he the city. It is 220 meters long, 60 meters wide, the walls are 4 meters tall and the brought here 60 cannons. It ...
Central Europe’s Longest Pedestrian Bridge Opens In Szolnok, Hungary
- 26 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- getting around
Central Europe’s longest (444m) pedestrian and cyclist bridge has been opened in the Eastern Hungarian city of Szolnok, marking a shift in priorities: instead of building yet another car-bridge the decision was made to create a crossing entirely dedicated to "soft" mobility (such as walking and cycling) – significantly improving the short-distance mobility situation and the social, cultural and ...
Car-free Day In Budapest On Sunday
- 19 Sep 2013 1:00 AM
- getting around
Vintage trams, kindergarten soccer fields, tours by BKK (Centre of Budapest Transport) – are just a few of the numerous programs this year’s 'European Mobility Week' in Budapest has in store from now until 22 September.
Within this series which aims to promote the advantages of eco-travelling, one of the most important days is Sunday 22 September, 'Car-free day', when millions of people ...
Fans Can Travel To MOL World Fencing Championships At Half Price
- 6 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- getting around
Hungary organises the world fencing championships for the fourth time, now between 5 and 12 August 2013. Over 1,000 representatives of more than 100 countries participate in the prestigious sports event. Upon the initiative of the Hungarian National Asset Management, Inc. (MNV Zrt.) and with the approval of the Ministry of National Development MÁV-START Zrt. and the VOLÁN companies provide a 50% ...
Take BKK’s Public Transport Services To Sziget Festival In Budapest
- 5 Aug 2013 9:03 AM
- getting around
The 21th Sziget Festival will be held on Óbuda Island from Monday 5 August to Monday 12 August 2013. Thanks to the agreement between Sziget and BKK Centre for Budapest Transport, special CityPASS wristbands will go on sale entitling holders to public transport and other special services during the event. Furthermore, we are launching special dedicated transport services and provide higher ...
Public Transport Festivals In Budapest And Szeged, Hungary
- 3 May 2013 9:00 AM
- getting around
Public transport festivals can brighten the worn-out brand of public transport. This kind of relatively low-budget marketing tool can win the hearts and minds of the general public – and not just children! Building on great traditions, especially vintage vehicles are beloved.
Transport Service Changes In Budapest On 15 March 2013
- 14 Mar 2013 2:00 AM
- getting around
On 15 March 2013, our national holiday, several events will be held in Budapest, due to which there will be road closures, among others, on the Lánchíd (Chain Bridge), on Múzeum körút, Kossuth Lajos tér, in Buda Castle, on Andrássy út, Bajcsy-Zsilinszky út, Március 15. tér, as well as in the vicinity of Erzsébet híd and in the 16th and 18th districts. Tram lines 2, 47 and 49; bus lines 5, 7, 7E, ...
Xpat Opinion: Hidden Budapest: Gasworks Part 2
- 18 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- getting around
From the bike (or car) road to the right of Auchan (Jegtoro u.) just before the intersection with the Infopark, one can see buildings that, from afar, seem to be in the same style of those I discovered a few weeks ago further down the road as part of the old Obuda Gasworks Residential Estate. On my way back from my bike ride yesterday I explored the area, and was correct.