518 result(s) for forest
Discover Budapest’s Enchanted Jásdi Wine Garden
- 3 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- food & drink
By We Love Budapest: When it comes to excellent Italian Riesling from Hungary’s Lake Balaton wine region, we immediately think of Jádsi Winery. Visiting this charming estate in the lakeside town of Csopak is always a serene pleasure, but now we can experience a bit of that feeling high in the forested hills of Budapest’s District XII, ...
“Floating” Hungarian Village Becomes Internet Sensation
- 2 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- getting around
Stunning images depicting the “floating village” of Bokod in Komárom-Esztergom county, to the northwest of the Hungarian capital Budapest, have become an international Internet sensation.
VOLT Festival Kicks Off Successfully In Sopron
- 2 Jul 2015 1:00 AM
- entertainment
Sopron’s popular Volt Festival began earlier this week with the traditional “0th day” warm-up programme. This is one of the most multicultural festivals in Central Europe, welcoming guests to party in the middle of a fabulous forest every June. Now on for a total of five days long, visitors will enjoy 15 stages and approximately 200 programs: concerts, DJs, theater shows and performances. Read on ...
Normafa Development To Go Ahead In Budapest
- 18 May 2015 9:00 AM
- getting around
A tourism development project is likely to go ahead in the Buda hills, as a result of a 12th District referendum on Sunday in which 28% of eligible voters turned out. Of those, 81% voted in favour of the plan to build skiing and other winter sports facilities in the forested Normafa area.
IHBC Sunday Hike Pomaz To Piliszentlaszlo, 10 May
- 8 May 2015 9:04 AM
- getting around
This walk is a little different to previous walks as I’ve not taken you on this route to Piliszentlaszlo through the wonderful Pilis Hills. Suitable for all, including families with active children; dogs are also welcome. Remember, this is an all-day event. Please note: the final route will be finalised on the day, depending on numbers. Meeting point will be at Margit híd HÉV 5 ticket office at ...
Referendum Ahead On Budapest Normafa Project
- 7 May 2015 9:00 AM
- getting around
A local referendum will be held in the 12th District on May 17 on a proposal to build tourist attractions in nature conservation areas in the hilly Normafa area. A forestry school, ski slopes, a ski lift, a playground, road renovations and public lighting are all included in the plan. According to the feasibility study, the project will cost Ft 6.9 billion.
Wild Boar Adapt To Urban Living In Hungary
- 6 May 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A report has been prepared by Pilisi Parkerdő Zrt., a forest holding near Budapest, to address the problem of the increasing number of wild boar roaming Hungarian towns. Recent years have seen an upsurge in the number of wild boar globally, which means that they are spread out over increasingly large areas.
Tree Planting In Budapest In Honor Of Earth Day
- 23 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- getting around
To celebrate the 45th Anniversary of Earth Day, Ambassador Bell, Fifth District Mayor Péter Szentgyörgyvölgyi, and CEU Provost and Pro-Rector Dr. Liviu Matei planted a Magnolia tree in Szabadság tér.
Photo: Ambassador Bell, Mayor Szentgyörgyvölgyi, and CEU Provost and Pro-Rector Matei plant the tree. (Embassy photo Attila Németh)
Photo: Ambassador Bell, Mayor Szentgyörgyvölgyi, and CEU Provost and Pro-Rector Matei plant the tree. (Embassy photo Attila Németh)
Aggtelek National Park Turns 30, & Also Celebrates 20 Years As A World Heritage Site
- 20 Apr 2015 9:02 AM
- getting around
A variety of promotions and events are being held this year to commemorate these milestones, including:
* 20% off adult ticket prices on all daily cave tours on the 20th of every month
* XVII. Szilvásvárad-Aggtelek Bike Tour on May 23rd between the Bükk and Aggtelek National Parks
* 20% off adult ticket prices on all daily cave tours on the 20th of every month
* XVII. Szilvásvárad-Aggtelek Bike Tour on May 23rd between the Bükk and Aggtelek National Parks
Discover Budapest’s Enchanted Jásdi Wine Garden
- 3 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- food & drink
By We Love Budapest: When it comes to excellent Italian Riesling from Hungary’s Lake Balaton wine region, we immediately think of Jádsi Winery. Visiting this charming estate in the lakeside town of Csopak is always a serene pleasure, but now we can experience a bit of that feeling high in the forested hills of Budapest’s District XII, ...
“Floating” Hungarian Village Becomes Internet Sensation
- 2 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- getting around
Stunning images depicting the “floating village” of Bokod in Komárom-Esztergom county, to the northwest of the Hungarian capital Budapest, have become an international Internet sensation.
VOLT Festival Kicks Off Successfully In Sopron
- 2 Jul 2015 1:00 AM
- entertainment
Sopron’s popular Volt Festival began earlier this week with the traditional “0th day” warm-up programme. This is one of the most multicultural festivals in Central Europe, welcoming guests to party in the middle of a fabulous forest every June. Now on for a total of five days long, visitors will enjoy 15 stages and approximately 200 programs: concerts, DJs, theater shows and performances. Read on ...
Normafa Development To Go Ahead In Budapest
- 18 May 2015 9:00 AM
- getting around
A tourism development project is likely to go ahead in the Buda hills, as a result of a 12th District referendum on Sunday in which 28% of eligible voters turned out. Of those, 81% voted in favour of the plan to build skiing and other winter sports facilities in the forested Normafa area.
IHBC Sunday Hike Pomaz To Piliszentlaszlo, 10 May
- 8 May 2015 9:04 AM
- getting around
This walk is a little different to previous walks as I’ve not taken you on this route to Piliszentlaszlo through the wonderful Pilis Hills. Suitable for all, including families with active children; dogs are also welcome. Remember, this is an all-day event. Please note: the final route will be finalised on the day, depending on numbers. Meeting point will be at Margit híd HÉV 5 ticket office at ...
Referendum Ahead On Budapest Normafa Project
- 7 May 2015 9:00 AM
- getting around
A local referendum will be held in the 12th District on May 17 on a proposal to build tourist attractions in nature conservation areas in the hilly Normafa area. A forestry school, ski slopes, a ski lift, a playground, road renovations and public lighting are all included in the plan. According to the feasibility study, the project will cost Ft 6.9 billion.
Wild Boar Adapt To Urban Living In Hungary
- 6 May 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A report has been prepared by Pilisi Parkerdő Zrt., a forest holding near Budapest, to address the problem of the increasing number of wild boar roaming Hungarian towns. Recent years have seen an upsurge in the number of wild boar globally, which means that they are spread out over increasingly large areas.
Tree Planting In Budapest In Honor Of Earth Day
- 23 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- getting around
To celebrate the 45th Anniversary of Earth Day, Ambassador Bell, Fifth District Mayor Péter Szentgyörgyvölgyi, and CEU Provost and Pro-Rector Dr. Liviu Matei planted a Magnolia tree in Szabadság tér.
Photo: Ambassador Bell, Mayor Szentgyörgyvölgyi, and CEU Provost and Pro-Rector Matei plant the tree. (Embassy photo Attila Németh)
Photo: Ambassador Bell, Mayor Szentgyörgyvölgyi, and CEU Provost and Pro-Rector Matei plant the tree. (Embassy photo Attila Németh)
Aggtelek National Park Turns 30, & Also Celebrates 20 Years As A World Heritage Site
- 20 Apr 2015 9:02 AM
- getting around
A variety of promotions and events are being held this year to commemorate these milestones, including:
* 20% off adult ticket prices on all daily cave tours on the 20th of every month
* XVII. Szilvásvárad-Aggtelek Bike Tour on May 23rd between the Bükk and Aggtelek National Parks
* 20% off adult ticket prices on all daily cave tours on the 20th of every month
* XVII. Szilvásvárad-Aggtelek Bike Tour on May 23rd between the Bükk and Aggtelek National Parks