69 result(s) for history of hungary in Getting around
Insider’s Guide: Budapest History Museum
- 27 Mar 2026 9:29 AM
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Perched within the southern wing of the Royal Palace, the Budapest History Museum (Budapesti Történeti Múzeum) is often overlooked by those rushing to the National Gallery, yet it holds the keys to the city's identity.
Budapest City History: Why Margaret Island was Redesigned as an English Garden
- 26 Mar 2026 7:28 AM
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Way back in 1796, a transformative chapter began in the history of Margaret Island, when Archduke Joseph of Austria - known in Hungary as Palatine Joseph - set out to reshape the then neglected Danube island into a landscaped retreat inspired by the English garden movement.
Festive Zsolnay Quarter: Visit Winter Wonderland in Pécs
- 22 Dec 2025 7:25 AM
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On until 4 January. Pécs’s Zsolnay Cultural Quarter stays open through the winter break (except December 24-26 and January 1), offering exhibitions, light displays, interactive sessions, and hands-on activities to beat the cold.
New Vignettes & Improved Roads Await Drivers in Hungary
- 19 Dec 2025 9:17 AM
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Early sales for Hungary’s 2026 e-vignettes are already underway, with a notable new addition to the toll system: the M1 Regional Vignette. Designed to mitigate the impact of upcoming expansion works on the M1 motorway, this specialized pass has already seen significant interest, with 1,500 units sold in its first week.
Special Advent Light Installations Diverse Festive Program in Budapest's City Park
- 3 Dec 2025 5:17 PM
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A free light park, unique in the country, and a diverse range of festive programs, including several free events, await families in the City Park during the Advent period.
Insider’s Guide: Charming Narrow-Gauge Forest Railways in Hungary
- 1 Dec 2025 4:44 PM
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For anyone interested in exploring Hungary beyond the usual tourist spots, narrow-gauge forest railways offer a fascinating mix of history, nature, and a little bit of nostalgia. Originally built for logging, mining, and industrial purposes, these small railways crisscross forests, mountains, and valleys, providing a very different perspective on the country.
Budapest Citadel Lookout to Open Sooner than Expected with Expanded Green Spaces
- 17 Nov 2025 2:36 PM
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A new chapter is set to begin next spring in the Citadel’s more than 150-year history. The historic fortress, undergoing careful renovation, is being transformed into an open, livable, and inviting community space.
Special Autumn Walks in the Most Famous Cemeteries of Budapest
- 1 Nov 2025 10:09 AM
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It might sound like a bizarre idea at first to go for a walk in a cemetery, but the most famous cemeteries of Budapest are more like parks with a unique atmosphere - where you can slow down, spend some quiet time with your thoughts, while viewing tombs and mausoleums of famous Hungarians.
Top 5 Arboretums in Hungary for Nature Walks
- 30 Sep 2025 2:53 PM
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As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, Hungary’s countryside takes on its autumn colours. For those who’d like to enjoy the season’s atmosphere without committing to a long hike, the country’s arboretums offer a perfect balance of nature, history, and relaxation. Here are five destinations well worth a weekend visit this fall.
Insider’s Guide: Budapest History Museum
- 27 Mar 2026 9:29 AM
- getting around
Perched within the southern wing of the Royal Palace, the Budapest History Museum (Budapesti Történeti Múzeum) is often overlooked by those rushing to the National Gallery, yet it holds the keys to the city's identity.
Budapest City History: Why Margaret Island was Redesigned as an English Garden
- 26 Mar 2026 7:28 AM
- getting around
Way back in 1796, a transformative chapter began in the history of Margaret Island, when Archduke Joseph of Austria - known in Hungary as Palatine Joseph - set out to reshape the then neglected Danube island into a landscaped retreat inspired by the English garden movement.
Festive Zsolnay Quarter: Visit Winter Wonderland in Pécs
- 22 Dec 2025 7:25 AM
- getting around
On until 4 January. Pécs’s Zsolnay Cultural Quarter stays open through the winter break (except December 24-26 and January 1), offering exhibitions, light displays, interactive sessions, and hands-on activities to beat the cold.
New Vignettes & Improved Roads Await Drivers in Hungary
- 19 Dec 2025 9:17 AM
- getting around
Early sales for Hungary’s 2026 e-vignettes are already underway, with a notable new addition to the toll system: the M1 Regional Vignette. Designed to mitigate the impact of upcoming expansion works on the M1 motorway, this specialized pass has already seen significant interest, with 1,500 units sold in its first week.
Special Advent Light Installations Diverse Festive Program in Budapest's City Park
- 3 Dec 2025 5:17 PM
- getting around
A free light park, unique in the country, and a diverse range of festive programs, including several free events, await families in the City Park during the Advent period.
Insider’s Guide: Charming Narrow-Gauge Forest Railways in Hungary
- 1 Dec 2025 4:44 PM
- getting around
For anyone interested in exploring Hungary beyond the usual tourist spots, narrow-gauge forest railways offer a fascinating mix of history, nature, and a little bit of nostalgia. Originally built for logging, mining, and industrial purposes, these small railways crisscross forests, mountains, and valleys, providing a very different perspective on the country.
Budapest Citadel Lookout to Open Sooner than Expected with Expanded Green Spaces
- 17 Nov 2025 2:36 PM
- getting around
A new chapter is set to begin next spring in the Citadel’s more than 150-year history. The historic fortress, undergoing careful renovation, is being transformed into an open, livable, and inviting community space.
Special Autumn Walks in the Most Famous Cemeteries of Budapest
- 1 Nov 2025 10:09 AM
- getting around
It might sound like a bizarre idea at first to go for a walk in a cemetery, but the most famous cemeteries of Budapest are more like parks with a unique atmosphere - where you can slow down, spend some quiet time with your thoughts, while viewing tombs and mausoleums of famous Hungarians.
Top 5 Arboretums in Hungary for Nature Walks
- 30 Sep 2025 2:53 PM
- getting around
As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, Hungary’s countryside takes on its autumn colours. For those who’d like to enjoy the season’s atmosphere without committing to a long hike, the country’s arboretums offer a perfect balance of nature, history, and relaxation. Here are five destinations well worth a weekend visit this fall.