328 result(s) for holiday season in Articles
Tourism Sector Smashes Records in Hungary
- 29 Jan 2026 9:42 AM
- travel
Hungary’s tourism industry continues its upward trajectory, closing out 2025 with a record-breaking 20 million visitors. According to recent data from the Ministry for National Economy, travellers spent nearly 47 million guest nights at various accommodations across the country, marking a significant milestone for the local economy.
Sarah Brightman, MVM Dome Budapest, 21 November
- 30 Dec 2025 1:25 PM
- entertainment
It’s that time of year again for a magical celebration of the holiday season! The world’s biggest-selling soprano and legendary GRAMMY® Award-nominated artist Sarah Brightman returns to Hungary after 9 years with her new Christmas spectacle ‘A Winter Symphony’ , enchanting audiences at the MVM Dome Budapest on November 21, 2026!
Christmas Markets in Budapest: All Expats Need to Know
- 30 Dec 2025 11:22 AM
- shopping
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.
Local Xmas Tradition: Enjoying Fish During Holidays in Hungary
- 24 Dec 2025 7:30 AM
- specials
During the holiday season, Hungarian kitchens fill with the aromas of traditional Christmas dishes. While classic fare like fish soup (halászlé) and fried carp (rántott ponty) often grace the Xmas table, many here are now embracing a wider variety of fish and seafood dishes.
Expat Explainer: Hungarian Christmas Feast - Including Authentic Recipes
- 24 Dec 2025 7:25 AM
- community & culture
In Hungary, Christmas Eve is spent with the immediate family – parents, children, grandparents, and possibly a few very close friends.
Expat Explainer: Szaloncukor – Hungarian Xmas Candy
- 24 Dec 2025 7:22 AM
- food & drink
At the end of November and the beginning of December the Hungarian postal services sends innumerable packages abroad, as Hungarian families all over the world love to receive and decorate the Christmas tree with 'szaloncukor' - a traditional Hungarian candy.
Low-Cost Retailer Opened Its Own Christmas Market in Downtown Budapest
- 20 Dec 2025 5:03 AM
- shopping
Aldi Hungary runs a three-day Christmas market December 19-21 at its District XIII store parking lot (Pannónia utca 59–63), open daily 3-9 p.m. Food matches in-store prices, with all proceeds going to the Hungarian Food Bank.
Festive Season Brings Special Programs to Budapest’s Thermal Baths
- 18 Dec 2025 12:59 PM
- health & wellness
Visitor numbers at Budapest's thermal baths rise steadily during the holidays. Budapest Spas Plc runs special programs, sauna marathons, New Year's Eve events, and extended hours to keep relaxation front and center through the winter break and into the new year.
Szaloncukor Revolution: Tastes Change for Traditional Christmas Candy in Hungary
- 18 Dec 2025 12:35 PM
- shopping
Szaloncukor, the Hungarian Christmas candy known as "salon candy," is a staple of the holiday season here and among Hungarians worldwide. While flavors and recipes have evolved over the past century, it remains a symbol of festive traditions.
Tourism Sector Smashes Records in Hungary
- 29 Jan 2026 9:42 AM
- travel
Hungary’s tourism industry continues its upward trajectory, closing out 2025 with a record-breaking 20 million visitors. According to recent data from the Ministry for National Economy, travellers spent nearly 47 million guest nights at various accommodations across the country, marking a significant milestone for the local economy.
Sarah Brightman, MVM Dome Budapest, 21 November
- 30 Dec 2025 1:25 PM
- entertainment
It’s that time of year again for a magical celebration of the holiday season! The world’s biggest-selling soprano and legendary GRAMMY® Award-nominated artist Sarah Brightman returns to Hungary after 9 years with her new Christmas spectacle ‘A Winter Symphony’ , enchanting audiences at the MVM Dome Budapest on November 21, 2026!
Christmas Markets in Budapest: All Expats Need to Know
- 30 Dec 2025 11:22 AM
- shopping
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.
Local Xmas Tradition: Enjoying Fish During Holidays in Hungary
- 24 Dec 2025 7:30 AM
- specials
During the holiday season, Hungarian kitchens fill with the aromas of traditional Christmas dishes. While classic fare like fish soup (halászlé) and fried carp (rántott ponty) often grace the Xmas table, many here are now embracing a wider variety of fish and seafood dishes.
Expat Explainer: Hungarian Christmas Feast - Including Authentic Recipes
- 24 Dec 2025 7:25 AM
- community & culture
In Hungary, Christmas Eve is spent with the immediate family – parents, children, grandparents, and possibly a few very close friends.
Expat Explainer: Szaloncukor – Hungarian Xmas Candy
- 24 Dec 2025 7:22 AM
- food & drink
At the end of November and the beginning of December the Hungarian postal services sends innumerable packages abroad, as Hungarian families all over the world love to receive and decorate the Christmas tree with 'szaloncukor' - a traditional Hungarian candy.
Low-Cost Retailer Opened Its Own Christmas Market in Downtown Budapest
- 20 Dec 2025 5:03 AM
- shopping
Aldi Hungary runs a three-day Christmas market December 19-21 at its District XIII store parking lot (Pannónia utca 59–63), open daily 3-9 p.m. Food matches in-store prices, with all proceeds going to the Hungarian Food Bank.
Festive Season Brings Special Programs to Budapest’s Thermal Baths
- 18 Dec 2025 12:59 PM
- health & wellness
Visitor numbers at Budapest's thermal baths rise steadily during the holidays. Budapest Spas Plc runs special programs, sauna marathons, New Year's Eve events, and extended hours to keep relaxation front and center through the winter break and into the new year.
Szaloncukor Revolution: Tastes Change for Traditional Christmas Candy in Hungary
- 18 Dec 2025 12:35 PM
- shopping
Szaloncukor, the Hungarian Christmas candy known as "salon candy," is a staple of the holiday season here and among Hungarians worldwide. While flavors and recipes have evolved over the past century, it remains a symbol of festive traditions.


















