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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 Rural Restaurants from Around Hungary in Spotlight at Gourmet Festival Budapest
- 18 May 2026 12:06 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.
Record Participation Expected for 20th Anniversary Ultrabalaton
- 16 Apr 2026 7:32 AM
- sport
Europe’s premier lake-circling ultramarathon reaches a major milestone during the last weekend of April, as the NN Ultrabalaton celebrates its 20th anniversary. This year, organizers are preparing for the largest turnout in the event's history, cementing its status as a cornerstone of the Hungarian sporting calendar.
Record Entries Expected for Balaton Cross-Swim ‘26
- 14 Apr 2026 12:37 PM
- sport
Registration has officially opened for the 44th Lidl Balaton Cross-Swim, and the "Hungarian Sea" is already seeing a surge of interest. Despite winter only recently bowing out, over 2,600 participants signed up within the first 24 hours, with registrations surpassing the 5,000 mark in just two days.
B.my.Lake Festival, Zamárdi, 16 – 18 July
- 9 Apr 2026 7:57 AM
- entertainment
B.my.Lake is one of Hungary’s premier electronic music festivals, often referred to by fans as the "Mecca of Techno." Traditionally held near Lake Balaton, the festival has recently moved to the scenic North Beach (Északi Strand) in Velence, located just about 45 minutes from Budapest.
Beyond the Beach: Taste Balaton Festival Returns This March
- 19 Feb 2026 6:18 AM
- food & drink
Spring's most exciting Lake Balaton event is coming up – TASTE BALATON Festival between 6 - 15 March.
Balaton Lake Turns to Ice – Spectacle Draws Crowds Despite Warnings
- 20 Jan 2026 8:47 AM
- getting around
Hungary's Lake Balaton froze almost completely in recent days, marking the first time the massive lake has frozen in the past decade.
Watch: Dog Rescued from Ice-Covered Danube in Budapest
- 15 Jan 2026 9:35 AM
- getting around
Hungarian firefighters faced freezing conditions on Tuesday, January 13, to rescue a dog that had fallen into icy water. The incident occurred amid a severe winter cold snap affecting much of the country.
Update: Warning Issued Due to Risk of Freezing Rain in Hungary
- 14 Jan 2026 6:37 AM
- getting around
HungaroMet, the national weather service, has withdrawn its 2nd degree (orange) alerts issued on Tuesday for freezing rain in Budapest and other parts of the country. The weather service, has however, maintained a first-degree alert for some areas in south-eastern Hungary, where further, scattered sleet is expected.
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 Rural Restaurants from Around Hungary in Spotlight at Gourmet Festival Budapest
- 18 May 2026 12:06 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.
Record Participation Expected for 20th Anniversary Ultrabalaton
- 16 Apr 2026 7:32 AM
- sport
Europe’s premier lake-circling ultramarathon reaches a major milestone during the last weekend of April, as the NN Ultrabalaton celebrates its 20th anniversary. This year, organizers are preparing for the largest turnout in the event's history, cementing its status as a cornerstone of the Hungarian sporting calendar.
Record Entries Expected for Balaton Cross-Swim ‘26
- 14 Apr 2026 12:37 PM
- sport
Registration has officially opened for the 44th Lidl Balaton Cross-Swim, and the "Hungarian Sea" is already seeing a surge of interest. Despite winter only recently bowing out, over 2,600 participants signed up within the first 24 hours, with registrations surpassing the 5,000 mark in just two days.
B.my.Lake Festival, Zamárdi, 16 – 18 July
- 9 Apr 2026 7:57 AM
- entertainment
B.my.Lake is one of Hungary’s premier electronic music festivals, often referred to by fans as the "Mecca of Techno." Traditionally held near Lake Balaton, the festival has recently moved to the scenic North Beach (Északi Strand) in Velence, located just about 45 minutes from Budapest.
Beyond the Beach: Taste Balaton Festival Returns This March
- 19 Feb 2026 6:18 AM
- food & drink
Spring's most exciting Lake Balaton event is coming up – TASTE BALATON Festival between 6 - 15 March.
Balaton Lake Turns to Ice – Spectacle Draws Crowds Despite Warnings
- 20 Jan 2026 8:47 AM
- getting around
Hungary's Lake Balaton froze almost completely in recent days, marking the first time the massive lake has frozen in the past decade.
Watch: Dog Rescued from Ice-Covered Danube in Budapest
- 15 Jan 2026 9:35 AM
- getting around
Hungarian firefighters faced freezing conditions on Tuesday, January 13, to rescue a dog that had fallen into icy water. The incident occurred amid a severe winter cold snap affecting much of the country.
Update: Warning Issued Due to Risk of Freezing Rain in Hungary
- 14 Jan 2026 6:37 AM
- getting around
HungaroMet, the national weather service, has withdrawn its 2nd degree (orange) alerts issued on Tuesday for freezing rain in Budapest and other parts of the country. The weather service, has however, maintained a first-degree alert for some areas in south-eastern Hungary, where further, scattered sleet is expected.