148 result(s) for skating
European Figure Skating Championships, Budapest, 13 - 19 January
- 2 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- sport
The bests of the sport are preparing to the Olympic Games in Sochi with great efforts, which is the main event of the season. For the European skaters the last station of the road to the Games is the European Championships held in Budapest, 13-19th January.
Advent Fair By The Basilica In Budapest In 2012
- 21 Dec 2012 10:35 AM
- shopping
Christmas markets have a long tradition in Hungary over the weeks of advent and this fair has a lot more to it than just Christmas shopping. It attempts to create community atmosphere, despite the lately popular trends of shopping together, the Advent Fair by the Basilica creates a place where people can spend some time together in the holiday spirit and enjoy a wide range of cultural, ...
Winter In Budapest – Top 5 Outdoor Ideas
- 14 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- getting around
Ba Adri Bruckner: You’ve seen the Christmas markets, warmed up with mulled wine, and now you’re ready for more Budapestian adventures. I’m sure you’ve seen my list of skating rinks, but how about a sledding party? Cross-country ski lessons? Downhilling or snowboarding? For the latter you’d best venture outside the city, but here’s a list of fun snow-filled sports venues in Hungary:
Invitation: English Comedy Double Bill, Budapest, 12 Dec
- 12 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- entertainment
This show will be our first at a brand new venue, which is set to become the home of Baby Blue Banana’s English theatre productions in 2013. The venue is MUSZI Art Centre at Blaha Lujza tér. It’s on the third floor of the old Corvin Department store. The entrance door is on Somogyi Béla street. Just look for the red door with the MUSZI logo on it.
Xpat Opinion: Budapest’s Top 5 Skating Rinks
- 29 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- sport
By local expat Adri Bruckner: The holidays and winter wouldn’t be complete with a few rounds around a scenic skating rink, and warming up afterwards with a cup of hot chocolate or mulled wine! Budapest has some great places for a skate, all with skate rental, lessons, opportunities to rent rinks for parties, and a good time to be had by all. I think I’ve been to every rink in the city, since I ...
Interview With U.S. Ambassador Published In Diplomata Magazine In Hungary
- 26 Jul 2012 10:45 AM
- community & culture
The smiling ambassador - Interview with Ambassador Eleni Tsakopoulos Kounalakis published in Diplomata Magazine (Issue 7-8, 2012)
Video: Family Friendly Fun in Veszprém
- 5 Jul 2012 10:30 AM
- getting around
There are a lot of opportunities for children to have outdoor or inside fun in Veszprém. One of the top options is the Zoo, which we can recommend, also there are may parks, playgrounds, a puppet theater, cultural festivals, and family friendly walks to enjoy during the summer months.
U.S. Independence Day Celebrations, Budapest City Park, 1 July
- 21 Jun 2012 3:55 AM
- community & culture
The local committees of Democrats Abroad and Republicans Abroad will jointly host an Independence Day summer barbecue at the Kertem beer garden in City Park on Sunday, 1 July. All Americans and friends are invited to join in and celebrate American Independence Day with an afternoon of live music, grilled burgers, and sausage. Voter registration support will also be available for all US citizens. ...
Top 10 Kids’ Birthday Parties In Budapest, Part II
- 8 Mar 2012 8:01 AM
- entertainment
"As promised, here are two more ideas for kids’ birthday party venues. Did I mention I once (that’s right, once) made the mistake of having one at home? If you’ve done that and not gone bonkers, then hats off to you. Our problem was, it was winter, and ALL the kids came who were invited (15 plus several siblings). Crowd behavior took over - I couldn’t get them to play the games I had planned.
European Figure Skating Championships, Budapest, 13 - 19 January
- 2 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- sport
The bests of the sport are preparing to the Olympic Games in Sochi with great efforts, which is the main event of the season. For the European skaters the last station of the road to the Games is the European Championships held in Budapest, 13-19th January.
Advent Fair By The Basilica In Budapest In 2012
- 21 Dec 2012 10:35 AM
- shopping
Christmas markets have a long tradition in Hungary over the weeks of advent and this fair has a lot more to it than just Christmas shopping. It attempts to create community atmosphere, despite the lately popular trends of shopping together, the Advent Fair by the Basilica creates a place where people can spend some time together in the holiday spirit and enjoy a wide range of cultural, ...
Winter In Budapest – Top 5 Outdoor Ideas
- 14 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- getting around
Ba Adri Bruckner: You’ve seen the Christmas markets, warmed up with mulled wine, and now you’re ready for more Budapestian adventures. I’m sure you’ve seen my list of skating rinks, but how about a sledding party? Cross-country ski lessons? Downhilling or snowboarding? For the latter you’d best venture outside the city, but here’s a list of fun snow-filled sports venues in Hungary:
Invitation: English Comedy Double Bill, Budapest, 12 Dec
- 12 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- entertainment
This show will be our first at a brand new venue, which is set to become the home of Baby Blue Banana’s English theatre productions in 2013. The venue is MUSZI Art Centre at Blaha Lujza tér. It’s on the third floor of the old Corvin Department store. The entrance door is on Somogyi Béla street. Just look for the red door with the MUSZI logo on it.
Xpat Opinion: Budapest’s Top 5 Skating Rinks
- 29 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- sport
By local expat Adri Bruckner: The holidays and winter wouldn’t be complete with a few rounds around a scenic skating rink, and warming up afterwards with a cup of hot chocolate or mulled wine! Budapest has some great places for a skate, all with skate rental, lessons, opportunities to rent rinks for parties, and a good time to be had by all. I think I’ve been to every rink in the city, since I ...
Interview With U.S. Ambassador Published In Diplomata Magazine In Hungary
- 26 Jul 2012 10:45 AM
- community & culture
The smiling ambassador - Interview with Ambassador Eleni Tsakopoulos Kounalakis published in Diplomata Magazine (Issue 7-8, 2012)
Video: Family Friendly Fun in Veszprém
- 5 Jul 2012 10:30 AM
- getting around
There are a lot of opportunities for children to have outdoor or inside fun in Veszprém. One of the top options is the Zoo, which we can recommend, also there are may parks, playgrounds, a puppet theater, cultural festivals, and family friendly walks to enjoy during the summer months.
U.S. Independence Day Celebrations, Budapest City Park, 1 July
- 21 Jun 2012 3:55 AM
- community & culture
The local committees of Democrats Abroad and Republicans Abroad will jointly host an Independence Day summer barbecue at the Kertem beer garden in City Park on Sunday, 1 July. All Americans and friends are invited to join in and celebrate American Independence Day with an afternoon of live music, grilled burgers, and sausage. Voter registration support will also be available for all US citizens. ...
Top 10 Kids’ Birthday Parties In Budapest, Part II
- 8 Mar 2012 8:01 AM
- entertainment
"As promised, here are two more ideas for kids’ birthday party venues. Did I mention I once (that’s right, once) made the mistake of having one at home? If you’ve done that and not gone bonkers, then hats off to you. Our problem was, it was winter, and ALL the kids came who were invited (15 plus several siblings). Crowd behavior took over - I couldn’t get them to play the games I had planned.

















