351 result(s) for special christmas
Invitation: Budapest Fish Festival, Akvárium Club, This Weekend
- 14 Feb 2013 11:00 AM
- food & drink
This free event in downtown Budapest is basically an excuse to sell a bit of fresh fish, but there's more to it than that. Beside the fact that eating fish has beneficial health effects, it also plays a part in important local feasts - such as the traditional Christmas menu of carp - yet Hungarians need more encouragement to cook up a fish dish in this landlocked country. Related consumption in ...
Free Parking In Budapest During Christmas Season
- 29 Dec 2012 6:00 AM
- getting around
No parking fees apply from 22 December 2012 until 1 January 2013 with the exception of the parking areas below Buda Castle and the Citadella in District I; the parking area in front of Budagyöngye shopping centre in district II; the parking area next to Flórián shopping centre in District III; the Margitsziget parking area in District XIII; and the section of 56-osok tere between Hősök tere and ...
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, ...
Christmas Mood On The BKV Trams In Budapest
- 21 Dec 2012 12:06 AM
- getting around
From the 9th of December, the second Sunday of Advent, some of the BKV trams will be clad in special Christmas decorations. Passengers can enjoy the Christmas mood on both Pest and Buda side: the trams 2A, 19, and 47 have been chosen for decoration this year. These so called “LightTrams” complement the beauty of the decorated and lit up city for the 4th time now, as it is now a tradition to ...
WAMP Market Each Sunday Until Christmas At Millenáris Budapest
- 20 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- shopping
From now onwards, the popular design market WAMP will be organised a lot more frequently, instead of the monthly market WAMP will be held on a weekly basis each Sunday, with a brand new format with thematic sections, highlighting one special theme each occasion. Despite the new structure, you will still find the well-known designers from previous markets, read on for a list of upcoming themes.
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:
Christmas Market At Vajdahunyad Castle In Budapest
- 13 Dec 2012 11:00 AM
- shopping
Vajdahunyad Castle, the picturesque landmark in Budapest's City Park, is hosting a Christmas market until 23 December. Along with the fair stalls set up in the courtyard of the castle, visitors can see seasonal performances and hear Christmas concerts. Many Hungarian wine makers will be present, and of course mulled wines will be available as well as traditional Hungarian dishes. Belgian beers ...
Christmas Menu At Siddharta Café, Buddha-Bar Budapest
- 12 Dec 2012 7:30 AM
- specials
Try this special Christmas menu at the cozy Siddharta Café on the Kígyó Street side of the Buddha-Bar Budapest building, and get 3 courses for HUF 6.900. Menu includes Seared Tuna, Pancetta Wrapped Scallop, Crispy Prawns, and of course Roasted Turkey with Chestnut Stuffing.
Guest Blog: It’s Better To Give Than To Receive
- 10 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Guest blog by Foreign Policy, Justice and Home Affairs and Human Rights Attaché Levente Nyitrai: As a young kid I used to not understand that saying. Every Christmas I was eagerly waiting for the chance to attack the nicely wrapped presents under the tree. The moments on Christmas Eve when we entered the until then closed room and started singing Christmas carols before opening them seemed ages.
Invitation: Budapest Fish Festival, Akvárium Club, This Weekend
- 14 Feb 2013 11:00 AM
- food & drink
This free event in downtown Budapest is basically an excuse to sell a bit of fresh fish, but there's more to it than that. Beside the fact that eating fish has beneficial health effects, it also plays a part in important local feasts - such as the traditional Christmas menu of carp - yet Hungarians need more encouragement to cook up a fish dish in this landlocked country. Related consumption in ...
Free Parking In Budapest During Christmas Season
- 29 Dec 2012 6:00 AM
- getting around
No parking fees apply from 22 December 2012 until 1 January 2013 with the exception of the parking areas below Buda Castle and the Citadella in District I; the parking area in front of Budagyöngye shopping centre in district II; the parking area next to Flórián shopping centre in District III; the Margitsziget parking area in District XIII; and the section of 56-osok tere between Hősök tere and ...
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, ...
Christmas Mood On The BKV Trams In Budapest
- 21 Dec 2012 12:06 AM
- getting around
From the 9th of December, the second Sunday of Advent, some of the BKV trams will be clad in special Christmas decorations. Passengers can enjoy the Christmas mood on both Pest and Buda side: the trams 2A, 19, and 47 have been chosen for decoration this year. These so called “LightTrams” complement the beauty of the decorated and lit up city for the 4th time now, as it is now a tradition to ...
WAMP Market Each Sunday Until Christmas At Millenáris Budapest
- 20 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- shopping
From now onwards, the popular design market WAMP will be organised a lot more frequently, instead of the monthly market WAMP will be held on a weekly basis each Sunday, with a brand new format with thematic sections, highlighting one special theme each occasion. Despite the new structure, you will still find the well-known designers from previous markets, read on for a list of upcoming themes.
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:
Christmas Market At Vajdahunyad Castle In Budapest
- 13 Dec 2012 11:00 AM
- shopping
Vajdahunyad Castle, the picturesque landmark in Budapest's City Park, is hosting a Christmas market until 23 December. Along with the fair stalls set up in the courtyard of the castle, visitors can see seasonal performances and hear Christmas concerts. Many Hungarian wine makers will be present, and of course mulled wines will be available as well as traditional Hungarian dishes. Belgian beers ...
Christmas Menu At Siddharta Café, Buddha-Bar Budapest
- 12 Dec 2012 7:30 AM
- specials
Try this special Christmas menu at the cozy Siddharta Café on the Kígyó Street side of the Buddha-Bar Budapest building, and get 3 courses for HUF 6.900. Menu includes Seared Tuna, Pancetta Wrapped Scallop, Crispy Prawns, and of course Roasted Turkey with Chestnut Stuffing.
Guest Blog: It’s Better To Give Than To Receive
- 10 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Guest blog by Foreign Policy, Justice and Home Affairs and Human Rights Attaché Levente Nyitrai: As a young kid I used to not understand that saying. Every Christmas I was eagerly waiting for the chance to attack the nicely wrapped presents under the tree. The moments on Christmas Eve when we entered the until then closed room and started singing Christmas carols before opening them seemed ages.