If you're looking for a fun and original Christmas vacation give Budapest a shot. I'm about to go on this trip with my family for the third time and we have always had an amazing time. The Christmas market that is located in Budapest is a long running tradition as well as a high quality event and is very popular to Hungarians and tourists alike.
If you're looking for a place that exudes Christmas spirit you should take in Budapest's official Christmas Market that is held every year; no matter where you're from you'll be amazed at the level of Christmas spirit all around you. The main tourist event in Budapest is the Market and is a popular event for Hungarians and foreign travelers to travel to and often most visit specifically in order to visit the Christmas Market. The Christmas Market is one of the largest events in Budapest and has become internationally well-known and respected due to the ever changing high quality programs that it boasts. The location in which the Christmas Market is held in is the very aesthetic square known as Vorosmarty square and is situated right in the center of Budapest.
Traditional Hungarian craftsmen show their talents and sell their hand made products. Only the top Hungarian craftspeople are invited to Budapest's Christmas Market, so the intricate porcelain, cut glass and leather goods, for example, are of the highest quality. All products are hand-made and the Hungarian Society of Folk Arts stands by their quality.
Don't forget about the culture and food of Hungary and if you're at the Christmas market in Budapest, you will not be able to avoid it. Almost everywhere you look, you'll be able to find traditional food and baked goods such as strudel, grilled meats and sausages, Christmas cookies, kurtos kalacs (hollow, cylinder-shaped pastry with various coatings; these are absolutely delicious); be sure to try out the amazing food while you're there. The day could begin to become long so stop by the Gerbeaud Cafe and grab a cup of Hungarian Coffee and slice of delectable Hungarian cake.
Something that is new to the Christmas program in Budapest is that the real Santa Claus from Finland is going to be there this year to listen to the wishes of the children who are visiting the Christmas Market. A very important aspect to the Christmas Market program is the Advent calendar.
This spectacular fair is located in the heart of the city, in Vorosmarty Square and claims to be amongst the top ten Christmas Markets in Europe. Indeed, many visitors make the trip to Budapest specifically to visit the Market.
Just like any popular European tourist location, you will not have any problems finding a Budapest cheap hotel if you check on the web before your holiday.
The Budapest Christmas fair is an event favourite among both tourists and locals in the winter. If you're looking for a rare gift for your loved one, the Budapest Christmas Fair is a place that will give you many options.
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Markus N. Wuethrich is from Austria and has spent several years in Budapest, where his wife was born. He really likes to travel and write his stories on his blog. He writes his reviews and comments almost every time he stays in Budapest Accommodations for online travel sites.
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