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Tipps für den Weihnachtsurlaub in Budapest – 4 Dinge, die man gesehen haben muss
As Christmas approaches, Budapest turns into a magical winter wonderland, so you are surely in the best place to enjoy the festive spirit. There are many places worth visiting in December, so we have created a list to help you organize your program. Here are the ultimate tips for your Budapest Christmas vacation!
Don't miss the Christmas markets in Budapest! The Christmas market near the Basilica is quite famous and therefore often crowded - nevertheless, it is a captivating program to experience the Christmas spirit and you will regret not visiting it. However, there are lesser-known Christmas markets in Budapest where you can get into the festive spirit without the crowds. Check out our map:
Try the city's ice skating rinks The ice rink in City Park, located in the heart of Budapest, offers the ideal winter activity. Surrounded by the majestic Vajdahunyad Castle, the rink is perfect for families, friends and couples. And when you want to take a break, you will find several cozy cafes, restaurants and bars in the area. City Park has everything to enjoy the Christmas holidays in Budapest.
Travel on the Christmas Lights Trams Decorated trams are an attraction in Budapest, and this year there are many routes where you can travel on a Christmas-lit tram or bus. These unique trams and buses are covered with more than 2000 LED lights and 150 small crochet patterns.
Here is the list of Christmas lights trams in Budapest:
- Tram number 2: on 2, 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27 December and on 1 and 3 January
- Tram number 14: on 2 and 6 December
- Tram number 14-41: on January 7
- Tram number 19: on 7, 14, 21, 28 December and 4 January
- Tram number 42: on December 9th
- Tram number 42-50: on December 17th
- Tram number 47: on 8, 15, 22, 29 December and 5 January
- Tram number 49: on 5, 12, 19, 26 December and 2 January
- Tram number 50: on December 3rd
- Tram number 56A: on December 16
- Tram number 59: on December 23
- Tram number 69: on 10 and 30 December
In addition to the light trams, there are also Christmas light buses: numbers 91 and 105. A ride on the light trams or light buses offers you a unique festive experience and is also our favorite thing to do during a Budapest Christmas vacation.
Hop on our sightseeing buses during your Budapest Christmas vacation too! The city offers many festive programs, but commuting between destinations might be difficult in cold weather. The best thing to do is to hop on the Hop On Hop Off buses and enjoy a special sightseeing tour of the city while admiring all the festive lights and decorations!
With the Hop On Hop Off buses you can reach the ice rink in the city park from the Basilica Christmas Market while sitting in a cozy, warm bus and having a beautiful view of the whole city. Sounds good, right? Book your ticket now!
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