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    Countless marked routes for hiking, cycling or horse-riding crisscross the country through stunning scenery. Budapest's home to three main railway stations, from which Express and InterCity trains lead to all the country's main tourist regions. Lake Balaton is the largest lake in central Europe, and makes an ideal spot for sailing or sunbathing.

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    Hungary A love for Life


    Come and discover the diversity of Hungary: its landscapes diverse ranging from at, grassy plains to lush, rolling peaks and valleys as is its culture, covering the likes of traditional wooden churches and hedonistic modern nightclubs. Budapests a hive of top-class music and art, with one of the worlds best opera houses and an arsenal of museums and galleries, while bustling festivals pop up across the country, year round. Lake Balaton is the largest lake in Central Europe, and makes an ideal spot for sailing or sunbathing. Nearby lies the famous, sleepy spa town of Hvz, waiting for you to wallow in its natural thermal lake, even no, especially in the deepest depths of winter! If keeping active and getting back to natures your thing, countless marked routes for hiking, cycling or horse-riding crisscross the country through stunning scenery. Hungarys rich in history and creativity. The birthplace of world-famous inventors, scientists, explorers, composers and sports stars; its a land of true variety, color and passion. Visit Hungary and discover a love for life. hungary.com

    Hit the road


    Poised at Europes centre, Hungarys well-served by a handy web of transport links from abroad. The main international airports are Budapest Ferihegy (bud.hu), FlyBalaton Airport (ybalaton.hu), near Lake Balaton, and Airport Debrecen (airportdebrecen.hu) in the East. Budapests linked to 15 European capitals by train, directly or indirectly. Its home to three main railway stations, from which Express and InterCity trains lead to all the countrys main tourist regions (mav-start.hu), with great views along the way! There are also heaps of bus routes across the country, operated by the Hungarian company Volnbusz (volanbusz.hu); jump on at one of the capitals three main bus stations. Budapest can be reached by boat (see mahartpassnave.hu) from Vienna and Bratislava during the summer; ferries run chilled out day trips to the Danube Bend from the capital, too. Major cities have easy to use (and easy on the pocket) public transport networks. For info on how to get around in bustling Budapest, see bkv.hu.

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    Budapest: a truly capital city


    Budapests up there among the worlds most romantic, entertaining capitals. Not nicknamed the Paris of the East for nothing, it boasts broad boulevards and green parks, grand ArtNouveau mansions and vibrantly painted churches, lively cafs and world-class music venues. The citys divided into two parts by the meandering Danube, iconically spanned by several stunning bridges. Hilly Buda falls on the western side of the river. Wander among the sights of its cobbled Castle District (perched atop Castle Hill) after a vertical ride on the funicular railway or a winding hillside walk, and have your breath taken away by views at the top. Flatter Pest is the countrys political and business hub, livelier than its twin across the water. It houses the bulk of the citys restaurants, bars and cafs, alongside classy boutiques and striking 19th-century mansions. Stroll tree-lined Andrssy Avenue, stopping in at the chilling House of Terror in the former secret police headquarters. Explore the huge Parliament building (home to the Holy Crown Hungarys national symbol) and the Basilica, with its exterior dome gallery boasting stunning city views, as well as the endless stalls of the multi-colored Central Market Hall. Budapest rarely sleeps, and theres plenty to keep you entertained after the sun drops behind the Buda hills. Start with a good meal. With hundreds of spots to choose from, make one a traditional Hungarian restaurant and dine to the beautiful sound of a live gypsy band. Quench your thirst in a slick designer bar, crumbling, character-packed drinking hole, or go al fresco at a table on the ever popular Liszt Ferenc Square. Budapest knows how to party, particularly in summer, when atmospheric courtyard gardens and riverside beaches open for party business. After something more cultured? An evening of ballet or opera at the opulent State Opera House or a classical performance at the award-winning Palace of Arts should do the trick!

    Culture up, Hungary style!


    Whatever youre into, Hungarians, a lovely cultured breed, are sure to have a festival lined up celebrating it. Some are local affairs celebrating regional specialties and traditions. Others, however, are internationally-renowned events attracting both visitors and performers from far and wide. Ready to be one of them? Take your pick from a festive feast! From classical to contemporary, through painting, dance and music to design, youll nd pretty much something for everyone. Hungary is home to a bustling, thriving world of music (which youd expect in the homeland of such outstanding composers as Bla Bartk and Zoltn Kodly). Who hasnt heard of such great operettas favourites throughout Europe as The Merry Widow or The Gipsy Princess? Dive into Hungarys living traditions, be it at the Bsjrs in Mohcs (has been put on UNESCOs Intangible Cultural Heritage list), the Flower Carnival in Debrecen, Hungarys birthday bash on August 20th, Pcs, a European Capital of Culture in 2010 (pecs2010.hu) boasting a diverse palette of cultural treats. Though Hungary may not be vast, there are eight spots designated by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites, worthy of protection and preservation. Ready for an adventure in the Aggtelek Karst, an amazing trip on Hortobgy, the Puszta, a stroll in the Benedictine Abbey of Pannonhalma, or for a sip of divine vino in the Tokaj Wine Region?

    Add this must-see list to your calendar when planning your trip, to spice up your time in Hungary!
    Budapest Spring Festival, Budapest March (springfestival.hu) International Opera Festival, Miskolc June (operafestival.hu) Open-Air Festival, Szeged July-August (szegediszabadteri.hu) Balaton Sound, Zamrdi July (balatonsound.hu) Hungarian Formula 1 Grand Prix, Mogyord August (hungaroring.hu) Sziget Festival, Budapest August (sziget.hu) Flower Carnival, Debrecen August (fonixinfo.hu) Saint Stephens Day 20th August (country-wide) Including Red Bull Air Race in Budapest Jewish Summer Festival, Budapest August-September (jewishfestival.hu) European Convivial Wine Song Festival, Pcs September (winesongfestival.hu) Budapest Christmas, Budapest December (budapestinfo.hu)

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    Water Wonderland
    Hungary rests landlocked at the heart of Europe, without a coastline in sight. Despite this, though, its a country that revolves around water and there are countless opportunities for a splash, swim or sail... whatever oats your boat! The countrys blessed with an abundance of natural thermal springs, emerging at a toe pleasing temperature of 86F/30C, packed with medicinal salts and minerals. A particularly striking splashing spot can be found on a hillside at Egerszalk, where steaming terraces of snow-white calcium crystals deposited by the water surround a natural pool. The humid air in caves at Abaliget, Budapest, Tapolca and Jsvaf have been proven to soothe respiratory difculties. Not after a cure? Row a boat on Tapolcas caves crystal-clear waters, or head to World Heritage Site, Jsvaf part of the Aggtelek National Park. Take a trip to the mofette at Mtraderecske, where naturally occurring gas emerging there has been shown to have a positive effect when allowed to permeate the skin; those with heart and circulatory problems and chronic skin complaints can particularly benet from a dry bath in the gas. The worlds largest thermal lake suitable for bathing is in the western Hungarian town of Hvz. Because the water temperature never drops below a friendly 79F/26, a dips possible at any time of year! Lakes and rivers can get a little chilly outside the sunny, summer months, but man-made aquaparks offer opportunities for family fun, year round. Lake Balaton is the most popular spot for watersports and lazing in the sun. Not dubbed the Hungarian Sea for nothing, its the largest lake in Central Europe. Its southern side is a lively haven for families and young folk, scattered with all-inclusive resorts, safe, shallow bathing areas and a heady platter of bars and nightclubs. The north is quieter and greener, attracting the culture vultures among us visit the abbey at Tihany, the magnicent Baroque mansion at Keszthely and have a wobbly wander amongst the hillside vineyards of Badacsony.

    The Full Flavour of Hungary


    One thing we must warn you is that Hungarian cuisine is highly addictive. Many of those returning to the country are often seen trembling with a craving that can only be soothed by a divine bite of a Class A goose liver dish or some great goulash washed down by a glass of super-tasty Tokaji Asz wine or a soulburningly strong plinka shot. The path of getting to know Hungarian cuisine is full of pleasant surprises, rich avors and lipsmacking bites of culture. A truly Hungarian meal is often accompanied by Gypsy music or other folklore performances, the likes of some traditional dance-your-socks-off Hungarian routines. However tongue-twisting the language Hungarian may sound to you, its still worth learning some important words like Tokaj, Eger or Villny just to mention a few of Hungarys 22 different wine regions. Wine making is an integral part in the countrys national cultural heritage and the huge international success of Hungarian wines can be seen from the sheer number and popularity of wine festivals sweeping the country year round. As promised, the Hungarian gastro-scene is full of surprises, one of them being the cukrszda small caf-like shops jam-packed with cakes, pastries, heaps of sweets and an air of real nostalgia.

    Goulash (Serves 4)
    For the stew: 500 g. (18 oz.) beef, 8 cl. (1/3 cup) oil, 200 g. (7 oz.) onions, 20 g. (3/4 oz.) paprika, 20 g. (3/4 oz.) salt, 1 g. (pinch of) cumin, 5 g. (1 clove of) garlic, 600 g. (21 oz.) potatoes, 100 g. (3,5 oz.) green peppers, 80 g. (3 oz.) tomatoes Heat oil in a saucepan. Add the nely chopped onions and cook until translucent (glassy). Add paprika and the chopped beef cubes and stir so the spicy onion mix covers the meat. Cover the meat with water, add the sliced green pepper, chopped tomatoes, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer on a low heat for 1-1.5 hours. After 1 hour, check, and add more water if necessary, so the stew doesnt burn. Add cumin and hot cherry peppers to your liking to make it hot and spicy. As well as taking on a ery red color, the dish should resemble a rich soup and is a typical one-course meal. For the noodles (csipetke): 60 g. (2 oz.) our, 1 egg, 2 g. (generous pinch of) salt Make dough from the egg and the our adding some water and salt. Pinch pea-size bits out of it and place into a oured bowl. Boil them in salted water, then drain and rinse in cold water.

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    Hungarian Takeaways
    If youve decided to treat the taste buds of your loved ones to some special Hungarian bites, dont miss Pick Salami from Szeged, hot or sweet paprika (used in all classic Hungarian dishes) and top-notch goose liver. A long-necked bottle of golden Tokaji, a little round one of the bitter-tasting herbal liqueur, Unicum or for something even stronger any bottle of Hungarys ultimate shot, plinka would all make perfect gifts. If its traditional crafts youre into, cherry pick from embroidered tablecloths (especially ones from Hollk or Mezkvesd), pottery from the Hajdszoboszl region, hand-made Herendi porcelain, wooden toys, vases and more. Make your souvenirs extra personal by trying crafts yourself with the help of the artists. If youre on the hunt for antiques, you should take a stroll along Budapests Falk Miksa utca, a street in Budapest where the gallery per square meter and artwork per capita indexes are the highest in the country, packed with little art shops selling furniture, jewelry, clocks, paintings and more. Hungarys contemporary design scenes bustling, too. Besides the usual ea markets, an exciting newcomer is the monthly WAMP design market which promotes Hungarian designers. Budapest also hosts an exhilarating event regularly, named Stylewalker perfect for shopaholics when all small, off-beat design shops join forces to show what they have on offer. Theres no true football fan who hasnt heard about Hungary, and thats due to Ferenc Pusks, captain of the allconquering Hungarian football team of the 1950s. Visit his tribute stadium or the old pitch where he used to play as a kid! For more unusual gifts, get something from there! In the same spirit, surprise your loved ones with the worlds best-known toy the coloured puzzle, the Rubik cube, invented by Hungarian Ern Rubik. For those who tend to leave their souvenir shopping til the last minute, either Vitamin C (discovered by Hungarian Albert Szent-Gyrgyi after extracting it from paprika, what else?), or a simple ball point pen (invented by Hungarian Lszl Jzsef Br) are also truly Hungarian presents. Just kidding.

    Get out!
    With an impressive array of marked trails and an ever-expanding cycle route network, Hungarys diverse countryside has heaps of adventures on offer for lovers of the great outdoors. Hikers and cyclists, riders and golfers, gather! 11,000 kilometers of hiking routes, more than 2,500 km of cycle paths, 17 golf courses, 10 national parks (including the World Heritage Hortobgy) plus many protected reserves await... Remarkable numbers for a small country!

    Budapest and Surroundings Eger-Tokaj Wine Region Pannonia

    The Puszta and Lake Tisza Lake Balaton

    Airport 10 biggest medicinal baths World Heritages 18 hole golf courses Motorway National Parks

    Representations of the Hungarian National Tourist Ofce: www.hungary.com, Free of charge Telephone number: +800 36 00 00 00 (from Austria, Germany, Switzerland, France, Great Britain, Ireland, USA), General Emergency number in Hungary: 112
    Published by the Hungarian National Tourist Ofce (www.hungary.com) Free copy Layout: VIVA Mdia Holding Printed by: Pauker

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