Hungary

As a small landlocked country, Hungary is situated in Central Europe. The country features relatively low mountains, lakes and rivers, beautiful small villages and cities know for their beauty a features numerous World Heritage Sites. The country's capital, Budapest, is regarded as one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

When to go

Weather

The country has a continental climate. Summers are generally hot with low humidity while the winter is mildly cold with snowfall. During summertime the country experiences temperatures between 23˚C to 28˚C and winter temperatures of -3˚C to -7˚C. Average rainfall of approximately 600mm is also common.

Major attractions in Hungary

• Buda Castle
• Old Village of Hollókő
• Caves of Aggtelek Karst and Slovak Karst
• Millenary Benedictine Abbey of Pannonhalma
• Hortobágy National Park
• Tokaj Wine Region Historic Cultural Landscape
• Lake Balaton
• Tiszavirágzás
• Hungarian Parliament in Budapest
• Great Hungarian Plain
• Museum of Applied Art
• Hungarian State Opera House
• Eger-Tokaj Hilly Wine Region

Events & Festivals

• International Culture Week in Pécs
• Balaton Sound
• Jewish Summer Festival
• Sziget Festival
• Budapest International Wine Festival
• Hegyalja Festival
• Ozora Festival
• Central Europe Rally

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