Hungary is a destination that you must visit. There are many hidden gems waiting for first-time visitors and return visitors. The “Hungarian Sea” and its UNESCO World Heritage Site are among the attractions. Here is a list of unique activities in Hungary, including lesser-known gems and local secrets.
Lake Balaton
Lake Balaton, also known as the Hungarian Sea, is the largest central European lake. It stretches over 50 miles along Hungary’s western coastline. The north city along the river is Balatonfüred, which offers a serene environment for those looking for a lakeside getaway. Badacsony is another town on the lake that is known for its wine hotels and vineyards, where visitors can sample various Hungarian wines such as the local speciality, Olaszrizling. Further south of the lake is Siófok, which is a popular and easily accessible beach destination with a long boardwalk along the lakeshore that comes alive at night with various clubs and restaurants for partygoers.
Where: Lake Balaton (central Hungary). The lake is located about 50 miles southwest from the capital city of Hungary, Budapest. There are daily trains that take you directly from Budapest to the north-side stop of the lake (Balatonfüred) and the south-side stop of the lake (Siófok).
Artful Scavenger Hunt
Street art is trendy around Budapest, and if you want to have a fun, little treasure hunt in the city center, you should check out the mini statues scattered around the city made by the famous guerrilla-art sculptor Mihály Kolodko. These mini sculptures are a mix of themes, from famous figures in Hungarian History to cute cartoon animals. There are guided tours available to discover Kolodko’s art and his life.
Where: Scattered throughout Downtown Budapest
Trekking in Aggtelek National Park and the Baradla Cave
Aggtelek is the only natural site in the country to date that has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This national park is over 75 miles long and filled with caves, wildlife castles, and forts. Aggtelek has over 280 caves beneath the park. The Baradla Cave is a vast cave network that crosses into Slovakia. The caves stretch for about 15 miles, with some caverns reaching 26 feet in height.
Where: Northern part Hungary, along the border with Slovakia. From Budapest, it takes three hours to reach the park.
About Visit Hungary
The Hungarian Tourism Agency is known as Visit Hungary in international markets. Visit Hungary is responsible for domestic and international marketing and sales communication related to tourism. It manages International Tourism Representation and executes image and products campaigns both in Hungary as well as abroad. It produces tourism and image publications and conducts research to support marketing communication activities.
