Tag: Hungary
What to do in Kőszeg, Hungary
Probably you have never heard about Kőszeg. Big mistake. In this article we will show you why you should visit and what to do in Kőszeg.
Szentendre is the perfect city break
Szentendre is the perfect city break from the big city, an easy town where you can spend an adventure-filled day.
Győr in one day – The Baroque Hungarian city
Everywhere you go in Győr in one day will remind you of that architectural style. You can take a stroll and admire the diverse buildings, monuments and historic houses of the old center.
The medieval castle of Visegrád
Maybe the most emblematic building of Visegrád which is commonly just referred as the medieval castle of Visegrád, and with this emphasising the cultural value of the respect-demanding complex peaking on the top of the Várhegy. About the medieval castle of Visegrád In every year, thousands of visitors goes to the medieval castle, the highest…
The fishermen lake of Bokod – The Hungarian Bora Bora
A floating village on water One of the hidden treasures of Hungary is the Fishermen Lake of Bokod (in Hungarian: Bokodi tó). It is located at the foot of Vértes, close to Oroszlány, on the shore of which the so-called floating village wonders half of the world. The shore of the artificial cooling lake of…
Bory Castle, Székesfehérvár – The symbol of eternal love
The Bory Castle – in Hungarian is called the Bory-vár – is a special group of buildings in the Old Valley of Székesfehérvár, in the Mária Valley, built and decorated by Jenő Bory (1879–1959), an architect, sculptor and painter from Székesfehérvár, Hungary. The history of Bory Castle in Székesfehérvár He built this place for decades,…
What to do in Veszprém – Much more than handball
If you wonder what to do in Veszprém, you have arrived at the right site. The first thing you need to know is that Veszprém is a handball capital. Indeed, Veszprém is a very important town for worldwide handball but is much more than handball. Probably, you have planned to visit the town as a…
The castle of Sümeg – The Hungarian medieval icon
The castle of Sümeg is one of the most interesting fortresses in Hungary. Even though it is still under renovation it is open again for visitors. Some works are going on the inner building façades but it is possible to visit and enjoy the activities inside. Ready for visitors The Sümeg castle is a…
Szigligeti Vár – The Balaton Castle
Szigligeti Vár, the Balaton Castle, as many locals and tourists call it, is an impressive medieval fortress with awesome lake views. Actually, it is the only castle of its type visitable on the shore of Lake Balaton. Click here for more information about Lake Balaton and discover one of its most hidden secrets! The castle dates…
Pogácsa – The Hungarian cheese biscuit
Pogácsa, the Hungarian cheese biscuit – or as it’s simply called: ‘pogi’ – is one of the most popular baked biscuits in Hungary and all around the Carpathian – Pannonian Basin. Every kitchen makes its own version, everyone learned a version of the recipe usually from their mothers or grandmothers, and then adjusted it further…