Celebrating New Year’s Eve in Budapest will feel noticeably different this year. The Budapest Police Headquarters (BRFK) has significantly tightened fireworks regulations , meaning most of the city is now off-limits for loud fireworks. If you were planning backyard rockets or street fireworks — stop right there. Here’s exactly what you need to know. Please note that some people will ignore the regulations and light the fireworks up anyway. Therefore, there will be fireworks i

Imagine is from official website of Ars Sacra: https://www.ars-sacra.hu/hir.php?hir=426 If you are looking for the best things to do in Budapest in September 2025 , the Ars Sacra Festival is an unmissable event. Running from September 13 to 21, 2025 , this annual festival transforms churches, museums, galleries, and public spaces into vibrant stages for music, art, and cultural dialogue. With the 2025 theme “Pilgrims of Hope” , the Ars Sacra Festival offers a unique blend of

If you’re planning a trip to Budapest, you’ve probably already marked the Gellért Thermal Bath on your must-visit list. With its stunning Art Nouveau architecture and famous thermal pools, it’s one of the city’s most beloved attractions. But starting October 1, 2025 , the Gellért Baths will close for a major renovation lasting several years — and this will have a big impact on visitors. Here’s what you need to know if Budapest’s spa culture is on your travel itinerary. Swimm

Image from Váci Egyházmegy website A Midsummer’s Eve Cultural Marathon On Saturday, June 21—the longest day of the year—Budapest transforms into a vibrant nocturnal festival. This is no ordinary museum visit; it's Budapest’s annual Museum Night (Múzeumok Éjszakája), when over 130 museums and cultural venues open until 2 AM, creating a nocturnal playground for art, history, innovation—and for staying out late under the lingering sunshine From the moment the wristband goes on a

Update:  The wall has been since removed and now the previously blocked area can be visited free of charge just as before! One of Budapest's most iconic landmarks, the Fisherman’s Bastion, introduced a new entry system starting January 1, 2025. The lower section is now cordoned off with black barriers, and a sign informs visitors that access to the panoramic views of the Danube River requires a fee of 1,500 HUF. This change follows a decision made by the District I Municipal