Why is Hungary a must-experience destination?
Hungary might be a small country, but it is jam-packed with goods. From amazing cities to charming countryside, from savory foods to sweet cakes and from fine culture to exciting nightlife, Hungary has it all. Hungary also boasts historically excellent universities and affordable living expenses, which makes the country an amazing destination for higher education.
Budapest
the capital
Budapest is the capital city of Hungary, with a population of 2 million. It consists of two sides: the hilly and picturesque Buda, and the flat and ever-buzzing Pest. In between you can find the Danube river with its beautiful bridges and river banks. It is world-famous for its breathtaking history, exciting nightlife, cultural centres and last but not least- a plethora of excellent thermal baths.
Budapest
the capital
Budapest is the capital city of Hungary, with a population of 2 million. It consists of two sides: the hilly and picturesque Buda, and the flat and ever-buzzing Pest. In between you can find the Danube river with its beautiful bridges and river banks. It is World-famous for its breathtaking history, exciting nightlife, cultural centres and last but not least- a plethora of excellent thermal baths.
Fun facts about Hungary
Fun facts about Hungary
- The first subway line ever was built in Budapest
- Hungary has more than 1300 thermal water springs
- As it was founded in 897, Hungary is one of the oldest countries in Europe
- Hungarian foods are amazing- try goulash (or vegetarian goulash), lángos (fried, salty, savoury dough), chimney cake (you must know this vanilla fantasy), or other sweet cakes like Dobos cake (topped with caramel), Esterházy cake (wallnut-vanilla cream) or Rigó Jancsi (chocolate-cream cubes).
- In 2019, Topuniversities named Budapest the most affordable city for higher education in the World
- Winemaking in Hungary goes back to Roman times and is still an important part of Hungarian agriculture. Also, the first wine region in history, Tokaj, is also in Hungary. Its most famous wine is called Tokaji Aszu, which is also known as the King of wines. Louis XIV of France said the following about Tokaji Aszu- “Wine of Kings, King of Wines”.
- There are many famous Hungarian inventions and discoveries in the World that everyone knows: Vitamin C, Rubik’s cube and the ballpoint pen are all Hungarian inventions and discoveries. You might have also heard about the “Pulizer Prize”, which is awarded for excellence in journalism- Mr Joseph Pulitzer was also Hungarian.
- Balaton, the largest lake in Hungary, is also the largest lake in all Central Europe. As Hungary is landlocked, we call Balaton the “Hungarian sea”.
- The oldest university in Hungary was founded in 1367.
- Hungary has almost 700 museums, over 220 theaters and around 400 cinema screens- so if you are in for some cultural experiences, you have plenty to choose from.
- Hungary also hosts dozens of music festivals each year, the most famous ones being Sziget Festival (with over 560.000 visitors each year), Balaton Sound and Volt Festival.
- Hungary is super pet-friendly! As of 2020, a whopping 34% of all households in the country owned either a dog or a cat. There are even special Hungarian dog breeds, such as the funny dreadlock mop dogs, the Puli & the Komondor, the charming Pumi, the super intelligent Mudi, or the Hungarian Pointer or Hungarian greyhound.
- The first subway line ever was built in Budapest
- Hungary has more than 1300 thermal water springs
- As it was founded in 897, Hungary is one of the oldest countries in Europe
- Hungarian foods are amazing- try goulash (or vegetarian goulash), lángos (fried, salty, savoury dough), chimney cake (you must know this vanilla fantasy), or other sweet cakes like Dobos cake (topped with caramel), Esterházy cake (wallnut-vanilla cream) or Rigó Jancsi (chocolate-cream cubes).
- In 2019, Topuniversities named Budapest the most affordable city for higher education in the World
- Winemaking in Hungary goes back to Roman times and is still an important part of Hungarian agriculture. Also, the first wine region in history, Tokaj, is also in Hungary. Its most famous wine is called Tokaji Aszu, which is also known as the King of wines. Louis XIV of France said the following about Tokaji Aszu- “Wine of Kings, King of Wines”.
- There are many famous Hungarian inventions and discoveries in the World that everyone knows: Vitamin C, Rubik’s cube and the ballpoint pen are all Hungarian inventions and discoveries. You might have also heard about the “Pulizer Prize”, which is awarded for excellence in journalism- Mr Joseph Pulitzer was also Hungarian.
- Balaton, the largest lake in Hungary, is also the largest lake in all Central Europe. As Hungary is landlocked, we call Balaton the “Hungarian sea”.
- The oldest university in Hungary was founded in 1367.
- Hungary has almost 700 museums, over 220 theaters and around 400 cinema screens- so if you are in for some cultural experiences, you have plenty to choose from.
- Hungary also hosts dozens of music festivals each year, the most famous ones being Sziget Festival (with over 560.000 visitors each year), Balaton Sound and Volt Festival.
- Hungary is super pet-friendly! As of 2020, a whopping 34% of all households in the country owned either a dog or a cat. There are even special Hungarian dog breeds, such as the funny dreadlock mop dogs, the Puli & the Komondor, the charming Pumi, the super intelligent Mudi, or the Hungarian Pointer or Hungarian greyhound.