Hungarian beer - a guide to beer in Budapest

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Writer: Jonathan Gharbi de Maré

Budapest is wonderful in the summer but often a little too hot, so many people ask for a cold beer. Here is a guide to beer that is both cold and tasty. Since there was so much to take in in Budapest, two of us took turns tasting the beer. Writer Pontus Fredriksson was also part of the report. 

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Facts about Hungary - 30 things you (might) not have known

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Writer: Peter Bergström

Updated: September 2026 | Facts about Hungary! Here we offer 30 things you (maybe) didn't know about the country of goulash, paprika, Tokaj wine and lovely thermal baths. But Hungary is also the country where the Rubik's Cube was created, where shepherds still ride across the puszta and where one of the world's most special languages is spoken.

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Hungarian food - 25 classic dishes you must try

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: May 2026 | Hungarian food, what is it really? Hungarian cuisine is known for its spicy and hearty goulash, but you will also find many other exciting dishes here. Hungary is also a wine country and a country where people love sweet pastries.

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Things to do in Budapest – 22 attractions, experiences and excursions

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: September 2026 | Budapest is a city we love to return to. We've been here several times, both on our own and on a press trip focusing on food and wine – a slightly crazy trip with fantastic meals, plenty of Hungarian wine and a lovely group of people.

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Hotels in Budapest – our experiences and tips on accommodation

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: September 2026 | Which hotel in Budapest should you choose? We have visited Budapest together several times and stayed in different hotels, from modern and central to grand and historic. Here we tell you about our own experiences, what has changed since our visits and which of the hotels we would choose today.

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Restaurants in Budapest – 6 dining experiences we remember

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: September 2026 | During a food and wine trip to Budapest, we managed to visit an almost unbelievable number of restaurants in a short time. There were tasting menus, Hungarian specialties, good wines and lots of laughs with a lovely group. Here we recommend six restaurant experiences that we still remember a little extra.

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Tata in Hungary – castle, lake life and gastronomy

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: September 2026 | Tata is a small Hungarian town on Lake Öreg, about seventy kilometers from Budapest. We came here on a day trip and encountered castles, autumn colors and a much calmer pace than in the capital. In addition, a real gastronomic surprise awaited us at the Platán restaurant.

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Caves in Budapest – discover the city underground

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: September 2026 | Did you know that there is a fascinating system of caves under parts of Budapest? The caves under the Buda side are also connected to the city's famous thermal waters. We have visited Szemlő-hegyi ourselves, but there are several different cave experiences to choose from – from a simple walk on landscaped passages to adventures with a helmet, headlamp and crawling on all fours.

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Bars and cafes in Budapest – from classic cafes to ruin bars

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: September 2026 | Bars and cafes in Budapest come in all shapes and sizes. You can drink coffee under crystal chandeliers in a historic café, eat luxurious pastries in a classic patisserie, order imaginative cocktails at a rooftop bar or have a beer among graffiti and flea market furniture in a ruin bar. Here are five very different places that we have visited ourselves.

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Shopping in Budapest – shops, market halls and shopping streets

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: September 2026 | Shopping in Budapest can mean everything from large shopping centers and elegant shopping streets to Hungarian delicacies in a historic market hall. Among other things, we have shopped at Westend and had a guided tour through the Great Market Hall. Here are our tips for those who want to shop in Budapest.

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