Last updated: December 01, 2024
Discover Budapest's holiday programs with our comprehensive guide. Whether you're a local or a tourist, the capital's Christmas events offer suitable entertainment options for everyone.
From Vörösmarty Square to St. Stephen's Basilica, Christmas markets offer everything from traditional Hungarian crafts to mulled wine. Along with the holiday lights of Deák Ferenc Street and Andrássy Avenue, visitors can enjoy the ice rink at City Hall Park and programs at the Castle Garden Bazaar. Surrounding towns like Szentendre and Gödöllő also offer colorful holiday programs.
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2500-meter-long, 16,000 LED light decorated Christmas tree.
The Ország Karácsonyfája is Budapest's largest and most beautifully decorated Christmas tree, located at Kossuth Square. The 2500-meter-long, 16,000 LED light display and the 130-centimeter tall, 25-kilogram top decoration make it unique.
Where: Budapest | More Info: Parliament's Christmas Tree
Unique offerings from artisans and jewelers.
The Advent Feast at the Basilica in front of St. Stephen's Basilica in Budapest is a unique Christmas market featuring over 150 exhibitors. The event offers various programs, handmade crafts, jewelry makers, and leather goods.
Where: Budapest | More Info: Advent Feast at the Basilica
A blend of handmade crafts and gastronomic experiences.
The Budapest Advent and Christmas Fair at Vörösmarty Square is open from November 15, 2024, to January 1, 2025, enticing visitors with scents, melodies, and lights.
Where: Budapest | More Info: Christmas Walking Tour with Basilica Entry