Vörösmarty Tér Christmas Market
Visitors can browse handcrafted gifts made by Hungarian craft exhibitors while sampling a wide variety of traditional foods and holiday treats from gastronomic caterers. The square is decorated with holiday lights and anchored by a monumental Christmas tree. Families can also take advantage of musical entertainment and a dedicated children's railway attraction.
What to Expect
Budapest Christmas market featuring Hungarian crafts, festive food, and a children's train.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Belváros-Lipótváros
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
GOTRAVEL
Food & Drink
Gastronomic exhibitors serve a variety of flavors, including traditional Hungarian dishes such as stuffed cabbage, stews and grilled meats.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children and christmas-market shoppers
Vibe
Festive and bustling
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Tips & Advice
- Visit by December 28 if you want the craft stalls and the children's train, because both leave after that day for the New Year's Eve party.
- On weekdays the free children's train runs only in the afternoon and early evening, so plan little ones' rides for later in the day.
- Try one of the stews served in a bread bowl at the Kővári Laci kitchen, a filling meal to eat while you walk the stalls.
- Come early on Christmas Eve, because the market is only open for a few hours that morning and the train keeps the same short schedule.
- Walk along Váci Street too, which is decorated with Christmas lights and has more craft and food stalls.
Special Events & Promotions
- New Year's Eve party on the square on December 31, open until the early hours of the night.
- December 28 is the last day for the craft exhibitors and the children's train.
- Shorter opening hours on December 24, 25 and 26.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there for children?
The children's train is one of the square's main attractions, and it's free. It runs for fewer hours each day than the market.
What can I buy at the market?
Handicrafts made by Hungarian craft exhibitors, alongside the stalls of the food vendors.
What food is on offer?
Hearty Hungarian dishes such as chicken paprikash, beef and venison stew (pörkölt), stuffed cabbage, roast sausage, pork knuckle, stews served in a bread bowl, flatbread with cheese and sour cream, and polenta with sheep's cheese.
Are the craft stalls and the train there until New Year's?
No. December 28 is the last day for the craft exhibitors and the train ride. After that, the square gets ready for the New Year's Eve party.
Is there music?
Yes. Musical acts are part of the program, along with the Christmas tree and charity activities.
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