Last updated: 2024. November 11.
Discover the festive programs of Budapest's District XII with our comprehensive guide. The Hegyvidék area awaits both locals and visitors with numerous winter events and programs to enjoy the advent season together.
From Normafa to the MOM Cultural Center, you'll find traditional Christmas markets and cultural programs at various locations. Besides the advent fair set up in the central district at City Hall Square, numerous programs await visitors in the surrounding areas, including craft workshops, concerts, and outdoor events.
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Budapest XII. keruelet Holiday Light Displays
Christmas Light Show on the Basilica Façade
- What to Expect
- Stunning light display on the basilica facade.
- Description
- The Christmas Lighting on the Basilica Facade offers a stunning light display every afternoon at 17:30, captivating the audience. Before the light display, on Wednesdays, Fridays, and weekends at 17:00, visitors can enjoy high-quality musical concerts.
- Where
- Budapest | More Info : Christmas Light Show on the Basilica Façade
Christmas Trams
- What to Expect
- A tram decorated with thousands of LED lights, operating on various routes.
- Description
- The Fényvillamos operates on Budapest's streets, featuring decorated and light-filled trams that bring light and warmth to passengers and pedestrians during the winter.
- Where
- Budapest | More Info : Christmas Trams
Budapest XII. keruelet Holiday Markets and Shopping
St. Stephen's Basilica Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Handmade goods and light shows
- Description
- The Szent István-bazilika Christmas Market is a unique event held in front of the basilica. The market features over 150 exhibitors offering handmade goods, jewelry, and leather items. The event includes heartwarming concerts, light shows, and colorful exhibitions.
- Where
- Budapest | More Info : St. Stephen's Basilica Christmas Market
Városháza Park Winter Festival
- What to Expect
- Ice rink opening and family atmosphere.
- Description
- The Városháza Winter Experience and Christmas Fair is a family-friendly event featuring unique lighting, roasted chestnuts, cinnamon almonds, and the aroma of mulled wine. The ice rink opens on November 15, 2024, at 5 PM.
- Where
- Budapest | More Info : Városháza Park Winter Festival
Budapest XII. keruelet Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Christmas House in Óbuda Main Square
- What to Expect
- Handmade gifts with Santa Claus.
- Description
- The Karácsonyi Ház on Óbuda's Main Square is a cheerful red house where children can meet Santa Claus and make their own gifts.
- Where
- Budapest | More Info : Christmas House in Óbuda Main Square
Christmas Concerts at the Basilica
- What to Expect
- Concerts by unique international choirs.
- Description
- The concerts at St. Stephen's Basilica feature numerous international and local choirs, enriching the musical culture.
- Where
- Budapest | More Info : Christmas Concerts at the Basilica
New Year's Celebration
- What to Expect
- Bamboo dance and Chinese medical presentations.
- Description
- The Chinese New Year Festival takes place in Budapest's Chinatown, featuring traditional music and dragon dance. Visitors can participate in cooking, craft workshops, and tea tastings.
- Where
- Budapest | More Info : New Year's Celebration
Budapest XII. keruelet Other Holiday Activities
Christmas Thermal Baths
- What to Expect
- The variety of Christmas operating hours.
- Description
- During the Christmas season, thermal baths have significant changes in their operating hours. Some baths are closed on December 24 and the two days following Christmas, while others are open for limited hours. The operating hours vary, and it is important to check ahead of time for the chosen bath.
- Where
- Budapest | More Info : Christmas Thermal Baths