Last updated: December 01, 2024
Discover the holiday programs in District XV with our comprehensive guide! Traditional Christmas events await visitors at numerous locations throughout the district, offering perfect entertainment for both locals and visitors alike.
Besides the Christmas markets set up near Pólus Center and Pestújhelyi Square, festive lighting and decorations welcome visitors at the district's main points. Near the Rákospalota Museum, the main square hosts outdoor programs and craft activities for families, while the Újpalota promenade offers Christmas concerts and gastronomic experiences to complete the holiday atmosphere.
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Trams decorated with thousands of LED lights and featuring beautiful interior decorations.
The Fényvillamos travels through Budapest's streets, decorated with thousands of LED lights, and featuring beautiful interior decorations. The illuminated trams and buses are one of the most popular attractions during the Advent and Christmas seasons.
Where: Budapest | More Info: Christmas Light Trams
Unique offerings from local artisans and ceramicists.
A large urban Christmas market featuring nearly 150 exhibitors, offering various programs every day.
Where: Budapest | More Info: Advent Feast of the Basilica
Unique handmade gifts and classic festive foods.
At the Deák Ferenc Square Christmas Market, you can find unique handmade gifts under the Christmas tree. You can choose from classic festive foods like chimney cake, roasted chestnuts, and gingerbread, and also enjoy lángos.
Where: Budapest | More Info: Christmas Market in Fashion Street/Deák Ferenc Street
Artisans and culinary experts selling their goods.
The Gozsdu Courtyard Christmas Market is a unique festive event where local artisans and culinary experts sell their goods. The market offers traditional Christmas gifts, fragrant gingerbread, and mulled wines.
Where: Budapest | More Info: Christmas Fair in Gozsdu Court
Christmas market at Corvin Hütte.
A Christmas market at Corvin Hütte, where local traders and artists offer the best Christmas gifts and food.
Where: Budapest | More Info: Corvin Hütte Christmas Market
Handmade gifts and eco-friendly products.
The Green Christmas Market at Klauzál Square is a unique place where sustainability and quality meet. You can find various handmade items, gifts made from natural materials, and eco-friendly cosmetics. The market also features several family programs.
Where: Budapest | More Info: Green Xmas Market, Klauzál Square
Handmade crafts
At the Allee Shopping Center Christmas Market, you can find various handmade items from Hungarian small businesses, available until December 24. The market features unique, handcrafted bags, jewelry, cosmetics, fragrances, and more.
Where: Budapest | More Info: Allee Shopping Centre Christmas Market
Unique ice rinks and rich children's programs.
The enchanting Óbuda Advent Festival awaits visitors from December 1 to 23 at the Main Square and around the district. Featuring Christmas-themed concerts, rich children's programs, free ice rinks, a Christmas House, and a selfie point at the Main Square, the market is one of Budapest's best Christmas markets.
Where: Budapest | More Info: Advent in Óbuda
Special holiday concerts and performances in various genres.
The Karácsonyi Koncertek 2024 feature numerous special holiday concerts and performances. The programs include both classical and modern music pieces, with family and children's programs at multiple locations.
Where: Budapest | More Info: Christmas Concerts
Ice skating rink and free merry-go-round
The winter event at the WestEnd Shopping Centre, where families and communities come together to celebrate the upcoming holidays. The ice skating rink is surrounded by the aroma of gingerbread and mulled wine, with a heated tent, merry-go-round, and various programs.
Where: Budapest | More Info: Winter Wonderland (Rooftop Terrace WestEnd Shopping Centre)
Various opening hour customs during the Christmas season.
During the Christmas season, the thermal baths' opening hours undergo significant changes. Some baths are closed on December 24 and the two days following Christmas, while others maintain their usual hours.
Where: Budapest | More Info: Thermal Baths During Christmas