Embracing the holiday spirit in Budapest from Christmas fairs to Christmas trams.
Fashion Street
In front of the Basilica
Váci utca
Christmas tram
Christmas Markets in Budapest
The city’s traditional Christmas market is held in Vörösmarty Square, but this year the air is filled with the scent of mulled wine and roasted chestnuts all over Budapest. The square in front of the Basilica has been transformed into a charming Christmas market, offering everything from gifts to traditional street eats. There is even a small ice-rink in the middle of the market. Liszt Ferenc tér and Fashion Street also host Christmas markets with arts and crafts and seasonal food specialties. The best time to visit is at night, when the streets and squares are all lit up with sparkling Christmas lights and magical décor creating a romantic Christmas setting for everyone to enjoy.
Christmas Shopping in Budapest
For some Christmas shopping and more gift ideas visit WAMP’s Christmas Design & Gastro Fair enabling Hungarian artists, designers and craft workers to sell their work direct to the public. 'Királyi Vásár', the Royal Fair on King Street is another great event to check out for some artsy gifts, as it features local artists and crafters.
Christmas Concerts in Budapest
Matthias Church will host Christmas-themed concerts including Handel’s Messiah, Schubert’s Ave Maria and Corelli’s Christmas Concerto (Dec 17, 28, 29 and 30, starting at 8pm). The St. Stephen’s Basilica will feature classical concerts (Dec 16 and 23, starting at 8pm) and the Budapest Opera House presents The Nutcracker (Dec 17, 22, 24, 25, 26, 28 and 29).
A ride on the Christmas tram, ice-skating in City Park, a glass of mulled wine and the festive lights and colors of Budapest will help you get right into the holiday spirit.
Merry Christmas!
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