Budapest Ferenc Liszt Airport (BUD) Budapest's international airport is located 16 km southeast of the city center. Well connected with low-cost carriers and network airlines. Flight Connections from Germany Ryanair / Wizz Air: From many German cities (Berlin, Dortmund, Cologne, Nuremberg, Memming

Metro Budapest has 4 metro lines: M1 (yellow): The oldest subway on the European mainland (1896) — runs under Andrássy Avenue from Vörösmarty tér to Heroes' Square/Széchenyi Bath. Historical stations in their original state. An experience in itself. M2 (red): East-West, under the Danube. Main conne

Entry As an EU citizen, you need no visa. Hungary is a Schengen member — you only need a valid ID card or passport. Currency & Exchange Hungary uses the Forint (HUF), not the Euro. 1€ ≈ 390–410 HUF (fluctuates). Card payment is widespread — most restaurants, shops, and thermal baths accept cards. Y

Budapest is a safe city — safer than most Western European metropolises. Violent crime against tourists is very rare. The main risks: Pickpocketing Metro (especially M1 and M3): Be careful in crowds. Great Market Hall: Tourist hotspot with pickpockets. Ruin bars at night: Crowded bars = opportunit

Mobile Internet Thanks to EU roaming, you can use your German mobile contract in Hungary without additional costs. The network coverage in Budapest is excellent (4G/5G everywhere). Wi-Fi Free Wi-Fi in cafés, hotels, ruin bars, and many public places. The Budapest Wi-Fi network in the city center is

What to Pack? Swimsuit/Swim trunks: THE most important! The thermal baths are a must — without swimwear, you'll miss Budapest's main attraction. Comfortable shoes: Pest is flat (good for sneakers), but Buda has hills and cobblestones. The Gellért Hill climb requires sturdy soles. Flip-flops/Water s

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Travel Guide Budapest

Your Complete Travel Guide for Budapest

Country:Hungary

Language:Hungarian (Magyar)

Currency:Forint (HUF)

Best Travel Time:Apr–May / Sep–Oct

Flight Time:1.5–2 hours from DE

Visa:Not required (EU/Schengen)

Last updated: 20 March 2026 · 12 Chapters · 37 Sections

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The perfect first-timer tour: all highlights in 5 days, with the ideal rhythm of sightseeing, thermal baths, and nightlife.

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Long Weekend — 3 Days

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The maximum in 3 days: Castle District and Fisherman's Bastion, Parliament, a thermal bath, ruin bars, and Gellért Hill at sunset. Intense but doable.

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Budapest & Surroundings — 7 Days

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Budapest in depth plus the most beautiful excursions: Danube Bend, Szentendre, Sisi Palace Gödöllő, and a side trip to Lake Balaton. 2 days of car rental for the surroundings recommended.

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Budapest for Connoisseurs — 4 Days

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Budapest as a gourmet journey: thermal baths (Széchenyi + Rudas), historic coffee houses, goulash and langos in the market hall, Tokaj wine tasting, and the ruin bar scene. Sightseeing as a side dish.

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Planning· 3 Chapters

Chapter 1

Welcome to Budapest

4 Sections

Chapter 2

Best Travel Time & Climate

3 Sections

Chapter 3

Budget & Costs

3 Sections

Regions· 4 Chapters

Chapter 4

Buda — Castle District, Fisherman's Bastion & Gellért Hill

3 Sections

Chapter 5

Pest — Parliament, Andrássy & Great Market Hall

4 Sections

Chapter 6

Thermal Baths

4 Sections

Chapter 7

Danube Bend & Szentendre

3 Sections

Understanding· 3 Chapters

Chapter 8

History & Identity

2 Sections

Chapter 9

Culture & Lifestyle

3 Sections

Chapter 10

Food & Drink

2 Sections

Practical· 2 Chapters

Chapter 11

Arrival & Transport

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Chapter 12

Practical A–Z

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Buda — Castle District, Fisherman's Bastion & Gellért Hill

The royal, hilly side: the UNESCO Castle District with the Fisherman's Bastion and the most spectacular view of the Parliament, Matthias Church, Gellért Hill with 360° panorama, the Chain Bridge, and Budapest's aristocratic heritage.

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Pest — Parliament, Andrássy & Great Market Hall

The vibrant, flat side: the majestic Parliament on the Danube bank, the grand Andrássy Avenue (UNESCO) with the Opera and House of Terror, the Jewish Quarter with the legendary ruin bars, the Great Market Hall, and St. Stephen's Basilica.

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Thermal Baths

Budapest sits on 120+ thermal springs: the neo-baroque Széchenyi (largest thermal bath in Europe), the magnificent Art Nouveau Gellért, the Ottoman Rudas with a rooftop pool, and numerous other historic baths. The city's most unique experience.

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Danube Bend & Szentendre

Spectacular day trips: the dramatic Danube Bend with the Visegrád castle ruins and the Basilica of Esztergom, the picturesque artist town of Szentendre with colorful baroque facades, and the Sisi Palace in Gödöllő.

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Daten: Wikidata

Einwohner: 1.685.209(2025)
Fläche: 525 km²
Amtssprache: Ungarisch
Zeitzone: UTC+1
Gegründet: 1873-11-17

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Berechnet aus 10 Jahren · Open-Meteo

Beste Reisezeit: Mai–Sep — basierend auf Tagestemperaturen 20–30 °C und trockenen Monaten (aus den 10-Jahres-Mittelwerten unten abgeleitet).

Monat	Jan	Feb	Mär	Apr	Mai	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Okt	Nov	Dez
Ø °C	1	4	7	12	16	22	23	23	18	12	6	2
Tag (max)	4°	8°	12°	17°	21°	27°	28°	28°	23°	17°	10°	5°
Nacht (min)	-2°	0°	2°	7°	11°	17°	18°	18°	13°	8°	3°	-0°
Regen mm	36	41	47	49	79	70	70	56	63	50	62	52