Budapest is the capital city of Hungary and a huge tourist attraction in Europe. The city is dissected by the great and famous Danube River. The city is enriched with historic sites and famous landmarks that include architectural masterpieces, museums and much more. The streets of the city of Budapest are full of sites to be toured, great shopping and entertainment center, exquisite fine dining restaurant, cozy coffee shops and cafes, thermal baths, and much more. The city has a number of tourist attraction sites and places that have become more and more popular among the locals and tourists alike. The city streets are busy and are waiting to be explored by tourists. Budapest is a place where you simply cannot find yourself feeling bored or not having anything to do because the city life is so happening and there are so many places to explore and activities to enthrall in. One such amazing aspect of the city is the fun events held in Budapest. The Budapest events are a huge source of joy for everyone and both locals and tourists are keen to participate in these events each year.
The Budapest Events are basically different events that are held throughout the year and allow the people to come together and participate in arranging, organizing and taking part in the activities involved in these events. The events offer the opportunity for great fun, enthusiasm, healthy competitions, productivity, and also to promote the local traditions and businesses.
So next time you are traveling to Budapest and your timeline matches any one or more of the events happening in the city then make sure to be a part of them and experience Hungarian enthusiasm at its best. Here are some of the many Budapest events that take place throughout the year at different times:
Budapest International Half Marathon
The international half marathon held each year in Budapest is an exciting event that is sponsored by Nike and is also known as the Nike Half Marathon in Budapest. Each year thousands of locals participate in this huge race and many tourists also take part in the event. The international participants usually include people from Germany, England, USA, Finland, Slovakia, Italy, Canada, Brazil, New Zealand, and many other countries as well. The international participants are extremely thrilled and excited about taking part in the Budapest International Half marathon and so are the local participants. Last year the winners of the marathon were Hungarians. To facilitate the runners who take part in the marathon many stalls are set up across the track for water, energy drinks, bananas, etc. Thousands of people take part in setting up stalls and help to organize the event with great zeal and zest. The marathon follows a route from Pest, over the Chain Bridge, to Buda and then all the way back to Pest again till the finish line. This is a very long track but it is accompanied by some amazing views of the city. It is a great opportunity for tourists to have a nice overview of the city while enjoying the event as well.
Sweet Days (Chocolate and Candy Festival)
Sweet Days is another exciting event that is hosted almost every year in the city of Budapest. This is, as the name suggests, a chocolate and candy festival. Now, who would ever want to miss out on such an event? It attracts locals and tourists alike including many children and adults. Anyone with a bit of a sweet tooth simply must be a part of the event. The Sweet Days festival comes under the category of food festivals and takes place in the venue of Szent István tér. Under the category of food and drink festivals, Budapest holds plenty of sausages, wine, and palinka festivals as well but the Sweet Days chocolate and candy festival is something special. This is an event that promotes the sweet culinary industry of desserts and chocolates. Throughout the days of this particular Hungarian event chocolate is presented in many different and excitingly new forms and people love indulging in them. So if the dates of your trip to Budapest match the dates of this event; make sure to experience this chocolate fiesta and have a great time.
Budapest Wine Festival
The Budapest wine festival is another exciting event that comes under the category of food and drink festivals. This festival is an extravaganza and people participate with great pride and bring their finest and oldest wine. Local wineries and bars also accept the challenge and take part in this event by presenting their best wine from the cellars. The wine festival is not just for the jury to judge and announce the winner but locals and tourists also come and get a chance to taste the variety of wine that is being presented. This event is proudly held at the Buda Castle Hill. It attracts thousands of people including locals and tourists. The Budapest wine festival offers a great experience for those who are interested in learning about how wine is made (which is an art of its own), meeting different winemakers, and sampling various kinds of local Hungarian wine.
Budapest Wine Festival
The Budapest wine festival is another exciting event that comes under the category of food and drink festivals. This festival is an extravaganza and people participate with great pride and bring their finest and oldest wine. Local wineries and bars also accept the challenge and take part in this event by presenting their best wine from the cellars. The wine festival is not just for the jury to judge and announce the winner but locals and tourists also come and get a chance to taste the variety of wine that is being presented. This event is proudly held at the Buda Castle Hill. It attracts thousands of people including locals and tourists. The Budapest wine festival offers a great experience for those who are interested in learning about how wine is made (which is an art of its own), meeting different winemakers, and sampling various kinds of local Hungarian wine.
Budapest Design Week
This interesting Budapest event typically takes place during the fall season and is full of opportunities to learn about and enjoy the local art and design in Budapest. Budapest Design Week falls under the category of art and music events and is held almost every year at the Design Terminál and several galleries and fashion shops. It is a week that revolves around the various aspects of design and provides the various designers of Budapest a platform to present their work to the world with great joy and pride. People enjoy the design week and the design community from across the world especially likes to take part in this event.
These are a very few of the amazing events that take place in the city of Budapest and all of them are very exciting. So next time you are in town make sure to experience whichever Budapest event you are able to take part in; you are sure to have a great time and learn more about the city and its local expertise and traditions through these exciting and fun events.
