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The newest spa center is the Aquaworld Budapest that opened on 5th December 2008 in the northern part of the city along the M0 motorway ring at the Pest head of the Megyeri Bridge. The huge establishment is said to be the largest water theme park in Europe. |
Highly recommended for families with kids since Aquaworld was designed with kids' entertainment and safety in mind, including a separate part for children with several pools of various depths, kids' slides, playhouse and changing rooms. The 4-star Ramada Resort Hotel on the Aquaworld site opened on 8th December 2008. You can pamper yourself in the Oriental Spa, Wellness and Fitness Centre of the hotel where you can enjoy a range of spa, wellness and beauty services, including relaxation bath, Hamam bath, Finish sauna, and massage treatments. |
Other Great Hotels in Budapest with Spa Facilities
Ramada Plaza Budapest *****
Address: Árpád fejedelem útja 94., III.district
Ramada Plaza Budapest is situated near the Buda side of Árpád Bridge facing Margaret Island (Margitsziget). The Thermal Spa Complex of this modern city hotel offers several ways of relaxation for a winter holiday.
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Apart from spa hotels there are the thermal baths of Budapest where you can spend a couple of rejuvenating hours. A great romantic palace hotel is the New York Palace Boscolo Hotel in the centre of Budapest with numerous amenities, including a hip spa center, cigar room and the famous New York Cafe downstairs. |
The Four Seasons Gresham Palace is another top-rated luxury hotel in Budapest offering splendid view, excellent service and great rooms.
See other Five-Star Budapest Hotels and browse our list of 4-star Budapest Hotels.
We also reviewed some of the Best Hotels in Budapest City Centre. A downtown hotel is ideal if you want to be able to reach all the important sights and attractions by walk.
See also some of the best Romantic Hotels in Budapest.
If you prefer to have your place of your own rent an apartment preferably in Budapest's centre so that everything will be within easy reach.
Sightseeing During Your Budapest Winter Vacation
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Most of the important historic and cultural sights of Budapest can be explored on foot if you plan it well. For example you can devote half a day to the Castle District in Buda, enjoy the fine view, visit one of the museums housed in the Royal Palace, or taste fine wines in the House of Hungarian Wines. |
A good way of seeing the must-see monuments of the city is by planning the sightseeing based on Budapest's World Heritage Sites.
If you're interested in Jewish history and monuments include a Jewish heritage tour in your sightseeing program.
For further help to plan your winter holiday see also our guide to Sightseeing in Budapest, Top Budapest Attractions, and Budapest in One Day.
If it's the weather is not nice for walking use Budapest's extensive public transport system including the 3 metro lines.
Cruise on the Danube
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For sightseeing in winter I highly recommend a Cruise on the Danube. You'll not only see some of the most significant sights standing on the two riverbanks (Hungarian Parliament, Gellért Hill, Chain Bridge), but you'll be on a nice warm ship. During a Lunch & Cruise starting at 14.00 you'll be treated to a 3-course buffet lunch. |
To plan your sighsteeing see also our page about Budapest City Centre.
Tips For the Evenings - Budapest Winter Vacation
Night river cruise, concerts, wine tasting, nightclubbing - just a few good program tips for a night out in the Hungarian capital.
TIP #2 For a romantic night out take the evening cruise with dinner & live Tickets for the Dinner & Cruise with Live Music at 19.00
Tickets for the Dinner & Cruise at 22.00
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On another evening of your stay you can have a delicious meal in one of the many Budapest restaurants, or if you skipped visiting the House of Hungarian Wines you can still sip great wines in numerous places in Budapest.
For some cultural entertainment visit one of the Folklore shows performed by talented Hungarian folk artists.
The Duna Palota in downtown Budapest (Zrínyi utca 5., V. district) regularly hosts Classical Music Concerts performed by the Danube Symphony Orchestra and the Danube Chamber Orchestra.
Christmas Time in Budapest
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If you time your visit to Budapest during the Christmas season the city will definitely enchant you. Streets, shop windows adorned with festive lights add magical beauty to the city, diverting your attention from the cold, dreary November-December weather. |
Budapest's Christmas Market on Vörösmarty Square has become one of the most popular Xmas fairs in Central Europe where you can get cool gifts for your loved ones, sip hot mulled wine and nibble Hungarian pastries (Kürtös kalács, a cylinder like pastry baked on the spot, is a must) and other snacks. The programs of the Christmas market allow you to get a glimpse into Hungary's folk culture. Craftsmen sell their authentic artworks in more than 100 wooden stalls.
An Advent Calendar is dispalyed in the windows of the Gerbeaud Coffee House and at 17.00 every day between 1st-24th December festive chime play announces the opening of a new window in the calendar.
There'll be Christmas markets at other spots within Budapest: perhaps the one at Liszt Ferenc Square (trams 4,6 Oktogon, or M3 metro Opera station) offers the same festive atmosphere than the main Xmas fair at Vörösmarty tér.
Christmas Concert in Budapest - 25th December, 2009 20.00, Duna Palota Make your Christmas Day evening special by listening to a festive chamber concert by the Danube Chamber Orchestra in the splendind Duna Palota in the city centre just a few blocks from the Danube bank in Pest. See details and booking for the Christmas Day Chamber Concert.
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Christmas Program for Kids in Budapest
The Fairy Tale City of Christmas in front of the Parliament Building at Kossuth tér (M2, Kossuth tér station) is the country's official Christmas event offering various programs for children and the whole family.
A huge Christmas Tree stands in the middle of the square. It is a beautiful 40-old and 17.5 high spruce tree adorned with colurful balas and festive lighting. The Santa Claus and the jacks wait for the children daily in the Santa Claus House. |
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Opening hours:
Weekdays: 12 AM - 8 PM
Weekends: 10 AM - 8 PM
Santa’s Residence: weekdays 4 PM - 7 PM; weekends: 10 AM - 8 PM
Programs
- Visit the Hungarian Santa Claus in his residence Load up on holiday treats and presents at our Christmas Fair
- Send Christmas cards at our Winter Post Office with special holiday stamps
- Taste Hungarian food and drinks of the season and the fresh-baked cakes of our special Christmas train
Weekend programs
- Join folk dance shows or simply enjoy the fire-eaters’ performances
- Watch our open-air puppet shows at weekend afternoons
- Try our kids’ corner with lots of traditional Christmas games and winter fun
- Hop-on Santa’s Christmas train
Find out more about Hungarian Christmas Traditions. See also our guide to Opening Hours During Xmas in Budapest.
New Year's Eve & New Year's Day Celebrations in Budapest
People in Budapest love to party especially on the last day of the year. A range of New Year's Eve parties welcome the New Year throughout the city.
For a festive and romantic end-of year farewell carousal see our Budapest New Year's Eve party tip.
At midnight fireworks welcome 2009 at several places in downtown.
For the Active Ones - Ice-Skating in Budapest
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Go for ice skating on City Park Lake (Városligeti Műjégpálya) one of the largest outdoor skating rinks in Europe. The rink welcomes skaters usually between mid-October and end of February. You can hire ice-skates with your passport or other personal ID. |
There're a couple of other ice rinks in Budapest like the one in front of the Parliament building or another one on the rooftop of the West End Shopping Centre
Other Winter Events in Budapest
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