12 destinations in Hungary for each month of the year

Where in Hungary is autumn the most beautiful? Where should we spend the darkest of months? Where to welcome spring? Travelo.hu is trying to answer these questions and more by finding the perfect programme for each month of the new year.

January: Snow-covered slopes in Bükkszék

You have a great chance of finding snow at this time of the year on the 900-metre peaks of the Bükk mountain. The thermal bath of the village of Bükkszék, a lesser known, but also cheaper destination, has two outdoor thermal pools from where you can admire the landscape and bathe in the Salvus thermal water which is famous for its healing qualities. If you fancy a hike, the Castle of Sirok is close by.

February: Busó Festival in Mohács

February calls for the unmissable Busó-walking Festival in Mohács. The colourful and chaotic festival ends the winter carnival period, and it helps visitors forget that they are in fact in one of the bleakest months of the year. The festival features people dressed in the traditional busó costumes, a variety of Hungarian dishes, and a large bonfire, among other shenanigans. This year, the festival lasts from February 23^rd until the 28^th.

March: Early spring in Alcsút

March welcomes the meteorological spring, but nature takes longer to wake up and the full bloom of the season is still weeks away.  However, in the Alcsút botanical garden, 50 km from Budapest, the early flowers of spring, the primrose, the anemone, and the hellebore are already in bloom. Here, in the nature reserve at the foot of the Vértes mountain, are the ruins of the Alcsút castle, as well.

April: Traditional Easter celebrations in Hollókő

This year, Easter will be held in the middle of April. To have a genuine, authentic celebration, visit the Palóc ethnographic village of Hollókő in the northeast of Hungary. The village is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which was thoroughly renovated two years ago. Take a walk in nature, on the bank of the Hollókő brook, or explore every nook and cranny of this beautiful village.

May: Great variety in Őrség

Őrség, in the westernmost corner of the country, is a great choice in every season, but May brings the Days of Bloom festival. If you’re looking for the bustle of a festival, visit the various art and cultural programmes, but if you just want to spend some time in this beautiful part of the country, visit one of the many villages in the area.

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June: The off-season in Badacsony

Travelo.hu recommends you visit the Balaton Uplands slightly before the summer rush and the autumn harvest season, when it’s less crowded, but already warm enough to have a swim or to wander around the shore, visiting vineyards and farmers’ markets.