Premium Christmas Markets – 5 cities to visit in Hungary

Budapest might have the most famous Christmas markets in Hungary, but other well-known Hungarian cities all have something unique to offer. Here are five Christmas fairs to visit this year.

Magyarorszagom collected Hungarian cities with the best Christmas markets.

Budapest

The Budapest Advent and Christmas Fair at Vörösmarty Square officially opened its gates to the public on 8 November, and it will be welcoming festive-spirited visitors until 1 January. As usual, the crafts bazaar offers a wide selection of Christmas goodies.

Foodwise, besides the traditional Hungarian chimney cake and beigli, international Christmas favourites can also be bought, such as roasted chestnut and gingerbread. There is also an enormous selection of hand-made chocolates and marzipan. Beware that the food and drinks section of the market is now located on the Duna side of the square, as opposed to previous years.

• Budapest voted one of the ‘Best Christmas Market in the World’
• Budapest is among the most-visited EU countries this Christmas!
• Europe’s second-best Christmas fair opened in Budapest

Pécs

The time of Advent is always special in the capital of Baranya county.  The kith and kin of the city come together at the fair to taste the Christmas spirit. The scent of mulled wine, chimney cake, and roast chestnut pervades Széchenyi Square, together with the melodies of choral musicians and the lights, making the main square of the city a real casket.