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What to do around Budapest during the holidays? – Safe recommendations
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No restaurants, no theatres, no cinemas, no pubs… What to do with all your free time during the holiday season this year? Put on your comfy shoes and get outside. We have some recommendations for Covid-19-safe and curfew-friendly outdoor activities if you happen to spend the holidays around Budapest.
After you are done with your perfectly Hungarian Christmas feast, for which we have already provided a tutorial, it is time to go outside and get moving to balance out all the yummy treats you consumed. Outdoors activities are perfect for these coronavirus times, as we tend to feel safer in great, open areas where we can easily keep our distance and do not have to get in contact with others. Do not forget your warm clothes, though; the weather is rather moody these days, but there is a chance we will enjoy some sun, too.
It is important to mention that if you go outside, make sure to do it in accordance with the restrictions, keep your distance, and be with those with whom you live in the same household.
Budapest offers many green areas and parks to visit. Some of these are, for example, Margaret Island, Normafa, Városliget, and Hűvosvölgy. You can visit these places, but you should expect to find more people in these popular venues. If you want to avoid the crowds, however, here is what we recommend: