What to do in Budapest in the extreme heat

With the temperature rising above 30 celsius degrees, it is more and more impossible to bear the extreme heat. However, there are some ways to escape the hot weather. Read our article to get some ideas on what to do in Budapest in such a hot weather!

Nothing better than a bath in the heat

Forbes made a list about cheap beaches in the Hungarian capital. You can swim at the beach in the Pünkösdfürdői in Óbuda for the cheapest price. You can get in at full price for HUF 2,100 (EUR 5,28) on weekdays, HUF 2,200 (EUR 5,53) on weekends. They close at 7 PM. Moreover, at Dagály Spa, Beach Bath and Swimming Pool, one can choose from seven open pools. Children (ages 3-14), pensioners and students can take a dip for HUF 2,000 (EUR 5,03) and adults for HUF 2,500 (EUR 6,28). To find out more about the prices of Budapest’s baths, read our article. We also recommend to discover the best outdoor beaches around Budapest.

Try out these popular Hungarian beach foods!

Once you are at the beach in Budapest, why not try out these staple Hungarian beach foods! Lángos is probably the most beloved dish for Hungarian beach-goers. Fried in oil or fat, this flatbread is made from yeast, flour, milk, salt, and sugar. Add some garlic oil, a heap of sour cream and shredded cheese for toppings. The pancake-like palacsinta is another favourite of the Hungarians. Filled with chocholate, cottage cheese, sweet cocoa powder, or jam, this sweet delicacy is definitely worth trying out. In case you like cooking, here are the recipes for some of the most popular beach foods.