We are delighted to welcome you on the homepage of tourism in Hungary. We hope through these pages you will discover some of the wonders hidden away in those parts of Hungary that up until now you haven't known about. This small country, brimming with culture and natural beauty, proudly possesses one of the finest capital cities in the world - Budapest. Uniquely, it is also endowed with two-thousand-year-old Roman remains, four-hundred-year-old monuments from the Turkish period, beautiful Romanesque churches, examples of the pinnacle of neo-Gothic and art nouveau architecture, and castles that are still imposing even though they have long since fallen into ruin. Lovers of nature and of the great outdoors will relish in exploring Europe's largest freshwater lake - Lake Balaton - or the many landscape conservation areas, each concealing a wonderful and protected living world. And each year thousands of visitors seeking rest and rejuvenation turn to the country's many spas, famous for their natural healing spring waters. In recent years, the resorts themselves have undergone dynamic improvements in the range and quality of services and treatments on offer.
Attractions
You are sure to have heard about Budapest, one of the pearls of Europe, the capital of Hungary, set on the banks of the Danube. Perhaps you have even been here. But how much do you know about the other things to see in Hungary, the scores of beautiful places where you can enjoy a refreshing holiday?
Visitors looking for relaxation are spoiled for choice. There are rolling hills and unending plains, wide rivers and cooling springs. And of course Lake Balaton, known affectionately by the locals as the Hungarian Sea.
Then there is the Őrség National Park, the river Tisza and Lake Fertő, and Hollókő, a charming village in the north of the country that was the first place in Hungary to be classified as a World Heritage Site.
Did you know that Hungary's butterfly population is without parallel anywhere else in Europe, that here it is possible to walk through a meadow filled with wild cyclamen?
By way of contrast, we can now offer superb golf courses.
Hungary is also a land endowed with countless top-rated Spa resorts, all based on the special healing qualities of the naturally occurring thermal waters.
With alternatives as diverse as these, all can find their favourite mode of relaxation, from equestrian holidays and eco-tourism to water and cycling holidays. The relaxing holiday of your choice will be made complete by the wonderful Hungarian cuisine and fine Hungarian wines and beers.
And the most important thing? Wherever and however you choose to spend your time in Hungary, you can be sure that you will receive, along with the excellent wine, a friendly open-hearted welcome.
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Getting Around
Ferihegy international airport is 24km (15mi) southeast of Budapest. It is pointless getting a taxi unless in a real hurry, with several much cheaper options linking the airport and city. If you still want a cab however, phone one from arrivals - it will save you about one-third off the posted airport fares. The buses provide a thriftier alternative, with the Airport Minibus offering an ultra convenient door to door service. The ultra budget option is the airport bus between the airport and Köbánya-Kispest metro station, 20 minutes from Budapest. Look for the stop marked 'BKV Plusz Reptér Busz' between terminals 2A and 2B.
Budapest has an ageing but safe, inexpensive and efficient public transport system that won't have you waiting more than five to 10 minutes - which will be more than long enough if you're there in winter. It is by far the supreme way of getting around Budapest, with links between the metro, HÉV (green trains), yellow trams, red trolleybuses and blue buses abounding. Tickets are readily available from kiosks, newsstands or metro entrances.
We are delighted to welcome you on the homepage of tourism in Hungary. We hope through these pages you will discover some of the wonders hidden away in those parts of Hungary that up until now you haven't known about. This small country, brimming with culture and natural beauty, proudly possesses one of the finest capital cities in the world - Budapest. Uniquely, it is also endowed with two-thousand-year-old Roman remains, four-hundred-year-old monuments from the Turkish period, beautiful Romanesque churches, examples of the pinnacle of neo-Gothic and art nouveau architecture, and castles that are still imposing even though they have long since fallen into ruin. Lovers of nature and of the great outdoors will relish in exploring Europe's largest freshwater lake - Lake Balaton - or the many landscape conservation areas, each concealing a wonderful and protected living world. And each year thousands of visitors seeking rest and rejuvenation turn to the country's many spas, famous for their natural healing spring waters. In recent years, the resorts themselves have undergone dynamic improvements in the range and quality of services and treatments on offer.
