SHOPPING | CONTACT | NEWS | SUBSCRIBE ENG ITA ESP ENG ITA ESP Budapest Musical Fountain. How to get there, times shows, tracks Budapest Musical Fountain The Budapest musical fountain, known by the local name of Margitszigeti szökőkút, is one of the places of greatest appeal of the splendid Margaret Island, in the city of Budapest. Beautiful and evocative, has been recognized, with the neighbor Tower tank, UNESCO site. The island is truly wonderful: an incredible green lung within the city, where you can spend a couple of hours, and even more, in relaxation and absolute peace. Inside the island, the wonderful Musical Fountain, makes it almost like a mistress, with its jets of water that move to the rhythm of classical music. There are shows visible from morning to night; obviously, the most suggestive ones are after sunset, when the fountain is illuminated by colors that change constantly. The highlight is represented by the last 21:00 show, in which the complete musical billboard is reproduced. Obviously, who had been in Barcelona, will not have much difficulty in making similarities with the Magic Fountain of Montjuic; well, the two fountains are very similar, at least from the point of view of the show. PRACTICAL INFO HOW TO GET TO BUDAPEST MUSICAL FOUNTAIN The fountain is located on the south side of the island Margaret Bridge, near the Athletic Center Margitszigeti Atlétikai Centrum Szigetklub.It is accessible by numerous means: the bus 26 First of all, one of the few vehicles that can penetrate the island, which we remember, is almost entirely pedestrian.I tram N. 2 e 4, they cross and stop a Margitsziget / Margit híd: cross the small bridge, and after a few minutes walk you reach the destination.We also point out that the fountain is located near the Ferry Terminal, where several boats dock. TIMETABLE AND PROGRAM From 26/05/2018, the program has been completely revised in the schedules and, above all, in the lineup of the songs in the program. The show starts from 11:00 with a musical repertoire dedicated to children; replicated a second time, during the day, at 16:00. From 12:00, every hour, there will be reduced shows up to 20:00. During these shows, only 4 tracks will be played. At 21:00, instead, there will be the complete final show, with a rich show and lots of music. The fountain usually operates from May to October. In 2025, the fountain is scheduled to be activated starting from Thursday, May 1st. THE 21 HOURS SHOW Every day at 9:00 PM sharp, the full show of the Musical Fountain Budapest begins. The official lineup of the 2024 9:00 PM show is as follows: Avicii: Addicted To YouCalvin Harris – Sam Smith: PromisesBizet: Carmen – HabaneraGuns N’ Roses: Sweet Child O’ MineMozart: Kis éji zeneJohann Strauss: Radetzky indulóSteppenwolf: Born to be WildProjektoros Vetítés I.- Híres MagyarokJustin Timberlake: Can’t Stop The FeelingEd Sheeran: Shape Of YouColdplay: ParadiseBrahms: Magyar táncok – 1. tételifj. Johann Strauss: Kék Duna keringőAndrea Bocelli: Time To Say GoodbyeLiszt: LiebestraumProjektoros Vetítés II. – Budapest Tánclépésben *All information is for indicative purposes only and should not be considered official. Appointments may be subject to change. We therefore invite you to consult the official website for all updates. All trademarks and names contained herein belong to their respective owners. Leave a comment The City Airport Get in Getting around Tram Buda Castle Funicular Public transport tickets City Card What to see Holidays with Kids Christmas Markets Central Market Hungary General Info Airports Destinazioni Events, Festivals Drive in Hungary When to go Reservations Hotels Rooms Rental Car Tour, Experiences Map of the place Share the post
Budapest Central Market
SHOPPING | CONTACT | NEWS | SUBSCRIBE ENG ITA ESP ENG ITA ESP Budapest Central Market. Opening hours, how to arrive Budapest Central Market An unmissable place where nothing is missing. Meat, sweets, spices, souvenirs, refreshment points… The Budapest Central Market (Nagycsarnok) known as one of the obligatory stops during a vacation in Budapest. That it is, also, only for a Weekend. The Central Market in Budapest is not just a place teeming with stalls, suitable for bargaining. First of all, it is one of the largest indoor markets in Europe.It is housed, among other things, in a building of the 1897 that, thanks to the restoration of the centenary, have brought it back to its former glory. It is also ideal for stopping for lunch. On the first floor, in fact, you will find many bars and restaurants in which to stop. The value for money is really good. Not just a simple market. Here, there is also the story of a city and an entire people.A beautiful place to see, with the products, sometimes, arranged as real works of art. On the ground floor, you will find many booths for your purchases. Genuine and fresh products.In the basement, however, you will find the fish market and a supermarket. Also recommended for those who do not like the markets, even just for a simple walk. PRACTICAL INFO HOW TO GET Budapest Central Market is located in the 5th district, in Kiskörút. In a rather central position, it can be easily reached with the efficient public transport of the capital.By metro, use the line 4, and get off at the nearby Fővám tér stop.Alternatively, you will find the station of the 47, 48 and 49 lines of the Tram. BUDAPEST CENTRAL MARKET OPENING HOURS The Market is open all year round at the following times:Monday, from 06:00 to 17:00.From Tuesday to Friday, from 06:00 to 18:00.Saturday, from 06:00 to 15:00.Closed on Sundays. WHAT TO SEE AND WHAT TO BUY AT THE MARKET Tokaji, or Tokaj, is one of the most famous and appreciated Hungarian wines. At the Central Market Hall in Budapest you might find a few bottles to take home as souvenirs.Spices, and especially paprika, are quite popular at this market. Among the unmissable products is of course Langos, a true culinary specialty of the place. It is a sort of fried pancake or focaccia made with yeast, water, flour and salt. Excellent both in the savoury version (the best) and in the sweet version. You can taste it at one of the many stands on the upper floor of the Market, even if the prices are much higher than elsewhere! Given the location and ease of access, we recommend reaching the location on foot or by public transport. A private car is not recommended. *All information is for information purposes only and should not be considered official. Appointments may be subject to change. Therefore, we invite you to consult the official website for all updates. All trademarks and names contained herein belong to their respective owners. The City Airport Get In Getting around Tram Buda Castle Funicular Public Transport Tickets City Card What to see Holidays with Kids Christmas Markets Musical Fountain Hungary General Info Airports Destinazioni Events, Festivals Drive in Hungary When to go Reservations Hotels Rooms Rental Car Tour, Experiences Map of the market Share the post
Budapest City Card
SHOPPING | CONTACT | NEWS | SUBSCRIBE ENG ITA ESP ENG ITA ESP Budapest City Card. Info, transports, attractions. Types and prices Budapest City Card Getting around in Budapest by public transport is simple, and quite cheap. Especially if compared to cities like London and Paris. Budapest City Card combines the convenience of unlimited public transport, the opportunity to visit for free, or with large discounts, over 100 tourist attractions; Budapest’s best museums, spas, bars, restaurants and even hammams are included.Hungarian National Gallery, Museum of Fine Arts, History Museum, Lukács spas, are some of the must-see attractions included in the card. The city card also allows you to use the renowned ones tramlines 2, 4 and 6 that run through the most beautiful and significant places in the city. So you can enjoy the beauties of the old town from the window of a vintage vehicle, often dated, and, precisely for this reason, really suggestive.It also includes two free walking tours, lasting about 150 minutes. A tour leaves from Buda at 14:00. Another, starts from Pest at 10:30. Budapest City Card is available in five different sizes, depending on the duration. We recommend it for the price, the number of attractions included (including access to the thermal baths) and the possibility to avoid queues at the counters. PRACTICAL INFO WHAT INCLUDES Here, below, what is included in the single Budapest City Card, regardless of the cut purchased: Free and unlimited use of public transport (except 100E Bus, funicular and boats). Free or discounted admission to more than 30 museums and attractions. An access to the Lukács thermal baths. Two free guided tours. Discounts on around 100 different services (spa museums, places of interest, events, guided tours and restaurants). Free Budapest City Card brochure. Free download of the Pocket Guide app. CUTS AND PRICES Budapest Card is available in five different standard types which differ depending on the duration. The 24 hours card costs 39€; the 48 Hours card costs 53€; the 72 hours card costs 69€; the card from 96h, costs 87€. The 120h card costs 96€. Big news, however, the brand new one CARD PLUS. Available exclusively in the 72h version, it offers all the advantages of the standard card, plus some exclusive benefits. Among these, free admission to the funicular to the Buda Castle, an airport shuttle, a Danube cruise it’s a typical dessert at the Molnar! It costs 99€ per person. WHERE TO BUY THE BUDAPEST CITY CARD You can buy your Budapest Card, conveniently from home, through this link. As soon as you land at the airport, you can pick it up directly at the Budapestinfo, located in Terminals 2A and 2B. Alternatively, you can pick up your card at the following points in the city:Budapestinfo Point on Sütő Street.Budapest District 5 Sütő u. 2 (Deák Square metro station, lines M1, M2, M3). *All information is for information purposes only and should not be considered official. Appointments may be subject to change. We therefore invite you to consult the official website for all updates. All trademarks and names contained herein belong to their respective owners. The City Airport Get In Getting around Tram Buda Castle Funicular Public Transport Tickets What to see Holidays with Kids Christmas Markets Musical Fountain Central Market Hungary General Info Airports Destinazioni Events, Festivals Drive in Hungary When to go Reservations Hotels Rooms Rental Car Tour, Experiences map of the city Share the post
Tram Budapest
SHOPPING | CONTACT | NEWS | SUBSCRIBE ENG ITA ESP ENG ITA ESP Tram Budapest. Guide about tickets and route 2, 4,6, and 19 lines Tram Budapest Are you looking for a fascinating and suggestive way, and why not, cheap, to visit Budapest? Do not be afraid: the answer is called TRAM. The tram network, in fact, runs through the most beautiful and significant places in the city; you can enjoy the beauty of the historic center declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the window of a vintage vehicle, often dated, and, precisely for this reason, really suggestive. And you can do it at the cost of a simple travel document. The reference point is certainly represented by the Budapest 2 tram, a real institution, which, following the course of the Danube, crosses Pest from north to south; you will review the Parliament, the Palazzo Gresham, Monument to the Holocaust, bronze statues (the city is full of them), as well as having a spectacular view of the river and Buda. One of the two terminus (Jászai Mari tér) is located near the wonderful Margaret Bridge, which leads to the beautiful island of the same name in the middle of the river! The line 2, however, is not the only one worth using. The Line 19, for example, makes a nice path on the other side of the Danube, “cutting” Buda; you will admire this way, i Géllert Thermal Baths Calvinist Church, Royal Castle and much more.Also from Buda, i leave 4 and 6 trams, both worthy of mention, which run both on Nagykörút, (Grand Boulevard), cross the wonderful Margaret Bridge first, and the Bridge Petofiafterwards they pass through Pest and return to Buda. Splendid and evocative glimpses of the city that will be enjoyed by all travelers.Obviously, with the cold and the rain, these vehicles are very popular, and as such, they will be very crowded at peak times, on weekends or on public holidays !. TRAM BUDAPEST TIMETABLES AND PRICES Here are the timetables of the 4 most important lines of the Budapest Tram. TRAM 2: from Jászai Mari tér, Monday to Sunday, from 04:41 to 00:16. In the opposite direction, from 04:17 to 23:50. The frequency increases from 20 minutes in the evening to about 5 minutes during rush hour.TRAM 4: from Széll Kálmán tér M every day, including holidays, from 04:58 to 23:33. In the opposite direction, from 04:30 to 23:30. The frequencies vary from a minimum of 5 to a maximum of 10/20 minutes.TRAM 6: operates 24 hours a day, every day including Sundays and holidays!TRAM 19: runs daily from 04:18 to 23:38 from Szent Margit Kórház and from 04:23 to 23:23 from Kelenföld vasútállomás M. You can use the same tickets for the metro and buses to travel on Tram Budapest, including passes, season tickets and 10-trip carnets. More information in our Budapest public transport tickets section available at this link. *All information is for information purposes only and should not be considered official. Appointments may be subject to change. We therefore invite you to consult the official website for all updates. All trademarks and names contained herein belong to their respective owners. The City Airport Get in Getting around Buda Castle Funicular Public Transport Tickets City Card What to see Holidays with Kids Christmas Markets Musical Fountain Central Market Hungary General Info Airports Destinazioni Events, Festivals Drive in Hungary When to go Reservations Hotels Rooms Rental Car Tour, Experiences map of the city Share the post
Sziget Festival
SHOPPING | CONTACT | NEWS | SUBSCRIBE ENG ITA ESP ENG ITA ESP Sziget Festival 2025, 06th to 11th August. Best Hungary Events Sziget Festival 2025 WHERE: Budapest, HungaryWHEN: from 06th to 11th August 2025 Who said that August is synonymous with beach holidays? Sziget Festival it represents the best answer to those who are looking for an alternative destination to the classic summer holidays. For a week, in the middle of August, you will discover the evocative charm of the Island of Liberty, or Obuda; a fluvial island surrounded by the waters of the Danube.A spectacular location in the heart of Budapest. The island of Obuda is a natural park that, during this period, turns into a parallel world made of music, theater, visual arts, installations and much more. Art and music are, therefore, the extraordinary protagonists of one of the most popular summer events. It is no coincidence that, every year, hundreds of thousands of visitors take part in this event. Boys and girls from all over the world, all united under one banner. In fact, Sziget Festival is characterized by the spirit of peace and brotherhood, which makes the atmosphere truly unique and magical. Photo, 2008 Gergely Csatari Sziget Festival boasts the presence of around 60 structures, and more or less large stages, which host world-renowned artists and great international promises. Precisely on these stages, during the previous editions, figures such as David Bowie, Foo Fighters, Oasis, The Cure, The Prodigy, The Chemical Brothers, Lou Reed, Muse, Manu Chao, Radiohead and many others have risen. The festival, born in the 1993, reaches its XXIX edition. He has been honored, over the years, with numerous awards, reflecting the quality of the event. In the 2015 he won the European Festival Awards for the best line up. In the 2012 and 2014 it was voted best European Festival in the “big festivals” category. Art Of Freedom, is the collection of visual and spectacular installations; colorful sculptures and stunning artistic projects. Art Of Freedom contains the creative projects of all those who want to show off their talent on the island of Liberty. Sziget Festival is a wonderful experience. It’s the best opportunity to have fun, listen to good music and experience a beautiful city like Budapest. PRACTICAL INFO HOW TO GET Thanks to the Budapest-Ferihegy International Airport, the city can be easily reached by direct flight from major European and non-European cities. The center is just 16 km, and can be reached by bus and train. Through our official page all the practical information on the airport, connections and tickets for public transport are available. Getting around the city by public transport is convenient and economical. From the center, with the H5 line of the suburban train, you arrive at the entrance to the island of Obuda. The nearest stop is “Filatorigát“. The frequency of runs varies from 10 to 15 minutes (in the evening). Info and tickets to move, from this link. Photo, 2012 Derzsi Elekes Andor PROGRAM SZIGET FESTIVAL 2025 There are many international guests at the 2025 edition. As per tradition, numerous musical genres will be represented: ranging from pop to rock, via electronics and techno. Main Stage is the beating heart of the Festival, where the largest and most important stage is set up. Fans of Techno, EDM and electronic music can go wild at the Bolt Party Arena. Guaranteed entertainment all night long, until dawn, with guests interactions and young DJs. Colosseum is a spectacular amphitheater with a very unique stage (with the head of a giant gladiator). Electronic music and lots of special effects await you here, from noon until 05:00 in the morning. Music, but also lots of entertainment over the 6 days of the Festival. From morning until late at night! Fascinating circus art and the best jugglers await you at Cirque du Sziget. Contemporary dance, innovative shows and theater will enliven the Theater and Dance Corner. And, again, traveling fairs, sports and outdoor games, challenges, beach activities… A truly rich and varied programme, suitable for all tastes. TICKETS 2025 As per tradition, and in line with the main world festivals, tickets will be sold in limited sequences, with increasing prices. Buy first, pay less! The ideal would be to purchase the ticket in the SZITIZEN PRIME version. These are tickets offered in the first 25 hours of the opening of the sale; the price is really discounted. If you are not among the lucky ones, you can buy tickets at the EARLY BIRD rate. The 3 DAY PASS allows you to access, at your choice, the Sziget Festival 2025 for three consecutive days. It includes basic camping, with the possibility of camping in all designated areas with the use of toilets and showers. It costs 198€ per person in the standard version, and 377€ in the VIP version. FULL FESTIVAL PASS is the solution to fully experience the Festival. Access for all days of the event, and Basic camping included (you can camp anywhere on the island and also use the showers and toilets). The price is 324€ standard (261€ up to 21 years old), and 555€ VIP. The VIP versions of the day ticket and season tickets offer exclusive services such as wifi, premium bathrooms, exclusive areas. All tickets price include taxes and commissions. Photo ©, Derzsi Elekes Andor LINEUP 2025 Here is the list of the main artists who will perform at the festival: Wednesday 05th: Charli XCX • Papa Roach • 999999999 • Fatima Hajji • I Hate Models • Kenya Grace • Kiss of Life • Palaye Royale, Røri. Thursday 07th: Shawn Mendes • Boris Brejcha • Justice • Nelly Furtado • Balu Brigada • Co Lee • Horsegiirl • Noga Erez • S10. Friday 08th: A$ap Rocky • Ahadadreams • Ash Olsen • Blossoms • Carlita • Ekkstacy • Honeyluv • Hot Since 82 • Scarlet Pleasure. Saturday 09th: Anyma • Adriatique • Bedouin • Dixon • Elefánt • Helado Negro • Hermanos Gutiérrez