Budapest

Traditional Festive Cheer

Budapest’s Christmas markets are a beloved Christmas tradition. The city is dotted with Christmas markets from the small and quirky to the large but two that draw thousands of visitors each year, Christmas Fair Vorosmarty Square and Christmas Market by Basilica.

There are 12 food and drink stalls in the middle of the centrally located Vörösmarty Square, flanked by 28 craft stalls selling artisanal products and crafts. Budapest may be a thriving city with pop-up cafes, craft beer bars and vintage stores, but the Christmas market, now in its 18th year, is resolutely traditional. There’s a craft-making crèche at weekends, where children aged 10+ can be left and, on Sundays at 4pm, a ceremonial lighting of an advent candle, followed by marzipan candies with Santa on the stage.

Historic Budapest is the perfect place to get in the Christmas spirit. Search and book deals for Christmas markets in Budapest here with Cassidy Travel.

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