Hungary’s Coolest Celebrity: Meet the 7-Meter Snowman of Csepel

Move over, Parliament and Széchenyi Baths — Budapest has a brand-new star stealing the winter spotlight. He’s seven meters and twenty-five centimeters tall, made entirely of snow, and melts hearts faster than the spring sun ever could. Meet Budapest’s Olaf, the record-breaking snowman who’s currently towering over the Csepel Ice Park like a frosty superhero of fun.

This isn’t your average garden snowman with a crooked carrot nose. This giant is a full-fledged winter marvel, built with passion, teamwork, and a sense of humor as big as his hat. The real twist? He wasn’t made by sculptors or city planners but by a group of creative kids from the Széchenyi István Bilingual Primary School, who came to skate and left having made Hungarian history. Forget snowball fights — these students built a national champion.

Skates, Laughs, and a Snow Giant

Nestled at 1211 Budapest, II. Rákóczi Ferenc út 89–91, the Csepel Ice Park has become a must-visit winter wonderland. Picture gliding through tree-lined ice paths under twinkling fairy lights, the smell of hot cocoa in the air, and this enormous snowman smiling serenely beside the rink. It’s a little slice of Arctic magic in the middle of the city — only with better coffee and Wi-Fi.

The snowman’s story is more than just fun and frostbite, though. Built entirely from local snow through community effort, it’s a proud example of sustainable joy — no plastic decorations, no artificial snow, just good old-fashioned teamwork and a mountain of enthusiasm. It’s the kind of project that reminds everyone that winter in Budapest can still be full of wonder, laughter, and just a pinch of local mischief.

But time, as always, is of the essence. The snow giant will be greeting visitors until February 28, 2026 (or until the sun decides otherwise). The best time to visit? After sunset, when the park lights bathe the ice in a warm glow and our seven-meter celebrity looks ready for his own spot on the Budapest skyline.

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Frosty Fun in Újbuda

And just when you think Budapest couldn’t possibly get any cooler — enter Újbuda, where the Snowman and Snow Sculpture Competition is in full swing until March 10, 2026. Artists of all ages (and questionable engineering experience) are rolling, stacking, and sculpting their frozen dreams into reality. Some go classic with simple, smiling snowmen, while others unleash their inner Michelangelo and create wild, abstract ice art.

The competition, organized by the “I Love Újbuda” Association, is not only a celebration of creativity but also an outdoor art show for everyone to enjoy. And since the entries are made of snow, it’s the only exhibition in town that gracefully disappears when spring arrives.

Be a Builder, Too — the City Is Your Canvas

Here’s the fun part: you don’t have to just watch — you can join the snowy celebration yourself! While you’re visiting Budapest this winter, grab a pair of gloves, find a quiet spot in a park, and build your own little masterpiece. A cheerful mini-snowman or a quirky snow sculpture could easily brighten someone’s day — just make sure it doesn’t block traffic or inconvenience pedestrians.

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A fun way to bring joy to the city.

Who knows? Your creation might just become the next temporary tourist attraction — a tiny symbol of joy that makes people stop, smile, and snap a photo before it melts back into memory.

The Icy Heart of Budapest

Budapest in winter isn’t only about hot baths and mulled wine — it’s about stories like these, where creativity meets community and freezing temperatures spark warmth in every heart. From Csepel’s record-breaking Olaf to Újbuda’s snow art scene, the city proves that even when the Danube freezes, the imagination of Budapest never does.

So pack your scarf, charge your camera, and get ready to meet Hungary’s coolest celebrity. Just don’t forget to say cheese — before he melts.