BudAPPest
  • News
    • Short news
    • August 19, 2026 Military Air Parade and Weapons Showcase Mark St. Stephen’s Day
    • August 19, 2026 Sziget Festival’s Leftover Tents Get a Second Life Helping Those in Need
    • August 19, 2026 Budapest Just Gave Its Entire Ticket Machine Network a Total Makeover
    • August 19, 2026 What’s Really Going On With Budapest’s Curbside Cleanup Season
    • August 18, 2026 See Budapest’s Fireworks From a Hillside Train: The 2026 Firework-Viewing Special
    • August 18, 2026 Sziget Festival 2027: How to Register Now for the Best-Priced Tickets
    • August 18, 2026 Message in a Bottle: The Danube’s Real-Life Treasure Hunt Near Budapest
    • August 18, 2026 Budapest’s August 20th Light Show: Where to Watch History Come Alive on the Danube
    • August 17, 2026 Budapest’s August 20th Celebrations: Elektro Parties Take Over Budapest
    • August 17, 2026 The Street of Hungarian Flavours 2026: Budapest’s Ultimate Food Festival for St. Stephen’s Day
    • Budapest stories
    • Swimming in the Danube: What Every Visitor to Budapest Should Know Before Jumping In
    • Budapest’s Grand Boulevard Gets a Biker-Friendly Upgrade This Summer
    • Breaking! – The Musical Fountain of Margaret Island Will be Shut Down Tonight
    • The Danube Just Hit Its Lowest Water Level Ever Recorded in Budapest
    • Meet the Two Students Keeping Kazinczy Street Spotless for Party District Visitors
    • Why Budapest’s Danube Is Suddenly Giving Up Its Secrets — And Why You Shouldn’t Touch Them
    • Please Don’t Turn Gellért Hill’s Trees Into Gym Equipment, Budapest’s Park Rangers Ask
    • Budapest’s Oldest Tower Just Got Its Crown Back — And a Message for the Future Tucked Inside
    • How Budapest Residents Are Shaping the City’s Transport Future
    • Budapest’s National Day 2026: Fireworks Tradition Faces Growing Debate
  • City Guide
    • In general
    • Emergency Care in Budapest
    • Exploring Budapest Safety
    • Budapest’s Weather
    • Activities for Every Weather in Budapest
    • Hungarian Etiquette
    • Tap Water in Budapest
    • Private Health Care in Budapest
    • Traveling to Budapest with Medication
    • National Holidays in Hungary
    • A Guide for Tourists Visiting Budapest with Pets
    • Recycling Options in Budapest: A Guide to Sustainable Waste Management
    • Commuting guides
    • Budapest Card
    • Cycling in Budapest
    • How To Get To Budapest – arriving by Air
    • How To Get To Budapest – arriving by Train
    • How To Get To Budapest – arriving on the Danube
    • How To Get To Budapest – by Car
    • Opening Hours in Budapest
    • Private Transport Budapest
    • Public Transportation in Budapest
    • Special Transport Services in Budapest
    • Walking in Budapest
    • Tourist Guidebook
    • Currency and Payments in Budapest
    • Electrical Outlets in Budapest
    • Wi-Fi and Internet Access in Budapest
    • Tourist Information Centers Budapest
    • Public Restrooms in Budapest
    • Time Zone in Budapest
    • Opening Hours in Budapest
    • Language Landscape in Budapest
    • Useful Applications For Your Holiday In Budapest
  • Top attractions
    • Buda Castle Hill
    • Buda Castle: A timeless icon of Hungarian history in Budapest
    • Discover the Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum in Budapest
    • St. Matthias Church: a Budapest gem of faith and architecture
    • Take a Walk in the Enchanting Fisherman’s Bastion
    • The Buda Castle Funicular: A Historic Journey Through Budapest’s Crown Jewel
    • Central Buda
    • Experience The Magic At The Fairy Tale Museum in Budapest
    • Gellért Bath: a Budapest oasis of relaxation and history
    • Gellért Hill: A Breathtaking Escape in the Heart of Budapest
    • Get Your Money’s Worth at the Money Museum in Budapest
    • Rudas Bath: A Historic Thermal Oasis in the Heart of Budapest
    • Outer Buda
    • Breathtaking Panoramic Vistas Near Budapest
    • Budapest’s Memento Park: The World’s Most Unique Communist Statue Museum
    • Discover Budapest’s Hidden Underground Wonder: The Molnár János Cave
    • Discover Külkerpark – The Pool Above the City in Budapest
    • Discover Nature’s Wonders at the Sas-Hill Visitor Center
    • Margaret Island
    • Margaret Island: Budapest’s Green Oasis on the Danube
    • Discover the Enchanting Margaret Island Music Fountain in Budapest
    • Discover the Serene Beauty of the Japanese Garden on Margaret Island
    • The Bodor Music Well: A Unique Attraction on Margaret Island
    • Immerse Yourself In the Enchanting Rose Garden on Margaret Island
    • Central Pest
    • Budapest’s Living Porcelain Heritage: A Journey Through Art, Craftsmanship, and Cultural Legacy
    • Central Market Hall Budapest: a culinary and cultural treasure
    • Discover Budapest’s History Like Never Before: Time Machine Budapest
    • Discover the Europe Experience Centre in Budapest – A Truly Unique Attraction
    • Discover the Heart of Budapest at Liberty Square Park
    • Jewish quarter
    • Dohány Street Synagogue: Budapest’s historic Jewish gem
    • Raoul Wallenberg Holocaust Memorial Park: A Tribute to Victims
    • The Jewish Memorial Center: Honoring the Past in Budapest
    • The Kazinczy Street Synagogue: The Center for the Orthodox Jewish Community
    • The Rumbach Street Synagogue: Discover The Restored Sacred Center
  • Sightseeing
  • Events
    • Upcoming events
    • August 20, 2026 Kenyérlelke Festival 2026: A Celebration of Artisan Bread Near Budapest
    • August 20, 2026 Festival of Folk Arts 2026: Budapest’s Ultimate Handicraft Celebration
    • August 20, 2026 Y-Production 17th Birthday Party with Phaxe: A Psytrance Celebration at Kincsem Park, Budapest
    • August 20, 2026 Sunset Sounds at the Akvárium: Be Massive’s Eurosummer Closing Party
    • August 22, 2026 DNB Ride Budapest 2026: A Drum & Bass Bike Parade Through the City
    • August 22, 2026 BLOND:ISH Is Bringing Sunset-to-Midnight Magic to Vajdahunyad Castle This August
    • August 23, 2026 Makers’ Market Returns to Fény Street Market on August 23
    • August 23, 2026 Hungarian Jazz Day 2026: A Free Festival at the House of Music Hungary
    • August 24, 2026 Andrássy150: Budapest’s Grand Boulevard Turns 150 in Style
    • August 27, 2026 Lakeside Salsa Night — August 27: A Summer Send-Off by the Water
    • What’s On
    • Fénykert: Margaret Island’s Magical Light Garden for St Stephen’s Day
    • St. Stephen’s Day in Budapest 2026: Your Complete Visitor Guide
    • What’s On in Budapest This Weekend: Your Complete Guide to August 15–16, 2026
    • Budapest’s Big Four-Day Celebration: Everything Happening for August 20th
    • World Athletics Ultimate Championship Budapest 2026: The Ultimate Guide for Visitors
  • Budappest magyarul

budappest.com » Budapest News & Stories

Short news

Sprinkler truck in Budapest
Short news |

Are Budapest’s Trams Getting a Bath? The Story Behind the Sprinkler Trucks

If you’ve wandered around Budapest during a summer heatwave and spotted a truck cheerfully spraying water all over the streets and tram...

BudapestGO's Summer Music Deal
Short news |

Ride the Metro, Catch a Concert: BudapestGO’s Summer Music Deal

If you’re visiting Budapest this August and already planning to use public transport to get around, there’s now a very good reason...

Celestial Wonders Over Budapest: The 2026 Solar Eclipse and a Year of Astronomical Magic
Short news |

Solar Eclipse Over Budapest: A Rare Sky Show You Won’t Want to Miss

On the evening of August 12, 2026, Budapest will get a front-row seat to a genuinely rare astronomical event: a partial solar eclipse that turns...

Reducing energy consumption in Budapest
Short news |

Lights Down, Spirits Up: How Budapest and Hungary Are Conserving Energy Together

If you’ve noticed that a few of Budapest’s famously glittering landmarks look a touch less dazzling after dark this summer, or that...

Budapest Taxi Shake-Up: What 6x6 Taxis' Pause Means for Your 2025 City Adventures
Short news |

Budapest Taxi Fares Are Going Up in August 2026: What Tourists Need to Know

If you’re planning a trip to Budapest this summer or autumn, there’s a practical update worth knowing before you land: taxi fares...

The remains of the Franz Joseph Bridge below Liberty Bridge
Short news |

Take Only Photos: The Sunken Ghost Bridge Reappearing in the Danube

Budapest’s Danube is running so low this summer that it’s giving up one of its best-kept secrets: the skeletal remains of a bridge...

Meghan Markle's fond memories of Budapest and the Sussexes' new spotlight
Short news |

Budapest’s Ornamental Lights Will Be Shut Down

If you’re planning a trip to Budapest in the coming days, you might notice something unusual after sunset: the glowing facades of the Hungarian...

Budapest’s Summer Heatwave: How to Stay Cool and Enjoy the City
Short news |

Budapest Level 3 Heat Alert: How To Prepare and Stay Safe

If you’re planning to explore Budapest between July 30 and August 4, 2026, there’s something important you should know before packing...

Budapest’s Most Fun and Mind-Bending Attractions: A Playful Travel Plan for Curious Tourists
Short news |

Museum of Illusions Budapest: Your Last Chance Before It Transforms

If you’re visiting Budapest before August 24, 2026, there’s a quirky, air-conditioned attraction you’ll want to squeeze into...

Pinocchio
Short news |

Another Kolodko Statue Appears in Budapest: Meet the Hanging Pinocchio

Budapest’s favorite tiny troublemaker has been on quite a roll lately, and this latest reveal might be his busiest day yet. Guerrilla sculptor...

Heatwave in Budapest
Short news |

Heatwave Alert: What Tourists Should Know Before Visiting Budapest This Week

If you’ve got Budapest on your itinerary for the coming days, it’s worth packing your sunscreen and rethinking your afternoon plans....

Zen Rabbit
Short news |

Budapest’s Tiniest Troublemaker Strikes Again: Two New Kolodko Statues to Hunt Down

If you’ve spent any time wandering around Budapest, you’ve probably noticed that this city has a soft spot for the unexpected. Tucked...

Keep Your Dog Safe and Cool During the Heatwave
Short news |

Traveling with Pets in Budapest? Here’s How to Protect Them From the Summer Heat

Budapest’s summer heatwaves aren’t just tough on tourists wandering between Buda Castle and the Danube promenade. They’re genuinely...

Budapest Braces for Record-Breaking Heat as Hungary Issues Top-Level Emergency Alert
Short news |

Beating the Budapest Heat: Mist Gates Are Your Friend, Fountains Are Not

When Budapest’s summer temperatures climb toward the 35°C to 40°C range (95°F to 104°F), the city doesn’t just leave you to fend...

Climate Change Affects Tourism Worldwide - And In Budapest As Well
Short news |

Budapest Heatwave Alert: Hungary Set to Become Central Europe’s Hottest Spot This Summer

If you’re planning a trip to Budapest in the coming days, brace yourself: the Hungarian capital and the surrounding region are about to...

  1 2 3 4 5 6 7 … 67  
budappest
Sitemap
  • Your best pal to discover Budapest
  • Budapest News & Stories
    • Short news
    • Budapest stories
  • Budapest City Guide
  • Budapest Sightseeing
  • Budapest Top attractions
  • Budapest Events
Attractions
  • Buda Castle
  • Central Market Hall Budapest
  • Dohány Street Synagogue
  • The Duna sétány
  • Budapest Gellért Bath
  • Heroes’ Square Budapest
  • Hungarian Parliament building
  • St. Matthias Church catholic
  • St. Stephen’s Basilica Budapest
  • Széchenyi Thermal Bath
Upcoming events
  • Mobility Weekend at Valyo!Rakpart: Budapest’s Car-Free Riverbank Comes Alive with Sport and Play
  • World Animal Day 2026 at Budapest Zoo: A Wild Day Out for the Whole Family
  • Sziget Festival 2027 Is Officially Coming: Save the Date
  • Makers’ Market Returns to Fény Street Market on August 23
  • Hungarian Jazz Day 2026: A Free Festival at the House of Music Hungary
Latest news
  • St. Stephen’s Day in Budapest 2026: Your Complete Visitor Guide
  • Celebrate St. Stephen’s Day on the Danube in 2026
  • Military Air Parade and Weapons Showcase Mark St. Stephen’s Day
  • Sziget Festival’s Leftover Tents Get a Second Life Helping Those in Need
  • Budapest Just Gave Its Entire Ticket Machine Network a Total Makeover
  • What’s Really Going On With Budapest’s Curbside Cleanup Season
  • See Budapest’s Fireworks From a Hillside Train: The 2026 Firework-Viewing Special
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of use
  • Cookie policy

Copyright © BudAPPest 2026 | All rights reserved