It is important to emphasize, that this is not a ranking among the sights, it is a list of the places in Hungary, which a visit worth!

6. Hollókő

Hollokó is a little, charming traditional, Palóc village, which was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987. It has been protected to preserve the culture and to give an insight into traditional life of the countryside. And the real fascinating about Hollókő is, that is has not become an open-air museum, but it is still a living village, most of the buildings are still being used as intended by the inhabitants! Traditional architecture and pre-20th century village life has been preserved in its original state.

Visiting Hollőkő is no doubt a unique experience! Should we have attracted your interest, please have a look at one of our packages, which includes this charming little town also, click here!

7. Gödöllő

Gödöllő is located just about an hour away from Budapest, which makes it for a perfect option for a day trip. The main attraction of Gödöllő is without question, the Royal Palace of Gödöllő, which is the largest Baroque castle in Hungary. And what makes the castle even more special? That it was the favorite residence of Empress Elisabeth of Austria, also known as Sissi. Sissi loved Hungary and the Hungarian loved and still love her also, she learned how to speak Hungarian, she was most at home in Hungary. The Castle of Gödöllő was a gift to her and her husband from the Hungarian people following their coronation in 1867. Gödöllő was a place where Elisabeth was free to be herself. Discover the castle, which was Sissi’s home away from home!

Sissi loved horses, therefore we could not imagine a better program next to visit at the Castle, then visiting a nearby Horse ranch, where you can experience the real Hungarian hospitality, our delicious cuisine and traditions.

For more information, please have a look at one of our tours, where we have included all this, click here.

8. Hévíz

Hévíz, is known for the world’s largest natural thermal lake that is suitable for swimming. The water of the lake makes a special massaging effect on the human skin as it is in a constant move. It is moving from left to the right, and warm water moves upwards while cold water goes downwards. The water temperature is around 23-25 °C in winter and 33-36 °C in summer. It is a perfect space for relaxation in the summer, just imagine swimming in a nice warm water, between beautiful water lilies, which is the most unique plant of the Lake and has become a real symbol of the town also. In winter it provides a spectacular and unique experience when the condensed steam forms a steam cap on the top of the lake surface, this “cap” prevents water from cooling down too much!

Combine a day trip with a thermal bath experience at Lake Hévíz and a sightseeing at the nearby town Keszthely, which is one of the most charming cities in the surrounding. For more information, have a look in one of our offers, click here.

9. Villány, Pécs, Szekszárd

Are you a wine lover? Then you should not miss a visit to the southern part of the country! Villány and Szekszárd are best known for the their red wines! Villány is Hungary's most southerly wine region. The Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot are definitely must-tries here as well as the Kadarka, Portugieser, or Schiller wines. 
You can experience here much more sunshine than in any other wine regions in the country. Among others, this is one of the reasons why the red wine made in this region has a higher tannin content. Szekszárd’s typical wine is the Siller cuvée, which is slightly darker than a rosé, but lighter in color than reds.

And once you are here, you should not miss Pécs either, where you get the full package, cozy little streets, nice cafes and restaurants, fantastic historical sights and lots of sunshine in the summer! 😊

Should we have attracted your interest, please have a look at one of our offers, where we have included all this, click here. 

10. Kecskemét and the Puszta

And, last but not least, let’s talk about the Hungarian Puszta! The landscape of the Puszta consists of a vast area of plains and wetlands.  Located at the eastern part of the country, Puszta awaits you with culture and traditions. Let us take you on a special adventure, where you can taste real Hungarian flavors, where you can experience the real Hungarian horsemanship and the real Hungarian country life with an authentic atmosphere!

Have you heard about the famous “puszta five” or seven, eight, nine, ten? It is a spectacular stunt, where a traditional Hungarian horseman steers five or even more horses at once, it is a real stunner!

Followed by a visit at the baroque city of Kecskemét, which is the home to some of the finest examples of original Hungarian Secessionism! Kecskemét is also famous for its barack pálinka (apricot palinka), or apricot schnapps. Its high quality is due mainly to the apricots used, which thrive in the region.

For the 1st part of the list, please click here!