Destinations > Europe > Hungary- country of Tokay wine, beef stew, and langos

This is my first visit to Hungry.

Budapest amazed me. It is a beautiful capital with lots of monuments and a famous Opera You can find many restaurants that offer traditional delicious Hungarian dishes.  

Beef stew is a must.

I recommend having at least 2 full days to explore the capital of Hungry.

1 day for Pest and 1 day for Buda.

The Danube River Night Cruise is the best way to see amazing Budapest architecture.

Budapest like also the entire Hungry offers many thermal baths one of them is a thermal bath located in the Budapest city center: Gyogytenyezok. 

When you walk around Budapest, visit St. Stephen's Cathedral and attend an organ concert. You only need to buy a ticket to enter the cathedral, concerts are organised regularly and they are free.

I also experienced wine tasting in the Tokay region. The host gave a lot of information about Tokay wines. I was able to try 6 wines, from dry to sweet including the famous Tokay Aszu.

Finally, I visited Miskolc's thermal bath. They not only offer swimming pools and jacuzzis but mainly a wonderful SPA area. Getting a massage treatment there will allow you to relax.

Remember that Hungry still has its currency: the Hungarian Forint. In some places, especially in the countryside, you will not be able to pay by card so always have some local cash with you.

Unfortunately, in many places, people do not speak foreign languages. It is changing and it is easier in Budapest but just in case I recommend an online translator App on your phone which can help.

Hungry is famous for its special super called “czarda”. The musicians play czardashes and the feast is delectable.

Because Hungary was for many years united with Austria, there is still strudel, which can be bought everywhere with various toppings, not only apples but also cherries, plums, or poppies.

Of course, the symbol of Hungary is paprika and langos.