The perfect part of the year to vacation in Hungary is in the fall or autumn. Autumn fills the streets and countryside with cool breezes from the Mediterranean and also offers less crowding in the streets and hotels. The winter can be extremely cold and frequent snow showers are common. Summer months are usually very humid and warm and the streets are much more crowded as are the hotels.
Hungary is located in central eastern Europe and is mostly a flat land that only offers a few rolling hills and small mountains.
The largest portion of Hungary is covered in wood lands or wet lands and has an abundant wildlife population. The national parks are a great way to peek at the wildlife in a secure and safe setting. Hungary lies on a tectonic fault line that offers many hot springs that boast spas offering first class treatments to relax your body and soul.
Hungary is home to some of the best European architecture including the Esztergom Basilica which is the third largest church in Europe. The Pannonhalma Archabbey is also situated in Hungary and is the second largest abbey in the world. There are several historical architecture designs to see in Hungary including the baroque castle in Budapest.
Budapest is a popular tourist city in Hungary that is located alongside the Danube river banks. The city is rich in history and offer some of the more popular sightseeing locations such as the Buda castle that brings in many tourists from all over the world.
Hungary is deeply enriched where the arts are concerned. The shops are full of embroideries, paintings, carvings, and pottery pieces that can be added to your collection. Folk dance is famous all over the country and many famous musical composers came out of Hungarian cities.
The hotels in Hungary offer affordable rates for comfortable surroundings any time of the year. The summer months will have a slightly higher rate and of course it may be harder to find an open room due to the many tourists that come through. Autumn and winter have the best rates and autumn is the more desired time to travel to Hungary due to the weather.
Hungary cuisine offers soups, smoked meats and sausages. Most menus will include beef, veal, chicken and pork entrees and of course the famous goulash. Goulash is a Hungarian dish offered throughout the country but may be prepared differently in many places. Expect a glass of wine to be served with dinner since Hungary produces red and white wines in there many vineyards. Beer, fruit juices and coffee are also produced in Hungary.
The Hungarian Forint is the most common currency but you will find many places accepting the EURO as well. When visiting Hungary you will need to obtain a visa if staying for more than 90 days unless you are a member of their European union in which case you will not need a visa to visit or work in Hungary.
Clinking glasses together may have you seen as rude or impolite as it was a decree to remind locals of the treatment their 13 generals turned martyrs in the 19th century. The decree was to last 150 years, ending in 1999 but many still uphold it as tradition.