The Christmas markets in Budapest opened on 18-11-2022.

Budapest’s Christmas markets are considered one of the most beautiful Christmas markets in Europe. They attract thousands of visitors every year.

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Christmas is a real tradition in Budapest and every year the Christmas markets become more popular.

Below you will find where that the Christmas markets are in Budapest, what kind of food and drinks you can find and how to get there.

Christmas market in front of St. Stephen Basilica.

St. Stephen Basilica is opened from Nov. 18 untill Jan. 1, 2023. You should definitely visit this Christmas market when you are in Budapest.

There is a small ice skating rink in the middle of the market.

It has an amazing vibe, beautiful lights and delicious food.

What you can eat and drink at the market?

• Goulash
• Chimney cake
• Roasted sausage
• Langosh
• Stuffed chicken
• (Hot) mulled wine
• Hot chocolate
• Palinka (local speciality)
• Local wines
• Craft beer

Opening hours

• Monday to Thursday: 11.00 – 21.00
• Friday: 11.00 – 23.00
• Saturday: 11.00 -23.00
• Sunday: 11.00 – 21.00

• 24-12-2022: 11.00 – 15.00

• 25-12-2022: 11.00 – 20.00

• 31-12-2022: 11.00 – 23.00

• 01-01-2023: 11.00 – 18.00

How to get there?

You can take metro M2 and you should get off at the Deák Ferenc tér stop.

Remember to validate your ticket in the machine.

Location

Szent Istvan ter, Budapest

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Christmas market at Vörösmarty square

In addition to the Christmas market in front of St. Stephen’s Basilica, you also have the Christmas market at Vörösmarty square.

The Vörösmarty square market is open from November 18th until December 31st.

This one is 9 min away from St. Stephen’s Basilica.

Opening hours

• Monday – Thursday: 11.00 – 21.00
• Friday – Saturday: 11.00 – 22.00
• Sunday: 11.00 – 21.00
• 24-12-2022: 10.00 – 14.00
• 25-12-2022: 12.00 – 18.00
• 26-12-2022: 12.00 – 18.00

Christmas market tour with Mulled Wine

During this 2,5 hours tour you will visit 2 of Budapest’s Christmas markets. You will learn about the Hungarian Christmas culture.

You will also get the chance to enter the St. Stephen’s Basilica.

At the end of the tour you will try a hot mulled wine. Your tour guide will leave you at the Vorosmarty Square, the site of the city’s biggest Christmas market.

Price: 55 EUR per person

Christmas decorations in Deák Ferenc street – Fashion street

If you want to see the best Christmas lights in Budapest, you have to visit Deák Ference street, know as the fashion street.

This street has many famous designer stores and it is beautifully decorated during the holidays.

Location

1052 Budapest, Deák Ference street

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