The Pozsonyi Kisvendéglö (restaurant) is a very simple but charming little local restaurant near Westend Shopping center. It is often crowded by families and students since they serve large portions and have very modest prices.
Pozsony serve typical Hungarian dishes, mostly meat, like Cigany pecsenye (veal with garlic with bacon served with pommes) and paprikas csirke (paprika chicken with gnocci). Dont forget to try one of the delicious soups like the creamy mushroom soup or the cold cherry soup.
If you want to try the genuine Hungarian cuisine this is one of the restaurants you should try. It is one of Budapest hidden treasures!
The Budapest Fringe Festival is described as “a side-runner to the Budapest Spring Festival” and “like a huge Talent Show … that gather and in some way support the less known (underground) artists through securing a place for their performance”.
The performing artist are mainly from Hungary but also from neighbouring countries like Romania, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, and more distant countries like France and Japan.
350 performers will appear during the two and a half days of the festival.
When: 28-30 Mars
Where: Buda, the Millenáris Park complex & Marczibányi Cultural Centre
Web: www.budapestfringe.hu
The spicy hot flavors of Hungary is one of the great experiences awaiting you when visiting Budapest. One of these flavors you should try is the delicious langos.
The langos is simply a round and flat bread-puff (made of, often potato-based, dough) deep-fried in oil and garnished with different tasty toppings like cabbage, ham, mushroom.
This simple Hungarian dish is as good as it is simple, unforgettable.
The classic langos
If you want to try the classic langos you should top it with:
fresh garlic or garlic sauce
sour cream and shredded cheese
shredded cabbage.
Langos used to be one of the most common fast-food dishes in Hungary before the 90:es before all the American fastfood chains invaded Budapest. Now-days you can mostly find it at the markets in Budapest.
The langos isn’t exactly diet food but its a real treat and a classic Hungarian speciality that goes way back in Hungarian history. And while your at it, grab a beer to wash it down with. You wont regret it!
Where to find the Langos in Budapest
Lehel market on Vaci street (not far from Westend shopping center)
As every year Budapest 2008 will offer many interesting experiences of all kind to visitors from all over the world. How about a great music festival with Woodstock feeling (Sziget), the roaring engines of the F1 Grand Prix, concerts with Mark Knopfler and Kylie Minogue or deliscouse Hungarian wines and food festivals and events, just take your pick. 2008 will offer something for everyone.
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Best of all is all the Budapest programs, events, festivals, concerts and celebrations attracting international artists, celebrities and visitors. Budapest year 2008 will be no exception. There is always something interesting happening for everyone in Budapest. One good example is the grand operabal that took place in Budapest 2007:
Here we list some of the most interesting events in Budapest this year 2008.
Budapest spring festival (14-30/3)
Hungarian Grand Prix (3/8)
Budapest Sziget Festival (August)
Concerts in Budapest: Chris Rea (3/3), Mark Knopfler (12/5), Kylie Minouge (15/5), Santana (6/28)
The weather in Budapest Hungary is one of many great advantages compared to other European cities. Hungary is situated in the temperate zone which results in a high annual average temprature: 11.2 °C in Budapest. This makes Budapest a great all year travel destination. Also the Budapest weather:
have long and warm summers (May – August),
more sunhours (between 1700-2200) and
less rain then most of the other countries.
Most popular seasons are spring (Mars-April), summer (May-August) and fall (September-November). The hotest months in Budapest are July and August with temperatures usually around 30-35 °C. December and January are the coldest months with temperatures around -5 – +5.
Budapest summertime is the best choice if you want to spend most of your time outdoors. During summertime Budapest have many great outdoor parties, (Buddha Beach, Zöld pardon)festivities and music performances etc. Also there are beautiful gardens (like Margret Island, St: Istvan Park, Népliget) and great outdoor baths in nice surroundings (Palatinus, Gellert, Szécseny, Dagaly).
Budapest spring and fall are great if you want to combine outdoor and indoor activities. The Budapest weather outdoors is still very nice (usually 15 – 20 °C) but it is easier to enjoy an indoor opera, theatre, musical or exhibition without the summer warmth.
Budapest winter is often quite mild and snow is not that usual in Budapest. This period most tourist come to visit one of Europe’s biggest Christmas Fairs on Vörösmarty square in the middle of Budapest. There is usually many musical performances and exhibitions at this time of the year to enjoy. During the winter (Budapest winter invasion) many hotels offers one night for free.
