The weather in Budapest - when should you visit Budapest?

Jan 12th, 2008 | Budapest Hungary, Budapest weather, Visiting Budapest | 2 Comments

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.

Budapest weather

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.

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Gellért Medical Spa and Bath

Aug 22nd, 2007 | Baths and Spas, Wellness & health | No Comments

The Gellert bath is located inside the Gellert Hotel which was built in 1918. Gellért is one of Europe’s most beautiful baths with its Art Nouveau style including mosaics in different colours, statues, marble columns. It is, together with the Szécheny bath, the most popular of the Budapest baths. The elegant and sophisticated interior make it a perfect choice for the (romantic) couple to relax and enjoy each others company in nice surroundings.

Gellert bath and spa
Records from 15th century describe the healing qualities of the thermal water that you still can enjoy, now in eight elegant indoor baths. Gellért has also three outdoor pools with a nice park feeling to it.

The water temperature intervals for the thermal pools inside are: 79-100°F (26-38°C). Water mineral content: thermal water containing nitrates, calcium- magnesium- hydrogen- carbonates and sulphate-chlorides, as well as fluoride ions in significant quantities.

 

Gellert spa have also a range of services including:

  • Medical healing massage
  • Refreshing massage
  • Foot massage
  • Dry and steam saunas
  • Mud packing
  • Physicotherapy
  • Cosmetics
  • Solarium
  • Manicure
  • Foot care
  • Ladies’ and group naturists’ sunbath premises

Prices for massage 2007:
Refreshing massage (15 Min.): 2.500 HUF
Refreshing massage (30 Min.): 3.500 HUF
Healing massage (15 Min.): 2.800 HUF
Powder massage (30 Min.): 3.800 HUF

Open hours: Weekdays 6.0 a.m. – 7.0 p.m. Weekends 6.0 a.m. – 5.0 p.m.
Entrance fees: 3100 (12 Euro) for cabin (400 back if you stay less than 2 hours)
Trams: 18, 19, 47, 49. Buses: 7, 7A, 86 from Ferenciek square.
Location: Kelenhegyi út 4. District XI |Phone: (36-1) 466-6166
Related: Bath and spa hotels in Budapest
Websites: www.gellertfurdö.hu | www.gellertbath.com