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1. Budapest ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Aggtelek National Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Balaton Uplands National Park

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4. Bukk National Park

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5. Danube Drava National Park

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6. Debrecen

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7. Eger

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8. Gyor

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9. Heviz

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10. Kaposvar

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11. Keszthely

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12. Kiskunsag National Park

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13. Lake Balaton

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14. Lake Tisza

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15. Miskolc

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16. Orseg National Park

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17. Papa

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18. Pecs

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19. Siofok

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20. Sopron

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21. Szeged

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22. Szolnok

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23. Tata

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24. Visegrad

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25. Zalaegerszeg

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • With its rich history, stunning baroque architecture, beautiful national parks, and lush wine-making regions, Hungary is one of the best vacation destinations in Central Europe.
  • Budapest boasts some of the best nightlife in the world, and some of the resort towns on the beautiful Lake Balaton are the site of a non-stop party during the summer months.
  • Visitors can also kick back and relax in one of the many natural thermal baths or in Lake Hévíz, the second-largest thermal lake in the world.
  • Hungary has something for almost everyone; here are our favorite spots in the country.

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