Weekend & Day Trips from Budapest

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Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. Aggtelek National Park and the Baradla Cave ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors

2. Debrecen ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

3. Diosgyor

4. Eger

5. Esztergom

6. Fertod

7. Godollo Palace

8. Gyor

9. Holloko

10. Hortobagy National Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors

11. Kecskemet

12. Koszek

13. Lake Balaton

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors

14. Miskolc

15. Nyirbator

16. Pannonhalma

17. Pecs

18. Sarvar

19. Szekesfehervar

20. Szentendre

21. Szombathely

22. The Hungarian Open Air Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples

23. Vac

24. Velence Lake

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors

Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Located within an hour or two of Budapest, there are many interesting tourist attractions to be explored. If your interests lie with history and culture you will not want to miss visiting towns like Eger, Gyor, Esztergom and Kecskemet, all of which are filled with historic sites and wonderful old architecture. To learn a bit about rural Hungary in the 1800’s you can visit the Open Air Museum, while the wonderful Pannonhalma Monastery offers a great day out for both historians and foodies. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore Lake Balaton, Velence Lake, Hortobagy National Park and Sarvar, which has a great spa and water park.