Hungary

Budapest's baths and the Danube bend.

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This is a first draft of the Hungary list. The full region guide is being written, and tiers may still change.

The Short List

Must-See

Worth a Detour

Worth a Detour
Heritage · UNESCO

Eger and Tokaj

A castle town, and legendary sweet wine.

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Worth a Detour
Beaches · Lakes

Lake Balaton

Central Europe's largest lake, with Tihany's lavender.

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If You're Nearby

If You're Nearby
Festivals & Seasons · Music

Sziget Festival

A huge August music festival on a Danube island.

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Cities · River

Danube Bend

Szentendre and Visegrád, a day trip from Budapest.

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Cities · UNESCO

Pécs

Roman tombs, a mosque-turned-church, and Zsolnay ceramics.

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Nature · UNESCO

Tokaj

The sweet wine of kings.

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Nature · UNESCO

Hortobágy

A vast grassy plain with Hungarian cowboys, and a nine-arched bridge.

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On the Map

Grey pins: guides still being written.