Where to go from Budapest for 1 day on your own – route, photo, description, map
A small but amazing country with an interesting, dramatic history, occupies an unusually picturesque territory, with a diverse landscape, a generous wealth of nature and extraordinary musicality. One of the most majestic rivers in Europe, the Danube, flows through Hungary, where all Hungarian rivers flow. Being in the Hungarian capital of Budapest, you can make day trips from it to interesting places in Hungary and neighboring countries. So, we will tell you where you can go from Budapest for 1 day on your own.
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130 km from Budapest is the ancient town of Eger, which allows you to plunge into the ancient history of the country with its authentic view. Now Eger has become a place of tourist pilgrimage, thanks to the presence of famous baths, a developed culture of winemaking and an abundance of rare sights. To get a vivid idea of this wonderful corner of the country, you should see the following attractions:
Eger Castle is a kind of monument to the heroic history associated with the invasion of the Mongols (1241) and the Turks (1552). Now the castle, which is a museum, looks very picturesque, a tour of it is an insight into the glorious past of an amazing country.
The Eger Basilica is a Catholic church, the most beautiful building of which was built in neoclassical style, officially named after St. John the Apostle and Evangelist and today is the Cathedral of Eger. A visit to a church leaves a deep impression.
The Valley of Beauties, famous for its wine cellars and wonderful local wines – the beautiful suburb of Eger is a real paradise for wine gourmets and just tourists. Here they are treated to the best varieties of wine with delicious national dishes in a romantic atmosphere created by the performances of virtuoso musicians performing exciting gypsy melodies. It is assumed that the name of the place was due to the arrival of many beautiful women here.
The Church of the Minarets, located on the central square of Istvan Dobo, captivates with its magnificent baroque beauty, both external and internal. On 2 bell towers (minarets), the clock strikes 3 times a day, the frescoes (16th century) and the amazing sculpture of St. Anthony.
Aggtelek National Park
In the city of Tokai, famous for its wine, there is the equally famous Aggtelek National Park with unique karst caves (200 objects) and amazing relief of the surroundings. The flora and fauna of the reserve are unique: trees and shrubs grow here, which you will not see in other territories, 400 species of rare birds live here.
The extraordinary beauty and amazing natural design of the caves attracts a huge number of tourists, including many speleologists, both professionals and amateurs. The reserve is a real treasure for archaeologists, who are convinced that the mysterious caves served as dwellings for people for 7 thousand years. Now a sanatorium has been opened here, where diseases of the respiratory system are treated on the basis of a special microclimate. And the unique views of the reserve, the unearthly fabulousness of the caves give peace of mind and joyful delight.
Esztergom and Maria Valeria Bridge
A small ancient town, which saw within its borders the Celts, the Romans, and the Germans, can be called a historical stoic. The city, which survived the barbaric destruction and devastation by the Turks, the Nazis, rose from the ashes, like a Phoenix, and is now a symbol of the great history of the state, embodied in architectural and religious monuments. Here was born the first of the Hungarian kings Istvan, who became a saint after his life (his appearance is immortalized in a majestic monument).
Chief among them is the Basilica of St. Adalberta is a colossal structure (height 71.5 m, width 40 m, length 118 m), visible from afar. The majestic temple was built on a place consecrated by previous churches and is the 3rd shrine in Europe, striking in its scale, beauty of architecture and spiritual fullness. Below, in the script, the ashes of great historical figures are buried, ancient items of church use are stored in the treasury, vestments of priests are valuable rarities.
Like Esztergon itself, the bridge, named after the daughter of the Hungarian emperor Franz Joseph, is a symbol of perseverance. Built in 1895, it was destroyed 2 times (1920, 1945) and rebuilt again. The 500-meter ribbon of the bridge, picturesquely thrown over the majestic Danube, connects Estergon with the Slovak city of Sturovo (a very convenient crossing). A visit to the Archbishop's Palace, a magnificent neoclassical building, will enrich spiritually and aesthetically. The expositions of the Christian Museum will captivate with the richness and variety of works of Hungarian art, Renaissance Italian paintings and other unique exhibits.
Székesfehérvár
“Alba Regia” – so beautifully in Latin this city was first called, erected in 970 by the Hungarian prince Geza among impenetrable swamps. The city was to become the cradle of Hungarian statehood and Hungarian kings (30 coronations took place in it), the first capital of Hungary. Traveling around Szekesfehervar, you are convinced that this is a museum city, where monuments and monuments meet at every step. On the main square of Varoshaz rises the most beautiful building of the Bishop's Palace, on the contrary – “The Power” – a huge monument of royal power, crowned with an elegant crown and an inscription glorifying Stephen. Climbing up to the observation deck (from the edge of the square), you can see a stunning panorama of the “royal city”.
The main city cathedral of St. Istvana (Baroque style) amazes with its rich decoration and outstanding works of great masters decorating the interiors of the church. Nearby there are 2 more temples, which are also worth a look. The mushroom-like building – Bori Castle – the most unusual architectural structure of the city, created by the imagination of the local architect and sculptor Yono Bori, makes an irresistible impression with its appearance. It intricately intertwined elements of Romanesque, Gothic and Scottish castle styles. The castle can be admired endlessly.
Szentendre + Visegrad
If you do not visit the charming Hungarian town of Szentendre, located in the picturesque bend of the Danube, you cannot fully get acquainted with the history of this unique country. This cute town reflects the history of the Serbs who fled from the brutal invasion of the Ottomans and found shelter in Hungary. Here, everything that was left as a legacy from them was made in Serbian traditions: narrow cobbled streets, facades painted with different colors with baroque decorations, red tiled roofs – everything is very picturesque, like in children‘s pictures.
Szentendre is the unofficial art capital of Hungary – many galleries and museums display paintings and sculptures by many masters of the brush and cutter. Here, literally every house, every building is a building with an original design, from which it is difficult to look away. Walking through the picturesque streets is a great pleasure, as is visiting the one-of-a-kind Marzipan Museum.
The city of Visegrad, located next to Setendre, arose from the Visegrad fortress, erected on the top of a mountain in the 13th century. as a defensive structure. To this day, only one watchtower (Solomon's tower) has survived in its entirety, in which, according to legend, the infamous Count Dracula spent years of imprisonment. Almost at the very banks of the Danube, you can see the ruins of the famous architectural masterpiece made of red marble (15th century) – the Palace of King Matthias Korvin. He amazed everyone with his irresistibly beautiful view and was considered the most luxurious in Europe.
. Now the restoration of the palace as an invaluable cultural and historical monument is underway.
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Годёллё
The town of Gödöllő is especially interesting to visit because it houses a luxurious royal palace with a cozy park adjacent to it, along which Sisi, Empress Elisabeth, the wife of Franz Joseph, used to walk around, beloved by the Hungarians. In her honor, there is a graceful sculpture of a slender, full of noble grace of a girl under an umbrella, proudly looking at a magnificent estate; The park is named after her. Inspection of the inner chambers of the palace is a breathtaking tour of the halls and bedrooms of the imperial persons, shining with the dazzling beauty of the interiors, elegant stucco and other decorations. Of particular awe is the inspection of Sisi's personal rooms, objects, things that surrounded this amazing woman during her lifetime. A trip to Gödöllő is a lot of romantic experiences!
Heviz
A 3-hour drive from Budapest is located no less famous than Balaton, Lake Heviz and the resort of the same name. It is worth coming here for 1 day to see the enchanting beauty of nature surrounding the thermal lake, rich in therapeutic mud and various types of mineral water. Here you can admire truly magical landscapes, equally beautiful at any time of the year, drink healing water, stroll around the city, immersed in a flower kaleidoscope of various shades.
The city of Heviz is the embodiment of a rich historical past, so there are many interesting historical sights. After a walk, you can relax in one of the many taverns, taste local wine and have a mouth-watering bite of Hungarian dishes before returning to Budapest.
Skip the line: Széchenyi baths for the whole day – €18
Hop-on hop-off bus Classic, Premium or Deluxe – €16.20
Full day at the Gellért Spa center without queues – €19
2-hour Danube cruise with live music – €21 €
Danube Cruise with Candlelight Dinner €60
Organ Concert at St. Stephen's Basilica €20
Budapest Card Tourist Card €22
Bratislava
Given the wide choice of transport links between Budapest and Bratislava, you should definitely take advantage of this and visit the beautiful city, which literally “bloomed”, becoming the capital of Slovakia. A huge number of restored architectural monuments of the Middle Ages, churches, squares made Bratislava a popular destination for tourists from all over the world.
It is impossible to see all the interesting places in a day, but it is impossible not to visit the Main and Franciscan Squares, look at the Church of the Jesuits of St. Savior, Town Hall, Slovak National Theatre. From afar, you can see the Castle Hill with the Bratislava Castle towering on it, popularly called the “inverted table”. A visit to the Gothic cathedral (House of St. Martin), the Michal Gate will take you back to the 14th-15th century. v. The most exciting, unforgettable impressions will remain from a trip to the beautiful Bratislava.
Buy a bus ticket online for RUB 849.00
Pannonhalma Abbey
Located at the top of the mountain, St. Martin Catholic Abbey of Pannonhalma is the second largest in the world with the oldest monastery in Hungary, in whose history the entire history of the state was embodied. Many times the buildings of the abbey were rebuilt, and as a result, features of various architectural styles were combined in their appearance.
The most famous attraction of Pannonhalma Abbey is the basilica-monument (13th century). After several reconstructions, the ancient church delights the eye with the luxurious beauty of its interiors. The monastic library impresses with the scale of book stocks, where a collection (360 thousand volumes) of books is kept, among which are the most valuable folios. A visit to the abbey is an amazing immersion in the great and dramatic history of the Hungarian state.
Lake Balaton
It is unlikely that there will be at least one tourist who has not visited the famous lake while traveling around Hungary. Balaton is not inferior to Baikal in popularity, although it is much smaller than it. The lace of romantic legends is woven around the unique lake, which was popular with the ancient Romans due to its natural resources and amazing landscape beauty.
In the vicinity of Lake Balaton there is a national park located on the Balaton Upland, with a unique relief of volcanic origin. In it you can see ancient craters, dormant volcanoes, gushing fountains of geysers. Here, even the air has healing power, so people come here to treat the respiratory system. Around green vineyards, many different attractions. A trip to Balaton is a pleasant and rewarding 1-day trip.
Furnace
The cultural capital of Europe – the city of Pec, which arose even under the ancient Romans, is famous for its Zsolnay ceramic factory, the earliest Christian burial place in Europe (on St. Stephen's Square), included in the UNESCO list and for its unique sights. On Széchenyi Square is the Parish Church of Belváros and the Column of the Holy Trinity. Opposite the majestic administrative building stands a monument to the outstanding commander of the troops (15th century) Janos Hunyadi. On the square Kossuth interesting objects – Town Hall, Synagogue; on Domskaya sq. – Romanesque Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul. For 1 day it is impossible to see all the monuments, which are in abundance here.
Zagreb
Croatian Zagreb attracts tourists with its special color, the unique charm of individual places and the calm beauty of the streets, buildings, squares. Tourists note the unusual cleanliness of the sidewalks, on which you will not see an abandoned cigarette butt or a plastic bottle – Zagreb residents love their city. Here, where many styles are intertwined in architecture, there is something to see, and it can take several days to explore.
A one-day trip around Zagreb is worth spending in the most atmospheric district of Dolnji grad, which reflects the historical and Catholic past, cultural development and modern trends of Croatia. The square of Ban Josip Jelačić (a monument was erected to him), surrounded by picturesque buildings, is the busiest place in the city. Here young people make appointments, tourists gather, parents walk with their children, in the evenings there are concerts where street musicians compete in the virtuosity of performing various melodies.
In a local restaurant or bar (there are a lot of them) you can taste national snacks and dishes. At the farmers' market (next to the square) there is a bright abundance of vegetables, fruits, cheeses. As a symbol of the agrarian nature of the country, at the entrance to the “fruit and vegetable paradise” a powerful sculpture of a Collective Farm Woman with a huge basket on her head greets everyone at the entrance to the “fruit and vegetable paradise” – the personification of painstaking work and the generosity of the earth. The Catholic Zagreb Cathedral, which underwent a complete reconstruction after the 1988 earthquake, is unusually beautiful here. The huge glass monolith of the Dubrovnik Hotel in the Art Nouveau style is of interest. From visiting Zagreb – only pleasant memories!
Buy a bus ticket online for RUB 1,409.00– travel time – 4:30 h.