7 Atmospheric Advent & Christmas Markets in BudapestBeautiful handmade artefacts, delicious specialties and dozens of programmes: during the festive season, smaller-scale, homely Advent & Christmas markets can be found everywhere in Budapest. Here we have collected 7 great examples, which are worth visiting...
7 Atmospheric Advent & Christmas Markets in Budapest
Beautiful handmade artefacts, delicious specialties and dozens of programmes: during the festive season, smaller-scale, homely Advent & Christmas markets can be found everywhere in Budapest. Here we have collected 7 great examples, which are worth visiting until Christmas!
Advent at the Opera
From 19 November to 20 December
On the first Sunday of the Advent period, a huge Christmas tree was erected in front of the beutiful Opera House of Budapest, surrounded by gastro stalls and the Opera shop.
The market's really unique attractions are chorus and puppet performances, while mulled wine is ladled out by the artists of the Opera, and the income will be offered for charity purposes. And if you wish, you can even make a selfie with the Nutcracker! Photo © Attila Nagy / opera.hu
Advent at Várkert Bazár (Castle Garden Bazaar)
From 29 November to 20 December
As part of the Advent period at Várkert Bazaar, there is a great selection of cultural programmes. We can get to know the secrets of ice sculpting, handcraft workshops for children will be held, and the festive mood will be enhanced by a unique wreath and calendar.
We can also enjoy performances of National Dance Theater, Virtuózok, Péter Sárik, Szalonna & Band, Budapest Bar and many more. Photo © varkertbazar.hu
Advent on the Citadella
From 28 November to 10 January
Citadella on the top of Gellért Hill is definitely one of the best places to enjoy a great panorama of Budapest!
This year you can combine this kind of amusement with the acquisition of the Christmas presents, as an advent market will be organised here. Photo © varkertbazar.hu
Advent at Magyarság Háza (House of Hungarians)
From 28 November to 19 Deember, every Saturday
The series of events includes concerts, Nativity plays ('betlehemezés'), Hungarian artists and handcraft workshops. Programmes include the performances Egressy Béni Vegyeskar, The Brunette, Virtuózok. Admission free.
Advent in Óbuda
From 29 November to 23 December
Óbuda Advent awaits visitors with childrens and family programmes, handmade artefacts' fair, free ice rink, a huge Christmas tree, culinary specialities and common lighting of the Advent candles. Admission free.
Advent Market in Gozsdu Court
From 28 November to 23 December
Perhaps this is the only Advent & Christmas market in Budapest, where not only Christmas, but Hanukkah can be celebrated too. Of course we can find here all classic hot drinks and Christmas specialities, and a Christmas tree also wellcomes visitors of the series of courts between Dob and Király Street. Photo © Gozsdu Udvar Facebook
Four Seasons Christmas Market
From 27 November to 27 December
For the second time and advent and Christmas market is held in Zrínyi Passage of Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest, this year centered around the theme of the Nutcracker. We can find the products of many famous Hungarian brands, such as Herendi Porcelain, Pécsi Kesztyű gloves, Kreinbacher Estate champagne or Neroli Perfumes.
Thematic programmes also await visitors: on Thursdays centered around the theme of fashion, on Fridays pop music, on Sundays classic music, while on Saturday children choruses entertrain the visitors. Photo © Four Seasons Hotel Facebook
Find more Budapest Christmas & Advent Markets here!