Take to the Skies: Hot Air Balloon Rides in City Park, Budapest

Spotting the hot air balloon from all over Budapest

The red and white stripes of the Budapest hot air balloon create a striking visual that catches the eye from various vantage points across Budapest, visitors are often wondering what it is.

The hot air balloon in City Park offers a unique and breathtaking way to experience Budapest. Rising high above the park, it provides stunning panoramic views of the city’s iconic landmarks, including Heroes Square, Vajdahunyad Castle, and the peaceful expanse of the park itself. This exhilarating experience allows visitors to see Budapest from a completely different perspective, making it a must-do activity for anyone seeking adventure and beautiful vistas.

Visitors might not know that the original version of the hot air balloon first took people to the sky in 1896, it was one of the major attractions of the Millennium celebrations in the City Park, so that people could admire the celebrations from a birds’ eyes view. The creators wanted to pay homage to Hungarian painter Pál Szinyei Merse, it looks very similar to the hot air balloon painted by Szinyei Merse, the original painting is in the National Gallery. The painting was created in 1878, and it is one of his most famous works and a key piece in Hungarian art history. The painting depicts a colourful hot air balloon soaring through the sky over a beautiful, serene landscape, capturing both the grandeur and the delicacy of the moment. Szinyei Merse, known for his mastery in capturing light and nature, uses vibrant colours and dynamic composition to convey the excitement and elegance of flight.

The hot air balloon is impossible to miss, as it stands tall against the backdrop of Budapest’s skyline. From iconic landmarks like Buda Castle and the Parliament, visitors can spot the colourful balloon flying high above the city. Its vibrant presence offers a unique visual contrast to the city’s historic architecture, making it an unforgettable sight for anyone exploring Budapest. Whether from the Chain Bridge or Fisherman’s Bastion, the balloon serves as a constant reminder of the adventure waiting just below in the park.

The most amazing views in Budapest

The Buda hills are beautiful and very unique, you can experience the most amazing views from the top of the hills. Here’s what you can see from the top of Gellért hill, the truly magnificent panoramic view from the very top. Book a half-day or full-day driving tour with me to see it for yourself!

A full-day private tour in Budapest

Every private tour is different, the tour itinerary is fully customisable according to your interests and preferences. Watch this video to get a general idea of what you can expect when you book a full-day walking or driving tour with me. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with me may you need further information. See you soon in Beautiful Budapest!

 

Budapest museums – National Museum

The National Museum is one of the oldest museums of Budapest, founded by Ferenc Széchényi in 1802. It’s one of my favourite museums in the city, not only because it’s beautiful (both the outside and the interiors) but also because there is a beautiful garden around it which serves as a public park. The museum is a special place for Hungarian people, our entire history is on display in an easily digestible manner.

The building is a special place for national pride and heritage, the 1848-49 Hungarian war of independence against the Habsburgs started here, poet Sándor Petőfi read his famous poem on the stairs of the museum.

There are permanent and temporary exhibitions, the coronation robe of the Hungarian kings is on display here, too. A great place to spend a few hours in Budapest in the cold month of January.

Happy New Year from Budapest!

I would like to wish you a very happy new year and hope I’ll see you in Beautiful Budapest in 2024.

These were my most popular tours in 2023, feel free to contact me if you’re interested in booking any of my tours or in creating another one customised to your interests and preferences.

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VISITE DE BUDAPEST EN VOITURE – JOURNÉE COMPLÈTE

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PROMENADE GOURMANDE BUDAPEST

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PROMENADE ART NOUVEAU BUDAPEST

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BALADE QUARTIER JUIF BUDAPEST

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Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice 2023 – THANK YOU

Thank you for all your great reviews and comments, it’s always a pleasure to read your kind words. And, I’m very proud to announce that I just got this very special award from Tripadvisor – Travelers’ Choice 2023.

I’m truly happy and promise to do my best to help you collect the nicest memories while I’m showing you around my Beautiful Budapest. And please keep sharing your comments!

Festival of Folk Arts – 2023

Every year, at the end of August some of the great Hungarian folk artists have a special opportunity to put on display their talent and products: the folk art festival in the Buda Castle district. Visitors can watch and also participate in activities, such as sewing, lace or embroidery making, wood carving and many more. It’s a great occasion to meet local craftsmen and craftswomen, observe their techniques and tricks and also to buy local folk products. I loved the little old ladies teaching me sewing, trust me, they are very patient with visitors much less talented and experienced than they are.

 

Roman ruins in Budapest

The ancient Roman Empire was the largest empire of the world, at its peak the greatest territorial extent of the empire was almost 2 million square miles with a population from 50 to 90 million people. From the 1st century Romans created settlements along the Danube river to protect the empire from the east. There were several settlements created in the actual territories of Hungary, some ruins can be seen in the Northern part of Buda even today.

You can visit the ruins of an amphitheatre or Aquincum, the centre of the settlement with the remains of the governor’s palace and many residential buildings.

Happy New Year from Beautiful Budapest

I would like to wish you all a very happy new year! These are my favourite pictures from 2022. I hope to meet you in Budapest in 2023!

Christmas in Vienna

Christmas markets in Europe are all very popular, some of my favourite markets are in Vienna. In the capital of Austria there are some 10 different markets in the heart of the city and more all around greater Vienna. In some 2 or 3 hours you can have hot punch or mulled wine at several markets and can enjoy the local atmosphere.

If you happen to be in Vienna during the Advent season, I’d recommend to explore as many different markets as you can. The big and famous ones are the one at the Rathaus (City Hall) and the one at Maria Theresien square in between the Art History and Natural History museums. You’ll find more information and a lot of tips and recommendations on the website of the Vienna Tourist Board.

We happened to be in Vienna on a tour last weekend and were truly amazed by the lights, the smells, the flavours and the atmosphere. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with me if you’re looking for Christmas Market tours in Budapest, Vienna or Bratislava!

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