Category: Hungary
Győr is a city in western Hungary and the county seat of Győr-Moson-Sopron County. It is situated at the confluence of three rivers: the Moson-Danube, the Rába, and the Rábca. With a population of approximately 132,000 residents, it is a key economic and cultural hub in the region. The city is a major center for…
Eger is a historic city in northern Hungary and serves as the county seat of Heves County. The city is situated in the foothills of the Bükk Mountains, a significant national park. According to 2021 data, Eger has a population of approximately 52,000 residents. It functions as a key cultural and economic hub for the…
Esztergom is a city of historical and religious importance in northern Hungary. It is situated on the right bank of the Danube River, at the point where the river forms the Danube Bend. With a population of approximately 28,000 residents, it serves as a key spiritual and historical center in Komárom-Esztergom County. Esztergom is positioned…
Sopron, a historic city in western Hungary, offers a captivating blend of Central European cultures. Known as “Civitas Fidelissima” (City of Loyalty), it sits near Lake Fertő (Lake Neusiedl), a UNESCO World Heritage site. The city is nestled at the foothills of the Alps, surrounded by the 300-400 meter high Sopron Hills. As of 2022,…
Budapest, the capital of Hungary, is a city of rich history and vibrant culture. It stands on the banks of the Danube River, which divides the city into two distinct parts: Buda and Pest. Buda is known for its hills and historic castle district, while Pest is the flatter, bustling heart of the city. With…
It was a long time since we’d managed a couple’s getaway. So once we had found cheap flights to Budapest for a weekend and were able to get my parents to babysit Little A, we started making arrangements. Susann had actually visited Budapest at the end of November on a solo trip. For me, it…
Anyone who knows me well enough will be aware of the fact that one of my absolute favorite places in the world is Budapest, Hungary. During the dreary years of the pandemic, it was the one place I longed to visit. In the end, it took me a while before I made it to Budapest,…
It took us quite some time after Little A was born before we brought her with us to one of our favorite parts of Europe – the central eastern part. After two trips to Italy in a short time, we were finally on our way to Stockholm Arlanda Airport. There we boarded a Norwegian flight…
It’s time to talk travel plans! August is here, and as I sit here in my parents’ living room I hear the rain. Hello autumn, I say, and start dreaming away. Actually we do have some travel plans that I’d like to share with you. Our Travel Plans for Autumn 2018 Four countries in two…
Wanderlust, you’ve been absent for a while. A few days ago you started to make your voice heard again. And I welcome you, Wanderlust, I really do. This blog title reminds me a bit about Simon and Garfunkel and the Song of Silence. It’s playing in my head now. I’m writing this from the Åland…
It is soon time for Midsummer here in Sweden and that brings back a few memories from our first Midsummer together. As we’re both from the cold North, Midsummer is a special tradition for us. The very first one together occurred while we were living in Bratislava and we decided to go to Budapest for…
Today we return to 2013 and our trip to Sopron in north-western Hungary. While living in Bratislava we had several countries in our vicinity. And of course, we wanted to grab the chance to see as many of them as possible. Hungary was one of those countries, with its border just a short drive away….