The 11th Budapest Christmas Fair is the main attraction of the Winter Festival 2009
20th November 2009 - 29th December 2009.
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The biggest winter event in Budapest, the favourite Christmas fair of Europe |
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Each year more than 600,000 people visit the Budapest Christmas Fair to see the unique selection of Hungarian products, and to enjoy the festive atmosphere, the wonderful setting and the diverse range of exciting programmes.The event has found its way not only to the heart of Hungarians, but that of foreigners too, as it is considered one of the largest Christmas fairs in Europe, which attracts a great number of tourists every year.If you are looking for unique Hungarian gifts; if you like festive lights and atmosphere and delicious smells; if you long for having fine snacks while listening to festive music; if you want to make the magic of Christmas a part of your daily routine, visit Vörösmarty Square, where you can keep enjoying this warm, cheerful and intimate Christmas spirit for more than a month |
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Are you looking for unique, hand-made, high-quality Hungarian gifts? |
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The Budapest Christmas Fair is a true family event, where people from all generations can experience the magic of nostalgic gifts together, as well as learn on how to make these gifts directly from the folk artists. What could be a better gift to a grandparent than a wooden toy they have not seen for a long time or a hand-made Christmas ornament? However, the fair also offers a rich selection of fashionable items, being prepared by the craftsmen especially for this event. Leather goods, silver and enamel jewellery, books, CDs, wooden toys, hand-blown glass figures, wrought iron items, blue-dye fabrics, baskets, pots, candles and bags are all there on the counters of qualified folk artists. |
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Mulled wine, “töki pompos”, “kürtőskalács”, Hungarian hospitality |
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If you wish to have a bite close to the adorable products, on the venue surrounded by over a hundred wooden stands, it is worth selecting from the numerous food stand offers that will provide special festive dishes this year again. “Töki pompos”, the Hungarian bread dough baked in a clay oven is a real favourite, but the delicious smell of sausages is also hard to resist. „Kürtőskalács”, a traditional hollow, cylinder-shaped pastry, roasted chestnut, mulled wine, tea, palinka, grilled meat with onion and strudels are also sold here. Food can be consumed while strolling in the fair, or by tables. |
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Nice music, delightful dancing programmes for amateurs, puppet show, playhouse, Santa Claus |
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Vörösmarty Square is not only a great place for shopping and eating, but its wide selection of programmes makes it a fun family site too, where all members of the family will find a programme that suit their tastes. There are regular programmes for passersby offering a wide range of musical pieces from Hungarian folk music to classical ones, but those who want to warm up can also join the fun, as performers often show the audience how to learn the steps. At weekends there are puppet shows for the smallest ones, along with regular programmes in the heated playhouse, where at the craft workshops they can learn the techniques of puppet, gift and gingerbread making. On the first weekend of December Santa Claus will also wait for the kids. |
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Advent Calendar |
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Between 1 and 24 December, the days of Advent will be celebrated every day at 5:00 p.m. through a spectacular show. The colourful pieces of contemporary art behind the windows of the Gerbeaud Confectionary will be revealed with the chimes of Szilvia Kárászy. Apart from the musical window-opening a light show and the sounds of a tower-like wind instrument will also add to the fun. |
Click here for a 3D Virtual Tour at the Christmas Fair
More information at the Tourist Information Office at Liszt Ferenc square:
Address: VI. Liszt Ferenc square 11.
Tel: +36 1 322 40 98
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| Tourism Office of Budapest |
Népművészeti Egyesületek Szövetsége |
National Cultural Found |
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