“Take me to a typical place in Budapest where there are no tourists” – this is one of the recurring requests from foreigners who love Budapest. It’s not an easy task because they have already visited the holy trinity of the Fisherman’s Bastion, the ruin pubs and the Parliament and they have been here several times, and we locals either don’t know what to say because we are not tourists in our own city or because we don’t think that everyday life can be exciting. But.

When the topic of the “City of Bridges” comes up, we have acknowledge that every nation and city dweller is inclined to favor their own. Those who come and visit Hungary can easily understand that, with its nine main bridges and the capital bifurcated by the Danube, the locals are entitled to have an opinion on its importance in their daily lives.

Customers of BKK Centre for Budapest Transport travelling on the middle route section of tramline 19 either on Saturday or Sunday between 4 June and 28 August 2022 could gain a unique experience, as they have the chance to hear about touristic curiosities onboard the line during the summertime weekends.

Apart from the capital city itself, the agglomeration also offers numerous events and places to see, making it worthwhile to make a trip to Budapest in autumn.

What we only dreamt of a few decades ago seems to be coming true: In addition to exploring Budapest on foot or by public transport, now you have the option to tour Budapest by bike, and scooters are becoming increasingly popular, as well. There are more and more public bikes, docking stations, multilingual phone apps and the cycling pace is ideal to see the best of the city. Here is a classic bike sightseeing route:

We collected the best rooftop bars in Budapest where you can enjoy the World Heritage view with a refreshing drink and delicious snacks. Most of the rooftop bars are located on the bustling Pest side and they are on the top floor of fancy hotels, which are not limited to in-house guests only. The best Budapest views come with great drinks.