Easter Events Around Hungary
- 24 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
Easter Sunday and Easter Monday are both public holidays in Hungary, and are packed with fun and feasts for all the family. Húsvét, in Hungarian, has many local customs: Egg painting is one of the most popular, and oldest traditions, along with Easter Sunday fun when the Easter bunny brings presents for children, which they find during the Easter egg hunt. Here you can find a range of Easter events and shopping possibilities in Budapest, and around Hungary. Each option below comes with a quick description, and a link so you can check out details about the items you like.
The Easter/Spring Market on Vörösmarty tér is a great place to find some Easter-themed arts and crafts. Similarly to the annual Christmas Market, traditional Hungarian foods like kürtöskalács and lángos, roasted meats, fried sausages and other delicacies are also part of the offerings.
When: Mar 25 - Apr 24, 2016
Where: Vörösmarty tér
Easter in Buda Castle is all about traditions, art, culture and gastronomy. Activities include folk crafts, Easter egg painting, a petting zoo for the kids, live folk music and dance performances.
When: Mar 27 & 28, 2016
Where: Buda Castle's Hunyadi Courtyard and Savoya Terrace
The annual Easter Market at the Museum of Ethnography is always a lot of fun. It includes vendors offering Easter-themed arts and crafts, Easter egg painting, various kids programs and handicraft workshops.
When: usually held on Palm Sunday, a week before Easter
Where: Museum of Ethnography, Kossuth Lajos tér 12, Budapest 1055
The Budapest Zoo and the Museum of Hungarian Agriculture, both located in City Park, have each year special programs for Easter. The 'Green Easter' at the Budapest Zoo and the annual 'Easter Exhibit and Spring Celebrations' at the Museum of Hungarian Agriculture are ideal for families with kids.
Where: City Park
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