Hungary, comfortably located in the heart of Europe, can well be called a country of contrasts .Only not socially-social, but tourist .Where else, for example, you will find a lake, which is the color, the smell, and the touch - well, the clean sea? Or a popular health-improving resort, in which is full of wine cellars with a sweet and fragrant "Tokay", and one well, well, does not interfere at all? And how do you find economy-class hotels with impeccably clear service and the best price / quality ratio? In general, there are enough reasons to visit this country - and even without mentioning the reserved nature of local national parks and architectural riches of ancient cities..
The capital city is Budapest, the major cities are Debrecen, Pecs, Eger and others. A lot of demand for excursions to the castles of Hungary.
Health Resorts: Budapest (including Margit Island), Szeged, Debrecen, Héviz and Lake Balaton.
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How to get
Daily scheduled flights from Moscow to Budapest are carried out by Aeroflot, Ferihegy-2 airport, terminal 2B (flights from all countries outside of Schengen, including from Russia, arrive there). The duration of the flight is 2, 5 hours.
Between Moscow and Budapest daily non-stop trains run with a stop in Kiev (about 40 hours on the way). From St. Petersburg, a non-stop car departs once a week (45 hours on the way), however, for such a trip it will be necessary to arrange a Slovak visa.
Buses go to Budapest from Kiev, Lviv, Odessa and Dnipropetrovsk. From the Transcarpathian cities of Uzhhorod, Mukachevo, Khust and a number of others, up to 10 buses and fixed-route taxis are sent daily. From Ekaterinburg, it's best to travel by "Czech Airlines".
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Hungarian visa is
Russian and CIS citizens need a Schengen visa to enter Hungary.
Customs
Import and export of foreign currency is not limited, but amounts in excess of 1 million HUF (approximately 5,500 USD or 3800 EUR) upon entry are subject to mandatory declaration, and they can only be exported with documentary evidence. Import and export of national currency is allowed within 350 000 HUF. For the import or export of antiques, works of art, products made of gold and silver, you will need a special permit.
In the country, you can duty-free import 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250 g of tobacco, 2 liters of wine and a liter of strong alcohol, a liter of cologne, 250 ml of toilet water and 100 ml of perfume. Duty-free export of goods purchased in Hungary is allowed with their total value of no more than 270,000 HUF; while the goods should not pass under the category of "commodity group."
Useful phone numbers are
Embassy of the Republic of Hungary in Moscow: Mosfilmovskaya, 62; tel .: (495) 796-93-70, 796-93-77 (consular department), fax: 796-93-80, 796-93-81 (consular department); website
Consulate General of Hungary in St. Petersburg: st. Marata, 15; tel .: (812) 312-92-00, 314-58-05 (visa department).
Consulate General of Hungary in Yekaterinburg: st. Gogol, 15; tel .: (343) 355-92-54, fax: 355-92-55
The Russian Embassy in Budapest: 1062, Budapest, V1 Bajza utca, 35; tel .: (1) 302-52-30, 332-47-48; website
Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Debrecen: st. Aranj Janos, 1; tel .: (52) 536-926, 536-927; website
Ambulance: 104, police: 107, fire brigade: 105, rescue service: 112
City codes: Budapest - 1, Debrecen - 52, Pec - 72, Eger - 36, Miskolc - 46, Szeged - 62.
Transport
Hungary is a small country, so domestic flights in it are not popular. There are only a few regular flights from the capital: to Pecs and Szeged. Railway transport, on the contrary, is developed "perfectly": from Budapest it is possible to reach almost any city in the country. Transportation is carried out by state-owned company MAV. Tickets for trains following the territory of Hungary are sold at train stations (the distances are small, so there is no need to buy a ticket in advance). Purchased ticket, as a rule, is valid during the day.
In order not to lose a lot of time, in these cases it is worth using long-distance buses. The company Volanbusz Transport is responsible for bus transportation in Hungary. The fare on the bus turns out to be somewhat higher than on the train, but buses run quite often, and the level of comfort in them corresponds to all European standards. The network of routes covers almost the whole country, there are also international flights. Tickets are sold at the ticket offices at bus stations or drivers.
Budapest and the cities on the banks of the Danube connect the ferry service, and in the summer time from the Hungarian capital you can swim to Vienna.
Hungarian taxis have a logical sign "taxi" and a yellow license plate, the rates are posted on the door glass or on the dashboard. In large cities, the landing will cost 100-200 HUF, 1 km of the route - 140-280 HUF, the waiting time - 30-50 HUF. At the request of the client, the driver must provide an account.
Wi-Fi in Hungarian buses
Since autumn 2010, Vodafone has provided free wireless Internet access in minibuses that run to Budapest Ferihegy Airport, as well as 60% of the intercity routes of the state-owned transport company Volánbusz. The service is available on 34 routes: from Budapest to Vienna, Sopron, Zalaegerszeg, Nagykanizhu, Szekszard, Pecs, Bayu, Szeged, Battoniou and Eger.
Rent a car in Hungary
To take the car for rent can be persons not younger than 21 years old, having a place of residence in the territory of Hungary (for example, in a hotel), with rights and a credit card (or bail). The driving experience should be more than a year. There are international traffic rules in the country.
Speed limits in Hungary: in cities - 50 km / h, beyond them - 90 km / h, on highways - 120 km / h.
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Safety of tourists
To pass on a city transport without a ticket it is not necessary even to try - inspectors (incorruptible people with red armbands) work clearly. It is necessary to be afraid of pickpockets in public transport, as well as avoid contact with the Roma, of whom there are many in Hungary. In addition, it is not recommended to exchange money "with hands."
According to the Hungarian laws, everyone should have an identification document with him. Otherwise, you should adhere to standard precautions: store documents in the hotel safe, do not carry jewelry and large amounts of money.
Climate
The climate in the country is moderately continental, the seasonal temperature drops are very significant. As a rule, the coldest month is January, the hottest months are June, July and August. Spring and autumn are long and warm. See the current weather forecast for popular resorts and major cities in Hungary.
Average daytime temperatures: January 0 ° C, February +6 ° C, March +7 ° C, April +12 ° C, May +16 ° C, June +19 ° C, July +25 ° C, August +21 ° C , September +15 ° C, October +13 ° C, November +3 ° C, December +1 ° C. The water temperature in Balaton from +22 ° C in May to +28 ° C in August.
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Holidays in Hungary
Hungary is known to most tourists primarily as a thermal health resort (following the text, you will understand that this is not too fair: here and without bathing there is something to do and what to see): every year more and more Russians come here to correct the shaky work, family and any excesses of health .Relaxation is relatively inexpensive, almost all diseases known to science are treated at spa resorts, the climate is close to domestic - the pros are obvious .The disadvantages are quite familiar to every Russian and, in part, even some domestic ones: for example, gypsies will stick, or they will try to whistle in the subway, or "rejoice" at the cost of an unfamiliar, but hotly recommended dish by the waiter..Of the pleasant bonuses - "kadarka" and Tokay, which in moderate quantities contribute to maintaining good health..This will be confirmed by any enlightened doctor .
Hotels in Hungary - $
Hotels in Budapest, in contrast to many European capitals, have a very high "price / quality" indicator .Especially, strangely enough, it concerns the class "economy" .Budapest "treshka" is a full breakfast ("buffet"), cozy spacious rooms, furnished with modern furniture and friendly staff .Affluent tourists can stay in golf hotels and castles, as well as in other interesting hotels in Hungary..The vast majority of urban hotels are very conveniently located, and employees often understand Russian .
Voltage in the network 220 V, 50 Hz.
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Banks and exchange points
Banks work on weekdays from 8:00 to 16:00, on Saturdays and Sundays, as a rule, all banks are closed, but in the center of Budapest many currency exchange offices are open and on weekends. Round the clock money can be exchanged either in hotels or in vending machines for currency exchange. In addition, in cities there are many ATMs and exchange points - both simple and automated. The certificate of currency exchange must be maintained until you leave the country. The exchange rate in the city is roughly the same, but at airports and railway stations it is overvalued.
Credit cards of major payment systems are accepted in many hotels, restaurants and shops (this is reported, as usual, by the corresponding badges on the doors of the establishment).
Shopping and shopping
From Hungary, you can (and even need) to bring Tokay wine, "Unicum" - bitter tonic tincture on herbs, crystal products, embroidery, glazed dishes. Traditional souvenirs are the products of folk craftsmen, ceramics, dolls in national clothes, hand-painted porcelain of the Herend factory and Zholnaia, halacha laces, antiques, Hungarian paprika, goose liver, pickami salami, sweet marzipan figurines, apricot and cherry "palinka ". In addition, in Hungary you can buy a variety of high-quality and inexpensive clothing.
The favorite place for shopping both tourists and local residents are the markets. The most famous among them is in Budapest - it's the famous old Central Market.
Food stores are usually open from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday to Friday, on Saturday they close around 13:00. Large stores usually work longer, and some of them - and around the clock.
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Cuisine and restaurants in Hungary - $
Hungarian cuisine is distinguished by a special spicy and rich taste and an abundance of spices .Home and most famous local spice - paprika .Culinary "visiting card" of the country - soup goulash .It is also worth noting that Hungary is the only EU country except France, where it is allowed to produce goose liver using the "foie gras" technology: this delicacy here is also considered a traditional $ $ .Another goose liver is made here fragrant pâtés and gorgeous second dishes .Must try Hungarian fish soup "halasle" and trout, which is grown in the lakes of the mountainous part of the country .
Well, the recipe for cooking the second Hungarian culinary "chips", foie gras, we will not publish: still the main ingredient for him we do not get. Yes, and ducklings sorry.
Desserts for Hungarians are no less delicious and hearty: you should try the local "roll-retesh", pancakes "gundel", strudels, chestnut mass with cream and biscuit-chocolate dumplings in Shomloi (which we do not know, but how it sounds !). Confectioneries in Hungary are called tsukrazdami, and traditional cuisine in an authentic atmosphere can be tasted in the so-called chards (csarda).
Prices in cafes and restaurants of shopping centers are slightly higher than in similar establishments around the city.
Hungarian Wines
As for drinks, the preference is given to the wines of the Eger and Tokai valleys. It is worth trying "Badachoni Rizling", "Syberkebarat", "Kekniel", "Ottonell Mushkotai", "Abashari Riesling", "Medina", "Zweigelt" and "Kabarne-Frank."
Separately, we should talk about the famous Tokay - "the king of wines and wine of kings", in the words of the famous wine-maker Louis XIV. This sweet dessert wine, obtained from grapes, deliberately "infected" with one of the varieties of a noble mold. Another famous local wine is Egri Bikaver, "Bull's Blood", named so because of its characteristic dark red color. From strong alcohol is worth paying attention to the characteristic for Hungary only fruit vodka "palinka" (50 ° and above) and herbal tincture "unique."
Entertainment, sightseeing and sightseeing in Hungary
Budapest deservedly ranked among the most beautiful cities in Europe. Panorama of its central part overlooking the Danube is listed by UNESCO in the list of World Heritage of the planet. The picturesque Margaret Island, a nature reserve with a park-arboretum, is located in the middle of the Danube in the heart of the capital between the Margit and Arpad bridges. And tourists with children will certainly like the "Oceanarium-Tropicarium" in the shopping center "Campona".
Popular excursions are held around the castles of Hungary - there are more than 3500 of them. Among the most interesting are the Brunswick Castle (in combination the Beethoven Center) with a beautiful English park, the impressive Grashschalki Castle (17,000 sq. M. Plus 29 hectares of gardens!), Feshteich Castle on the shore Balaton, Pechvard Abbey Hotel and the Shiklosh Fortress.
More information about interesting places of the country you can find on the page of the sights of Hungary.
Popular excursions in Hungary
Approximate cost of group excursions almost always - around 40 EUR per person. This is a panoramic bus tour of Budapest, an excursion to the bend of the Danube, a trip to Eger or to Gyor. In addition, individual guided tours with a guide-interpreter to castles and other interesting places of the country are available. There is such a pleasure twice as much, around 80 EUR. Photo Hungary (232)