Summer in Hungary is something special. I’ll never forget my first June visit in 2006: Never ending fields of sunflowers under big blue skies. Roadside stalls full of watermelons. Spending days lakeside with a cooler full of beer. Warm evenings sipping fröccs on Széchenyi Utca. And of course the…
Since my first visit to Miskolc over ten years ago, Erzsébet Square has since symbolized the city’s downtown. The heroic statue of Hungarian patriot Lajos Kossuth, the Szarvas Pharmacy’s eclectic architecture, the Szinva Creek flowing past and the gothic Protestant Church and TV tower on Avas…
If you go on excursion in Miskolc, don't forget to eat some local food! You can taste various flavorsome dishes in the valley surrounded by forest which Hungarians in other parts of the country may not know.
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The Lillafüred Trout Farm abounds in delicious fishes like…
Are you planning a family weekend? Here are 6 programs in Miskolc and its surroundings for this spring. We loved them! Neither your children nor you won’t be bored for days.
1. Miskolctapolca – from cave bathing to go-kart
Miskolctapolca is a must-see place, if you spend some days in Miskolc.…
The Castle of Diósgyőr is open to visitors on Easter weekend with many exciting and colorful programs. Here are 3 + 1 reasons, why you should visit the Castle of Diósgyőr:
Photo: Tibor Hanák
1) Programs for children in lower castle courtyard
The lower castle courtyard offers for families…
Local Flavors, Local Style
Anita and I had decided a Wednesday dinner date would be a nice break from weekday monotony. Dűlő seemed an optimal choice: modern, romantic and well-reviewed. We were seated in an intimate room with soft lighting and simple design. The interior of this old wine…
Miskolc’s west end is the gateway to Hungary’s Bükk National Park. It’s here you’ll find some of the city’s most beautiful sights and exciting activities. Heading towards the hills, Miskolc becomes less urban and the picturesque village of Hámor leads to glorious Lillafüred. There is a small town…
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The 2016 Miskolci Kocsonya Farsang is right around the corner. Beginning January 28th, this annual celebration centers on Hungarian winter aspic traditions, but plenty more awaits visitors discovering Miskolc for the first time.
The 4 day event features a solid line up of…
With the Miskolc Pass tourist card the pleasure is guaranteed!
What can be a better gift then a nice experience? When you go to relax in the Cave Bath which is unique in Europe, then time travel to the medieval ages in the Castle of Diósgyőr or when you get amused by the beauty of…
The Végállomás Bistorant, the Zip's Brewhouse and the Malom Restaurant participated in the IX. Restaurant Week in Miskolc, and all of them got into the national toplist based on the guest satisfaction. Moreover two of the three restaurant accept Miskolc Pass tourist card.
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