Steaming outdoor thermal baths, chimney cakes at the Christmas markets and great value for a city break. Here's what Budapest is like with the family, when to go and how long to stay.
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Mid-November to the end of December brings markets to Vörösmarty Square and St Stephen's Basilica, with a light show on the basilica's front. May, June and September are warm and good for the river. Winter is cold, but the outdoor baths are lovely in the snow.
Stalls, an ice rink round the tree and a light show projected on the basilica after dark.
The city's oldest Christmas market, with handmade crafts and chimney cakes rolled in cinnamon sugar.
Huge outdoor pools of hot spring water, steaming even in winter. Some of the hotter pools are only for older children.
One of Europe's biggest outdoor rinks, in front of a fairytale castle.
Ride the funicular up for turrets and the best views over the Danube.
A forest railway in the Buda Hills run almost entirely by children.
Yes. It's good value, the baths are fun, and there's plenty to do on cold days.
Usually from mid-November to around New Year's Eve. The basilica market sometimes stays open into early January.
Yes, but check the age rules at each bath before you go. Some pools are only for older children, and babies in nappies usually can't swim.
Cards are taken almost everywhere, but forints help at market stalls. Hungary doesn't use the euro.
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