Hungary is a country with lots
of unspoilt nature, traditions and hospitable people. In combination
with its very pleasant climate and a favourable price level,
life in Hungary comes highly recommended. Its brimming heart
is the charming capital of Budapest. This 'Pearl of the Danube'
is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is a good destination for
a city break or an excursion. Would you like to explore some
culture and nature? Be active of prefer to relax? It's all possible
in Hungary! Here you will find pusztas, hill and mountain ranges,
4 national parks and no less than 11,000 km of marked walking
routes. Culture dating back 1100 years has left behind monuments
from the Roman and Ottoman Empires (such as the Turkish bath
houses). Hungary is a true health resort destination offering
an enormous amount of healing warm-water springs. No less than
300 thermal baths can be found scattered around the country.
The warm-water lake of Héviz is very special. This sulphurous
lake is covered with water lilies and has a healing quality,
and its warm water (32° C) and its steam makes it very suitable
for swimming, even in winter! Lake Balaton, Central Europe's
largest lake, is a wonderful place to relax or to do water sports.
Siófok is the best-known town of the various popular
places around the lake. Less touristy lakes are Lake Tisza (east
of Budapest) and Lake Velence (between Budapest and Lake Balaton).
The famous pusztas of the east are home to much culture and
history, and there are many beautiful palaces and castles.