with close to 18 million people staying at domestic accommodations Nearly 9.3 million of these travelers were Hungarian residents showing a significant rise in domestic tourism According to the National Tourism Data Supply Centre (NTAK) Veszprém County emerged as the biggest winner welcoming over one million domestic tourists to its accommodations The most popular destinations for Hungarian travelers included Siófok tourists from Komárom–Esztergom primarily traveled to Siófok residents of Békés and Nógrád counties journeyed the farthest from their home regions favouring destinations like Hajdúszoboszló travelers from Bács–Kiskun County primarily visited Siófok NTAK data also revealed differences in travel preferences across age groups senior travelers (65+) from the same region—approximately 131,000 individuals—were more inclined to visit spa towns such as Hajdúszoboszló Luxury travel preferences also varied by region Tourists from Győr–Moson–Sopron were the most likely to book high-end accommodations with 63 per cent of their stays occurring in 4- or 5-star hotels campers from Pest County made up the majority of those booking campsites With domestic travel booming and Hungarians exploring their own country more than ever 2024 has proven to be a milestone year for tourism in Hungary the country’s picturesque destinations remain as popular as ever among local and international visitors alike Hungarian Conservative is a quarterly magazine on contemporary political philosophical and cultural issues from a conservative perspective Cavendish finishes sixth in front pack behind second-placed Quaranta and third-placed Mareczko Sam Welsford (Bora-Hansgrohe) won the opening stage of the Tour de Hongrie outpacing Samuel Quaranta (MBH Bank Colpack Ballan) and Jakub Mareczko (Corratec-Vini Fantini) in a crash-hit sprint finish in Hajdúszoboszló The Australian bounced back from the disappointment of missing selection for the Giro d’Italia to take his fourth win of the year after a trio of victories on home ground at the Tour Down Under the 21-year-old son of 1990s pro racer Ivan couldn’t quite draw up alongside and had to settle for a clear second place while fellow Italian Mareczko rounded out the podium ahead of Nicklas Pedersen (TDT-Unibet) "Everyone was quite nervous about the wind in the first half of the stage Ultimately the wind wasn't strong enough and so we've had quite a relaxed day until we hit the finishing circuit," Welsford said after his win "Hats off to the breakaway – they did a pretty good job staying away from the bunch used other team's trains and had really good legs to take my first win here in Hungary." Mark Cavendish took sixth place at the line after going a touch early following his Astana Qazaqstan team’s lead out his best sprint result since winning stage 4 of the Tour Colombia back in February The sprint for the line was set up after lone breakaway survivor Martin Voltr (Pierre Baguette) was caught 13km from the line having gone solo at 38km from the end of the flat 166km opener He had been previously joined by Mikel Bizkarra (Euskaltel-Euskadi) Balazs Rózsa (Epronex-Hungary) and Viktor Filutás (Hungary) in the move but proved the strongest to last longer than his companions He’d also pick up seven seconds of time bonuses along the way to launch himself up into second overall behind the first leader of the race it was Astana who set up the most coherent lead-out train with three riders bringing Cavendish to the sprint the train peeled away a little too early to leave the Manxman sprinting with over 200 metres to go Mareczko and Manuel Peñalver (Polti-Kometa) were all spread across the road and hitting the wind a little later while over by the barriers a touch of wheels saw Campbell Stewart (Jayco-AlUla) rider hit the deck hard sparking a multi-rider crash as the sprint unfolded ahead As Welsford powered to the front at the 50-metre mark acknowledging the Australian’s winning burst to the line Pedersen and Peñalver came through to round out the top five behind the winner Results powered by FirstCycling Dani has reported from the world's top races She has interviewed many of the sport's biggest stars and her favourite races are the Giro d'Italia Belépés In a small way, Hajdúszoboszló illustrates the madness that awaits the whole countryEnglish The entrance of the spa in Hajdúszoboszló on 12 June 2023 – Photo by Zsolt Czeglédi / MTI Bozzay Balázs István Dezsényi (translation)Locals do not understand why so many guest workers have arrived in Hajdúszoboszló as they have been hearing that no migrants are allowed to set foot in the country But the situation has changed: According to Viktor Orbán 500,000 new workers will be needed in Hungary The locals are hyping each other into believing that the foreigners will rob but the police have not received a single report of such a thing This is of course very much a consequence of the Hungarian government's communication over the last eight years "We have never invited anyone to live here with us, either as a guest worker or for any other reason." (Viktor Orbán, 2017, Kossuth Radio) "No migrants should be allowed to enter Hungary." (Viktor Orbán, 2018, Annual Opening of the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry) a sharp conflict has unfolded in Hajdúszoboszló illustrates what will likely be one of the most divisive issues in Hungary in the next few years Locals are angry because many foreign guest workers are coming to the town due to the nearby factory constructions They are angry and desperate about guest workers coming to Hungary when Prime Minister Viktor Orbán had insisted for years that they would not be allowed to come here because they would only bring trouble The mayor of Hajdúszoboszló fears for the city's tourism and – in a Facebook post that has since been deleted – asked local residents to "report any cases where they see or suspect guest workers staying." “I will disclose the names of individuals who are hosting guest workers” The Hungarian government has recently announced several giant investments in the Debrecen area: there's a BMW factory is under construction are building a giant battery factory in the eastern Hungarian city The announcements usually stress that these will create thousands of new jobs but they fail to mention who will work in these plants or who will build them given the acute labour shortage in Hungary and the increasing number of guest workers coming to the country it seems that a large proportion of these jobs will be performed by foreigners from outside the EU a high number of workers from outside the EU have arrived in the Debrecen area They have been accommodated in the surrounding villages but after years of fear-mongering about foreigners the local Hungarians are – to put it mildly – not happy about their arrival wrote on his Facebook page that he had consulted the local police chief and asked for increased attention from the police "For decades we have worked diligently to build and maintain our leading role in tourism [...] I therefore firmly declare that we will not allow anyone to compromise the safety and reputation of our city We will do everything we can to prevent the construction of workers' hostels in our city I will disclose the names of individuals who are hosting foreign guest workers in Hajdúszoboszló," he wrote He also added that the municipality has taken several measures in recent months "to further restrict the possibility of setting up and operating a workers' hostel in our city beyond the priority holiday zone extending it to almost the entire city" a workers' hostel may only be set up in the city's industrial zone and only if the operator is a local entrepreneur from Hajdúszoboszló it is possible to carry out further inspections based on reports from the public the disaster management and public health authorities" "I myself have not worked for the flourishing of tourism in our city for nearly three decades to see it destroyed as a by-product of industrial development in Debrecen." He called on residents "to report any cases where they have witnessed or suspect the harbouring of guest workers" The new BMW factory construction site near Debrecen in January 2023 – Photo by Lujza Hevesi-szabó / TelexThe accommodation providers as public enemyThe comments under the mayor's post reflected a relentless lynch mob mentality developing Several locals requested that the police check out a well-known local nightclub Another person wrote that the police had been there Some complained about the arrival of "people of Turkish religion" others disagreed with the mayor's idea to build a workers' hostel in the industrial park They suggested that no such hostel should be built anywhere in the city tempers continue to flare in the 18,000-member local Facebook group "I heard it in Szoboszló" Some have tried to calm the angry people by saying that so far there is no definite information on whether there has been any violence or illegalities on the part of the migrant workers and that there is no point in panicking until information becomes available "Things should get sorted out before a bigger problem arises Someone linked the government's new guest worker law to the post which allows a guest worker to stay in Hungary for a maximum of 2+1 years “It doesn't help us much if they keep taking turns These 2+1 years are only enough to avoid being conspicuous if they become permanently ill,” one person wrote Now that's what we need:) after 3 years they get a new ID card and the 2+1 years begin again:))))" - someone else wrote There was one who added: "The Chinese because white people can't tell them apart." Some people blamed the ruling party and Fidesz voters for the situation: But most of them didn't raise their voices against the real decision-makers Fidesz government members for letting guest workers come here but instead declared the accommodation providers the new public enemy many people don't care and will provide them accommodation" Several people agreed with the mayor and called for those providing accommodation to migrant workers to be held accountable Although some were sceptical about whether this would be effective: "It will only result in illegal renting to blacks." we've scanned through hundreds of comments in local Facebook groups To give you a sense of the desperation and lynch mob mood Someone wrote that "they are also human beings who are moving abroad in the hope of a more comfortable The response to this was "I sincerely wish that a good number of them would get accommodation next to your house you will be lynched and you deserve it." We wrote to the police in Hajdúszoboszló to find out how many offences have been committed in recent months that can be linked to guest workers I would like to inform you that the Hajdúszoboszló Police Department has not received any reports or taken any police action in connection with foreign guest workers this year." – the Police Headquarters of Hajdú-Bihar County wrote to us there is no evidence that foreign guest workers have committed crimes in Hajdúszoboszló yet the locals continue to suggest otherwise virtually hyping each other into believing that Armageddon is upon them the only problem locals have with a guest worker is that they are "sitting on a bench Mayor of Hajdúszoboszló at the Assembly meeting – Source: Gyula Czeglédi / FacebookMigrant or guest worker follows strongly from the last eight years of government communication We have heard this a million times from politicians of the governing party "The opposition would allow migrants in" – elections in Hungary were won with such scaremongering the prime minister has stressed that it's not only people from war zones that Hungary won't allow to come here but also those who would come from a peaceful country "We have never invited anyone to live here with us either as a guest worker or for any other reason we are not an immigrant country and Hungary doesn't want to become an immigrant country." you can't take the jobs of Hungarians!" Orbán's attitude towards the issue has now changed as the Hungarian labour market has become very strained due to the declining population and the need for workers in new factories under construction making it almost impossible to find workers in Hungary For some reason, it seems that the information that there has been a change in the government's economic policy has not reached many Hungarian voters. It is not known how many people have heard or read what Viktor Orbán said quite clearly at an event of the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry this spring: "the Hungarian economy will need half a million new workers within a year or two." immediately added that while there is a need for all these new workers He said economic rationale was only one aspect "because we have already seen the situation in some Western European countries where they are overburdened with guest workers" We need to be very careful about guest workers According to the Prime Minister's ideas it is primarily the internal reserves that need to be mobilised but this doesn't mean public employees because there are no reserves in that system There may still be some in the eastern part of the country and he is counting on Hungarians in neighbouring countries as well because if many of those living there move here – and there has been a trend towards this for a very long time – then after a while Hungarians will disappear from the Hungarian-inhabited areas outside the country At this year's event of the Chamber of Industry and Commerce Orbán also said that he believes Hungary cannot afford to import foreigners because guest workers from "certain population groups" are better workers than the Hungarian reserve here He said that we cannot afford the luxury that is apparent in Western Europe where "natives" are unwilling to do certain jobs In reality, however, we are seeing an increasing number of foreign guest workers being brought to Hungary by manufacturing companies and recruitment agencies There is no real unemployment on the domestic labour market there has been a stifling shortage of labour in many sectors for years and this is a serious obstacle to the country's economic development More and more foreign workers are coming to Hungary from more and more countries. There aren't enough welders, forklift drivers, lorry drivers, or even skilled workers for simple tasks. So Hungary gets Filipinos Prime Minister Viktor Orbán speaks at the opening ceremony of the annual economic policy forum of the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Budapest on 9 March 2023 – Photo by Szilárd Koszticsák / MTIIt is questionable how 200-300 thousand foreigners can be brought into the domestic lynch mob atmosphere and the uncompromising xenophobia – even though they always arrive for existing jobs so companies bring them in with a valid employment contract They would not start looking for work upon arrival On top of this, with these 200-300 thousand new foreign guest workers, Hungary won't even come close to the similar indicators of neighbouring countries – not only of Western European countries but not even those of post-socialist countries with a labour market more or less the same size as Hungary's mostly Ukrainian guest workers even before the war and this number has since increased many times over Just a few weeks ago, Fidesz passed the guest worker law, which Orbán called "the strictest rule in Europe". According to this, only as many guest workers can enter Hungary as there are vacancies. Guest workers can come for two years, which can only be extended once. the Hungarian population is declining at a rapid pace there are less and less active workers generating pensions while it would be good if the generated value could be constantly increased It wouldn't even help if every Hungarian woman of child-bearing age were to magically become fertile and have at least three children at this moment since this surplus would only appear on the labour market in 20-25 years' time The reality is that Hungary is facing a demographic disaster our population has fallen by more than a million (from 10.7 million to 9.59 million) and according to researchers at the Hungarian Central Statistical Office the decline will be even faster in the next 40 years as deaths outnumber births by an ever greater margin there could be more than one and a half million less Hungarians than today For more quick, accurate and impartial news from and about Hungary, subscribe to the Telex English newsletter! 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It's right here in the southern industrial park of the country's second-largest city where the global leader in the electric battery market China's Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. is building Europe's largest lithium-ion plant with a capacity of 100 gigawatt-hours (GWh) These 221 hectares of former fertile fields should eventually be able to equip one million cars with electric batteries production is causing concern among the local population a rural village of 5,300 inhabitants bordering the CATL plant The 47-year-old Hungarian moved there 17 years ago in search of a healthy environment in which to raise her children She now feared that her home may become uninhabitable "It's a sector that uses dangerous solvents and heavy metals which could find their way into the soil we farm The authorities are not up to the task of enforcing the regulations." She also feared an influx of foreign labor into this small locality we've been told over and over again that foreigners shouldn't steal our jobs and our culture this could lead to modern-day slavery." It's a situation that the village is already facing: One family home is currently occupied by around 50 Asian workers living in less-than-desirable conditions You have 80.12% of this article left to read Lecture du Monde en cours sur un autre appareil Vous pouvez lire Le Monde sur un seul appareil à la fois Ce message s’affichera sur l’autre appareil Parce qu’une autre personne (ou vous) est en train de lire Le Monde avec ce compte sur un autre appareil Vous ne pouvez lire Le Monde que sur un seul appareil à la fois (ordinateur En cliquant sur « Continuer à lire ici » et en vous assurant que vous êtes la seule personne à consulter Le Monde avec ce compte Que se passera-t-il si vous continuez à lire ici Ce dernier restera connecté avec ce compte Vous pouvez vous connecter avec votre compte sur autant d’appareils que vous le souhaitez mais en les utilisant à des moments différents Nous vous conseillons de modifier votre mot de passe Votre abonnement n’autorise pas la lecture de cet article merci de contacter notre service commercial Dla Twojego bezpieczeństwa oraz gwarancji poprawności działania strony Targów Kielce zalecamy zmianę przeglądarki na jedną z poniższych: Google Chrome The agency offers its clients the leisure stays complemented with the full-day or half-day trips The thermal and water park complex which is a part of the offer has enjoyed great interest for the last few years Those interested can take advantage of the curative spa Hajdúszoboszló is the most famous spa town on the Great Hungarian Plain with the recreation centre and the famous aqua-palace being biggest attraction the facility offers many unforgettable attractions to patients The upcoming Agrotravel &Active Life is held from 17 to 19 April The Budapest Times head of the Hungarian Tourism Agency (MTU) said on Monday that 2024 was another record year for Hungary’s tourism sector with both foreign and domestic guest numbers as well as tourism revenue rising to new highs including 9.3m domestic and 8.7m foreign tourists with about half of guest nights spent by foreign tourists Budapest’s Liszt Ferenc International Airport had around 17m passengers The capital attracted close to 6m foreign visitors and accounts for 60pc of the total number of guest nights spent by foreign tourists in Hungary Revenue of tourist accommodations rose 16pc to HUF 1,050bn Catering revenue was up 11pc at HUF 2,005bn Balatonfured and Zalakaros were the most popular destinations Lake Balaton attracted more than 3m guests SZEP voucher card top-ups came to HUF 454bn and card holders spent HUF 432bn with spending on tourism up 9pc from a year earlier The tourism sector contributes close to 13pc to GDP It is expected to account for 80pc of last year’s EUR 5bn current account surplus the agency targets an annual 20m guests and 50m guest nights while the tourism sector’s contribution to GDP reaches at least 16pc At the sector’s current rate of growth these targets could be achieved before 2030 You must be logged in to post a comment PRIVACY POLICY TERMS OF USE 2007 - 2025 BZT MEDIA Kft. 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According to Infostart the accused had not only engaged in immoral conduct but had also used coercion to satisfy his sexual desire with a minor victim the sentence was increased to three years’ imprisonment and he was expelled from Hungary for five years According to the facts established in the conviction the accused travelled from Debrecen to Hajdúszoboszló on 1 April 2024 to meet a woman who had advertised sexual services online he approached the woman and they walked to a nearby wooded area Although he handed over the agreed payment where he noticed a 12-year-old girl accompanied by two younger children It was at this point that the events which became the subject of the criminal proceedings began The accused started to follow the three minors as they were walking home The children noticed that they were being followed and became frightened The man tried to establish contact by saying hello and then asked the 12-year-old victim for social media contact details the accused took advantage of the physical proximity: with one hand he grabbed the girl’s bottom against her will The child immediately pushed the man away and changed to a faster pace when the man stroked the victim’s chest through the cloth The little girl continued to protest and then ran home with the two younger children where she tearfully told her family what had happened The court of appeal clearly found that the accused had committed the crime with sexual intent It assessed the victim’s situation as threatening as the age of the child and the man’s behaviour combined to create a vulnerable situation the accused’s aim was the direct satisfaction of his sexual desire so that the act could not be considered a lesser offence The final judgement means that the man cannot return to Hungary after serving his sentence during the period of his expulsion Stay informed! Read more about crime in Hungary HERE and website in this browser for the next time I comment Y"},"category":false,"taxonomy":{"active":false,"name":"category"}},"markup":{"custom_html":true,"wpp-start":"","wpp-end":"<\/ul>","title-start":"","title-end":"<\/h2>","post-html":"{thumb} {title} {stats}<\/span>{excerpt}<\/p><\/li>"},"theme":{"name":""}} You have successfully joined our subscriber list © 2025 DailyNewsHungary | All rights reserved a hotel in the popular spa town of Hajdúszoboszló has become embroiled in controversy due to its use as accommodation for Filipino guest workers involved in the construction of a BMW factory near Debrecen has been rented out for this purpose since last autumn despite not holding the necessary permits for such use This has raised concerns both locally and nationally The controversy deepens with the involvement of Duna Faktor a debt collection and financial services firm which acquired the hotel during a liquidation process The transaction has been described as complex and opaque with the property being sold for a fraction of its appraised value largely through debt assumption rather than direct payment Duna Faktor’s connections extend to several small businesses that have acquired parts of the hotel property further complicating the ownership structure Local mayor Czeglédi Gyula has been vocal about the issues arising from this arrangement particularly concerning the lack of tax payments to the municipality hotel owners or renters should be paying local taxes associated with providing worker accommodations This has prompted calls for stricter regulations and enforcement particularly in areas designated as therapeutic or world heritage sites to prevent such properties from being used as worker accommodations The situation is further complicated by the Hungarian government’s unclear stance on the regulation of such facilities Efforts to get clarification from the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Public Administration and Justice have been met with silence or vague responses leaving the local authorities uncertain about their responsibilities in enforcing regulations there are allegations that Duna Faktor and its associated entities have been involved in dubious business practices including the sale of so-called health products to elderly individuals under questionable circumstances This past activity has raised concerns about the ethical standards of the company and its affiliates further clouding the public perception of their current business operations The diplomatic implications of this situation are also noteworthy The large influx of foreign workers and the conditions under which they are housed can have broader social and economic impacts potentially affecting Hungary’s international relations particularly with countries like the Philippines The controversy surrounding the Hotel Aqua Blue and its use as worker accommodation reflects broader issues within Hungary regarding the regulation of foreign labor local officials and residents alike are calling for greater transparency and accountability from all parties involved more and more thermal spas are reducing the number of pools visitors can use Continue reading our article to learn which thermal baths will have cheaper tickets But there is no agreement on how long the season lasts you can bathe for off-season prices starting from the last days of August it is possible that some spas will change their prices later on The Bogácsi Spa, known for its sulphurous thermal waters, has high season prices until 28 August, so from Monday onwards, the low season prices are in effect, Termál Online writes as the price of the ticket for the outdoor pools will be reduced from HUF 3,200 to HUF 2,700 (EUR 6.56) while the price of the ticket valid for the indoor adventure pools as well will be reduced from HUF 4,600 to HUF 4,100 (EUR 9.96) The other types of tickets will also be cheaper the pensioner’s outdoor pool ticket will cost HUF 2,300 (EUR 5.59) instead of HUF 2,600 and the price of the pensioner’s ticket valid for the indoor adventure pool will be reduced from HUF 4,000 to HUF 3,700 (EUR 8.99) ticket prices will also change from 1 October when the off-season prices will come into effect The Bükfürdő Thermal & Spa offers discounted ticket prices from Monday to Thursday with the exception of the period until 31 August and the autumn and winter school holidays tickets are cheaper on the first four days of the week this means a daily ticket price of HUF 5,200 (EUR 12,63) instead of HUF 5,600 and for pensioners HUF 3,950 (EUR 9.6) instead of HUF 4,300 family and student tickets are also cheaper from Monday to Thursday The Hungarospa beach in Hajdúszoboszló is offering cheaper tickets from 1 September this means a price of HUF 3,400 (EUR 8.26) instead of HUF 3,600 the price is HUF 2,900 (EUR 7.04) instead of HUF 3,100 It will be worth making the most of the coming weekend as almost all the beach pools will be open the Dolphin pool and the children’s pool number 1 which can be visited with an additional ticket The ticket prices for the Aqua-Palace indoor adventure pool in Hajdúszoboszló will also change from 1 September the adult adventure pool ticket costs HUF 4,000 (EUR 9.72) instead of HUF 4,700 and the student ticket costs HUF 2,900 (EUR 7.04) instead of HUF 3,600 Seasonal ticket prices are valid for the three summer months at the Várkertfürdő in Pápa this means a HUF 200 decrease: instead of HUF 3900 the summer day ticket price of HUF 2750 will be reduced by HUF 100 Easter is one of the most important holidays in Hungary with a number of folk customs in addition to its ecclesiastical aspects These include egg painting and water sprinkling the weather was nice throughout the weekend Let us present this year’s Easter in a photo gallery Easter decoration in a park in Hajdúszoboszló next to the Kovács Máté Municipal Cultural Centre and Library is decorated with decorative egg trees and other Easter installations created by local NGOs Easter egg painting has been a centuries-old tradition in Hungary not only as a decoration but also as a symbol: the red egg symbolises the blood of Christ and his resurrection eggs were coloured with natural materials such as onion skins beetroot or walnut stew and often decorated with wax techniques An indispensable “payment” for Easter watering is the coloured eggs given to the waterers by the girls Catholic believers ask for blessings on Easter ham This is mainly a Transylvanian custom in the predominantly Hungarian Szeklerland for example in Csíkszereda or Sepsiszentgyörgy at the consecration of the Passover in the garden of the St Nicholas Greek Catholic Cathedral in Nyíregyháza on Easter Sunday: Participants in the joint Easter Sunday border crossing in Lemhény and Kézdialmás will ride in decorated carts through the main streets of Lemhény and Kézdialmás on 20 April 2025 participants ride through the streets of the village on a wooden carriage on wheels decorated with pine branches and Hungarian and Szekler flags water a girl’s house with springs and bottles The participants of the watering on Easter Monday watered the female members of the house Read here for more news about Easter in Hungary the Aquapark in the Hajdúszoboszló complex offers a water slide park with 15 slides Adrenaline-seekers can choose between slides bearing names like the kamikaze the giant screw slide or the racing slide with four lanes next to each other the big hole or the twister require perhaps even more guts the ‘extreme zone’ offers six exciting adventure slides – the free-falling tunnel This aquapark is only 20 kilometres away from the Rábafüzes border crossing It has a racing slide accurately called the ‘Racer’ that creates a real Formula-1 racing atmosphere those wanting a more relaxed slide need not worry The little ones can also have a great time dabbling in the baby pool building sandcastles or even meeting Jack Sparrow As one of the biggest aquaparks in Central Europe Aquapark Tatralandia offers an impressive 21 water slides It also has 16 pools including thermal baths aqua pools and even swimming pools for those craving a workout not to mention the luxury of 7 different saunas The pool named ‘Ocean’ offers a great view over the summits of the Tátra This modern wellness center is a mere 34 kilometres from Zagreb The complex offers 500 square meters of water is also perfect for trying out scuba diving One of the best aquaparks of the Transdanubian area can be found at the border of the Alpokalja and the Little Alföld This aquapark stretches over 14 hectares of land with both covered and roofless pools inviting guests to have fun The outdoors beach of the complex offers four slides The anaconda slide has long curves while the kamikaze slide with its sudden drop is more suited for brave souls The unique onion slide provides the experience of landing in the water after spinning around as if in a tumble drier there are slides that families with small children can try out all at the same time making this aquapark perfectly suitable for them There is also a playroom with many different kinds of toys as well as a modern playground ensuring that the smallest guests will enjoy themselves as well Tófürdő Szombathely is located in a huge green area It offers many pools as well as four water slides The smallest guests can have fun playing on the wood castle that has nine towers The aquapark also offers the unique option of renting boats and paddle boats The Thermal Riviera of Catez is by now the biggest natural waterpark in Slovenia It offers over 10 thousand square kilometres of fun for the lovers of water The outdoor part of it includes the impressive 450-meter-long artificial river that ends in a lake There is also a whitewater pool as well as lit-up water slides and waterfalls Aquarena in Mogyoród may be the most impressive aquapark as it offers 26 water slides on just 11 hectares of land The water slides are 1.5 kilometres long altogether and go both above and under the ground 9 pools cover a 3500-meter sized territory and you can also find an aqua pool diving boards at three different heights as well as a slow-flowing river for those wanting a relaxing swim For more summer activities, check out this article about must-visit lakes in Hungary. Arable land prices in Hungary went up by nearly 10 percent in 2022 an increase higher than in the previous years The average price of arable land per hectare went up by 7.4 percent, below the rate of inflation The average price of one hectare of arable land was HUF 1.94 million (EUR 5,100) last year In a breakdown of regions, the price increase was highest, 18 percent, in northern Hungary The price per hectare of arable land was highest in the area of Hajdúszoboszló and Hajdúböszörmény In a breakdown of industry segment followed by 2.05 million per hectare for vineyards 12.000 hectares of arable land worth several tens of billions of forints were put up for auction between June 22 and July 14 an additional 10,000 hectares will be auctioned off The 2025 summer will mark the 5th anniversary of the beach’s successful renewal According to Termál Online a Hungarian news outlet focused on news concerning Hungarian beaches the predecessor of the beach opened in 1932 and became very popular in no time The reconstruction works started in 2018 and finished on 20 June 2020 the project was more than just a simple renewal; a brand-new beach was born with unique architectural solutions The number of visitors broke a record last year: the Aquaticum welcomed more than 217 thousand guests The beach operates between May and September it will open its gates for visitors on 23 May The facility’s area comprises more than 8.5 hectares with 5,700 sqm of water surface and 15 pools. The Aquaticum offers various program opportunities and adventures for all age groups The smallest ones are welcome in three thematic kids’ pools Visitors who aim to spend their holiday actively can try several sports grounds in the facility or participate in special programs like the night of pools Debrecen is a 2.5-3 hour drive from Budapest on public roads or motorways M3 or M4 hosting a grand BMW investment and one of the best Hungarian universities Another famous holiday place in the region is the Hungarian “spa capital”, Hajdúszoboszló, where the beach will open next week the spa will welcome guests with free concerts more and more beach services will become available The Premium Zone will be ready to welcome visitors from 18 June In Hajdúszoboszló, the Aqua-Palace waterpark is open throughout the entire year where all age groups can find their entertainment The Hajdúszoboszló spa will celebrate its centenary in 2027 and promises to renew its entire traditional segment by then This year’s Bath of the Year award was given to the most special Hungarian baths in 2019 The 10th place has been occupied by Miskolctapolca Cave Bath which is considered to be a specialty, a uniqueness in Europe, as no other karst water has such high temperature in the continent the cave has different halls where guests can get rid of their daily stress or they have the opportunity to warm themselves up in 6 beach pools and eight saunas Saliris Resort Spa and Wellness Center provides an indescribable natural ambience where thermal bath can be enjoyed at the foot of the salt hill The spa centre gives place to 24 outdoor and indoor pools children’s pools and water slides located next to the exclusive sauna complex Northern Hungary’s most popular spa includes 23 pools and six saunas while the bravest ones can gain summer experiences in the freshly renovated water park Cserkeszőlő Spa and Health Center offers excellent alternatives for all the generations – relaxing atmosphere can be enjoyed by the elder ones while several swimming pools and water slides attract younger generations Gyula Castle Spa offers 5000 m2 water surface for the visiting guests Recreation is provided by 12 saunas – cryo an authentic wellness experience can be enjoyed thanks to several exciting massage systems A Mediterranean atmosphere can be enjoyed thanks to the family aqua park wave- and adventure pool with a pirate ship and a water castle The main attraction of the bath is undoubtedly the two types of mineral water A total of 18 pools and six saunas provide refreshment in the area’s best spa which also offers numerous hiking opportunities Zalakaros Bath can be visited throughout the whole year sports pools and slides enrich the experience while the relaxing guests can enjoy six saunas Europe’s largest spa Hungarospa reached second place in this year’s ranking As termalfurdo.hu reports nine adventure pools and 11 children’s pool can be enjoyed by the younger generations slide lovers can choose among fifteen different tracks The spa offers 40 medicinal treatments which can be tried under medical supervision Harkány Thermal Spa has been chosen as the best Bath of the Year in 2019; The family slide park includes such exciting parts as the kamikaze and anaconda slides pirate ship and treasure caves can be found; besides refreshing and healing treatments we can discover the country’s most versatile spa water whose effect is beneficial not only for the skin but in the case of musculoskeletal disorders and gynaecological diseases as well Video: www.facebook.com/zsoryfurdo/ (Mezőkövesd Online Drone4U Films) Hungary boasts an abundance of spas throughout its territory with many of them nestled in the Hungarian Great Plain region renowned for their extensive thermal pools and diverse spa services An article by Termálfürdő.hu specifically targets spas with certified thermal waters in the Northern and Southern Great Plain Region and the lowland area of Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County These spas are meticulously arranged in descending order based on the number of thermal and spa pools they offer Hungarospa Hajdúszoboszló offers a total of 11 thermal and spa pools including 5 indoor pools and 6 pools on the beach 4 of which are accessible during colder weather The open-air thermal pools feature various attractions and utilise waters known for their therapeutic properties particularly beneficial for rheumatic diseases The spa provides over 40 types of treatments All treatments are supervised by medical professionals and utilise controlled and certified medicinal waters Berekfürdő Spa and Beach Baths is renowned as one of Hungary’s oldest and most distinguished spas offering medicinal waters with therapeutic benefits The spa features a total of 8 thermal pools 2 indoor medicinal pools and 1 medicinal weight pool visitors can enjoy relaxation in 3 outdoor thermal pools with temperatures reaching nearly 38°C (100.4°F) Zsóry Spa and Beach Bath in Mezőkövesd boasts 7 thermal pools distinguished by their high sulphur content the highest among Hungary’s thermal waters This unique composition makes it particularly effective in alleviating and treating conditions like rheumatic diseases and women’s health issues The spa features 3 indoor thermal pools with temperatures ranging from 34-40°C (93.2°F – 104°F) while 2 of its 4 outdoor thermal pools are accessible even during colder seasons Orosháza’s Gyopárosi Spa and Experience Bath features 7 thermal pools and provides a comprehensive range of spa treatments tailored to address various health concerns The thermal waters at Gyopárosi Spa exhibit anti-inflammatory properties below 34°C (93.2°F) and are therapeutic for spasms at higher temperatures Cserkeszőlő Spa and Medical Centre features 7 thermal pools, including 2 thermal pools, 1 with adventure elements 1 weight bathing pool indoors and 3 year-round thermal pools on the beach Bocskai Beach and Spa in Hajdúböszörmény boasts 7 spa and thermal pools with 4 indoor spa pools and 3 outdoor thermal pools Saint Elisabeth Spa in Mórahalmi also features 7 thermal pools filled with medicinal water making it one of the most popular spas in the Great Plains region The spa offers a unique experience with traditional seated pools a sauna world and a 33-metre swimming pool accessible throughout the year Hungary’s Christmas Tree is always a huge there are several pine owners who offer their (extremely tall) tree to become Hungary’s Christmas Tree The pine tree was planted by its owner in 1983 the tree has grown to a height of more than 24 metres with a trunk diameter of eighty centimetres and a weight of more than five tonnes donations for the country’s Christmas tree which is traditionally set up in front of Parliament every year have been arriving at the Parliament’s Office from all over the country since the beginning of the year 17 pine trees were examined on the spot this year after which a decision was made on which one to erect in Kossuth Lajos Square the experts also had to take into account technical aspects such as accessibility space requirements for the crane and transport vehicle and the ability to withstand the rigours of transport (felling the choice fell on a pine tree from Hajdúszoboszló this year transport and decoration of the tree will be announced at a later date according to the Parliament’s Press Office The country’s Christmas tree last year was an 18-metre blue spruce from Apc in Heves county – read more HERE It was transported to Budapest with the help of the Hungarian Defence Forces and the police The tree was adorned with a 130-centimetre high lit with warm white light and energy-saving LED lights a 2,500 linear metre string of lights with 16,000 energy-saving coloured LED bulbs decorated the Christmas tree We can expect something equally beautiful this year What a shame that a mankind needs to make a tree sacrifice in order to please the humble peasants need for a blood and theater Reaching 4 million vaccinated people in Hungary represents another milestone in easing restrictions and hotels could reopen when four million people in Hungary get vaccinated If you want to sit out on a terrace in Budapest, you will find great ideas here this article can help you find the perfect destination as we have gathered the best spas outside of Budapest It is nevertheless important to be informed about the rules and epidemiological measures before booking The first written record of Hévíz dates back to 1328 György Festetics built a bathing house on the lake which is the largest medicinal lake in Europe Hungary’s largest institution for the treatment of musculoskeletal and rheumatic diseases 38,000 litres of fresh water arrive in the lake every day from various sources as the total water mass of the lake is completely changed twice a week has the highest number of guest nights after Budapest The small town is the perfect place to relax and unwind is located close to Hévíz in the southwestern part of Hungary It was an important turning point in the life of the settlement when thermal water was found during oil exploration The water was discovered in 1963 but remained unused for a long time more and more visitors discover the beauty of Zalakaros every year Sulfur medicinal water in Zalakaros is especially effective in the treatment of rheumatic musculoskeletal diseases It is also useful in cardiovascular diseases as sulfur water dilates the coronary arteries; therefore the heart’s blood supply is more effective The village has a breathtakingly beautiful ornamental lake which represents a great opportunity for a walk with your family when the weather is nice Visitors can choose their favourite locations as the place offers more than 10 hotels The main sights of Eger are the Eger Castle The spa is located in the middle of a 5-hectare park so it is the perfect environment to break away from city life The place is very unique as two types of medicinal waters are abundant here The Eger Thermal Bath and Turkish Bath are located next to each other It can be excellent for the treatment of musculoskeletal problems and abrasive joint complaints while having a drink from it is beneficial in the case of gastrointestinal diseases and Hajdúszoboszló quickly became a well-known resort throughout Europe making it effective in treating rheumatic diseases It is also suitable for the treatment of dermatological Hungarospa in Hajdúszoboszló is also famous for its children’s services Hajdúszoboszló is one of the best places to find resorts in Hungary for families The Aquaticum beach complex was completed from an investment of 9.5 billion forints (EUR 27 million) as well as 7.1 billion (EUR 20 million) forints of government support The unique thermal park was inaugurated on Friday highlighted that Debrecen is one of the most dynamically developing cities in Hungary The Aquaticum Debrecen Beach project started in 2018 it became the country’s most modern beach complex Gergely Gulyás further emphasised that local developments including the Nagyerdei Strandfürdő (Beach of the Great Forest) can provide an opportunity for Hungary’s second-largest city to become the region’s economic He added that Aquaticum Beach was able to meet both Western European and international standards The main concept was to create an exciting new spa park that can exist in harmony with the city and the nearby forest Aquaticum Beach is not meant to provide competition for the region’s other spas Tourists arriving in Eastern Hungary can find unique attractions in a 120-kilometre radius near Debrecen in Hajdúszoboszló since Hungarospa Hajdúszoboszló is the largest spa complex in Europe it was a big challenge to create a unique thermal park and this beach development was definitely a “non-average investment” The total water area of the water park increased from 3,600 to 5,700 m2 with a total of 15 pools and a separate pool area designated for children With the current and previous developments Nagyerdő in Debrecen has become one of the most beautiful urban parks in Europe The following baths in Hungary offer an exceptional and cheerful time for children and adults as well with their exciting indoor pools One of the biggest baths in the area starts Termálfürdő.hu; the Aquaticum has a large swimming pool children’s pool and another pool with elements like waterfalls and even caves ideal for parents with younger or older children The bath of Makó is famous for its children’s pool that commemorates the story of Robin Hood the bath was chosen to be the best family bath in the country The bath also offers relaxing jacuzzis and other pools for adults approximately around one km-length altogether this is one of the best-known baths of Budapest with exceptional interior design and many facilities for guests like massage Hungarospa is among the biggest baths of Hungary with indoor and outdoor pools As one of the most well-known baths of Szeged and its area slides and a unique view tower inside the bath which means that before sliding down you can get a full panoramic view of the city of Szeged Featured image: www.facebook.com/napfenyfurdo.aquapolis If you’re thinking about making this season even more meaningful consider visiting some gems in Hungary with alone or your loved ones there are more and more themed events waiting for visitors Here are the top ten best destinations in Hungary for the Christmas period According to the accommodation portal Szallas.hu, New Year’s Eve bookings are already booming, and demand for Christmas is also on the rise, Travelo reports A number of wellness hotels are already full for the holidays and city hotels are also popular for Advent weekends the towns that top the list of the most popular destinations for travellers in December are Gyula All of them offer colourful Advent festivities Accommodation providers also try to please their guests: many places offer mulled wine Christmas decoration- and gingerbread making during the Advent period the average price per person per night is HUF 16,000 (EUR 42.26) in December which is 17% more than in the same period last year HUF 9,900 (EUR 26.15) for guesthouses and HUF 12,300 (EUR 32.49) for pensions according to a press release from Szallas.hu Keen on hiking this winter in Hungary? Did you know that our country boasts a number of amazing places where hiking would be an unforgettable experience? HERE we collected 5 towns and spots in the country that are worth visiting during our winter hike Read HERE about some light trains trams and buses that commute and will start commuting in Hungary You can also learn where and how you can travel with them Termalfurdo.hu states that you must try night-time bathing at least once in your lifetime: if you love the romantic night-feeling that is why; if you do not have free time during the day They collected seven baths that can be used during nighttime The Aqua-Palace aqua park is open until 10 p.m The water palace awaits visitors on 15,000 m2 Bathing is mixed with various elements of adventure: water-jet massages The lovers of active water experiences can enjoy family slides and large slides while the sauna lovers can enjoy three Finnish saunas In Sárvár guests are awaited till 10 p.m. on the weekends. There are special nights when we can rest till 2 a.m., or party, depending on the programme. In the spa wing, relaxing has the central role, here thermal water pools and adventure pools can be found you can choose from various slides of different sizes In the pools of Gyulai Várfürdő guests can rest in thermal waters of different heat The AquaPalota aqua park is the finest jewel of the Várfürdő with its 894 m2 of water surface During the planning of AquaPalota designers paid special attention to making it family friendly It provides a real wellness experience with its built-in elements such as various underwater massages guests can enjoy a night spa and wellness experience each night numerous spas organise night programmes for special occasions which was recently renewed and is popular among tourists It is suitable for those who are eager for some relaxation instead of a party Rudas reopens at night: on Fridays and Saturdays suitable for the relaxation of any age group with its tunnels and secret hideaways on 1500 m2 water surface The outdoor pools illuminated with bright colours offer the experience of a romantic night bathing under the starry sky The famous aqua park of the capital offers its guests exclusive weekend night programmes 15 pools and 11 slides with a total of nearly 1 kilometre offer exciting adventure and unforgettable fun Aquaworld uses the soothing but fun features of thermal water to provide relaxation and active recreation for all members of the family The nightly baths of the regularly held Moonlight party offer a fun bathing experience This evening we can enrich the experience with saunas and refreshing massages the outdoor experience pool with its 38-degree jacuzzi and water elements under the starry sky provides the speciality of the evening Featured Image: www.facebook.com/rudas.gyogyfurdo/photos