Hungary

Hungary is a country in Central Europe. It is a member of the European Union and the Schengen Borderless Europe Agreement. The country offers many diverse destinations: relatively low mountains in the north-west, great plains in the east, lakes and rivers of all sorts (including Balaton - the largest lake in Central Europe), along with many beautiful small villages (Hollókő, Villány, Szentendre, Nagycenk etc.) and hidden gems of cities. Top this off with Hungary’s great accessibility in the middle of Europe, a vivid culture and economy, and you get a destination of your dreams.

Hungary is one of the 15 most popular tourist destinations in the world, with a capital regarded as one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Despite its relatively small size, the country is home to numerous World Heritage Sites, UNESCO Biosphere reserves, the second largest thermal lake in the world (Lake Hévíz), the largest lake in Central Europe (Lake Balaton), and the largest natural grassland in Europe (Hortobágy). In terms of buildings, Hungary is home to the largest synagogue in Europe (Great Synagogue), the largest medicinal bath in Europe (Széchenyi Medicinal Bath), the third largest church in Europe (Esztergom Basilica), the second largest territorial abbey in the world (Pannonhalma Archabbey), the second largest Baroque castle in the world (Gödöllő), and the largest Early Christian Necropolis outside Italy (Pécs). You can expect to find delicious food and fantastic wines, good safety and a stable political climate as well as friendly people.