Things to do with kids in Budapest
Hungary is a wonderful family destination, and Budapest is a particularly good city to explore with children. Not only does the country offer a plethora of sightseeing attractions that would appeal to people of all ages, but there are also a number of places that kids will especially enjoy. Budapest is a safe city and the locals are generally very hospitable, making it feel family-friendly and welcoming.
The Great Circus, complete with clowns and acrobats, is internationally renowned, and the Budapest Puppet Theatre should top the list of things to do in Hungary with kids, even though the shows tend to be in Hungarian. The Budapest zoo is one of the oldest in Europe, adjoining the botanical gardens and delighting the whole family.
There are many lovely parks in which to enjoy games or picnics and let the little ones blow off some steam. If the weather isn't great and travellers need some indoor entertainment, they should head to the Palace of Miracles for scientific games and interactive exhibitions that will excite as well as educate, or visit the Tropicarium, a spectacular aquarium in Campona shopping mall.
Capital Circus of Budapest
There's nothing kids love more than a circus performance and Budapest offers a fantastic display in the Hungarian tradition. The Capital Circus of Hungary (Fővárosi Nagy Cirkusz)…
Capital Circus of Budapest
There's nothing kids love more than a circus performance and Budapest offers a fantastic display in the Hungarian tradition. The Capital Circus of Hungary (Fővárosi Nagy Cirkusz) features an array of clowns, jugglers and acrobats, with the Hungarian Circus and Variety Non-Profit (MACIVA) playing an important role in Hungarian cultural life and is one of the oldest cultural establishments in the country. Originally opened in 1889, the circus has a school for performing artists and holds circus camps for children who want to learn. Special events such as parades and festivals occur at certain times of the year but show times and prices vary according to the season, so travellers should check the website for details.
Website https://fnc.hu/en/
Budapest Puppet Theatre
The Budapest Puppet Theatre is a great outing for the whole family, ideal for those visiting Budapest with kids. While shows are all presented in Hungarian, children will remain en…
Budapest Puppet Theatre
The Budapest Puppet Theatre is a great outing for the whole family, ideal for those visiting Budapest with kids. While shows are all presented in Hungarian, children will remain enthralled by familiar stories such as Cinderella and Snow White. During enactments, the crowd can be heard calling out warnings when villains are approaching or encouraging heroes in their endeavours. It's amazing how little the language barrier matters when it comes to this kind of storytelling. The puppets are proper works of art and come in all shapes, sizes and colours, with some easily recognisable characters and some creative originals. Most adults will enjoy the performances too but can easily head for the cafe during the show.