Kerepesi Cemetary

A place of silence, sun and shadows in the middle of the city buzz. Impressive mausoleums and amazing sculptures under the 300+ year old trees. The most famous Hungarians are here: aristocrats, historical figures, politicians, actors, poets... and many artists - live ones too, as they often come to this stunningly beautiful place for inspiration. Ghost spotting is fun.

Budapest, 16 Fiumei ut

daily from 7am-8pm

bus 7 to 'Huszar utca' or 'Berzsenyi utca', or red metro to 'Keleti Palyaudvar'

Millenaris Park

For the culture-hungry, and those who wanna hang out in a pretty park by a lake. Open air dance performances, exhibitions, concerts.... and bars, of course. Interactive science museum 'the Palace of Wonders' is here, too.

Budapest, 16-20 Kis Rokus u.

daily from 6am - 11pm

tram 4 or 6 to 'Mechwart liget'

Tuzrakter

Underground art centre and party place in one. Brand new exhibitions, experimental performances, film club, concerts, jam sessions and all sorts of crazy happenings. Artists' studios upstairs, huge terrace bar in the middle. Anything can happen, be prepared.

Budapest, 3 Hegedu u.

daily 6pm - 5am

tram 4 or 6 to 'Kiraly utca'

Zoo

Not only for the 850 species living there, but for the buildings, too: in Budapest even the elephants live in architectural marvels... this is one of the oldest and prettiest zoos in Europe. What is fun: you can buy 'Zoo Csemege' = Zoo Nibbles to feed the animals (the herbivorous ones, not the lions)... camels and giraffes especially love it. ticket 1850 HUF (€6.5)

Budapest, 6-12 Allatkerti Krt.

daily from 9am - 6.30pm

trolley bus 72 to 'Allatkert' stops right in front of the entrance. Or yellow metro line to 'Hosok tere' or 'Szechenyi furdo' and a little walk