At the end of November Vörösmarty Square turns into a festive market place. Cottage-style wooden stalls take over one of Budapest’s most attractive spots during the couple of weeks preceding the end-of-the-year holidays. Imagine to smell the scent of traditional honey cookies, mulled wine, cinnamon and fir from afar. Make it real and visit Budapest this time of the year!
During the four weeks of Advent, Christmas street markets (called “Christkindlmarkt” in German, literally “Christ child market”) pop up all over Austria. These traditional markets sell food, drink, and seasonal items and gifts. They attract lots of people and are a popular place to meet up with friends and family to have some hot punch and mulled wine together. Usually, manufacturers set up their stands at the markets to sell their hand- and homemade products, from gingerbread, cheese, and cold cuts to wooden toys and pottery.
Hungarian Tourism’s image film won an award in Cannes and also the ‘Silver Bear Prize’ at ITB international fair of tourism in Berlin, 2014!
Having opened its doors in 2013, the ‘il Bacio di Stile’ department store brings the latest collections of more than forty world-renowned designers and the spirit of top fashion capitals right into the heart of Budapest. Situated on a stunning World Heritage-site Andrássy Avenue, the five-storey and 5,000-square-meter multi-brand store offers an exclusive shopping experience to all of its customers. The lower ground of il Bacio di Stile is home to sportswear and denim collections, including adidas Y-3, Porsche Design Sport, and Jacob Cohen. Womenswear collections are displayed on the ground floor and the first two floors, offering the latest creations of Bottega Veneta, Giorgio Armani, Saint Laurent, Celine, Chloe, Donna Karan, Oscar de la Renta, Tom Ford, Valentino, Michael Kors, Lanvin, and many other fashion houses. The third floor is entirely dedicated to men’s clothing and accessories, with Brioni, Pal Zileri, Sergio Rossi, Giorgio Armani, and Larusmiani among the featured labels.