Wild | Treasures of Hungary https://treasuresofhungary.com Explore Hungary from the cultural hotspots to the scenic landscapes Tue, 30 Sep 2025 16:04:42 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://treasuresofhungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cropped-th-favi-blue-32x32.png Wild | Treasures of Hungary https://treasuresofhungary.com 32 32 Explore Füvészkert, Budapest’s hidden green oasis https://treasuresofhungary.com/wild/fuveszkert-budapest-botanical-garden/ https://treasuresofhungary.com/wild/fuveszkert-budapest-botanical-garden/#respond Fri, 02 May 2025 11:54:32 +0000 https://treasuresofhungary.com/?p=9630 In the heart of Budapest’s 8th district, where concrete and traffic usually dominate the scene, there’s a surprising pocket of peace and green. Just a short walk from Klinikák metro station lies the Botanical Garden of Eötvös Loránd University, known to locals as Füvészkert. It’s a living museum of plants, a place of learning and […]

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]]> https://treasuresofhungary.com/wild/fuveszkert-budapest-botanical-garden/feed/ 0 The story of Gellért Hill and the Citadel https://treasuresofhungary.com/wild/the-story-of-gellert-hill-and-the-citadel/ https://treasuresofhungary.com/wild/the-story-of-gellert-hill-and-the-citadel/#respond Wed, 09 Apr 2025 15:08:02 +0000 https://treasuresofhungary.com/?p=9432 If you had to show someone Budapest in a single image, chances are that after the famous Parliament building, the Citadel and the iconic Liberty Statue would be next. Sitting high above the Danube on top of Gellért Hill, the old fortress crowned with a tall, graceful female figure feels like the city’s proud silhouette, […]

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]]> https://treasuresofhungary.com/wild/the-story-of-gellert-hill-and-the-citadel/feed/ 0 The National Botanical Garden of Vácrátót https://treasuresofhungary.com/wild/the-national-botanical-garden-vacratot/ https://treasuresofhungary.com/wild/the-national-botanical-garden-vacratot/#respond Tue, 01 Apr 2025 16:14:58 +0000 https://treasuresofhungary.com/?p=5822 Hungary is home to many beautiful gardens, but few compare to the National Botanical Garden of Vácrátót. With its stunning landscapes, diverse plant collections and rich history, this garden is a paradise for nature lovers, researchers and casual visitors alike. Spanning over 27 hectares, the garden is not only a place of beauty but also […]

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]]> https://treasuresofhungary.com/wild/the-national-botanical-garden-vacratot/feed/ 0 Introducing the wirehaired Hungarian vizsla: the goofy athlete with a golden heart https://treasuresofhungary.com/wild/hungarian-dog-breeds-wirehaired-hungarian-vizsla/ https://treasuresofhungary.com/wild/hungarian-dog-breeds-wirehaired-hungarian-vizsla/#respond Thu, 27 Mar 2025 12:36:45 +0000 https://treasuresofhungary.com/?p=9339 If you’ve ever wanted a dog that looks like a scruffy detective, acts like a professional athlete and loves you like you’re the best thing since sliced bread, meet the wirehaired Hungarian vizsla. This breed is a mix of brains, brawn and pure love wrapped in a slightly unkempt, wiry coat. A brief history The […]

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]]> https://treasuresofhungary.com/wild/hungarian-dog-breeds-wirehaired-hungarian-vizsla/feed/ 0 The velcro dog – Meet the short-haired Hungarian vizsla https://treasuresofhungary.com/wild/hungarian-dog-breeds-short-haired-hungarian-vizsla/ https://treasuresofhungary.com/wild/hungarian-dog-breeds-short-haired-hungarian-vizsla/#respond Wed, 04 Dec 2024 18:50:22 +0000 https://treasuresofhungary.com/?p=5858 If there’s one dog that’s practically a walking (or running!) symbol of Hungary, it’s the short-haired Hungarian vizsla. This golden, floppy-eared dynamo isn’t just a pet; it’s a full-on lifestyle choice. With a mix of charm, intelligence and boundless energy, the vizsla is one of the nine Hungarian dog breeds officially recognized as Hungarikums. But […]

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]]> https://treasuresofhungary.com/wild/hungarian-dog-breeds-short-haired-hungarian-vizsla/feed/ 0 Winter greeting bird festival at the Old Lake of Tata https://treasuresofhungary.com/wild/winter-greeting-bird-festival-at-the-old-lake-of-tata/ https://treasuresofhungary.com/wild/winter-greeting-bird-festival-at-the-old-lake-of-tata/#respond Mon, 04 Nov 2024 16:30:18 +0000 https://treasuresofhungary.com/?p=1340 On the last Saturday in November a special event takes place in the „town of waters“: more than 10.000 nature lovers gather in Tata to greet tens of thousands of wild geese, which come from Scandinavia and the northern region of Siberia, and spend the autumn and winter on the Old Lake. The first floks […]

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