Visegrad, near Budapest (Visegrad)

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Product:	Visegrad
Date:	26/06/00 (26 review reads)
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Advantages: Beautiful, breathtaking scenery

Disadvantages: practically no English spoken, but you can get by

If you're on a trip to Hungary, please take my advice - don't stay in Budapest all the time.

One of the most beautiful parts of Hungary is the small town of Visegrad, a short boat trip from Budapest up the Danube bend.

The town is right by the banks of the Danube - you can take a boat there, or get off the boat at Eztergom and take a bus to Visegrad. An alternative, but less aesthetic way is to take the train.

And if you go at the right time of year, you can find a large conker tree by the railway station. They're unusually big - my strongest ever conker was from Visegrad.

Here,in the small town of Visegrad you will be able to see a quieter, prettier view of the river, away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

There is a ruined palace there, on top of a hill, with a visitors centre, and stalls, performers etc.

This palace is where the Prince Ezterhazy (my spelling may be dodgy) employed Haydn to compose music for his twice weekly dinner parties (but see reviews of Haydn for more on this:

The view of the countryside from the palace is nothing short of spectacular.

You can stay for very cheap in a pension, which is basically someones spare room - it's cheaper if you share with two or more people.

The people are friendly, but basically speak no English (German is widely spoken). If you're vegetarian, you won't be able to eat out - apparently no-one outside of Budapest is a veggie in Hungary.

But there is a grocers shop, and most places will let you use their kitchen.

Visiting Visegrad will make your holiday worthwhile - it's beautiful.

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