Tasty tipples in Budapest

Fancy a long weekend of admiring the bouquets of countless wines? Try stepping on a flight to Budapest for the annual Spring Wine Festival at City Hall Park.

Held between April 5th and 9th, this event aims to boost the reputation of Hungarian wines through a seemingly endless parade of tastings, lectures, quizzes, concerts and literary readings.

Wine makers from Budapest and beyond will compete to win the much-coveted title of Wine of the City, with awards in three categories - red, white and dessert wines - up for grabs.

Visitors be able to vote for their chosen wines and learn a little more about the art of winemaking through a number of short films displayed on a big screen.

And if you end up feeling slightly worse for wear once the festival is over, it might be a good idea to rejuvenate the soul – and body – in one of the numerous spas and thermal baths that Budapest is world-famous for.

Have a look at the Budapest Tourism Office website for more information.

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