Budakeszi keeps the calendar full year-round with programs, festivals, and cultural and gastronomic events. Hikers, day-trippers, and families can bounce between the Budakeszi Wildlife Park—home to native Hungarian species and a few non-natives—and the Budakeszi Arboretum, where the plant life does all the talking. The town’s lineup includes plenty of celebrations and concerts, so you won’t run out of plans.
KultTúra: The Sunken Tabán
2025.11.29. — KultTúra – Tabán, the sunken district. What’s the secret of Tabán? On the next urban culture walk, the answers are tracked down with writer Sándor Márai, physician Ignác Semmelweis, and the Fortepan photo archive as guides. Location: Budakeszi.
KesziKult Public Club: Hungary on the Brink?
2025.12.01. — Hungary’s place in a world that feels like it’s edging toward World War Three: climate change, migration and energy crises, the Russian invasion, Cold War vibes, a shifting world order. What are Hungary’s chances, and where are the traps? Host: Miklós Pogrányi Lovas. Guest: Máté Tóth, energy law expert. Budakeszi.
KesziKult Christmas Concerts
2025.12.04. — Ilona Tokody, András Muskát, and Virtuózok perform at the Church of Our Lady of the Snows (Havas Boldogasszony-templom), Budakeszi.
2025.12.04. — Ilona Tokody and Virtuózok concert.
2025.12.11. — Annamária Sudár and Misztrál band concert.
2025.12.18. — Hungarian Radio Children’s Choir concert.
Forest-Edge Guesthouse
A quiet, forestside guesthouse sits 8.1 miles from downtown Budapest. The center is about 20 minutes away via a direct bus that departs every few minutes from near the house. Ground-floor rooms open to the garden. All rooms have private bathrooms with showers, plus a fridge, TV, and kettle.
BBQ on Wood and Charcoal
They’re fanatics for wood- and charcoal-fired cooking. Think BBQ–grill–oven magic aimed at passionate meat lovers. Premium culinary gear, top ingredients, and experienced chefs deliver unforgettable flavor.
Budai Gesztenyés Nagyvendéglő
A modern spin on Hungarian cuisine that balances past and present, tradition and innovation. Expect big flavors and an easygoing good time.
Thai Feast, Hundreds of Ways
Pick from 50 Thai specialties and 300-plus variations: soups, salads, starters, curries, noodles, wok dishes, fish, and desserts. Pair them with special drinks, teas, cocktails, quality wines, and Pascucci coffee. The sunny Thai vibe sets the tone. Thai chefs cook traditional recipes using quality ingredients and fresh, vibrant produce and meats.
Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
