Discover cutting-edge design at Budapest’s 2025 Secret Market in Széchenyi Thermal Bath. Meet Hungarian and international creators, join workshops, and shop festive gifts in City Park. Free entry.
when: 2025.12.20., Saturday
where: 1146 Budapest, Állatkerti körút 9-11, 14. kerület (Zugló)
Dive into a magical world of creativity as the 2025 Secret Market design fair lands in Budapest’s City Park. Step through this “secret gate” to meet cutting-edge Hungarian and international designers, explore bold ideas, and join workshops where creators share their know-how. It’s a spirited community celebrating design at its limits.
Final Advent Edition
The last Advent market of the year brings Hungary’s bath culture together with standout local design in an unforgettable setting. Visit for one final festive shop and pick up gifts directly from Hungarian makers.
When and Where
Date: 2025.12.20 (Saturday), 10:00–18:00
Venue: Széchenyi Thermal Bath (Széchenyi Gyógyfürdő) – Marble Hall, 9–11 Állatkerti körút, 1146 Budapest
Entry: Free
Good to Know
Workshops, local designers, food and drink, and nearby stays make it an easy day out in City Park (Városliget). Organizers reserve the right to change the date or program. For contact and details: [secr…megnézem].
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Pros
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Family-friendly vibe with workshops, crafts, and food in City Park, so kids and adults both have stuff to do
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Held inside the iconic Széchenyi Thermal Bath’s Marble Hall—cool setting that mixes design with Budapest’s famous bath culture
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International and Hungarian designers means fresh, global ideas plus unique, locally made gifts you won’t find back home
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Advent timing makes it festive and perfect for last‑minute holiday shopping; entry is free
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Széchenyi Bath is one of Budapest’s best-known landmarks to foreign visitors, so it’s easy to recognize and trust
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Central location in City Park with great public transport (M1 metro “Széchenyi fürdő” stop, trams/buses) and straightforward taxi/car access
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English is commonly spoken at Budapest design fairs and tourist spots, so you can browse and buy without Hungarian
- The “Secret Market” brand isn’t world-famous, so it may not be on U.S. travelers’ radar without local tips
Cons
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Crowds can be heavy near Christmas, and the indoor hall can feel packed during peak hours
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If you’re expecting a full bath experience too, note the fair is in the Marble Hall—spa entry/tickets and swimsuits are separate logistics
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Compared to major design fairs in Milan or London, it’s smaller in scale, though more intimate and local-focused
