Budapest’s coolest family plan this winter? Head to the Palace of Wonders (Csodák Palotája) on Sunday, December 28, 2025, for a full day of science-fueled play, brain-bending illusions, and hands-on experiments. Located at 1036 Budapest, 24 Mátyás király Road (Mátyás király út 24.), this interactive science center is built for every age, from curious preschoolers to thrill-seeking teens and game-on parents. You can easily spend three to four carefree hours here—or lean in and stay all day with a single ticket that’s valid for the entire day.
At Csopa, you won’t just watch science—you’ll do it. The exhibits spotlight your hidden talents and turn family time into friendly competition. Try it all, compare scores, and be prepared to discover unexpected skills in your kids, your partner, and, yes, yourself. This is the kind of shared adventure you’ll be talking about for a long time.
Expect the unexpected: ride a car with weird wheels and decide if it actually bumps under you; get lost and found in the Mirror Labyrinth; blend your faces into one; shake hands with yourself using just one hand; climb into a lunar rover; snap a selfie with the world’s greatest scientists; multiply into 100 versions of yourself inside the Giant Kaleidoscope; stand at the center of infinity in the Mirror Room; test your logic with problem-solving challenges; prove who’s the bravest fakir; walk the clouds with the Flying Reflection; spin up a vortex; and play a round of air basketball. And that’s only the start—there are more wonders scattered across the halls than you can cover in a single sweep.
The vibes are playful, hands-on, and very learn-by-doing. Put on a lab coat and goggles and get whirling in the Richter Gedeon Lab with real experiments. Then take a seat at the Öveges Stage, where the science shows run four times a day and ramp the wow factor up to the max.
Sunday Stage Schedule
11:00 Bubble Show
What exactly is a bubble? Why is it round? How big is the largest bubble in the world? And how does a water strider stay afloat? Find out in the family show The Science of Bubbles, which breaks down the physics of films and surface tension with spectacular live demos. They’ll show how to make giant bubbles, why some glow, and even reveal the secret recipe for an outstanding bubble solution.
13:00 Spectacular Science
High drama, high visuals. The presenter unleashes favorite experiments in a world ruled by the raw laws of physics. Think booming reactions, surprising forces, and the kind of demos that make jaws drop.
15:00 Richter Gedeon Science Show
Double down on spectacle. This session blends physics and chemistry for the most eye-catching experiments of the day. Expect crackles, color, heat, motion—and a front-row seat to the power of matter and energy in action.
17:00 Glowing Stage
Hot moments on the stage, designed even for the youngest visitors. It’s a playful intro to flames and heat, with fiery experiments you absolutely should not try at home.
Make a Day of It
Your Csopa ticket lets you spend the entire day exploring, experimenting, and playing. Bring the kids, bring the grandparents, bring your competitive spirit, and bring a charged phone—you’ll want photos from the Mirror Room, the kaleidoscope, and the scientist selfies. Exhibits are designed to be fun from age 3 and up, and they scale beautifully for tweens and teens who want a challenge.
Where to Stay Nearby
Staying in the area is easy, with a cluster of family-friendly spots around Óbuda and the northern banks of the Danube:
– Family-run guesthouses with 20 rooms sit beside two of Budapest’s favorite pools: Csillaghegy Bath (Csillaghegyi Strandfürdő) and Római Lido (Római Élményfürdő). Rooms are air-conditioned standard doubles with showers—good for solo travelers, couples, or families looking for comfort without fuss.
– A cozy suburban hotel north of downtown offers comfortable double rooms and two apartments, each with a private bathroom (shower or bathtub), satellite TV, and a mini-fridge—simple, calm, and well connected.
– On the Római-part, a quiet riverside recreation zone in northern Budapest, you’ll find twin rooms with showers, sinks, private toilets, and air conditioning, plus internet access, in-house phone lines, cable TV, and a drink bar. Expect garden access, nearby tennis courts, easy reach of beaches and shopping centers, and the Római-part’s lively promenade.
– For nature lovers, a forest school sits high near the ridge at 1,624 feet (495 m) among old oaks and black pines. The camp-style site brings cool forest air even in summer and shelters programs indoors when it rains—great for groups seeking a green escape.
– Hungary’s only ship-shaped hotel, the Holiday Beach Budapest Wellness Hotel with Sauna Park, sits right on the Danube in lush surroundings. You get great pools, free Wi‑Fi, and quick public transport links to the city center. The nearest bus stop is a 3-minute walk.
– A Scandinavian-style guesthouse lies 20 minutes from central Budapest and 10 minutes from Szentendre, the beloved Danube-side artists’ town. Expect rooms with bathrooms, phones, color TVs, a drink bar, secure parking, and an inner garden. It’s easy to reach by car, bus, or HÉV suburban rail.
– Budget pick: Külker Hostel, a two-story, 26-room stay in Buda’s green belt—simple, practical, and a good fit for solo workers and couples.
Plan Your Sunday
Date: Sunday, December 28, 2025
City: Budapest
Venue: Palace of Wonders (Csodák Palotája), 1036 Budapest, 24 Mátyás király Road (Mátyás király út 24.)
Bring your curiosity and your sense of play. At Csopa, anything can happen—and usually does.
