Discover Budapest’s Csak a Mentes Christmas Festival: gluten-free, sugar-free, lactose-free, vegan foods, eco products, workshops, Santa fun, raffles, and gift packs, Dec 6–7, 2025, Csörsz u. 14–16.
when: 2025.12.06., Saturday - 2025.12.07., Sunday
where: 1123 Budapest, Csörsz u. 14-16.
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The Csak a Mentes Christmas Festival comes to Budapest on December 6–7, 2025, at 14–16 Csörsz Street (Csörsz u. 14–16.), packing everything you need for the season: staple ingredients, ready-to-eat goodies, curated gift boxes, and a full-on Santa experience for kids. Entry is free for children under 10.
What’s On
Expect 80+ exhibitors offering gluten-free, sugar-free, lactose-free, vegan, natural, and organic foods, plus natural cosmetics, zero-waste eco products, and wellness services. There will be tasting stations, the latest “mentes” (free-from) launches, expert guidance, workshops, talks, and on-site dining options. A major coupon bonanza slashes prices across the hall, while a raffle adds extra chances to win.
Gifts, Perks, Santa
Snag one of 600 extra gift packs with eligible tickets, and join the Santa party complete with elves and presents. The community vibe is strong, the shopping is curated, and the focus is clean, conscious, and festive.
When & Where
December 6–7, 2025, Budapest 1123, 14–16 Csörsz Street (Csörsz u. 14–16.). Organizers reserve the right to change the schedule and program.
2025, adrienne
Pros
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Family-friendly vibes with Santa, elves, presents, and free entry for kids under 10 make it an easy holiday outing
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Great for U.S. travelers with dietary needs—huge range of gluten-free, lactose-free, vegan, and sugar-free options
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Easy to enjoy without Hungarian—food labels and vendor interactions at these fairs are usually bilingual or visual, and staff often know basic English
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Convenient city location in Budapest’s District 12 (Csörsz u. 14–16), reachable by tram/bus or rideshare, and driving is possible if you’re comfortable with city parking
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Budget-friendly extras like coupons, tastings, raffle, and potential gift packs stretch your travel dollars
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Good shopping and sampling opportunity for unique, local, natural/organic products you can bring home
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Nice seasonal add-on to a Budapest itinerary, pairing well with the city’s famous Christmas markets and thermal baths - “Csak a Mentes” (free-from) theme is niche; if you’re not into special-diet products, it may feel like a fancy grocery fair
Cons
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Venue area isn’t as iconic to foreign tourists as Vörösmarty Square or the Basilica market, so it’s less of a must-see landmark stop
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Crowds and strollers can make the indoor fair feel packed, and parking in Buda can be tight at peak hours
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Compared with bigger European Christmas markets (Germany/Austria), this is more a specialty expo than a grand outdoor spectacle
