Budapest’s Palace of Wonders (Csodák Palotája, aka Csopa) is the weekend plan that actually works for everyone. It’s a full-blown science experience center where you can easily spend three to four carefree hours—or an entire day—and still not try everything. The place is packed with hands-on games and mind-bending installations for kids from age 3 through teens and grownups who love a challenge. Bring the whole crew, put your skills to the test, and discover hidden talents you didn’t know you had. Date: Sunday, December 28, 2025. Address: 1036 Budapest, Mátyás király Road (Mátyás király út) 24. Phone and info available via the venue’s contact links.
What You’ll Do (Besides Saying “Wow” a Lot)
Everything can happen at Csopa, and usually does. Climb into the strange-wheeled car and feel how it bumps along under you. Brave the dazzling Mirror Labyrinth. Blend your faces into one and swap features in a hilarious optical mashup. Shake hands with yourself—using one hand. Hop into a Moon Rover. Snap a selfie with the greatest scientists. Become a crowd of 100 inside the Giant Kaleidoscope. Stand in the center of infinity in the Mirror Room and try to trust your senses. Test your logic against brain-busting puzzles. Who’s the bravest fakir among you? You’ll find out. Walk among the clouds with the Flying Reflection. Crank up a vortex. Try air basketball. And that’s just the start—there are plenty more wonders tucked into every corner.
Daily Science Shows You’ll Talk About Later
Four times a day, the Öveges Stage turns science into high-energy spectacle. At 11:00, the Bubble Show drops you into the physics of bubbles—why they’re round, how massive they can get, and what makes a bubble glow. You’ll even learn the secret formula for perfect bubble liquid. At 13:00, Spectacular Science (Látványos tudomány) hits peak excitement with the presenter’s favorite experiments from the wild world where physics rules with an iron fist. At 15:00, the Richter Gedeon Science Show doubles down on drama, combining physics and chemistry into the most spectacular demos of the day. At 17:00, Blazing Stage (Izzó Színpad) turns up the heat with a playful introduction to flames and thermal physics—designed even for little ones. These fiery tricks are seriously cool, but don’t try them at home.
Hands-On Lab: Coat On, Goggles On
In the Richter Gedeon Lab you’re not just watching—you’re doing. Suit up in a lab coat, slide on those safety goggles, and dive into experiments that spin, fizz, and pop. It’s the perfect mix of precise science and pure fun, and a safe way for kids and teens to get close to real lab techniques while having a blast.
Who It’s For (Short Answer: Everyone)
Activities start from age 3, and the space is designed so toddlers can explore safely while older kids, tweens, and teens take on complex puzzles and optical marvels that mess with your brain in the best way. Parents get to play too—compete, collaborate, and discover why your partner is unstoppable at logic or why your child handles illusions like a pro. It’s the rare family day out where no one’s bored and everyone learns something new.
Make It a Full Day
Your Csopa ticket is a day pass. That means you can take it slow, circle back to your favorite zones, and catch multiple stage shows. Spread the wow over hours, break for snacks, then jump back into the action without watching the clock.
Nearby Stays for a Smooth Weekend
If you’re planning a whole Budapest Sunday around Csopa, you’ve got easy accommodation options close by. Family-run guesthouses offer around 20 air-conditioned standard rooms with shower bathrooms—ideal whether you’re solo, a couple, or traveling with kids. You’ll also find a cozy hotel in a leafy suburban neighborhood north of downtown with comfortable double rooms and two apartments. Expect private bathrooms with showers or tubs, satellite TV, and mini-fridges.
Up by Római-part in the city’s northern recreation zone—about 3 miles from Flórián Square (Flórián tér) and 5 miles from the city center—pensions offer twin rooms with showers, sinks, toilets, and air conditioning. Guests can count on internet access, in-house phone lines, cable TV, and a drink bar. The perks: garden use, nearby tennis, beaches, shopping centers, and the vibrant riverside scene of Római-part.
There’s also a one-of-a-kind, ship-shaped hotel right on the Danube in green surroundings: Holiday Beach Budapest Wellness Hotel with Sauna Park. It comes with great pools and free Wi‑Fi, and the city center is easily reachable by public transport—the nearest bus stop is a 3‑minute walk. For nature fans, an atmospheric forest school sits near a 1,624-foot summit among old oaks and black pines, offering cool forest air even in summer and indoor shelter for rainy-day activities. And if you just need a practical base, Külker Hostel is a two-story, 26-room option in Buda’s green belt, ideal for solo workers or budget travelers.
When, Where, How
Sunday program in Budapest at the Palace of Wonders on December 28, 2025. Address: 1036 Budapest, Mátyás király Road (Mátyás király út) 24. Reach out via the listed info and phone links for details on tickets, schedules, and any last-minute updates. Plan on three to four hours minimum—though once you’re in the mirror maze, time gets slippery.
