Gifts from Budapest. For lovers of delicious food

Have you already enjoyed an unforgettable holiday in Hungary and are going to your native land? Be sure to share the joy with your family and friends by choosing for them unique souvenirs that this country is rich in. And the choice here is really great and varied - these are the famous Hungarian delicacies, and drinks, and beautiful clothes with embroidered elements. Let us consider in more detail what is worth bringing from Hungary as a gift.

Alcohol

Hungary is famous all over the world for its alcoholic drinks with unique and rich taste properties. The most highly developed winemaking is in three regions - Tokaj, Eger and Lake Balaton.

Hungarian wines are notable for the fact that neither sugar nor alcohol is added during their manufacture. Tokay and Balaton wines are mostly light, white, and Eger, in contrast to them, is red, viscous, with a pronounced spicy-fruity aroma.

But Hungary is not only rich in wines. Liqueurs and fruit vodka leave no one indifferent. But beer, alas, loses somewhat to German and Czech counterparts.

Froccs

One of the most remarkable alcoholic souvenirs is Fröccs (fröch) - a drink of freshness and good mood. The basis of this drink is wine and soda pop. Depending on the proportions of the ingredients, a large and a small frech are distinguished.

The gift set consists of a beautiful painted siphon, a bottle of excellent Tokay wine and a bottle of soda pop. Refreshing and invigorating French is indispensable in the summer heat, besides, the Hungarians assure that it is not only tasty, but also healthy!

Tokay wines

Among all the wine-growing regions of Hungary, the championship belongs to Tokaj - a mountain range where the best varieties of light, golden grapes grow. Because of the luxurious color and the special taste of raisins and honey, Tokay wines are called liquid gold.

The most popular of these are "Native Tokay" made from unsorted grapes, "Tokay Essence" made from raisins, and "Tokay Asu" (wine of kings) - a dessert wine that is aged for up to ten years.

Fruit vodka "Palinka"

"Palinka" is the name of the famous fruit tincture - one of the main national drinks of Hungary. It is prepared mainly from apricots, grapes, quince, plums, pears and apples.

All fruits must be thoroughly washed, cut and pitted. In order for "Palinka", which was called "Carpathian brandy" for a reason, to acquire a softer and more refined taste, it is aged in strong oak wood barrels.

Balm "Unicum"

The recipe for this unique Hungarian drink was invented back in 1790 and is still kept in the strictest confidence. It is only known that this balm is infused with more than forty types of medicinal herbs.

Balsam "Unicom" is used both as an independent aperitif and in combination with juices of various fruits. As the manufacturers assure, the balm is characterized by a beneficial effect on the respiratory, circulatory and digestive system organism.

Rubik's Cube

A wonderful gift for both children and adults will be the Rubik's Cube - an amazing puzzle for intellectuals. Only in Hungary can you find an original product made decades ago by Erné Rubik. Here this souvenir is presented in a wide variety of options!

Marzipans

The famous Hungarian marzipans will certainly please any sweet tooth. Choose any option - bitter or sweet almond kernels in powdered sugar or fragrant syrup in the form of a variety of figurines.

In supermarkets in Budapest, you can buy not only ready-made sweet products, but also sugar-almond mass by weight in order to create delicious masterpieces on your own.

National clothes

Are you wondering what to bring from Hungary from clothes? Pay attention to the national costumes, which conquer with their beauty and brightness at first sight.

Women will be delighted by puffy multi-layered cropped skirts in combination with vests and shirts with wide, puffed up sleeves just below the elbow, richly decorated with embroidery.

The male version of the costume is more modest and consists of a simple short shirt, canvas trousers, a waistcoat and high boots.

Paprika

One of the gastronomic symbols of Hungary is ground paprika, which is an indispensable component of many national treats. The taste and pungency of this spicy spice depends on its shade.

It is noteworthy that the pale pink color of paprika actually indicates a burning and rich taste, while deep red is characteristic of a spice with a mild and delicate taste.

Salami

Would you like to know what to bring from Hungary from products? Of course, the true Hungarian salami. This delicacy is remarkable in that it can be stored for a very long time without loss of quality, so it can become one of the best options gift for any holiday.

The greatest sympathy of tourists from all over the world was won by such types of salami as "Peak" and "Herz". In addition, there are other varieties of this meat treats with the addition of ginger, red hot pepper and other spices.

Foie gras

Another great Hungarian delicacy is Foie Gras. In this country, by the way, he wears his unique name- libamaj, which consists of two words - liba (goose) and maj (liver).

Textile and embroidered products

The famous Hungarian embroidery deserves admiration. The main techniques are called matyo and kalochai.

Matho embroidery cannot be confused with anything - in the very center of the textile product there is a large flower surrounded by small graceful patterns. Such multi-colored patterns richly adorn the Hungarian national clothes.

Embroidered kalochai lace, which is called "Hungarian inlay", first appeared in the ancient town of Kalocsa. They are characterized by a unique color scheme, consisting of 27 shades.

Speaking of textile souvenirs from Hungary, it is impossible not to mention openwork halash lace, the creator of which was the drawing teacher Arpad Decani from the city of Kiskunhalas.

Crystal, ceramics and porcelain

If you are thinking about what to bring from Hungary as a souvenir, pay attention to crystal, porcelain and ceramic products.

Elite Hungarian crystal "Ajka Crystal" has been known since 1878. It is the choice of bohemians all over the world.

The porcelain produced in the Hungarian village of Herend since the beginning of the century before last is also very interesting. These products were preferred by all noble persons.

In the city of Nadudwara, excellent ceramic dishes are produced, which, thanks to a special firing technology, acquire a deep noble black color.

Cannot be exported

• any types of weapons and ammunition;
• more than 2 liters of wine;
• more than 1 liter of spirits;
• over 250 cigarettes, 50 cigars and 250 grams of tobacco.

For the export of historical valuables, jewelry, food and medicines additional permits and checks are required.

If you have read our article about Hungarian souvenirs, you have managed to form a definite opinion about the products of this country. There are not so many funny trinkets here, but there are enough original alcoholic drinks and various “goodies”.

Now we will penetrate the streets of ancient Budapest and fill the suitcase to capacity with local delicacies and souvenirs. You will learn where to buy trinkets, touch Hungarian culinary traditions and learn about the preferences of other tourists.

Where to go for souvenirs if you come to Budapest

Knowledgeable people recommend not wasting time looking for lost souvenir shops, but going straight to the Central Market. This place is localized in Ferencváros. What souvenirs can you bring from Budapest by visiting this place? And you can buy almost everything there:

• porcelain and crystal products;
• ceramics;
• floral embroidery;
• textile;
• Hungarian dolls;
• traditional costumes.

The atmosphere in the market is lively. Hustle, noise, pickpockets - in general, the usual place for ripping off tourists. If the bustle does not appeal to you, you should think about quiet antique shops and a flea market called Exery.

Look on the map of the city for Max Falk Street - there are a lot of galleries and antique shops concentrated there. There you will find figurines, wooden dolls, printed fabrics, ceramics, porcelain and many other things whose purpose is not always clear.

Vaci Street has united a number of boutiques, department stores and tiny shops, in which sometimes worthy things flicker. Also take a look at Arena Plaza - the largest shopping center in Budapest, attached near the Keleti train station. There are boutiques of popular world brands, there are also souvenirs. We invite our visitors who are just about to relax in Hungary to familiarize themselves.

We list a few more outlets that deserve attention:

• Campona shopping center (there are not only cinemas and restaurants with an aquarium, but also rich souvenir departments);
• Premier Outlets Center (to get here, you have to go to the suburbs);
• Mammut (two docked shopping centers spread over Moscow Square);
• Westend City Center.

An important point: if you have spent more than 48,000 forints, get ready for a VAT refund. This is 18 percent of the total purchases, so do not skimp on gifts! The main thing is to find a sales outlet marked tax-free, have a passport and issue a check.

What travelers bring from Budapest

Some of the tourists who came to Budapest after or from other places tend to get to Szentendre, a tiny town located 20 kilometers from the Hungarian capital. You can get here by public transport or a rented car. Rental offices and conditions for renting a car in Budapest.

In Szentendre you will not find iconic sights, but the place is not famous for them at all. The unique vintage flavor is what distinguishes the town from other places in Hungary. For the abundance of shops, Szentendre is called the "souvenir city".
Tourists bring a lot of things from there:

• "Palinka";
• paprika;
• Hungarian cosmetics;
• guilt;
• leather accessories (purses, gloves, bags);
• Babok Jozhek (Hungarian dolls).

In Szentendre there is a marzipan museum where you can buy your favorite figurine, as well as a wine cellar where you can taste and buy a bottle of good Tokaj. However, we do not recommend buying wines in the town - the prices are thoroughly inflated.

Szentendre is called the "souvenir city".

From Budapest, you must definitely bring a product of the local craft. Our compatriots carry the following household items:

• herend crystal and porcelain;
• black ceramics of Nadudvar;
• Matei textiles;
• printed fabrics Sharkez;
• jugs-mugs with a secret;
• lace from Halash;
• T-shirts with the symbols of the country;
• CDs with Hungarian national music.

If you prefer alcoholic drinks (the same "Palinka"), you can add a bottle fruit moonshine specific glasses. Guided by this principle, you can make a beautiful gift set.

Three best souvenirs from Budapest

What can you bring from Budapest as a souvenir? We have compiled a "souvenir top", without which a trip to Hungary would be considered inferior. Go:

• Ceramic souvenirs. In Budapest, there are a lot of ceramic crafts - painted dishes, mugs with surprises, dolls, figurines, medallions.
• small trinkets. These include key rings, magnets and figurines depicting Hungarian landmarks.
• Hungarian salami. This gift will be appreciated by gourmets - mouth-watering salami serve as a real decoration holiday table. It is worth giving preference to the products of the Pik factory.
• T-shirts autographed by Puskas. Puskas's signature is highly regarded by football fans.

Summarize. The regions of Hungary specialize in various crafts. Some places worth going to fine wines, in others - for the sake of porcelain. But most souvenirs can be easily purchased in Budapest.

You can find more information on the topic in the section.

What can be brought from Hungary, not limited to the usual tourist souvenirs, such as magnets, mugs, T-shirts, postcards and other tourist paraphernalia?

Tip for independent travelers! In order to purchase truly unique Hungarian gifts, you first need to learn a little about what Hungary is famous for, what is the peculiarity of its culture and way of life.

Products from Hungary are a great gift

Everyone knows the gastronomic passions of the Hungarians. Classical Hungarian cuisine is distinguished by the richness of taste and satiety of dishes, and all because the dish can combine both the first and the second. This is an abundance of vegetables, meat, mainly bacon and pork, and, of course, spices.

Goulash, lecho, different kinds roast, perkelt, paprikash. Raw smoked sausages salami is not just a delicacy, but part of the culture. Don't forget about delicious desserts- about marzipan sweets. And, of course, aperitifs: each dish has its own unique drink.

Gift basket worth 22990 Ft, containing the best Hungarian traditional products

It will be difficult for you to tell your friends about amazing dishes that you had to try during your trip, but you can bring your favorite Hungarian products as a gift - why not souvenirs from Hungary!

Burning Hungarian present

Hungarian housewives do not add spices to a rare dish, paprika is especially popular. To remember at home the world-famous hungarian goulash – thick soup from meat, vegetables and hot paprika, bring with you a piece of this spicy and at the same time sweet taste.

All kinds of dried fruits and spices at the Budapest market

As a national present, paprika is just right, by the way. Spicy souvenirs from Hungary for tourists are offered in the following options:

• a set of spices in glass jars;
• bright souvenir bags;
• interesting sets of ceramics;
• just red pepper pods strung on strings.

All these are excellent decorative elements for decorating the interior of the kitchen.

In ordinary grocery stores paprika will cost a little less than in special souvenir shops (from 1000 forints), but such a Hungarian souvenir will be decorated somewhat more modestly. In addition, for lovers of cooking, it would be nice to buy a book of recipes for national cuisine in Russian.

Meat delicacies

Probably, there is not a single tourist who would not try at least one type of sausage in Hungary. These include Pick smoked salami, spicy salami with paprika, ginger and other spices, and Herz Budapest salami. And also Debrecen sausages, Gyulai and Chabai sausages. It turns out a wonderful appetizing gourmet Hungarian gift. Do not worry - many types of sausages will perfectly endure the road and will not deteriorate on the way.

Sausages cost differently, but you can always find a package for every wallet and taste. Experienced travelers advise buying sausages at the Central Market of Budapest, where you can bargain, taste the sausages, and, at the request of the buyer, cut them into pieces.

Cheeses at the Budapest Central Market

What else to bring from Hungary from products? You need to taste yourself and treat loved ones to another delicacy of local cuisine. This is a dish of goose liver, in Hungarian - “liba mai”. Canned goose liver in the form of a pate is sold in stores in metal packages that carry long-term storage product.

Sweet souvenirs from Hungary

Sweet gift options that will delight children and those with a sweet tooth are marzipan figurines made from almonds and sugar. The peculiarity of the figurines is that they can be eaten and left as a keepsake, as they can be stored for a long time.

Sweets from the marzipan museum in Szentendre

Hungarians are very fond of marzipan, be sure to visit the marzipan museum. You can buy such sweets quite inexpensively, there are a lot of them not only in special shops at museums, but also in ordinary souvenir stalls.

Alcoholic souvenirs - wine, liqueurs, balm

No one will believe that you have been to the famous Tokay vineyards and did not bother to bring from Hungary alcoholic gift. Wines on Hungarian soil are made extraordinary, mostly sweet wines. Yes, Tokay wine is considered the most popular - after the name of the Tokay region, where it has been produced since the 16th century. From the city of Eger, travelers usually bring viscous red wines "Bull's Blood" - wonderful souvenirs from Hungary.

What else can be alcoholic Hungarian gifts? Throughout Europe, vodka with various fruity flavors "Palinka" is valued. Extraordinary liqueurs are no less famous, especially popular is Hubertus - dark in color, with a citrus flavor.

Hungarian liqueurs based on herbs and roots

Special Hungarian national product(“ungarikum”) is considered to be the “Tsvak Unikum” balm. This bitter liqueur, in a characteristic round bottle, is infused for 40 medicinal herbs, manufactured according to secret recipe, is considered literally a panacea for many diseases. The cost of one bottle of this healing drink starts from 3500 forints.

Hungarian national crafts

The country is famous for its various crafts. And if you are on Hungarian soil, choose gifts made by true craftsmen, and such souvenirs from Hungary cannot be cheap. And there is also the opportunity to bring a real Hungarian Rubik's cube as a gift, without fear of running into a cheap fake.

An excellent gift for loved ones will be the famous Magyar embroideries - handmade fabrics decorated with such embroideries, national costumes, homespun cloth, things made of blue dyed material with white patterns.

Gifts from Hungary for children

A lot of pottery will not leave you indifferent: painted glazed dishes, Hungarian black ceramics, ceramic tableware and figurines, porcelain and wooden dolls in folk costumes. Leather products are also highly valued, especially handbags. All this is easily bought at the Central Market of Budapest and in shops located on the Budapest pedestrian Vaci street.

It is difficult, but it is worth bringing a real national brand from Hungary - branded porcelain products. The best Hungarian porcelain is made at the Herend and Zsolnay factories. In Budapest, porcelain is usually purchased at Andrássy Street 16.

It should be noted that the price for such a Hungarian souvenir can exceed all your expectations, but for a true connoisseur of art, you will not find a better find.

Hungary is a shepherd's country, so a folklore lover will be especially pleased with souvenirs - elements of shepherd life: camping shepherd's flasks, an original whip, a clay musical instrument, horn decorations and funny goulash cauldrons.

Where to buy souvenirs in Budapest?

There are many private shops and supermarkets in the capital, where you can find excellent souvenirs from Hungary. Souvenir shops and trade pavilions, markets and shopping centers across the country resemble museums and exhibitions. Shops open quite early, from 7 in the morning and work until late, and some even around the clock. National holidays are days off for most stores.

Address and map of Budapest Central Market:

If you have the opportunity and enough time, then you just need to visit these places in Budapest:

• Central Market;
• Vaci pedestrian street;
• trade pavilion "Westland";
• shopping centers "Kampona" and "Arcade";
• Miksha Falk Street - a place for lovers of antiques;
• chocolate house "Gourmet Samosh";
• Sugar store;
• Marzipan Museum at the Hilton Hotel.

Having got acquainted with Hungary, having visited different parts of this Eastern European country, wandering through its streets, you will forever grow in your heart to these wonderful places. And buying a Hungarian souvenir as a keepsake, you want to keep forever a piece of one of the most amazing countries in the world, a part of its soul. Therefore, it is worth taking with you not the usual tourist souvenirs from Hungary, but the “ungarikum” - a unique work of original Hungarian masters.

I want to remember a trip to Hungary for a long, long time. Perhaps, as a reminder, you will buy a magnet with a picture or a postcard with a view.

But be prepared for the fact that by the time you return home, your suitcase will become very heavy - because it will be full of tasty and interesting gifts for all relatives and friends.

The Kid Passage review will tell you what to bring from Hungary as a gift. Find out what is called red, black and liquid gold in this country, why Rubik's cube is sold in all souvenir shops and what material for creativity you need to look for in pastry shops.

The most Hungarian souvenirs

Have you ever heard the word "hungarikum"? So in Hungary they call objects and phenomena that are characteristic only for this country. Thinking about what gifts to bring from Hungary, feel free to open the list of hungaricums and choose the right one.

edible gifts

Dishes of Hungarian cuisine are described briefly: fatty, spicy, satisfying and tasty. And since listeners are salivating from talking about food, it would be nice to bring something tasty for table conversations.

1. Paprika. There are several main types of paprika in Hungary: sweet Különleges, spicy Édesnemes, fragrant and rather spicy Rózsa, burning Erős.

Paprika is sold as a powder or paste, and whole dried pods are also sold.

Most often, Univer products are brought from Hungary: paprika-based seasoning Piros Arany(meaning "Red Gold"), hot pepper paste Erős Pista and sweet pepper Édes Anna.

Lover hot snacks it is worth presenting a jar of pickled paprika (paprika savanyúság). Univer has two varieties of this delicacy - red and green.

You can attach an original recipe for one of the dishes of Hungarian cuisine to a bag or a jar of pepper: goulash, paprikash, perkölt.

2. Salami Pick and Herz. One of the most popular options for what to bring from Hungary. These sausages have been produced for over 150 years. They are made exclusively from pork, and seasoned, of course, with paprika. "Winter salami" Téliszalami is covered with a layer of white noble mold and contains a minimum of spices.

There are several varieties of salami flavored with hot pepper, garlic and other aromatic additives.

3. Gyulai (gyulai kolbász) and Chabai (csabai kolbász) sausage. Two more varieties of pork sausage, which can only be bought in Hungary. What makes them different from other similar sausages? Of course, a generous portion of paprika.

4. Goose liver(libamaj). This specialty is not in the official list of hungarikums, but all tourists want to try it. And if restaurant dish from a liver marinated in cognac with truffles cannot be brought as a gift, then canned liver minced meat is quite affordable.

Alcohol in the list of hungarikums

Did you know that in addition to architectural and natural attractions, there are wine regions on the UNESCO World Heritage List? The Hungarian region of Tokaj was also included in this list.

Here they make "liquid gold" - white dessert wine, which tourists willingly bring from Hungary.

5. Tokaj wines. Grapes in the Tokay Valley ripen in special conditions, so the wines from it have a recognizable taste and aroma.

Wine is the most valued Szaraz Tokaji Szamorodni(Tokai native) and Tokaji aszu(asu).

The asu label indicates the number of puttons, from 3 to 6. The more puttons, the sweeter wine.

6. Balm (liquor) "Unicum". This strong and thick drink on herbs - the most famous product of the Zwack company. It is believed that the court physician Josef Zwak compiled a recipe for this forty-degree balm for Emperor Joseph II, and the emperor himself, appreciating the taste of the drink, called it "Unicum".

Liquor is poured into recognizable spherical bottles of different sizes: as a gift from Hungary, you can buy a bottle of 0.1, 0.2 l or 0.5 l.

7. Palinka. Such a strange name for the Russian ear is the Hungarian fruit brandy. Grape palinka is produced in Tokaj, but the most famous is the apricot palinka from Kecskeméti barack palinka. One of the famous producers of Kecskemét palinka is the Zwack company.

From lace to porcelain

Globalization leads to the fact that in all countries something universal is sold. And since travelers are usually looking for original gifts, we recommend that you pay attention to the work of Hungarian folk craftsmen and the products of national manufacturers.

8. Halash lace. Delicate drawings halasi csipke is created using a thin needle and an almost invisible thread. In the Lace House, where real works of art are born, only 15 craftswomen work.

The total weight of the lace they weave in a year is only 400 grams. It is not surprising that halash lace is expensive, and they are bought not so much as a souvenir from Hungary, but for collections.

9. Embroidery matyo and kalochai. Flower fields on traditional Hungarian embroideries are pleasing to the eye and give good mood. And it is very easy to distinguish between matyo and kalochai: the first is a dense, voluminous embroidery that fills the fabric, the second is a kind of welt stitch, openwork and light.

10. Nadudvar ceramics. Black ceramics, which are made in the city of Nadudvár, are called the black gold of Hungary.

Those who have been to the Naduvar workshop and seen the process of making dishes know that plates, cups, and jugs have a pale brown color before being sent for firing, and blackness appears in the kiln due to the special composition of the clay.

You can pay attention to other types of ceramics. Among all pottery, the Miska kancsó jug became the most popular - it usually depicts a pot-bellied man in Hungarian national clothes.

11. Herend, Zsolnay and Hollohaz porcelain. Hungarian porcelain tableware stood on the tables during imperial receptions and can definitely decorate a festive family dinner.

The Zsolnay plant is located in Pec, Herend - on, and the village of Hollozaha is located in the north-west of the country, on the border with Slovakia, but in Budapest there is brand stores all three manufactories.

What to buy in Hungary for children

What souvenirs are brought from Hungary to children? It turns out that there are original options here too.

12. Marzipan. The most important gift for a child is not mentioned in the list of hungaricums, but they do not return from Hungary without it. This ingenuous and very tasty almond dessert dedicated to several Hungarian museums.

True, in Budapest, Eger they offer not to feast sweet mass, and admire the sculptures fashioned from it.

But in museum shops, souvenir shops and supermarkets, gift marzipan figurines are sold. You can buy colored marzipan sticks to make your own sweet craft with your child.

13. Stühmer chocolate. White, milk and dark chocolate bars different fillings- a great addition to any gift. For Christmas and Easter, the company produces special chocolates, figurines and whole sets.

14. Rubik's Cube. The invention of Erno Rubik deservedly got into the list of hungaricums. Many children like his invention - a cube with colored edges that can be twisted, mixing colors and returning them to their original positions.

When choosing what to bring a child from Hungary, do not stop at the classic cube: now this puzzle is produced in the form of different polyhedrons, fragments are given not only a cubic shape, but even colored faces are replaced with mirror ones.

The Rubik's Cube is useful for training hand motor skills and memory, and in different countries there are even competitions in high-speed assembly of the puzzle - speed cubing.

15. T-shirt autographed by football player Ferenc Puskas. This name from the hungaricum list is known to football fans: Puskas is recognized as one of the best players in the history of football.

If your family has a young football player, buy a Puskas autographed jersey in Budapest, and if you're lucky enough to get a ball signed by a celebrity, the child will be in seventh heaven with happiness.

16. Books of Hungarian writers. It would be nice to find a child a good book by Ferenc Molnar "Boys from Pala Street" - a sculpture depicting the main characters of the story, you could see during a tour of Budapest.

Older schoolchildren and students can buy more serious works by Imre Kertes, Peter Nadas, Tibor Deri, Peter Esterhazy (it is not difficult to find these books translated into English and German).

17. Original Hungarian toys. There are no large manufacturers in this country, but small factories offer very nice gifts for children.

For example, the Kattuska company makes plywood toys for children: in a plywood castle, a young princess can wait for a prince who will ride to her on a plywood horse.

Factory Marbushka famous for very cute dolls and unusual board games.

Thanks to wooden Eperfa toys you will have a small zoo at home.

A child who solves a Rubik's Cube in a matter of seconds can be tossed with a wooden Smartegg puzzle.

A mayabee is a brand of bed linen for children. In addition to other bedding accessories, the set includes a pillow-toy.

Note that Hungarian folk dolls can rather be attributed to adult souvenirs - in addition to ordinary wooden dolls in national costumes, in Hungary they sell designer dolls that deserve careful treatment.

Gifts from Hungary for adults

What can you buy in Hungary as a gift, if it’s not so much uniqueness that matters as quality (let’s make a reservation that you can’t find fault with the quality of hungarikums)? In this case, we advise you to pay attention to the products of local manufacturers - there are very worthy goods here.

18. Hungarian cosmetics. The Omorovicza brand is appreciated and in demand far beyond the borders of Hungary, which is why the cost of production is rather high.

A little bit more democratic prices on Yamuna products - it positions itself as a manufacturer natural cosmetics. Helia-D products are also created on the basis of natural ingredients.

19. Crystal Ajka Kristály. Tableware, vases and sculptures made by Ajka Kristály are valued all over the world. We recommend paying attention to colored crystal from the retro collection.

20. Men's shoes self made Vass Shoes. Elegant leather shoes last a long time and, since the factory prefers classic models, it never goes out of style.

By the way, when traveling around Hungary you can find something special, found only in one region. For example, while relaxing in Debrecen and Hajdúszoboszló, you can visit the city of Balmazujvaros, where they make felt hats using old technologies.

What cannot be exported

The customs regulations of different countries contain prohibitions and restrictions on the export of certain goods. There are such restrictions in Hungary.

Without special permission, objects of artistic or historical value, jewelry and medicines that are not intended for personal use cannot be exported from the country.

To confirm at customs that you are not carrying anything prohibited, take a check from the store for the purchase of a painting, antique figurine, porcelain, or jewelry. A prescription will help explain the need to export medicines.

Some goods can be exported duty-free from Hungary only in limited quantities:

• strong alcohol and wine - up to 1 liter;
• beer - up to 5 liters;
• tobacco products - no more than 500 cigarettes, or 100 cigars, or 500 g of tobacco;
• coffee, tea, cocoa, spices - up to 1 kg of each type of goods.

And only paprika can be carried in any quantity, and this, as you understand, is very important for tourists.

What is left to tell about souvenirs from Hungary? Only one thing: in search original gifts for loved ones, do not forget to buy at least a small thing for yourself so that it reminds you of the journey.

And if you are just going to Hungary, use the Kid Passage website.

When we travel to different countries, then of course, I want to take away a piece of this country as a memorable souvenir. Today I will tell you what is interesting bring from Hungary as a souvenir.

Souvenirs in Hungary

In Hungary you will always find souvenirs for every taste, in the truest sense of the word :-)

1. Gastronomic souvenirs suitable for everyone, from children to the boss.

Marzipan figurines. Hungary is very fond of marzipan, here you can find magnificent figurines, and in the shops at these museums, buy yourself, for example, a medal with a horoscope sign, a cartoon figurine, or even a set of marzipan plasticine and mold any figurine yourself! The advantage of such souvenirs is that they are stored for a long time, you can eat them, or you can just leave them as a keepsake. Yes, by the way, they are sold not only at museums, but also in ordinary souvenir shops.

Paprika. The most main spice Hungarian cuisine, without which the preparation of most dishes is indispensable. Paprika is sweet and spicy. Such a gift is suitable for lovers of cooking, you can also buy souvenir set for cooking goulash, and enjoy Hungarian cuisine at home. To decorate the kitchen, you can buy a decorative bunch of peppers.

Salami– for sausage lovers, as a souvenir, you can bring Pick salami, the most famous variety in Hungary. The Pick salami factory was founded in 1869 and salami is still produced according to original recipes 19th century. Pick products can be easily recognized by the packaging made in the colors of the Hungarian flag.

Hungarian wines , the most famous of which is Tokay wine. It has been produced in the Tokaj-Hegyalja region since the 16th century. Wine "Tokay asu" is made with the addition of grape juice. The larger the number, the sweeter the wine. Red Hungarian wine is also of excellent quality and taste.

hungarian wine

palinka- Hungarian fruit vodka, made with different flavors: plum, grape, cherry, pear, apricot, etc. It looks especially beautiful in souvenir bottles.

Balm Unicum is health drink of 40 herbs, aged in oak barrels. It can be drunk by adding to coffee or tea, and also as an aperitif. Exact recipe balm is carefully hidden and stored in the archives of the Esztergom Basilica.

Balm Unicum

2. Textile handicrafts Suitable as a gift for lovers of everything beautiful and home comfort.

Products decorated with hand embroidery , as a rule, the main motive is paprika flowers and peppers. The choice is large, ranging from small napkins and bookmarks for books to festive tablecloths.

National costumes , especially big choice for children.

3. Products from ceramics, crystal and porcelain

Porcelain and crystal. The best porcelain in Hungary is made at the Zsolnay and Herend factories. Hungarian porcelain has been famous since the beginning of the 19th century; you can choose from a variety of porcelain dishes or even a porcelain doll.

Ceramics, in beauty is not inferior to porcelain products. You can also buy dishes or just ceramic figurines. And ceramic souvenirs are also interesting because during the manufacture there is always a secret place where you can hide secret letters.

4. Souvenir things, which can be found in any country: postcards, all kinds of magnets, key chains, pens, cups, T-shirts, etc.

5. Original souvenir

Rubik's Cube, yes, this particular puzzle can be bought in Hungary in its original form, not the Chinese version. The Hungarian sculptor Erne Rubik invented the Rubik's Cube, which made him famous all over the world.

Rubik's Cube

All types of these souvenirs you can buy at, in the numerous shops on the Vaci pedestrian street, as well as at the kiosks near the main attractions of the city. Everything related to gastronomy is cheaper to buy in conventional stores and not in souvenirs.

What do you like to bring back from your travels as a souvenir?