I am thinking of visiting Prague and Budapest. is it not a good idea to visit during the winter?

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I am thinking of visiting Prague and Budapest. is it not a good idea to visit during the winter?

Answer 1

I've just got back from Budapest and my sister has just got back from Prague and we both loved the two cities so much that next year I'm doing Prague and she's doing Budapest.

Our's were summer visits and it was boiling - but we were told that both are absolutely freezing in winter.

Just go prepared with your clothing - I did Berlin in the middle of a blizzard and still had a fantastic time.

Both Budapest and Berlin have special travel tickets you can buy for 3 days travel on all the trams, busses & trains which is what we did in both cities (summer and winter visits) and they were superb.

Not sure about Prague as my sister and husband walked everywhere so didn't look into the public transport side of their visit.

I don't think it matters when you go - every holiday is what you make of it so whatever you decide - have a fantastic time.

Mojo x

Answer 2

i live in Budapest and Las Vegas, hard on me since Vegas is so hot.

the winters here in Hungary are cold but if you have the right clothes on, it is ok to be out for a few hours walking and sightseeing.

Many things are closed in the winter but there are still many museums and spas that are open all year long.

It is mainly the lake resorts that close up for the winter.

you can go ice skating in the city park or walk around the zoo.

I love this place all year round.

Flights are cheaper in the winter and you may get a better deal on hotel rooms.

Answer 3

I went to Prague in February and believe me, it was freezing cold.

Answer 4

I went to Prague in February.  It didn't seem that bad to me, but I had been living in Eastern Europe for about 2 years before that and was pretty well acclimated.  My theory, if you want to visit and see how cold it gets, visit in the winter.  If you want to get caught in the tourist traffic during the summer, visit in the summer.  Either way I know prague is a great place to visit with a lot of history there.  The cathedrals are great!