Tours in Szeged, Hungary

An independent trip to Szeged is the most convenient and economical way to get to know the beautiful old city in southern Hungary and improve your health at the thermal springs.

Long before the trip, many tourists book a car in Hungary online to get a favorable rental rate, see more attractions and not depend on tour groups. At Budapest the cost of a compact class car starts from 15 euros per day, at Budapest Airport the cost is about the same - from 14 euros per day.

When planning an independent trip to Hungary, you will be able to cover all the most attractive cities and regions of this relatively small country and see everything that you want. It can be difficult to buy tickets to Budapest during the high season - in summer and on holidays - without advance booking, so it is better for independent tourists to book tickets in advance.

One of the most popular travel destinations in Hungary is Szeged city - the third most populated in Hungary, located on both banks of the Tisza River in the southern part of the country. The distance of 160 km from Szeged to Budapest is easily covered by motorway or rail. Szeged is not only one of the largest, but also one of the oldest cities in the country: the first mention of it was found in the sources of the 12th century. But much earlier in these places there was a Roman settlement of Partiskum and the residence of Attila, the king of the Huns.

Unfortunately, a huge number of historical buildings could not survive the severe flood of 1879 - out of 6,000, less than 300 houses survived. But the city restoration program, approved by the emperor himself, gave the city a new look, and today tourists and residents themselves enjoy walking around the historical center of Szeged, built up in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. in modern and art nouveau styles.

Among the architectural monuments of Szeged, the cathedral stands out - the Temple of the Vow, built on the central square in 1930 from red brick and accommodating up to 5,000 people. The eclectic architecture and luxurious interior are admired by tourists. One of the largest organs in Hungary is installed in the cathedral.

In order to see all the splendor of Szeged with your own eyes and at the same time optimize costs, when organizing an independent tour, it would be advisable to book cheap flights early and rent accommodation in the private sector. If you choose an apartment or hostel in the city center, the sights of Szeged will be within walking distance.

St. Demeter tower, located next to the cathedral, the Franciscan church of the 15th century in the Gothic style, the Serbian church of 1778 with a magnificent carved wooden iconostasis are among the few buildings that survived the devastating flood. And after the natural disaster, the National Theater and the town hall, the Reyok Palace in the Art Nouveau style and the synagogue in the Art Nouveau style appeared on Széchenyi Square.

Szeged is one of the best resorts in Hungary: the thermal springs of Szeged gained fame in the 19th century, when the Steam Bath was built. Nearby in the 20s of the XX century, a well was built, from where mineral water with unique properties and a temperature of up to +50 ° C comes out, effective for diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and nervous system, musculoskeletal system and gynecological sphere, asthma and psoriasis.

In 1981, the Novoszeged bathhouse was opened, which received the unofficial name "Mushroom" because of the original shape of the dome. The composition of the mineral water in this bath has a beneficial effect on those suffering from rheumatism, osteoporosis, gynecological diseases. To take advantage of all the possibilities of the baths - adult and children's pools, saunas, steam rooms, solariums - it is enough to purchase an entrance ticket at a very affordable price.Szeged offers a good choice of hotels of three-four-star category.