3 Souvenirs You Can Only Find in Hungary

Budapest, Hungary. Photo by Daniel Olah on Unsplash

Visiting Hungary’s healing thermal spas and the beautiful capital should be on everybody’s traveling list. Hungary is a land-locked country in Central Europe with a very unique culture and so many great things to see and experience. So if you ever decide to visit it, good for you! We assure you that you will have a once in a lifetime experience there. And what is the best way to remember your brilliant trip? Well, to bring home some unique souvenirs.

Pálinka

Pálinka is a traditional Hungarian alcoholic drink made of plums, apricots, apples, pears or cherries. The alcohol content of this fruit brandy hovers between 37% and 86% and it is commonly used as an aperitif.

Air From Budapest

Funny, but a very unique souvenir you can get only in Budapest, and nowhere else on the Planet. Yes, believe it or not, it is actually an air from Hungary’s capital captured in a small but stylish can.

Treats From The Szamos Confectionery

Have you ever heard of the Szamos confectionery and its rose made of marzipan? Well, this famous Hungarian pastry shop was founded in the early 30s by Mátyás Szamos who made their brand icon, the marzipan rose. Today they are, with their sweets and marzipan products, one of the biggest family business in the whole country. They have shops all over the country, Chocolate Museum and even a School of Chocolate were you can learn the secrets of the Szamos family treats.