Buda Hill Labyrinth: for families with children, the Buda Hill Labyrinth makes a fun respite from the seriousness of fine art and basilicas. The labyrinth, accessed from two separate points in the Buda hills, is made up of winding chambers formed from hot water springs that were later joined up in WWII. The result is a labyrinth that was once meant to be an air-raid shelter for thousands of people. Cog Railway: for great views and the chance to ride one of the oldest forms of transport in the city, take the cog railway up to Szechenyi mountain. Constructed back in 1874, the cog railway – one of the first of its kind to be built in Europe – is still going strong despite the introduction of new vehicles. Shopping: claiming to house more retail space than any other city in Europe, Budapest makes for some great shopping from the many markets to posh boutiques and malls. On Thursdays, the stores are usually open until 21:00 for late night shopping. Head to the Great Market Hall for a good browse and a chance to compare prices on luxury items to take back home. Sightseeing: Budapest is not dubbed the ‘Paris of the East’ without good reason. The city has enough sights to fill a month of holidaying and more. Don’t miss Buda Castle and the Royal Palace, and make sure to delve into the depressing yet fascinating memorials and exhibits that remember the Holocaust – they are among the most dignified and complete of any in the world. | 
