Bit of a sweet tooth? Don’t leave the markets without sampling a kürtőskalács – one of Hungary’s renowned chimney cakes. These sweet and sugary cones are cooked over hot coals until they’re golden brown. Choose to dip it in melted chocolate, powdered cinnamon sugar or desiccated coconut, before filling with whipped cream or ice cream.

You don’t just have to stick to the markets when it comes to shopping on a Budapest Christmas market break. Head straight to Váci Street for all your high-street favourites, including Zara and H&M. There are local souvenir shops dotted along this pedestrianised path too, so you can pick up plenty of unique gifts to take home.

Cross over the Danube and you’ll arrive in what was once known as Buda. If you’re on the hunt for history during your break, then this is the place for you. It’s where you’ll find Buda Castle, Fisherman’s Bastion and Matthias Church.