10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Debrecen That You Shouldn't Miss

August 16, 2021 Jacquiline Darosa

Debrecen (Hungarian pronunciation: [ˈdɛbrɛt͡sɛn] ( listen)) is Hungary's second largest city after Budapest. It is the regional centre of the Northern Great Plain region and the seat of Hajdú-Bihar county. It was the largest Hungarian city in the 18th century and it is one of the Hungarian people's most important cultural centres. Debrecen was also the capital city of Hungary during the revolution in 1848–1849. During the revolution, the dethronement of the Habsburg dynasty was declared in the Reformed Great Church. The city also served as the capital of Hungary by the end of the World War II in 1944–1945. It is home of the University of Debrecen.
Restaurants in Debrecen

1. Aquaticum Debrecen

Nagyerdei park 1, Debrecen 4032 Hungary +36 52 514 174 [email protected] http://www.aquaticum.hu/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 91 reviews

Aquaticum Debrecen

The Aquaticum Mediterranean Pleasure Bath is situated in the heart of the Debrecen's Great Forest. This special facility is located in a domed shaped hall measuring 66 m diameter over, which creates with his rich tropical vegetation and special fun elements a summer feeling for each day of the year. The water paradise provides an all-day long relaxation and fun for all generations. Pools: wave pool, baby's pool, children's pool, adventure pool.

Reviewed By utka - Devon, United States

The complex is easily reached by the number 1 streetcar or walking thru the big forest park area. It’s a great place to chill whether alone or with family.Entry fee is very reasonable, one can get combo ticket that includes the thermal bath and the pool as well as massage, etc.You have to bring your own towels, though. They have a cafe/ restaurant inside and the food was decent.

2. Hortobagy National Park

Petofi ter 9., Debrecen 4071 Hungary +36 52 369 119 http://www.hortobagy.eu/hu/matai-menes
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4.5 based on 220 reviews

Hortobagy National Park

Reviewed By sumoman - Eastbourne, United Kingdom

Hortobagy is a marvellous place, the 9 hole bridge and the extra ordinary plain is inspiring. Visit during the spring or autumn bird migration and the drive in is like a bird safari. Bird Hospital Sadly many birds get hurt in the Migration But help is on hand. Whilst in Hortobagy please visit the animal park. Contrary to other reviews it IS NOT A ZOO, rather a wild bird hospital and rehabilitation Center. You can see into the operating theater, see the birds with legs and wings in splints in the indoor ward (the small will stay be hardest to forget), then see the rehabilitation cages that allow the birds to regain their strength and also a healthy fear of humans BEFORE they are released. There are all kinds from Storks to Eagles and Owls. Pay them a visit and be part of the solution! Market Excellent local market, with lots of local produce and useful and charming objects d’art including a magnificent selection of Bull whips! Csarda The Csarda (big eatery by the bridge) is lovely, great food and drinks and popular with the locals. Try the Hortobagy Pancakes with local beef as a filler. Nice and filling and supportive of the farming collective that maintains the Puszta.

3. Great Church (Nagytemplom)

Kossuth ter, Debrecen Hungary +36 52 412 694 http://nagytemplom.hu
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4.5 based on 251 reviews

Great Church (Nagytemplom)

Reviewed By MarriedAnd-Over-50 - Mission, Canada

As you enter the downtown area of Debrecen it is massive and impossible to miss. It is the largest Protestant Church in Hungary and it has the largest Bell of the Protestant Churches in Hungary. That is why Debrecen is called the Calvinist Rome. There were several churches which were destroyed, one before the present church burned during the Great Fire that destroyed Debrecen in 1802 and the construction of this Great Church started in 1805. The capacity is for 5000 people. The towers are 61 meters high. It is worth visiting.

4. Aquaticum Medicinal and Thermal Baths

Nagyerdei Park 1, Debrecen 4032 Hungary +36 52 514 100 [email protected] http://hotel.aquaticum.hu/hu
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4.5 based on 144 reviews

Aquaticum Medicinal and Thermal Baths

The Aquaticum Medicinal and Thermal Baths offer guests pools filled with spa waters at different temperatures which come up from the ancient seabeds laid down in the Triassic Age. The iodine, bromide and hydro-carbon rich waters offer an unparalleled curative effect and give bathers refreshment and renewed energy.

Reviewed By Fearless401840 - Oradea, Romania

It is a very nice place for families to spend some time . It is also suitable to take a bath on colder weather because inside is good temperature .

5. Statue of Lajos Kossuth

Kossuth ter 1, Debrecen 4025 Hungary
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4.5 based on 39 reviews

Statue of Lajos Kossuth

6. Nagyerdei Water Tower

Pallagi ut 7., Debrecen 4032 Hungary +36 30 199 2587 http://www.facebook.com/nagyerdeiviztorony/info?tab=overview
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4.5 based on 76 reviews

Nagyerdei Water Tower

7. Nagyerdei Park

Debrecen 4032 Hungary https://www.debrecen.hu/en/tourist/places/nagyerdei-park
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4.5 based on 167 reviews

Nagyerdei Park

Reviewed By MarriedAnd-Over-50 - Mission, Canada

To the advise of our landlord we took a bus instead of driving to this park. There are trolleys and buses that take you there and it was easy and relaxed short trip. We noticed how many people, including families who chose to go to the park riding their bikes. Bike riders have priority when crossing a street in Hungary and drivers are extremely aware of them. Some bike riders don't even look at the traffic and they cross the roads and the drivers just make a full stop. Very friendly for bike riders the entire country. Free admission to the park ( no bikes inside of course) and a fantastic atmosphere. There were stands from different parts of Europe with food, so there was a lot to choose. An area of beers only, local food, deserts, ice cream, other beverages, candy, souvenirs. Of course this is a small forest in the middle of the city with several very large man-made ponds. Now the amazing thing to me was the incredibly large number of koi fish, I have never seen so many koi at once, there were for sure millions, even some over a foot long. Just unbelievable. People feed them freely bread and nobody complains, there are no signs of not to feed them and the koi just love to be fed. The competition between the koi and ducks for food is just incredible. The koi are on top of each other bringing their little mouths off the water, the ducks are swimming at full speed when a little something lands close to where they are, it is just amazing to see. Locals bring bread from home just for this activity and of course little children get to throw bread and watch this show. The walkways in the park are beautifully tiled, wide and nicely curved. There is an amphitheatre and that evening there was a show. A tribute to the Beattles. I would go back to this park any time. Debrecen is a great city.

8. Deri Museum

Deri ter 1, Debrecen 4026 Hungary +36 52 322 207 [email protected] http://www.derimuzeum.hu
Excellent
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4.0 based on 86 reviews

Deri Museum

Reviewed By iamabdullahc - Debrecen, Hungary

Its a small museum with large selection of historical equipments. In the first section you can find ancient peoples life which they lived in debrecen and hajdu bihar country. You can find artifacts from japanese culture to ottoman empire. It costs 900 forints for students and its definetely worth it.

9. Debrecen Zoo and Amusement Park

Ady Endre ut 1., Debrecen 4032 Hungary +36 52 310 065 [email protected] http://www.zoodebrecen.hu
Excellent
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4.0 based on 139 reviews

Debrecen Zoo and Amusement Park

Located in Debrecen's Great Forest, the oldest conservation area in Hungary, the Debrecen Zoo and Amusement Park opened in 1958 as the country’s first zoo outside the capital. Now covering a combined area of 17 hectares, the institution has a threefold mission as it includes a zoo, a botanical collection, and an amusement park.

Reviewed By kgyt - Budapest, Hungary

It was a wonder. This zoo is very small, but the staff is more than very enthusiastic. They love the animals and they are kind and smiling people. Lovely visit.

10. Debrecen Plaza

Peterfia utca 18, Debrecen 4026 Hungary +36 52 456 700 http://debrecenplaza.hu
Excellent
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3.0 based on 46 reviews

Debrecen Plaza

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