General Information
The 15th European Conference on Turbomachinery Fluid Dynamics and Thermodynamics (ETC 15) will be held in April 2023 in Budapest (Hungary), beginning on Monday, April 24 and concluding on Friday, April 28. The conference covers from a scientific and engineering perspective, the fluid dynamics and thermodynamics of turbomachines, as well as of turbomachinery based propulsion systems and power systems.
Arriving in Budapest
The international airport of Budapest is the Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD). With flight connections from all over the world, visitors will have an easy time arriving in Hungary.
From the airport the city center can be reached by bus 100E (approx. every 20 min, 30-40 min traveling time), or by taxi and airport shuttle services.
Buses, underground trains, trams
Convenient, quick and reliable, public transportation is the best way of getting around Budapest.
Centre for Budapest Transport:
Main Airport - Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
International airport with connections to major destinations in Europe as well as the rest of the world. For more information regarding Ferenc Liszt International Airport, airlines, timetables, VIP Service etc., see the link above.
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What to see
Budapest — with the majestic Danube passing through the center of the city. Buda, with its romantic atmosphere on one side, and Pest, a dynamic cultural center on the other. It is hard to find another city in the world with such beautiful natural settings, a rich architectural as well as historical heritage, which offers an unparalleled combination of culture, fine cuisine and thermal baths as Budapest. The Buda side with its historical thermal baths and the Royal Palace, the Matthias Church and the zigzagging alleys encompassing the Castle District emanates a sense of tranquility. On the other hand, thanks to its rich museums, the Parliament, the Great Market Hall, St. Stephen’s Basilica (surrounded by pedestrian streets) and the inspiring atmosphere of the ‘Jewish quarter’, Pest offers a bustling, vibrant scene.
The Hungarian capital is definitely a city with a living history. As a spa city, Budapest is more than the sum of its bathing facilities, as it offers a unique blend of Roman, Turkish and European bathing cultures. Budapest is no longer limited to restaurants, outdoor terraces and coffee houses, but rather features a cuisine consisting of a blend of traditional Hungarian flavors and the latest dining trends. Budapest is also a peaceful meeting point of religions and cultures, a coexistence of the spiritual heritage of East and West. Budapest is a melting pot of wide-ranging subcultures making it worth a visit, as it is a familiar and safe metropolis with a human face that also offers a wealth of novelties, experiences and surprises for open-minded visitors.
SzÉChenyi Thermal Bath and Swimming Pool
Buda Castle Funicular
Margaret Island
Church of Our Lady (Matthias Church) at Buda Castle
Parliament
Pratical Matters
Language
The official languages in Hungary is Hungarian. In hotels and touristic attractions, information will be provided in English. Please note that English is the official language of ETC15.
Climate
Year after year, April brings the most capricious weather to Budapest. Visitors might face summer heat, while a few days later, temperature might drop and they might be freezing in the wintry cold. Yet, based on the long-term average, the temperature is usually close to 20 degrees Celsius.
Currency, credit card and exchanging money
The currency in Hungary is the Hungarian Forint (HUF). Credit and debit cards are accepted almost everywhere in Budapest.