ORIENTATION WEEK 2025/26 SPRING

Welcome to Budapest and to the start of your Erasmus journey! Each day is packed with exciting activities, trips, and parties to help you make friends, explore the city, and kick off your semester in style.

Day 1 – Monday, February 2nd

Meet ESN and Speedfriending
Venue: Füge Udvar
Time: 7:00PM

ESN ELTE welcomes you to your new home in Budapest! At MeetESN, you’ll learn about:

• How our mentoring system works

• Who to turn to with questions

• Trips, camps, and events coming up this semester

After the info session, join our volunteers for social games, music, and time to meet new friends.
ESNcard available (7000 HUF, cash only).

Register: https://elte.esn.hu/events/meetesn-speed-friending-orientation-week-26 

Day 2 – Tuesday, February 3rd

Museum of Fine Arts visit
Discover Hungarian & European masterpieces inside the Museum of Fine Arts! Fun challenges & prizes included.
Meeting point: Museum of Fine Arts (next to Heroes Square)
Time: 2PM

Register:https://elte.esn.hu/events/museum-fine-arts-visit-26-orientation-week

Ice Skating
Join us to experience the biggest ice skating rink in Europe, meet new people and enjoy the beautiful view of the City Park.
Location: Budapest Varosligeti Mujegpalya
Time: 6PM

Register:https://elte.esn.hu/events/ice-skating-26-orientation-week

Day 3 – Wednesday, February 4th

City Tour (Daytime)
Explore Buda Castle & Downtown Pest with our volunteers!

• Starting time: 10AM

• Groups of ~30 with staggered start times
  Meeting point: Kossuth Lajos square
  Dress warm, it might get cold!

Register:https://elte.esn.hu/events/city-tour-26-orientation-week

Pub Quiz
Test your knowledge in our legendary quiz night! Sign up solo or with a team.
Venue: Könyvtár Klub (downstairs)
Team formation 6:30PM | Quiz 7PM
ESNcard available (cash only).

Register:Pub Quiz + Karaoke - '26 Orientation Week | ESN ELTE
Buy your ticket at:https://cooltix.hu/event/697b9bc426190c520abbe197 

Karaoke Night 
After the quiz, let your inner star shine with Karaoke Night. ESNcard drink discounts apply.
Venue: Könyvtár Klub (downstairs)
Time: 9:15PM – close
Entry includes a surprise & wristband.

Register:https://cooltix.hu/event/697b9bc426190c520abbe197 

Day 4 – Thursday, February 5th

Scavenger Hunt 
Explore Budapest in teams, solve challenges, and win prizes.
Start: Egyetem Square (Law Faculty)
Time: 12:00

Register:https://elte.esn.hu/events/scavenger-hunt-26-orientation-week

International Dinner
Bring some national food of your country and share it with eachother!
Location: Lagymanyosi Campus, South Block, Hall C 
Time: from 4PM

Register:https://elte.esn.hu/events/international-dinner-26-orientation-week
Buy the ticket here: https://cooltix.hu/event/697bb0a3ff4f8b6533aa7293

Day 5 – Friday, February 6th

Spa Day
Spend a relaxing afternoon at Lukacs Baths, one of the famous Budapest bath.
Time: 2PM
Location: Lukacs Baths

Register:https://elte.esn.hu/events/spa-day-26-orientation-week

Board Game Night
Join an unforgettable board game night where you can play with several board games and meet new people.
Time: 5PM
Location: Lagymanyosi Campus, South Block, Hall C 

Register:https://elte.esn.hu/events/board-game-night-26-orientation-week
Buy your ticket:https://cooltix.hu/event/697b7336e7e5fcba4ec23d0b

Day 6 – Sunday, February 8th

Hike in the Buda Hills
Close Orientation Week with nature & great company! A light 3km climb to Elizabeth Lookout Tower, ending at Normafa meadow.

Meeting point: Széll Kálmán square (under the clock)
Group 1: 12:00 gather 
Group 2: 12:35 gather 
Group 3: 13:00 gather

Register:https://elte.esn.hu/events/hike-26-orientation-week

PARTY – Thursday, February 12th

Carnival Boat Party
Join an unforgettable night where you can party with people all over the globe!
Time: 9PM
Location: Kassa Boat

Register:https://cooltix.hu/event/6970fe8c3be610dd8fb5f108