Introducing recommended souvenirs to buy in Szeged, the food capital of Hungary!
Szeged is located at the confluence of the Tisza River and the Maros River. Agriculture using the Tisza River has been thriving since long ago. For this reason, Szeged, which can be called the agricultural center of Hungary, is recommended for food-related souvenirs.
In addition, Szeged is also famous as a hot spring area, attracting many tourists who come for its hot springs. The city also has many cute sundries, making strolling around the town one of its pleasures. Here are some recommended souvenirs from Szeged.
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Introducing recommended souvenirs to buy in Szeged, the food capital of Hungary!
1. Winter Salami
When it comes to Hungarian salami, it is as popular as Italian salami. Hungarian salami, made using a method different from those of Italy and Spain, is also a popular souvenir from Hungary. Among them, one of the most famous and popular brands is Pick Szeged. The headquarters of Pick Szeged is located in Szeged, where you can taste authentic salami.
The representative white mold-coated salami is also produced in a factory in Szeged. It is also called Winter Salami and is truly a salami that represents Hungary. The Winter Salami produced in Szeged is also protected under the EU’s Protected Designation of Origin system.
There is even a Pick Szeged museum in Szeged where you can sample salami. Winter Salami is widely available in supermarkets, so be sure to take some home as a souvenir.
2. Paprika Powder
An essential ingredient in Hungarian cuisine is paprika powder, and paprika itself is one of Szeged’s specialties.
Szeged has the longest hours of sunshine in Hungary and is blessed with fertile soil and abundant water from the Tisza River. Paprika grown there is considered exceptional worldwide, with more than 100 varieties. They vary in shape, color, flavor, sweetness, and spiciness.
Paprika powder made from this paprika is highly recommended as a souvenir. In Hungary, paprika powder is used in almost all dishes—not just in soups, but also in stews, grilled foods, and even sprinkled like a spice. This truly versatile seasoning will surely be appreciated as a gift.
Also, paprika paste, which can be used like yuzu pepper, is recommended as a souvenir for cooking enthusiasts.
3. Hungarian Folk Crafts
Hungarian folk crafts are all colorful, bright, and cute, making them particularly popular souvenirs among women. You can also find them in Szeged.
Hungarian indigo dyeing has about 200 years of history. Products featuring embroidery of cute flowers or polka dots on navy blue fabric are recommended as souvenirs for people of all ages. Another eye-catching craft is Kalocsa embroidery, a traditional Hungarian folk art deeply connected to everyday life. Handkerchiefs, bags, and other accessories with Kalocsa embroidery are all charming. In Szeged’s souvenir shops, you can buy such Hungarian-style items at slightly more reasonable prices than in Budapest.
◎ Summary
What did you think of Szeged’s souvenirs? All of them represent not only Hungary but also Szeged itself. As Szeged is still not widely known as a tourist destination, it has fewer visitors, allowing you to take your time sightseeing and carefully choosing souvenirs.
While savoring the fresh local ingredients of Szeged, take your time selecting souvenirs and enjoy the full taste of Hungary.
