Step into the dark and twisted world of Nightmare in Budapest, Hungary’s first and only interactive horror show. It is unlike anything you have experienced before! Lots of different themes and characters await as you step into the shadows for a 30-minute journey where true horrors come to life. Unlike traditional haunted houses found in Europe, Nightmare in Budapest promises something a little different, with interactivity throughout the whole experience.

Nightmare in Budapest has been open since 2011 and has had a few different venues across the city during this time. At each location, they have been able to change the experience, adapt, make it scarier, and bring more twisted horrors to life. The team’s goal has been to take the traditional American haunted house—which usually lasts only a matter of minutes with quick scares—and take it further with challenges, set scenes, and interactivity.

The experience is available in English or Hungarian, so it is helpful to understand one of these languages prior to attending. You can book online or in person, with a maximum of 6 people per group. Pricing varies depending on group size, usually ranging between £15-25 per person. They are generally open 6 days a week, with Monday being their closed day. As mentioned, the location can change, so it is worth checking online to see where they are situated. However, they are never far from central Budapest and are easily found thanks to their dark exterior!

Nightmare in Budapest is also home to some escape challenges outside of their main show. “BURYING ALIVE” is the name of the current challenge; it sees you get into a real coffin which is then locked, giving you 60 minutes to try and escape. They use real wooden boxes that look super sinister—which left us too scared to attempt it!