Photo: Bertalan Farkas
At Liszt Institute in Helsinki: Lecture by cosmonaut Bertalan Farkas in Hungarian with English interpretation
Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at Liszt Institute, Helsinki
About this event
Mark Wednesday, 4 November 2026 in your diary: Lecture by cosmonaut Bertalan Farkas in Hungarian with English interpretation, at Liszt Institute, Helsinki. Admission costs nothing.
Meet Bertalan Farkas, the first Hungarian cosmonaut, in person! Registration needed, free entry.
Special lecture by Bertalan Farkas, where you will have the opportunity to learn firsthand about the extraordinary life and career of the first Hungarian in space and the fascinating story of humanity’s exploration of the cosmos.
Bertalan Farkas (born in 1949) is a cosmonaut, fighter pilot and space explorer. On May 26, 1980, he travelled into space aboard Soyuz 36 to conduct research on the Salyut 6 space station. He thus became the first Hungarian in space.
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His work has been recognised with several honours. His life story is an inspiring example of courage, perseverance, scientific endeavour and human curiosity. Through his achievements and career, he has also served as an inspiration to subsequent generations of Hungarian astronauts.
“To see Hungary from outer space for the first time, to see the sunrise and the sunset… Then seeing the constellations of the cosmic night, the mountain ranges in South America, the beauty of the deserts of Africa, and the red sand clouds over India.”
— Bertalan Farkas
Liszt Institute
4.11.2026
18.00-19.00
Free entry, registration: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/KX6vNexdPV
Lecture by cosmonaut Bertalan Farkas
In Hungarian with English interpretation
Event details
- Date
- Wednesday, 4 November 2026
- Time
- 18:00 – 19:00 local time
- Venue
- Liszt Institute
- Address
- Kaisaniemenkatu 10, 00100, Helsinki, Finland
- Price
- Free
- Category
- Talks & Lectures
- Organiser
- Liszt Institute – Hungarian Cultural Center
Venue & getting there
Kaisaniemenkatu 10, 00100, Helsinki
How to get to Liszt Institute
- Metro Helsingin yliopistoMetro / subway150 m
2 min walk - Kaisaniemen MetroasemaMetro / subway150 m
2 min walk - HelsinkiTrain410 m
5 min walk
Parking
4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 20 m away.
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Your visit to Liszt Institute
- Date
- Wednesday, 4 November 2026
- Starts
- 18:00
- Getting there
- Metro Helsingin yliopisto (metro / subway), 150 m – about 2 min on foot
- Parking
- 4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 20 m away
- Staying nearby
- 10 hotels within walking distance; the closest is Radisson RED Helsinki (80 m)
Good to know
When is “Lecture by cosmonaut Bertalan Farkas in Hungarian with English interpretation”?
Lecture by cosmonaut Bertalan Farkas in Hungarian with English interpretation takes place on Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 18:00 local time.
Where is “Lecture by cosmonaut Bertalan Farkas in Hungarian with English interpretation” held?
Venue: Liszt Institute, Kaisaniemenkatu 10, 00100, Helsinki, Finland.
How much are tickets for “Lecture by cosmonaut Bertalan Farkas in Hungarian with English interpretation”?
Entry is free. Some free events still require registration, so check the organiser's page before you go.
How do I get to Liszt Institute by public transport?
The closest stop is Metro Helsingin yliopisto (metro / subway), 150 m from Liszt Institute – roughly 2 minutes on foot.
Can I park near Liszt Institute?
There are 4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 20 m away.
