Budapest & the Danube Bend
Hungary's capital and the dramatic Danube Bend where the river carves through forested hills past royal ruins.
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Budapest
Two Cities United by the Danube
Szentendre
Artists' Village on the Danube Bend
emoji_events Bounties in Budapest & the Danube Bend
Soak in the Szechenyi Thermal Baths
Unwind in Europe's largest medicinal bath complex, a neo-baroque palace of steam and hot springs.
Wander the Halls of the Hungarian Parliament Building
Tour the jaw-dropping neo-Gothic palace that is Europe's largest parliament.
Cross the Chain Bridge at Sunset
Walk the iconic 1849 suspension bridge as the Danube turns gold between Buda and Pest.
Explore the Ruin Bars of the Jewish Quarter
Drink craft cocktails in abandoned courtyards transformed into Budapest's wildest nightlife.
Devour a Bowl of Goulash at the Great Market Hall
Taste Hungary's national dish in the stunning iron-and-glass hall that has fed Budapest since 1897.
Ascend the Dome of St. Stephen's Basilica
Climb to the top of Budapest's tallest church for a 360-degree panorama of the city.
Cruise the Danube at Night Past the Illuminated Skyline
Glide past Parliament, Buda Castle, and the Chain Bridge when Budapest transforms into a city of light.
Wander the Cobblestone Streets of the Artists' Village
Lose yourself in the pastel-painted lanes and gallery-lined squares of this Danube Bend gem.
Tour the Skanzen Open-Air Ethnographic Museum
Step into reconstructed Hungarian village life spanning five centuries and ten regions.
Try Chimney Cake Fresh from a Buda Street Vendor
Bite into the crispy, sugar-crusted pastry that has enchanted Hungarians for centuries.
Taste Artisan Marzipan at the Szamos Museum
Admire intricate marzipan sculptures and sample Hungary's finest handcrafted sweets.