From paddleboarding to shabby-chic bars, a Reuters journalist shares her favorite ways to spend downtime in Hungary’s capital ...

By BBC Budapest correspondent Nick Thorpe The tragedy on the Danube happened after weeks of heavy rain, which increased both the height of the water and the speed of the current. Video images of ...

Budapest has an obscure, 2,000-year-old link to Halloween, which it celebrates annually amid archaeological remains connected to magicians, death hexes, and naked cult rituals. Each October 31, this ...

a rare incident on the Danube where navigation is busy but generally safe. A criminal investigation has been launched. The boat that sank near the parliament building in central Budapest was ...

You'll find this bridge stretched across the Danube River in central Budapest. Its western end sits next to Castle Hill, while the eastern entrance is a few blocks away from St. Stephen's Basilica.

Along its Budapest shores, travelers will find iconic sights like the Hungarian Parliament and Buda Castle. Recent visitors highly recommend checking out the Danube River on foot or by boat.

The Danube RIver peaked at around 26 feet (8 meters) in the Hungarian capital during “the second half of the week,” city officials announced. According to the Budapest municipality ...

This 8-day Danube itinerary on Viking reveals the highlights of Passau, Vienna, Bratislava, and Budapest while cruising leisurely through spectacular scenery. A Viking Danube River Cruise offers ...

The best hotels in Budapest offer guests a modern version of that storied glamour. From its unbeatable location on the Danube overlooking the Buda Castle to its stunning Art Nouveau facade and ...

Budapest is a study in contrasts. Andrássy Avenue and the Fifth District ooze Hapsburg-era grandeur, where Art Nouveau buildings rest on leafy boulevards just beyond the Danube. Ten minutes away, ...

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