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🇭🇺Budapest and the Danube Bend
Budapest, the Danube Bend, thermal baths, bridges, cafés, castles, Szentendre, Esztergom and Hungary’s grand capital gateway.
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Average temperatures

18 °C
clear sky
Spring
Air13-21 °C
Summer
Air27-34 °C
Autumn
Air12-22 °C
Winter
Air0-5 °C
General information
Budapest and the Danube Bend are Hungary’s natural starting point, combining a major capital, thermal baths, river views, historic towns and easy day trips.
Trips and nature
The Danube shapes the region, with hills, islands, riverside promenades and scenic bends north of the capital.
Food and atmosphere
Budapest combines Habsburg grandeur, Ottoman baths, Jewish heritage, ruin bars and modern culture. Szentendre, Visegrád and Esztergom add strong historic day trips.
Transport and stay
Budapest has the main airport and strong public transport. Trains, boats and buses make the Danube Bend easy to visit.