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48 Hours in Budapest | Everything To Do This Winter

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Flying The Nest
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👁️ 287K views📅 6 years ago⏱️ 8:28

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Editorial Summary

The creator explores Budapest, Hungary, during the winter season, focusing on seasonal activities and local food. The journey begins at a 19th century fortress which offers views of the Danube and the Hungarian Parliament House. The creator visits St. Stephen's Basilica to admire its architecture and seek warmth from the chilly weather. Food is a central theme, featuring affordable soup and sandwich specials at a local eatery and a visit to a Christmas market to eat chimney cakes, which are described as fried dough cooked in a cylinder. The trip includes a visit to the thermal baths at Széchenyi, noting the historical yellow building. To conclude the trip, the creator takes a sunset cocktail cruise on the Danube to view the illuminated Parliament House while enjoying mulled wine. The experience ends with a quiet night at an Airbnb watching a classic Christmas movie.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

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Creator's Key Takeaways

we've always wanted to do a Danube River cruise here in Budapest and we're finally doing one

it's a really good spot to come if you come into Budapest

such a nice way to end so we're just having a night in Jess's Chuck the pizzas in the oven

Creator's Tips & Advice

Visit Fishermans Bastion for amazing views of the city
Try the chimney cake at the Christmas markets
Take a Danube River cruise at sunset for the best views

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the best things to do in Budapest during winter?
QWhere can you find good food markets in Budapest?
QHow can you experience a Danube River cruise in Budapest?

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Port Highlights

Budapest4 Happy Bacon
Top: Danube River Cruise
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