Winter city break in Budapest
Budapest is just a six-hour drive from where we live, and we pass by it in many car journeys to the South of Europe, but the last time we visited it was more than a decade ago (no kids!), so we decided it was time to make it our destination for a short winter break. In the last couple of (pandemic) years we happened to travel only in the high season, and it was a nice change to visit various places without the usual crowds and have some space to breathe in the city’s atmosphere. At the end of November, the Christmas season was only starting, with the Christmas markets and an outdoor ice rink opening that weekend, so the city was vibrant and lively enough, but without the overwhelming crowds. Buda – castle hill Into a long stroll with some of the most picturesque city views? Then the Buda Castle grounds are for you. Cobblestone streets will bring you to the Fisherman Bastion, likely the first spot you’d be looking for. From there, you get the scenic views of the Pest part of the c...