The Danube, Hungary's dustless highway and the second-largest river in Europe, cuts a path through the hills to the north of Budapest.
The Danube bend is the second largest stretch of the river, just north of Budapest, it's perfect for daytrips for those who want to see more of Hungary outside its capital, because Budapest is a fascinating and vibrant city, but there is plenty more to explore in the countryside beyond.
You don't want to miss visiting the artists’ colony in picturesque Szentendre. Travelling up on the Danube by boat you can visit towns all with unique atmosphere and sights such as the former religious centres of Esztergom the former capital of Hungary and Visegrád, famous for their castles, once the seat of Hungary's kings and queens.
The small town of Gödöllö, just 30 km east of Budapest, is the site of Hungary’s largest Baroque mansion where Hungary's beloved Princess Sissy used to live, it is also a great location for a concert and a picnic on the grounds.