Central Hungary/Danube

Central Hungary is a statistical (NUTS 1 and NUTS 2) region of Hungary. It includes the Hungarian capital Budapest and the county surrounding it, Pest. The Budapest and Central Danube Region has a population of almost 3 million though it constitutes only 7.4% of the country's area. The most important attraction is the world-famous Buda Castle on the north side of the Danube. There are over 90 major museums in the region including local history collections, regional architecture, and small village museums.

This region, surrounding Budapest, has been the scene of important events in the history of Hungary. Breathtaking natural scenery, historical and artistic treasures and thriving folklore are the main attractions of the area. Boating to the North along the Danube, we find ourselves at one of the finest places near Budapest, the Danube Bend. Here the river is forced between the hills and turns to the South. From the hilltops magnificent landscape unfolds itself before us. This beautiful land, the center of medieval Hungary, still has an abundance of historical artifacts and monuments.