Have you been to Budapest recently, or are you planning to come in the near future? Then you have probably paid attention to the news about the Danube (and other rivers in Europe) flooding and create big trouble. The Danube caused lots of trouble in Hungary as well, and even though Budapest protected itself in a great way, it still effected many people. For example, there haven’t been any boat trips on the Danube in the last week because of the strong current and high water (making it hard for boats to cross under the bridges).
But, the good news is that the peak was reached this weekend (Danube was almost 8,5 meters higher than it is on a normal day), and now the water levels are going down. As a result, from September 25, most boat trips on the Danube are returning to normal, meaning that you can eat your dinner on the Danube, enjoy folklore performances on the Danube, or just go on a sightseeing trip in which you learn more about the city while listening to a guide on a loudspeaker or with an ear-plug.
It is still a lot of water in the Danube, so anyone walking nearby should still be extremely careful (due to the strong current).
If you want to read more about other cool activities, or interesting attractions in Budapest, look around here in our Budapest Guide.
