Budapest during last winter

I recently spent some time exploring Budapest during the winter months. The city has this incredible, slightly moody atmosphere when the temperature drops, especially with the fog rolling off the Danube River. I really wanted to capture a mix of the grand, iconic sights—like the Parliament building and the Chain Bridge—but also the smaller details that give the city its character.

The historic yellow trams are such a photogenic lifeline of the city, standing out perfectly against the green of Liberty Bridge. A particularly sobering and moving stop was the 'Shoes on the Danube Bank' memorial, a stark reminder of the city's WWII history right on the edge of the water. Despite the winter chill, seeing locals and tourists alike skating on the massive ice rink in front of Vajdahunyad Castle brought a lot of warmth and life to the trip.

Highly recommend visiting Budapest in the off-season if you don't mind bundling up!