Bake apple Posted January 29, 2018 #1 Share Posted January 29, 2018 FYI: Viking River Cruises has indicated in the event of Chain Bridge closure, we will be informed in a timely manner of alternate docking locations. Dock Akademia & Dock NH1-N8 either side of Chain Bridge and Elizabeth Bridge are the three listed locations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodger1964 Posted January 30, 2018 #2 Share Posted January 30, 2018 That's interesting...Looks like it will be closed for 2 years. I'm not sure why they would have to change the docking location (maybe too close to construction zone??) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xmaser Posted January 30, 2018 #3 Share Posted January 30, 2018 This will affect the Christmas Market experience. Because I like to walk to the Christmas Markets I enjoyed the Chain Bridge docks. Now the distance from the markets may be too long for a comfortable walk. The Elizabeth Bridge is a bit of a hike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Got2Cruise Posted January 30, 2018 #4 Share Posted January 30, 2018 Our AMA ship was docked between the Chain Bridge and Elizabeth Bridge on the same side as the market. (Get confused if it’s Budha or Pest). This is a good location and we walked everywhere. Hopefully you’ll get a docking location near here. If not don’t fret, taxis are plentiful in Budapest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arima22 Posted January 30, 2018 #5 Share Posted January 30, 2018 That's interesting...Looks like it will be closed for 2 years. I'm not sure why they would have to change the docking location (maybe too close to construction zone??) Yes, that would be the reason. I remember having lunch on the Aquavit lounge deck and looking up at the bridge right off the bow. Dock on the Pest side- was a very good location, but....the parking/drop off/pick up lot may be needed for construction supply storage as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xmaser Posted January 30, 2018 #6 Share Posted January 30, 2018 The cruise ships dock on the Pest side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDC1 Posted January 30, 2018 #7 Share Posted January 30, 2018 The cruise ships dock on the Pest side. There is a tram line that runs along the river on the Pest side. So easy to get anywhere along the river from any docking location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelerThom Posted January 30, 2018 #8 Share Posted January 30, 2018 The cruise ships dock on the Pest side.Satellite photos definitely have river cruise boats docked on both the Pest and Buda sides (but I agree that generally more boats on the Pest side). Perhaps Viking consistently docks on the Pest side, but with another line our docking location moved from one side of the Danube to the other when we made the evening tourist lights sailing. I don't think docking is allowed on the Pest side directly beside Parliament, but it is allowed on the Buda side directly across from Parliament, which IMO opinion is the most scenic place to dock. I have some great photos taken from that location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bella O Posted January 31, 2018 #9 Share Posted January 31, 2018 When is the bridge closing? So that means to cross from Buda to Pest you would need to go up to the Elizabeth bridge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelerThom Posted January 31, 2018 #10 Share Posted January 31, 2018 When is the bridge closing? So that means to cross from Buda to Pest you would need to go up to the Elizabeth bridge?According to a Travel Advisor post https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g274887-i263-k11137980-Chain_Bridge_Construction-Budapest_Central_Hungary.html from a person listing a Budapest residence: "According to the proclamation from the council, pedestrians will still be able to use it [Chain Bridge]." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grego Posted February 3, 2018 #11 Share Posted February 3, 2018 Thanks for posting this. It looks like it won't interfere with our July visit if we can still walk on the bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bake apple Posted February 3, 2018 Author #12 Share Posted February 3, 2018 That is my hope too. Everyone says the walk on the Chain Bridge to take in the views and photo opportunities are not to be missed. But as the kids say these days "it is what it is". Budapest has so much to offer that I doubt it will have any impact on what looks to be a fabulous cruise and an equally fabulous city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare gnome12 Posted February 3, 2018 #13 Share Posted February 3, 2018 If they are working on the bridge you might not have any views even if you are allowed to walk across it. Sent from my SM-N910C using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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