Vikings Star Travis Fimmel Spotted at Budapest’s Római Part While Filming Dune with Jason Momoa

Who would have thought that the wild, bearded Viking king himself would trade his longship for a casual stroll on Budapest’s Római Part? Yet here we are—Travis Fimmel, better known as Ragnar Lothbrok from Vikings, has once again popped up in Hungary, and this time, he’s not just swinging axes on screen. He’s actually here filming the new Dune series alongside Jason Momoa and, apparently, causing spontaneous outbreaks of fangirl applause wherever he goes.

The Római Part Surprise

Picture this: It’s a regular, sun-dappled afternoon on the Danube banks, when you spot a rugged figure chilling at Fellini Római Kultúrbisztró. Do you trust your eyes? Is that really Ragnar Lothbrok savoring the vibe, looking as if he’s debating whether to launch a raid or just order another lemonade? Yes, Budapest, Travis Fimmel dropped in, seizing the moment for a legendary selfie with the bistro’s chef Dénes—because honestly, who wouldn’t?

The Fellini team couldn’t believe their luck when the Viking legend casually wandered in. As they shared on their Facebook page: “If someone had told us that Ragnar Lothbrok from Vikings would pop into Fellini… well, we totally would have believed it. Travis Fimmel really was here with us, and our chef Dénes swooped in for a joint photo!”

Hollywood Meets the Danube

Don’t be fooled—Travis isn’t in town just to charm the locals and rack up likes on social media. Budapest is buzzing as he teams up with Jason Momoa for their respective Dune projects. This is actually Travis’s second extended stay in Budapest, and he’s clearly getting comfortable with the city’s rhythm.

The real showstopper happened when Travis took the stage at Jason Momoa’s concert at Akvárium Club. Yes, you read that right—Ragnar himself introduced Momoa’s band Oof Tatata to the Budapest crowd, making it an unforgettable night for fans who got to see two Hollywood heavyweights sharing the same stage. The concert was a tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, with Momoa’s 16-year-old son Nakoa-Wolf even joining in on guitar.

The Budapest Lifestyle Embrace

According to those in the know—like Dénes, the quick-thinking chef who made Travis pose for a photo—our Viking hero is a master of living in the moment. He’s genuinely exploring Budapest’s sights and flavors, embracing the city’s laid-back allure with the promise of discovering even more local gems. As one local insider noted, “Travis moves around the capital very casually, he’s a real artist of life, discovering the sights himself, but we also talked about how I’ll take him to a couple of really good places.”

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This isn’t just another Hollywood star treating Budapest as a film set—Travis is actively engaging with the city, showing up at unexpected spots and genuinely connecting with locals. His approach is refreshingly down-to-earth, whether he’s grabbing photos at riverside bistros or hyping up his co-star’s rock band.

Dune Meets Vikings in Budapest

The sight of Travis and Jason together in Budapest has sent fans into overdrive, especially since their characters exist in completely different timelines within the Dune universe. Travis plays the mysterious Desmond Hart in Dune: Prophecy, while Momoa reprises his role as Duncan Idaho in the films—characters separated by millennia, yet their real-life friendship creates a beautiful bridge between the series and movies.

Budapest has become the unofficial crossroads of the Dune universe, with both the HBO series and feature films shooting simultaneously in the city. For sci-fi fans, spotting these two warriors wandering Hungarian streets between takes is like winning the celebrity encounter lottery.

Star-Studded Dune Galaxy in Budapest

But Travis and Jason are just the tip of the Hollywood iceberg currently taking over Budapest. The city has transformed into a veritable celebrity parade as both Dune: Part Three and Dune: Prophecy Season 2 shoot simultaneously at Origo Studios. Tourists wandering the streets might find themselves accidentally photobombing A-list stars on any given day.

Timothée Chalamet has been spotted throughout the city, often trying to keep his freshly shaved head under wraps with baseball caps and headscarves. His girlfriend Kylie Jenner even made headlines when she was photographed visiting him in Budapest coffee shops, turning ordinary café stops into international entertainment news. Zendaya has been embracing Budapest life to the fullest, frequenting everything from luxury perfumeries on Andrássy Avenue to historic spots like the Great Market Hall.

The powerhouse trio of Anya Taylor-Joy, Florence Pugh, and Rebecca Ferguson have all been confirmed for the Budapest filming schedule, with Taylor-Joy spotted sharing intimate lunches with Zendaya around the city. Even Robert Pattinson has allegedly been seen around town, though his participation remains tantalizingly unconfirmed by official sources.

The most surprising addition might be Jason Momoa’s son Nakoa-Wolf, who has been spotted exploring Budapest between his father’s filming commitments. It’s become a true family affair, with multiple generations of talent calling Budapest home during this unprecedented production convergence.

So if you’re planning a trip to Budapest, keep your eyes peeled around Római Part and beyond. You never know when your coffee break could turn into a chance encounter with a Hollywood Viking who’s traded his raid plans for Hungarian adventures and interstellar storytelling, or when you might find yourself sharing a tram with the future emperor of the known universe.