Formula 1 in Budapest
2010 – Hungaroring
“The Formula 1 in Budapest is a fixed date in the racecalendar” is what Bernie Ecclestone said a couple of years ago. Since 1986 the Formula 1 circus comes to Budapest for a stop at Hungaroring. Since then it is probably the biggest event in Budapest and for the whole country. Not just Hungarians but also people from Croatia, Slovakia, Romania and the Ukraine come year by year to see the fastest cars, the most famous drivers and the best looking girls in the world.
Budapest Marathon
Run for your life!
Every year the Budapest Marathon attracts thousands of runners from all over the world. The Budapest Marathon is a big event for the city. It is comparable with the Red Bull Air Race in Budapest where the Buda rákpart is closed for this event. Next to the full marathon in Budapest every year the Nike half marathon and the Coca Cola women’s running race take place in Budapest. For further information about dates and how to take part in the Budapest marathon please check the link below.
Written in SportFootball
Ferencvaros, MTK and Debrecen!
Even though Hungary did not make it to the World Cup 2006 in Germany football is one of the most popular sports in Hungary. Football is played everywhere in Budapest in clubs and on the streets in the poorer parts of Budapest.
Written in SportGolf
Hole in one, greens and tees!
At the moment golf is not too popular in Hungary but it is on a good way to become a quiet popular sport. There are a couple Golf Courses all over the country in detail there are seven 18 hole courses, one 9 hole course, one 8 hole course and three 6 hole courses.
Most of them are in and around Budapest maximum 30 minutes away. But also close to other big cities and to the border of Austria there are golf courses. Many Austrians come to play golf in Hungary because it is cheaper.
Additionally to the Golf courses in Budapest you can find some driving ranges in the city or around. Of course all the 18 and 9 hole golf courses have there own driving range and practise area for chipping, putting and bunkers.
The green fee differs a lot from the club and of course the length of the course. Also the practicing areas are priced different.
The club houses on Hungarian golf courses are more or less the same standard as in Europe. For example the club house the Pannónia Golf Club between Budapest and the Austrian boarder was used in former times horse stud and is renovated very nice.
Tennis in Budapest
Grass, clay or hard court!
Tennis is quite popular in Hungary. Even though the Hungarians like other sports like waterpolo, football and handball more than Tennis you can see many people playing Tennis in Budapest in the evening. Specialy in summer when the weather is warm enough to play outside some courts in and around the city are crowded. We figured out 4 good Tennis places in Budapest for you. Of course there are more but find all these small places is very hard.
Written in SportFitness Center in Budapest
Where to get and stay fit!
If you need some workout after a hard day or jsut want to relax in a sauna or a spa you should check out some fitness centers in Budapest. Many of these fitness clubs offer an allround wellness and feel good package where you can use cardio machines, running or cycling machines, you can use the spinning or aerobic lessons and of course the wellness area with pool, jacuzzi, sauna, infrasauna and much more. Check out Fitness Clubs in Budapest.
Written in SportSquash in Budapest
Keep in shape!
Squash is a good activity to keep in shape. If you have a partner to play with we can offer you several adresses to play squash in Budapest. It is a good alternative for winter months to stay fit because these places are indoor and don’t require good weather. Many of the squash places are in Fitness Centers in Budapest but don’t need a membership but a one time fee which is OK.
Written in SportSwimming in Budapest
Get wet
Swimming is one of the most popular sports in Hungary and therefore you will find swimming pools in nearly any corner of Budapest. But not only swimming also water polo is very popular thus really every district has at least one swimming pool which of course is open to the public as well.
Most people in summertime go to one of the two swimming pools on Margit Island which is totally crowded in the hot months of the year but also fantastic since you are on the island, swimming, having fun. Check out some pools in Budapest.
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Kart racing Budapest
Kart racing is a fun activity you should not miss. Feel like Schuhmacher and the rest of the Formula One while racing in a kart. There are two kart tracks in Budapest where you can go for a fun race. The costs are not too high for a couple of hours with your frineds or family.
- Budaring Gokart>
- Eurocenter Gokart
Budaörsi út (next to the flower store “Floracoop”)
District 11.
Phone: 0630 311-9856 (mobile number)
Bécsi út 154
District 3.
Phone: 0630 206-4206 (mobile number)
Quad Budapest
Quad is a vehicle with 4 wheels which can also be called ATV (All terrain vehicle). All terrain because it is a vehicle used for off road driving. Usually in major cities it is impossible to ride a quad but Budapest has the Quad Park in Budaörs next to Kika and Auchan.
Horse riding Budapest
Horses need much space so it is hard to find places to horse ride in Budapest. Usually the horse riding schools are in the outskirts of major cities. Budapest has two stables to ride on horses.
- Favourite Riding Stables
- Petneházy Horse-Riding School
Mókus u. 23.
District 16.
Phone: 0630 966-9992 (mobile number)
Feketefej u. 2.
District 2.
Phone: 397-5048
Skateboarding Budapest
The advantage of skatboarding compared to activities like quad is that you don’t need an extra park or off road terrain. Never the less skateboarding with ramps and pipes is fun as well. Here you can find a cool place used only for skateboarding in Budapest.
- Görzenál
Árpád fejedelem útja 46.
District 3.
Phone: 250-4800
Bowling in Budapest
Strike in Budapest
You like to go bowling every once in a while? Of course in Budapest you can go boling as well to have a nice fun evening with your lads while hitting the piles and have a few beer. Som of the bowling centers in Budapest are a bit out of the city center but most of them are reachable with public transport and offer to go out after the bowling. Check out the bowling centers.
Written in SportPannónia Golf and Country Club Hungary
The Pannónia Golf and Country Club:
is far outside from Budapest. Nevertheless it is a nice place to play golf with a wonderful 18 holes course. The gras and green is well prepared and kept with a lot of care. Even though the club is far outside from Budapest it is well visited but mainly by Autrians who come across the border to play around. If its because its cheap or nice we will not comment. But this does not have any influence on the nice course, the extensive practising area and the wonderful club house. Pannónia Golf and Country Club is definetly one of the best golf courses in Hungary.
Adress:
H-8087 Alcsútdoboz, Máriavölgy
Tel: 0036-22-594-200
website
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