Budapest Sport & Fitness Facilities

If a whole day sightseeing and walking does not enough for you to stay fit, you'll find numerous Budapest sport and fitness facilities.

It doesn't matter if you just want to watch a good sport programme.

We'll give you tips on spectacular Budapest sport events, as well.

Water Sports in Budapest

Hungarians love water sports and there are many indoor and outdoor swimming pools and beaches (strand in Hungarian) in Budapest.
Not to mention the city's popular tourist attractions, the thermal baths and spas. They are excellent both for curing and relaxation purposes.

Find out more about Budapest Thermal Baths and Spas!
Waterpolo, rowing, canoeing are also widespread, you can hire boats on Margaret Island or along Római Part.

Újpesti Baths and Swimming Pool

Address: Árpád út 114-120., IV. district, M3 (blue)metro, Buses 20 and 96

Open: Mon-fri: 6.00-19.00, Sat-Sun: 6.00-13.00 throughout the year

Admission:

• day-tickets with locker use: 1200 HUF for adults, 1000 HUF for children and senior citizens

Budapest Sport - Jogging

Don't want to give up your daliy jogging? Head for the charming Margaret Island, where Budapest joggers do their daily circles along the Danube bank. The excellent running track has been built in recent years.

The island is also perfect for cycling or just a leisurely walk. You can hire bikes on the island.
Are you a long-distance runner? Don't miss the Budapest International Marathon!
The race includes all the city's major attractions, so it's a complete sightseeing tour at the same time.

Trendy Sports in Budapest

Are you looking for more fashionable sports facilities in Budapest? You can select from many fitness clubs, squash clubs, tennis courts and golf courts as well.

Many Budapest hotels are equipped with fitness facilities, especially the wellness hotels, they have swimming pools as well. More than 40 hotels in Budapest have around 100 tennis courts. The fee usually varies between 500-1000 Ft, 2-4 €. Non-guests can rent the courts too.

Winter Sports in Budapest

In winter I can't imagine better sports then ice-skating. Budapest has a large area for skating in the City Park, behind Heroes' Square. The skate rinnk is open from mid-October till the end of February.

You can rent skates on the spot for about 500 Ft, 2 € for an hour. You should have your passport with you for ID when you rent. In summer go for rowing on the lake. After skating why not warm yourself up in the nearby Széchenyi Thermal Bath? It has the hottest thermal baths in Budapest. In recent years there is a skating rink in front of the Parliament every year, too.

You can also ski in Budapest if you're lucky and find some snow during your stay. The city's only skiing area is at Normafa in the Buda Hills. You can get there by bus No. 21 form Széll Kálmán tér or by the cogwheel railway from the Városmajor terminal.

Budapest Sport-Horse Riding

Horse riding is also a popular Hungarian activity. Ancient Hungarians were nomadic tribes that excelled in horse riding. There is a saying that God created the Magyars to sit on horseback. Accordingly there are numerous riding schools near Budapest.

Budapest Sport - Hiking

Altough Hungary is not a mountainous country you'll find wonderful areas in the Buda Hills or in the Pilis Hills at Visgrád that are excellent for hiking.

Spectacular Budapest Sport Events

Do you rather watch sport events than actually do it? Budapest is a host to several exciting sport events all the year round. The most spectacular is the
F1 Hungarian Grand Prix on the Hungaroring some 20 km from Budapest.

For something extreme visit the Extreme Sport Island in the first half of every June. Skating, Freestyle Motorcross Show, Bungee Jumping, Skitesurf, Paragliding and other adreanalin pumping programmes await you.

The Puskás Ferenc Stadion (formerly the Népstadion) is a home to major athletics competitions and football matches. Indoor events are held in the nearby Budapest Arena. You can get there by the M2 metroline, you have to get at Stadionok stop.

For more up-to-date information on Budapest Sport Events visit our Event Guide.

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