Sports and leisure activities Budapest

David and Zoltán, two lovers of all forms of water sports (they are also seasonal ski instructors), are happy to share their passion for boards and the Danube! They organize SUP/paddle excursions down the famous river. For all levels, even the most inexperienced. On the program: Danube Bend, Szentendre or sunset in the city center to enjoy the illuminated buildings. Take sunglasses and sun cream, wetsuit not supplied, but not necessary.

Kids and adults alike will enjoy spending time at this indoor miniature golf course. The 18 holes and the area are decorated with fluorescent paint. You are equipped at the arrival, you are given the sheet to count the points and you just have to show that you are the most agile to hit the ball in a limited number of shots. A fun and original activity even if some people deplore the lack of originality of the holes. Above all, this miniature golf course is located in downtown Budapest. Not too much waiting between each hole.

Climbing is currently a trendy sport, but one that has been attracting enthusiasts for many years now. In response to growing demand, numerous indoor climbing gyms have sprung up all over Europe, including Budapest. Spider Club is one of the best climbing gyms in the Hungarian capital. Here, the walls are straight and you'll always be assisted by a harness, unlike other gyms where the walls are lower, but perhaps more challenging. The atmosphere is top-notch, so don't be afraid to come for a session.

As you know, indoor climbing gyms are becoming increasingly popular not only in France, but throughout Europe. Budapest is no exception to this trend, offering dry training on walls of varying degrees of difficulty. A little out of the way from Buda, don't hesitate to visit Gravity Boulder, whether you've never tried climbing before or are a fervent fan of the sport. You'll be supervised if you need to, and have the chance to climb a range of different rock faces. All equipment is provided.

This renovated Olympic swimming pool is as much a mecca for Hungarian swimming as it is an architectural curiosity. It was built by Alfréd Hájos, in 1930, to whom it owes its name today, in a style close to the Bauhaus (of which the architect was a prodigy). Hájos, who was also a sportsman, became the first Olympic medalist in Hungarian history. Today the pool has eight pools, including several outdoor pools and a diving center.

For crossfit aficionados, here's a nice box in Budapest for one or more sessions. This sport combines weight training, gymnastics and cardio. A session will give you a complete body workout. Even if the coach adapts the loads to your level and the exercises to be performed, you'll still come out of the session rinsed out. But how good can it feel? Come and see the team before a session to see how you can train. Clean room, separate men's and women's changing rooms. Maybe you'll discover a passion for the sport..

An aquatic complex for sports enthusiasts, widely used by Magyar water polo swimmers. The three outdoor pools, including a large Olympic pool and a small children's pool, open all year round, are partly supplied by the thermal water of the Lukács baths just next door. They adjoin a classicist wing from the late 19th century, which resolutely breaks with the aesthetics of the building in the late 1970s. The interior was completely renovated in 2017.

Once you've familiarized yourself with Hungarian (and the rest of the world's) gastronomy, why not learn how to cook it? If the answer is yes, Chef Parade is the place for you! On request, and in English, in a friendly atmosphere, you will learn how to make goulash, chicken with paprika, fruit soup, pancakes(palacsinta) or the unmistakable rétes (flaky strudels) that you will then taste. For Mexican, Thai and Indian cuisine, classes are more readily available. Register in advance.

Cooking classes are always an opportunity to get together as a group around a common passion and to learn how to cook a dish that you have not mastered, before tasting it. Easy Cooking Budapest invites you to come and cook a typical Hungarian dish in a good mood and in the company of a passionate Hungarian chef. The best thing about these classes is that you all go to the market together to buy the ingredients needed to make the dish. You are also served a glass of palinka, wine for two and cold drinks.

It would have been inconceivable not to tell you about an activity on the majestic Danube as it is an integral part of Budapest. RaftnBudapest offers trips on the Danube on a raft. In other words, it is a more imposing means of transportation than a canoe or kayak (a kind of sophisticated raft) and you need to be six to move it. You will be accompanied by an experienced guide and will paddle together in the fresh air. It's both a sporting activity and a guided tour of the city.

After practicing on a miniature golf course, why not try life-size golf? It's a different kind of exercise, and one that probably few of you have tried before. But maybe you'll prove us wrong... This golf course in the south-east of Budapest is quite pleasant, even if you might not feel at ease if you don't have the codes. We've mentioned it in this guide, but of course you're free to go or not, especially as it's quite out of the way. Otherwise, come and see the players and soak up the atmosphere of a golf course.