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Archery
Prowess with bows and arrows continues to be considered as a cherished skill in Hungarian culture since before this nation’s creation, and target-shooting Magyar archers can’t let cold weather interfere with their next shooting session. Fortunately, everyone is welcome to aim for the bull’s-eye at a pair of indoor ranges in downtown Pest: Farkasok (1085 Budapest, Mária u. 54) and Alibi (1065 Budapest, Szondi u. 40); both facilities offer equipment rental, and English-language lessons are available at Alibi.
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Badminton
Swatting at soaring shuttlecocks may not be the world’s most strenuous physical activity, but it is definitely a lot of fun and a pleasantly gentle way to get back in shape after long spells of wintertime inactivity. The recently opened Budapest Badminton Hall (Budapest 1044, Váci út 102) is one of Eastern Europe’s most advanced centers for this unassuming competitive sport, featuring ten dedicated courts along with locker rooms, a ping-pong area, a conditioning room, and racket-stringing services.
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Indoor Climbing
Few hobbies build all-body strength like rock climbing does, and at Buda’s modern Spider Club (Budapest 1036, Fényes Adolf u. 19-21), hard-core Magyar mountaineers can keep their skills fresh until springtime while less experienced athletes can try this extreme sport amid a safe environment. The cavernous facilities provide well over 1,000 square meters of carefully contoured surfaces presenting some 100 routes to try, and competitors can also race for the fastest times on the speed-climbing wall.
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Soccer
Not long ago we posted an article showcasing numerous indoor-soccer facilities citywide, but two of the most central options are notable for the other indoor sports also offered there: Gold Center (Budapest 1117, Budafoki út 113) features four caged soccer pitches along with a full-service fitness center, massage treatments, and a huge billiards hall, while the BME Sport Center (Budapest 1111, Bertalan Lajos u. 4-6) offers a 100-square-meter soccer room in addition to volleyball and table-tennis areas.
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Squash
Fast-paced fun awaits at several professional-quality squash courts around the Magyar metropolis. Tucked amid the Buda Hills, the Rózsadomb Squash Club (Budapest 1025, Törökvész út 87-91) offers a friendly environment with a nice lounge for spectators; the Griff Squash & Fitness Club (Budapest 1113, Bartók Béla út 152) presents five top-condition courts alongside a complete wellness area; and Óbuda’s Arnold Gym (Budapest 1037, Szépvölgyi út 15) lets squash players use the sauna for no extra charge.
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