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Modern lookout tower to provide perfect panoramic views of Lake Naplás
Fancy new, modern lookout tower coming to Lake Naplás this autumn to provide panoramic views of the lake and surrounding areas in Pest.
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Guided walks around the city resume with ImagineBudapest’s Secret Garden Tour
As walking tours around the city begin to reopen, we check out ImagineBudapest's popular Secret Garden and Squares Tour, exploring the normally hidden inner courtyards and gardens of Budapest.
Mon, 3 Aug 2020
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Visit the Budapest Jewish Cemetery and New Public Cemetery in the X District
Head to the lesser-known, but no less picturesque, cemeteries of Budapest's X District, for a day out in nature.
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Shakespeare comes to Budapest in exciting new online theatre programme
Get ready for a fun twist on old classics, as Shakespeare's plays are reimagined in a new online theatre experience filming around Budapest.
Fri, 31 Jul 2020
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3 great rest stops round the Danube Bend with a bar and kitchen
Where to stop off for a drink and a bite at panoramic spots around the Danube Bend, an easy hop from Budapest by bike, train, boat or bus.
Thu, 30 Jul 2020
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Bp BARbq Terrace offers grilled delights on the banks of the Danube
Head up to Bp BARbq Terrace for meaty treats, riverside relaxation and outdoor sporting activities by the Yacht Club Budapest on the Danube-facing Római-part.
Tue, 28 Jul 2020
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Conservation scheme helps revitalise caves around Budapest
Thanks to EU funds, the infrastructure of visitor-friendly caves around Budapest has been improved to help conserve local wildlife and diminish damage to the environment.
Thu, 23 Jul 2020
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Discover the lost world of Molnár Island, a romantic paradise in the Danube
The ideal mini-break on Budapest’s doorstep – discover Molnár Island, easily accessible by bus, HÉV suburban train, regular ferry or, better yet, bicycle.
Mon, 20 Jul 2020
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Széchenyi after the shutdown – come on in, the water’s lovely!
Budapest's most popular and ornate spa baths, the Széchenyi in the City Park, have not only reopened but are offering discounted admission for the rest of the month. We dipped our toes in the water.
Wed, 15 Jul 2020
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Enjoy the great green outdoors with special activities at the Westend Roof Garden
Get active with free professional coaching, relax on a picnic blanket and chill out to weekend DJs – all at the Westend Roof Terrace this summer!
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Deckchairs and DJ decks – relax in redesigned greenery at the foot of Petőfi Bridge
Shoot hoops, stretch out and even spin some tunes at revamped Egyetemisták parkja, Student Park, at the Buda foot of Petőfi Bridge.
Fri, 10 Jul 2020
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BBQ, DJs and night hiking – Normafa Ski House goes off-piste
Ninety years old, the venerable Ski House up in beautiful Normafa has been given a new lease of life with an innovative new ownership – although the retro vibe remains.
Thu, 9 Jul 2020
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Budapest’s lost island – explore Csepel, and the riverside promenade named after a tragic Olympic hero
Get back to nature on Csepel island, where tragic Olympian György Kolonics is celebrated with a bucolic riverside promenade stretching for five kilometres amid birdsong and greenery.
Wed, 8 Jul 2020
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Where sheep graze and buzzards roam – discover the Mocsárosdűlő wetlands on Buda’s doorstep
Discover a world of nature right by Aquincum HÉV station when you explore the wetlands of Mocsárosdűlő, saved from the developers by a dedicated local environmental association.
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Sing-Along Kids Charity Picnic and Baby Concert to raise funds for Pető Institute
Babies, toddlers, young children and their families are invited to the Sing-Along Charity Picnic and Concert on 29 July, with all proceeds donated to the Pető Institute.
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Jogging for the cause: plogging keeps people fit and places clean
Get a work-out and save the environment at the same time with plogging, the latest eco-minded community activity from Sweden now spreading around the world!
Mon, 6 Jul 2020
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New sport park opens on Hajógyári-sziget
Get active out on Hajógyári-sziget, where a new sport park features courts on rubber and grass, and an outdoor gym.
Wed, 1 Jul 2020
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Széchenyi and Rudas Baths now open – with discounted prices for July!
Come on in, the water's lovely! From 1 July, Budapest's most popular spas, the Széchenyi and the Rudas, are welcoming bathers once again. Hygiene is paramount and social distancing rules apply.
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Parkour comes to Budapest!
Invented in the suburbs and on the rooftops of Paris, parkour has now come to Budapest, with a hall expertly designed by two local coaches. Training sessions will also be available.
Fri, 26 Jun 2020
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Dekk the place to go for alfresco drinks and games by the Papp László Budapest Sportaréna
Enjoy an evening of teqball, table tennis and table football, along with alfresco drinks and snacks, at dekk, alongside the Papp László Budapest Sportaréna.
Wed, 24 Jun 2020
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Cycle all the way from Budapest to Szentendre from late summer
Ride your bike all the way from Budapest to picturesque Szentendre from the end of this summer when the last section of cycle path is completed. Rest stops and lighting are also being added.
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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More green space for Buda – Hanoi Park gets a makeover and a name change
Work out your boxing moves or just relax and check your emails while admiring the pretty foliage – Hanoi Park has been transformed and renamed Függetlenségi Park.
Wed, 17 Jun 2020
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Learn how to ski at Budapest’s first indoor slope
With the aid of a special simulator machine, learn how to ski at the recently opened Skienergie centre by Budapest's City Park.
Mon, 15 Jun 2020
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Botanical garden to open in the City Park – more renovations due for the autumn
Renovations to Budapest's City Park have been ongoing, and recent announcements include a botanical garden, sports courts and a promenade, all to be ready for this autumn.
Thu, 4 Jun 2020
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Cycle routes around Budapest illustrated on new citywide map
Check out the Hungarian Cycling Club's new map showing all new and established bike routes in Budapest.