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City Park Ice Rink is now open for winter!
Strap on your skates and perform figure eights amid one of Europe’s most beautiful winter-sports settings, slipping and gliding between monumental sights.
Tue, 24 Nov 2015
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Discover Normafa, Buda’s freshly renovated hilltop parkland
As part of a major renewal project, the city’s most popular hiking spot is updated with new trails, a splendid playground, and stylish picnic facilities.
Tue, 10 Nov 2015
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Budapest’s Margaret Island is a colorful autumn wonderland
Hungarian photographer Krisztián Bódis documented a recent misty morning out and about on the parkland isle with breathtaking shots of fall in full splendor.
Fri, 9 Oct 2015
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Rudas Bath readies for winter wellness and late-night soaks
Going to Budapest’s thermal baths is cool anytime, and sometimes it’s better to watch the Saturday night fever from a distance while lazing in a steamy pool.
Wed, 30 Sep 2015
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Attain expressive peace of mind amid Hungary’s Pandala Islands
An imaginative Magyar artist welcomes everyone to reach a meditative state with a unique new creation – the country’s first coloring book designed for adults.
Wed, 16 Sep 2015
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A Budapest bus stop becomes an outdoor gym
A short stroll away from the Parliament House, a bus stop now features two stationary bicycles and four step machines to promote exercise in the city.
Tue, 15 Sep 2015
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Get active this autumn with an English-language sports group
From hiking to yoga to soccer, many healthy activities are open to anyone in Budapest thanks to an international association hosting numerous low-cost events.
Mon, 24 Aug 2015
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Soar across Budapest’s skyline at Zip City
At this newly opened urban adventure park in District XIII, anyone can feel like an action hero while climbing old freight containers and gliding on zip lines.
Thu, 23 Jul 2015
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Speed Zone: Hungary’s Formula 1 Grand Prix heats up Budapest
The world’s fastest drivers are ready to burn rubber at the Hungaroring racetrack this weekend – we present an overview of the adrenaline-fueled event.
Tue, 7 Jul 2015
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DEZKA rolls out a new line of designer skateboards and gear
The Hungarian brand behind Budapest’s mini-board craze expands with a series of beautiful hand-carved wooden rides, in addition to fresh clothes and accessories.
Fri, 19 Jun 2015
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Kickflip Out: a new skate park opens in Óbuda
Budapest’s newest thrasher playground offers thrills for all levels of skaters and it’s free for everybody – so unsurprisingly, it’s already a popular place.
Fri, 12 Jun 2015
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Ride Budapest’s pool party on wheels!
If you travel along city-center bus line 7 this summer, you might just catch the “beach buggy” decorated to celebrate Budapest’s thermal baths and water parks.
Thu, 28 May 2015
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Course of Action: 30 years of the Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix
Located just outside of Budapest, the world-class Hungaroring track hosts thrilling Formula 1 races for three decades now – we look back at some highlights.
Tue, 19 May 2015
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The high-speed history of Hungaroring
See behind-the-scenes photos of Hungary’s world-class Formula 1 raceway just outside of Budapest, and learn why superstar drivers consider this as a top track.
Wed, 29 Apr 2015
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Formula 1 cars to rev up the heart of Budapest - Nagy Futam
This Friday, Formula 1 cars will take to the streets of Budapest as part of a huge motorsport event, and there'll be a supercharged air show overhead too. Details here.
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A heart-racing challenge with Rent A Trabant
Zoom through the streets of Budapest’s historic factory district while driving a classic communist-era car, completing missions like a Cold War spy along the way.
Mon, 27 Apr 2015
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Budapest loves bikes! Photos of the weekend's I Bike Budapest
Masses of people took part in the I Bike Budapest event at the weekend, heading out into Budapest's streets on two wheels. Here's our photo series capturing the day.
Mon, 13 Apr 2015
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Bounce Baby Bounce: Jump City trampoline park
The world’s largest open-air trampoline park is waiting for you at the roof garden of WestEnd City Centre. If you love jumping around, bounce on in!
Tue, 17 Mar 2015
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2015 calendar of marathons, rides and swims in Budapest and regional Hungary
2015 is packed with running, cycling and swimming events. No matter your style or fitness level, it's time to get your sports gear on and get training.
Mon, 16 Mar 2015
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3D Sports – try underwater rugby here in Budapest
Experience an unbelievably captivating team sport relying on tactics and positioning, with an immense amount of passing and body-to-body action.
Tue, 10 Mar 2015
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Massive group cycling event this spring - I Bike Budapest
Critical Mass will be held again in 2015, this time with the name I Bike Budapest. Organisers have planned a longer route and a ride that's greater than ever before.
Fri, 6 Mar 2015
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The running track at Margaret Island is ready for spring fitness
Although the temperature might not agree, the calendar says it's spring, which means the number of runners hitting the track at Margaret Island is about to skyrocket.
Thu, 26 Feb 2015
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Cycle back to the roaring 20s and 30s during the Tweed Run!
There are plenty of bicycle runs in Budapest, but only one during which we can go back in time.
Tue, 17 Feb 2015
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Underground adventure: Roundup of caves in Budapest
The legacy of the hot bubbling thermal waters coursing under the city is a complex network of caves and caverns - some of which are open for visitors to explore.
Thu, 12 Feb 2015
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Advance to Jó: the history of Monopoly in Hungary
On the 80th anniversary of the world’s most popular board game, we take a look at Monopoly’s rich past – along with its communist-era cousin played in this country.