Off-limits to the general public, Hunyadi Island can be visited as part of a free tour, allowing you to discover a Danubian wilderness deep in south Buda.
Horseback riding is a popular activity near Balaton, which can be easily reached from Budapest. Riding in Hungary, operated by two Finns, offers activities and tuition in English.
This summer, take your bike on bus routes 21, 21A and 212 and cycle around the Buda hills at Normafa and Svábhegy. Standard BKK tickets and passes are vaild.
Life's a beach at Lágymányosi Bay this summer, with swimming, chilling, dining and partying down in south Buda, all starting on Saturday, 3 July. SHO Beach should be in place until September.
Tonight sees the last group games of the Euro football tournament, with Hungary playing Germany at 9pm. See all the action from the watery comfort of the outdoor pool at the ornate Széchenyi Baths.
High school students around Hungary are invited to attend the American Spaces Summer Camp this July, to improve their English and participate in fun activities.
A family of four kittens and mother Silver was found in a cardboard box and taken to the MFÖEK Foundation – all will soon be ready for adoption, and taken to a loving home.
How to tackle the challenging bike ride to Törökbálint through Kamaraerdő, the reward at the end a picture-postcard lake ideal for fishing and picnics.
Coming to Budapest for the Euros? This new video shows you the best sights to see, the view from the Castle District and Danube embankment, and taking you to the Fan Zone and Puskás Aréna.
Relax this summer in the centre of Budapest thanks to a new recreational space created along the lower embankment between Parliament and the Chain Bridge.
See how Hungarian supporters partied in Budapest's Fan Zone, marched in unison to the stadium then watched a brave performance by their team in our dramatic video and photo gallery.
Now open for beginners and serious sportsmen, the MAG47 climbing centre is one of the best of its kind in Hungary – and certainly the tallest.
Head up to the Szépvölgy woods in Buda for a forest-themed playground, a bird sanctuary and a hiking trail, all recently installed as part of a new initiative.
Gaze at Lake Naplás from on high now that a 22-metre-high lookout tower has just opened alongside, offering panoramic views.
It's the big kick-off! From Friday, 11 June, the Euros take over every TV screen – with Budapest a co-host and Hungary taking part. Here's where to watch matches at lively spots around town.
Before high-powered gyms and astroturf, Hungarians exercised and played sport however and wherever they could – take a look at these examples from yesteryear as we delve into the photo archive.
Splish splash! Plunge into one of Budapest's great pools and relax at one of its historic spas for 20% of the price, just by using your BKK transport pass. Remember – Immunity Certificates only!
Head up to Nagyrét in Hűvösvölgy for open-air recreation for all the family thanks to a new themed playground and well-equipped outdoor gym, surrounded by forest.
The return of the Rác – Budapest's historic baths, closed for nearly two decades yet fully renovated, should soon be reopening after legal entanglements over ownership resolved.
Invented by a man from Lambeth who patented his idea in Cincinnati, the pinball machine is 150 years old. Budapest's very own Pinball Museum now plans a series of events to celebrate.
Swift, sleek green machines – new MOL Bubi bikes have just been distributed to 158 points across Budapest, easier to access with an equally improved, user-friendly app and payment system.
Sport for all! As the world's top football players prepare for the Euros co-staged at Budapest's Puskás Aréna, locals can now use the outdoor gym, running tracks and playgrounds just opened alongside.
Discover the world of Art Nouveau thanks to our new free walking tour around the city.
Splish splash! Lupa Beach reopens next Wednesday, 19 May, with a new family area and direct access for cyclists using the international EuroVelo 6 route. And for the first week... it's free!
Discover the tangled history of ELTE Botanical Gardens, now 250 years old, where Habsburg monarchs observed troop manoeuvres and King Mátyás once had his hunting lodge.