A Guide to Skiing and Ice Skating in Hungary

Although there are no real mountains in Hungary, skiers, cross-country skiers and sled enthusiasts can enjoy the passion of winter thanks to the new snow cannon system! ⛸️【City Park Ice Rink】In Hungary, you can ice skating in almost every major city. The most famous ice rink in Budapest is undoubtedly the one in City Park, which has been in operation since 1870. During the winter months, City Park becomes one of the gathering places in Budapest. Not only can you experience the fun of ice skating, but you can also enjoy the fairy-tale-like beauty around the ice rink! The entire ice rink is very well planned, not only providing ice skates for rent, but also providing ice skate blade sharpening services and skating lessons. ⛺【Eplani Ski Resort】: The ski center in Eplani operates all year round and has 16 ski slopes, chairlifts, tow lifts and 1 obstacle slalom track. The last weekend of the ski season is usually the start of lift season, which lasts until November, meaning there’s something to do all year round! The constantly upgraded dining venues provide a more perfect travel experience for all ice and snow enthusiasts and tourists. 🛬【Matrau St. Stephen Ski Resort】: Matraw St. Stephen Ski Resort has modern ski lifts and is a real family ski resort. It has an Alpine atmosphere and slopes of varying difficulty, a training park and the possibility of night skiing. So both beginners and advanced skiers can find something suitable for them. 🏨Sattoraljaújhely Ski Resort: On the slopes covered with snow cannons in the adventure park, there are three Tatrapoma ski lifts. One with a T-bar and two pallet lifts, and two moving carpets, 120m long and 50m long. Of course, you can skate on the rink, or try the snow slopes. 🧡【Budapest Normafa Park Ski Resort】: Normafa is located on the Svab Hill and is a popular year-round hiking destination for Budapest residents. In 2022, the local Vasas ski hut was renovated, and below it, the Sanischlo-Schette, a lighted cross-country ski slope with snow cannons and a nearby toboggan run were built, the latter of which can be used free of charge. There are also artificial training slopes and ski slopes in the area.