Budapest among top 5 European cities to offer summer programmes!

Global e-commerce platform Ubuy recently compiled a list of the top 20 European cities to offer programmes for the summer for the whole family. Whether you’re looking to sunbathe at the beach, try the most exciting water slides or spend your day at an amusement park, these European cities all have what your heart desires. The Hungarian capital, Budapest earned a prestigious place in the ranking.

Summer programmes in European cities

Budapest is among the top 5 European cities to offer recreation opportunities in the summer. Photo by Nick Night on Unsplash.

The Ubuy research used the Travelers Review platform to find out the total number of theme parks, water parks, public parks, amusement parks and outdoor and water sports facilities in each of Europe’s capital cities, Turizmus Online writes. Each city was ranked from 1 to 80 based on the average of each of these combined factors, resulting in a top 20 list.

Budapest made it to the 4th place, ahead of cities such as Berlin, Paris, Lisbon and Madrid.

The top 5 European cities

The top 5 best European cities for summer programmes are the following:

1. London (UK)
2. Prague (Czech Republic)
3. Rome (Italy)
4. Budapest (Hungary)
5. Berlin (Germany)

1. London

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“Heading the ranking with 75 points, London, United Kingdom was found to be the best city in Europe for theme, amusement and water parks, water sports and public parks! In the English capital, visitors can find an impressive 190 parks, the highest number in Europe, as well as 20 theme parks and water sports activities to throw themselves into,” the research compiling the best European cities for summer programmes reads.

2. Prague

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With 73 points, the Czech capital won second place in the ranking. The city is home to 14 theme parks (the most of any European capital!) and 9 water parks, as well as a wide range of water sports. “For younger adventurers, Dino Park can be found in the northeast of the city – a trip taking visitors back millions of years. Find gigantic dinosaurs towering around the park alongside a 4D cinema, where dinosaur fans of any age can learn all about them,” Ubuy writes.

3. Rome

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Rome came third with 67 points. With 4 amusement parks, 71 parks and 8 water sports facilities, the Italian capital city has plenty to see and do. Just a 40-minute drive south of the city, Cinecittà World offers 40 attractions. The city is also home to the world’s first cinematographic swimming pool. If you wish, you can even take a raft to explore the Tiber River.

4. Budapest

The Széchenyi Thermal Baths. Photo: Unsplash

Budapest, which scored 66 points, came fourth with 43 parks, 9 water sports facilities, 6 amusement parks and 2 water theme parks. Ubuy’s survey recommends the exclusive Széchenyi Thermal Baths and the Pálmaház as must-visit destinations, and Palatinus Beach, which is also a great place to experience Budapest’s bathing culture. They highlight the numerous indoor and outdoor pools, as well as thermal and wave pools.

5. Berlin

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Berlin, with a score of 65, has a history dating back to the 13th century and is one of the few cities in the world to be home to three World Heritage Sites. With 61 parks, 4 amusement parks and 8 water sports activities, Berlin is full of things to discover, according to the survey.

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