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OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES: CAVING (ALL YEAR AROUND), WAKEBOARDING (SUMMER)
, HIKING, BIKING IN THE BUDA HILLS (NORMAFA, JÁNOS HILL VIEWPOINT)
CAVING UNDER
BUDAPEST
Hungary’s capital, Budapest, is famous for its hot springs all
over the world. Many people visit Hungary’s famous thermal baths,
but only a few know that the hot water rushing up from deep underground
created something else too. In the limestone mountains, under
Budapest, the heated water formed a huge cave system, which is
thought to be more than 100 km long. The spas and caves of Budapest
are planned to be declared part of the UNESCO World Heritage.
The longest cave of Budapest is the 20.1 km long Pál-völgyi-Mátyás-hegyi
cave system located in the Duna-Ipoly National Park. It is a real
multi-level labyrinth system with most of its chambers under the
residental districts of Budapest.
If you aren’t claustrophobic you can apply for our regularly scheduled
cave tours which are guided by qualified caving guides. During
the 2.5-3 hrs long tours you will often have to climb on walls
and crawl through narrow passages so you have to be prepared for
adventure. You will be supplied with overalls, helmets, and lights.
You don’t need to have any previous experience in caving.
You can take part in the tour only at your own risk.
Lets Go Europe 2007.....Thumbs up!
Hostel life doesnt get much better than this laid back place,
which has themed dorms, genuinely helpful owner, and a common
room with movies, music, cheap bear and free internet. Reception
24 Hr...
Top picks, Budapest 2009
We've always loved this laid-back hostel - Budapest first!
- in a colorfully painted suburbain ' villa' in the south
Buda and we are happy to see more and more hostels are copying
its style. The Back Pack relatively small (50 beds), but the
fun spillout into a lovely garden with hammock, a yurt and
Thai-style lounging platform. The upbeat attitude of the friendly,
much travelled owner seems to permeate the place and the welcome
is always warm...
Rough guide 2010
Colourful and homely hostel on a tree-lined residential street
in Buda with themed dormitories, a wonderfully relaxes atmosphere
and a beautiful garden with hammocks strewn beautiful fruit
trees...