Budapest among the 5 best European cities offering summer programs!

Global e-commerce platform Ubuy recently compiled a list of the top 20 European cities for offering family-friendly summer programs. Whether you want to sunbathe on the beach, try the most exciting water slides or spend the day at an amusement park, these European cities have it all. The Hungarian capital, Budapest, earned a prestigious spot in the ranking.

Summer programs in European cities

THE Ubuy Search 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 the European capitals, Turizmus Online writesEach city was ranked from 1 to 80 based on the average of each of these factors combined, resulting in a list of the top 20 cities.

Budapest ranks 4th, ahead of cities such as Berlin, Paris, Lisbon and Madrid.

The 5 best European cities

The top 5 European cities for summer programs are:

1. London, United Kingdom)
2. Prague, Czech Republic)
3. Rome, Italy)
4. Budapest, Hungary)
5. Berlin, Germany)

1. London

“Topping the ranking with 75 points, London, UK, emerged as the best city in Europe for theme parks, water attractions, water sports and public parks! In the English capital, visitors can find an impressive 190 parks, the most in Europe, as well as 20 theme parks and water sports activities to enjoy,” reads the study compiling the best European cities for summer programs.

2. Prague

With 73 points, the Czech capital takes second place in the ranking. The city is home to 14 amusement parks (more than in any European capital!) and 9 water parks, as well as a wide range of water sports. “For younger adventurers, the Dino Park is located in the north-east of the city – a journey that takes visitors back millions of years. Discover giant dinosaurs that stand all around the park and a 4D cinema, where dinosaur fans of all ages can learn all about them,” writes Ubuy.

3. Rome

Rome comes in third with 67 points. With 4 amusement parks, 71 parks and 8 water sports facilities, the Italian capital has a lot to offer. Just a 40-minute drive south of the city, Cinecittà World offers 40 attractions. The city is also home to the world’s first cinematic swimming pool. If you want, you can even take a raft trip on the Tiber River.

4. Budapest

Budapest, with 66 points, ranks 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 Pálmaház as must-see destinations, as well as Palatinus Beach, which is also a great place to experience Budapest’s beach culture. They highlight the many indoor and outdoor pools, as well as thermal and wave pools.

5. Berlin

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 activities, Berlin has plenty to discover, according to the survey.

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