Go Kart Mania

In Győrzámoly, close to Győr, in north-western Hungary, Go Kart Mania offers a karting track open to all, with no licence or experience. People gather as a family or with friends to string together timed laps, in a country setting away from the town. It is a leisure venue appreciated in this Szigetköz region, among the branches of the Danube.

Karting is about the simple fun of racing: a briefing, a helmet, and everyone heads off to post their best time. The short format suits beginners as much as regulars working on their lines, and groups happily set up short heats to sort out the drivers. Everyone tries to beat the clock, and people happily come back to improve their time. For opening times and prices, which can vary by season, it is best to check before coming.

Győrzámoly lies in the Szigetköz, a region of Danube branches and islands known for its unspoilt nature, its canals and its cycle paths. The neighbouring city of Győr, one of the finest in the north-west, charms with its Baroque centre and its colourful façades at the confluence of three rivers. The thousand-year-old abbey of Pannonhalma, UNESCO-listed, and the region's thermal baths round out a visit. Halfway between Budapest and Vienna, the region is easy to reach by the M1 motorway.