Gokartsuli

In Mogyoród, on the grounds of the Hungaroring, north-east of Budapest, Gokartsuli is a karting school set up right by the circuit that hosts the Hungarian Grand Prix. As its name suggests (suli means school in Hungarian), the venue focuses on learning to drive, on a covered track drivable all year round. It is a place built for progress, from your first laps to mastering your lines, in a sheltered and safe setting.

Karting stays open to all, with no licence or experience: a briefing, a helmet, and you head off to find your best lap. Beyond the school, the track also welcomes enthusiasts out to race their friends and test themselves against the clock, sheltered from the weather. The closeness of Hungary's home of Formula 1 adds to the pleasure of taking the wheel. For opening times and prices, it is best to check before coming, as it gets busy at weekends.

Mogyoród is a village in the north-eastern suburbs of Budapest, world-famous for its Hungaroring circuit, where the Hungarian Grand Prix has been run since 1986. The neighbouring Aquaréna water park and the green hills of the surroundings round out a family outing. The capital, with its monuments, its thermal baths and its UNESCO-listed riverbanks, is half an hour away by road. The region is easy to reach by the M3 motorway, which makes it a handy stop for anyone visiting Budapest.