In Finland I used to do bicycling along forest trails but that is not possible in central Budapest. So I needed to find out some alternative sport to do. I like swimming so I decided to search for swimming pools in Budapest. That is not easy because I found mostly baths and not swimming pools. With help of my colleagues, girlfriend and a map I have visited two swimming pools.

The first one is named after famous Hungarian swimmer - Nyéki Imre uszoda. The location is a little bit far for me. The pool is also pretty crowded and worn out. The positive thing is free sauna.

The second one is nicely almost on the way to my work place and it is easier to reach. Császár-Komjádi Uszoda is somewhat bigger place as it has both outdoor and indoor pools. Unfortunately indoor pools have been closed due pieces of ceiling falling down. But outdoor pools do not have that problem so they are ok. They have also 50m pool which pretty nice for gathering kilometers without turning all the time. But the shower facilities are shabby and the building is not in its best condition anymore.

I have heard that the pool on Margit Sziget should be in better condition so I will check it out one day. In any case, if you plan to do swimming in Budapest pools you will need a cap and slippers. Wearing a cap is said to be compulsory and you definitely want to wear something to protect your feet.