Visiting the shooting range Budapest can be a fun activity for anyone, as long as they follow the rules and etiquette. It is a great choice for a stag do, hen party, or team building event.

There are several packages available, with a variety of weapons to choose from. You can also drive a wide array of military vehicles.

Celeritas Shooting Club

While visiting Budapest and staring up at the amazing architecture, or taking a relaxing bath in the Szechenyi spa on a hot day it is easy to forget that this city was at war once. But with all the awesome activities that the city has to offer, including the Celeritas shooting club, you can live out your action hero dreams and experience what it’s like to fire a real gun.

The range is located in the Cold War park on the Buda side of town and has a huge arsenal of different guns to choose from. The packages vary and the cheaper ones get you three different handguns and a revolver, while the more expensive ones include rifles too. You can also choose to add extras, such as sniper rifles and AK47s, to make your experience more exciting.

While the prices at this shooting range may seem a bit steep at first, they are worth it for those who want to try out an authentic experience. The staff are friendly and helpful, making this a great choice for beginners or professionals alike. After you’re done shooting, don’t miss out on the Churchill Challenge, a test of speed and accuracy. You’ll be provided with 30 rounds of ammunition and a duelling tree, which is essentially a post with ping-pong bats that you have to hit.

Cold War Park

When the Soviet Union fell, statues of Stalin and Lenin came crashing down across the country, but one wise bureaucrat in Budapest decided to hoard some of the more interesting ones instead of melting them down for scrap. Today these statues are presented in the Memento Park, just a bus ride away from the city center. This collection of communist roadside attractions is a must for anyone with even a slight interest in Eastern European history.

Besides the statues, this small museum has a whole host of exhibits that are well worth a look, including a few Soviet military vehicles. A T-72 tank, a few howitzers, and a few light trailers are on display, but the highlight is definitely the SA-2 surface-to-air theater missile, or Vina in Soviet codification.

Another interesting exhibit is the bunker that was used by the Hungarian Air Force throughout the Cold War. This is now a museum that offers various kinds of interactive experiences, and of course the chance to shoot at some of Hungary’s most modern weapons. In addition to the bunker, the museum also hosts a series of displays devoted to the everyday life of the people of communist Hungary. This includes some fascinating pieces of art, which are clearly influenced by Social Realism. They are often quite shocking, and they make for a good reminder that under the communists, individuals mattered less than the collective.

Military Vehicles Park

The thud of shots and clatter of machine guns mingle with the muffled rumbling of aircraft that circle over Budapest. Cowering behind quickly erected barricades, SS-men, tank grenadiers of the army, and Hungarian parachutists clash with the Soviet storm troops again and again. The defiant perseverance of the garrison inflicts tremendous losses on the enemy.

The city of Budapest is laced with countless sewer tunnels, maintenance tunnels, and passages, giving the Soviets a good advantage over their besieged adversaries. A squad of six Soviet marines, masters at infiltration and small-unit patrolling, was able to slip deep behind the urban defense lines to gather intelligence, snatch prisoners, and kill officers.

Many citizens who manned positions in parks and large apartment blocks were particularly vulnerable to the deadly marksmen. They also suffered from the bitter cold and were frequently exposed to artillery fire. Despite these shortcomings, the German defenses held on with fanatical bravery and obstinate perseverance.

The exhibits are not a replica of the originals, but they provide visitors with an opportunity to see, handle, and dismantle genuine weapons from the era (all of which have been deactivated for safety reasons). The event aims to bring the Hungarian Defence Forces closer to the public and encourage young people to opt for military service. The event is free of charge.

Churchill Shooting Range

The Churchill Shooting Range is a great place for anyone who wants to experience the ultimate thrill. They offer a unique experience with ex-special forces instructors. You can choose from a variety of guns including 3 different handguns (Margolin, Glock 17 and Taurus.38 revolver), a Remington shotgun, and a Thompson.45 semi automatic. If you’re not familiar with these guns, don’t worry because they will provide you with an English speaking guide and tutor to help you get the hang of it. This shooting range is a little bit further out from the city center, but the extra journey will give you a chance to see a different side of Budapest that you wouldn’t normally be able to experience.

While gun shooting might not be the first thing that comes to mind when planning a stag do, it can actually be a really exhilarating and cathartic activity. With packages that include all the equipment and weapons you need to take part, as well as a qualified instructor on hand to help you, it’s a great way to step out of your comfort zone and have some fun.

Budapest has long been a favourite location for Bollywood movies, with many of the iconic scenes from Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Don 2 and Chori Chori Chupke Chuke being shot in the city. It also has a number of other famous locations, including the tram that Ajay Devgan and Kriti Sanon rode down on in Dangal and the Liberty Bridge where the endearingly inept Mekk Elek hung out in his hammock.