Explore Hungary

Hungary, a landlocked country in Central Europe, offers a unique diving experience characterized by its diverse freshwater sites. Renowned for its stunning cave systems, Hungary is a haven for both recreational and technical divers. One of the country's crown jewels is the Molnár János Cave, located beneath the bustling city of Budapest. This thermal cave system offers a mysterious underwater world with crystal-clear waters, accessible to skilled cave divers. It's an unparalleled experience where divers can explore vast caverns and geological formations that have been shaped over millennia. Lake Balaton, Central Europe's largest lake, provides a different freshwater diving adventure. Known for its shallow waters and unique biodiversity, it is perfect for beginner divers and those looking to enjoy leisurely dives. Meanwhile, the depths of the Tata Quarry invite more experienced divers to explore its submerged rock faces and artifacts. Hungary’s diving opportunities are marked by varied conditions, from the warm waters of thermal caves to the cooler, clearer lakes, drawing divers with its blend of natural beauty and technical challenge.

Power Plug Type

C, F

Payment Method

AMEX, DC, JCB, Cir, Plus

Airports

BUD

Currency

Hungarian Forint (HUF)

Dial Code

+36

Electricity

230V / 50Hz

Time

UTC +1; UTC +2 during daylight saving time

Courses and Events

Open Water Instructor

Get started today - You must be a Divemaster or equivalent to join SSI's 3-Step Instructor Training Program. The training process begins by joining the Digital Learning Assistant Instructor / OWI Instructor course combination. Upon successful completion of the Instructor Training Course (ITC), you will enroll in an Instructor Evaluation (IE) to become an SSI Open Water Instructor. This 10-day training programme will qualify you to independently instruct various key SSI programmes such as Scuba Diver, Open Water Diver, Enriched Air Nitrox, Diver Stress & Rescue and Dive Guide. Additional costs may apply beyond the course fee, such as course materials, registration, physical supplements, exam fees For those who wish to take more time to learn and gain valuable teaching experience between training programs, the 3 parts can be done in a single step - Assistant Instructor, Instructor Training Course (ITC) and Instructor Evaluation (IE) sequentially at your own pace with flexible scheduling.

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€1,100.00

Dive Centers

Hungarian Dive Academy, Dive School and Indoor Dive Center

Íves utca 16, 1044 Budapest, Hungary

Horizon Dive School

Patyolat utca 33., 1155 Budapest, Hungary

Your Dive Team Dive Center

Postamester utca 82., 1171 Budapest, Hungary

Picco Buvarszerviz & SSI D,C., Picco Diveservice

Bécsi u.14., 9025 Gyor, Hungary

5 Sea Dive Center

Bacsai u. 11., 9026 Gyor, Hungary

Triton Dive School

Maros utca 170, 1237 Budapest, Hungary

Divelabs DC

Banyaleg utca 86, 1225 Budapest, Hungary

Aqua Dive School, Aqua Dive

Vorosmarty u.6., 1074 Budapest, Hungary

DiveTime

Vasarhelyi Pal utca 9/a, 2314 Halasztelek, Hungary

SeaWatch DC, SeaWatch

Ady Endre ut 6., 1211 Budapest, Hungary

Vet Dive DC, RougeVet Kft

Fo ut 45., 2351 Alsonemedi, Hungary

Seastar

Bányász utca 7., 7673 Pécs-Kővágószőlős, Hungary

Art of Diving

Setalo, 6090 Kunszentmiklos, Hungary

Dive Sites

Guenter W. (#2912095)

H2O Divng Academy Divesite (★3.1)

The lake is privately owned, therefore no public access is possible and diving is only possible by appointment with H2O Divingacademy (by mail or phone.).

Georg N. (#3070740)

Molnár János-barlang (★4.9)

János Molnár is a vast underground cave, located right under Budapest. The depth of the cave is approximately 100m and the width is 3km. The cave is made out of thermal karst springs, spewing from the depths and it is one of tje biggest thermal caves in the world. The tepmerature of water fluctuates between 25-27°C.

Scubapro, Stephen Frink

Fényes-forrás (★4.6)

A diving site consisting of 5 lakes, fed by a natural thermal spring, located on the Tatai Fényes-Tanösvény Trail. It can be dived all year round due to the constant hot water spring that feeds it.

Scubapro

Öböl Music Beach (★4.3)

Lake Palatinus is a mine lake, formed as a result of sand extraction in the 1950s. Its good water quality is due to the mining technology they started using at the time.

Scubapro, Stephen Frink

K.Island Picco SE & SSI D.C. (★4.5)

Győrzámoly is an old Gravel Mine, K.Island, Picco SE & SSI DC is located 10 km from Győr, is easily accessible and one of the most beautiful dive sites in Hungary.

Top Wildlife Sightings in Hungary

Hungary hosts a variety of freshwater wildlife that attracts divers, with species such as carp, pike, and perch commonly encountered in its lakes and rivers. Notably, Lake Balaton offers sightings of the European catfish, a particularly large species that thrives in deeper waters. The lake's visibility, however, can vary depending on the time of year, often improving during the cooler seasons. Another intriguing species is the sturgeon, which can be spotted in the Danube River. These ancient fish are best viewed during seasonal migrations, particularly in spring when they move upstream to spawn. The depth and clarity of the water, influenced by seasonal rains, can impact the frequency and quality of sightings. Planning dives during clearer, less turbulent times enhances the likelihood of observing these fascinating creatures.

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 30

Shutterstock-Rostislav Stefanek