Budapest: 3D blacklight minigolf with themed courses

Summary

Step into Budapest’s glowing worlds of 3D minigolf and playful surprises

You’ll play minigolf in Budapest like nowhere else: glowing 3D courses under UV lights, themed around aquariums, Hungarian history, and outer space. With friendly staff guiding you through surreal rooms painted by local artists—and all equipment included—you’ll laugh at missed shots and marvel at neon details you’ll remember long after your visit.

What’s the experience like?

“Don’t worry if you miss — the fish won’t mind,” our host grinned as she handed us those wild Chromadepth glasses at Neonis. I’d never played minigolf in the dark before, let alone surrounded by glowing jellyfish and neon castles. The place is tucked right in Budapest, not far from St. Stephen’s Basilica — but honestly, it felt like we’d slipped into some alternate universe where everything hums with color. My first swing was a disaster (the ball bounced off a painted shark’s nose), but nobody cared. There was this easy laughter echoing around, and the smell of something sweet — maybe popcorn? — drifting from the lobby.

The three themed courses are Aquarium, Space, and History of Hungary. We started underwater: blue light everywhere, cartoon fish floating on the walls. I tried to pronounce “akvárium” like our guide Li did (she laughed — I probably butchered it). The floor glowed under our sneakers, and every putt felt like it might wake up a sea monster. Then we wandered into Hungary’s past — kings and dragons in wild colors, all painted by local artists. I kept stopping to touch the rough edges on the murals; you can feel where someone dragged their brush just a bit too fast.

Space was my favorite. It’s quieter there — less chatter, more soft hum from the UV lights overhead. The planets look almost real through those glasses; I actually lost track of my score because I kept staring at Saturn’s rings. Kids were running ahead of us pretending to be astronauts (one little guy tripped over his own shoelaces and just giggled). It’s wheelchair accessible too, which I noticed when an older couple rolled through behind us, trading tips about which holes were trickiest.

I didn’t expect to feel so relaxed playing minigolf indoors on a rainy afternoon in Budapest. Maybe it was the colors or just being somewhere that doesn’t take itself too seriously. We finished up with sticky hands from snacks and a bunch of blurry photos that don’t do justice to how wild everything looked under those lights. Still think about that weird sense of floating between worlds — you know?

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Neonis 3D Blacklight Minigolf Experience

• Play indoor minigolf under UV lights
• Explore Aquarium-themed course
• Discover History of Hungary-themed course
• Enjoy Space-themed course

Top questions

Is Neonis 3D Blacklight Minigolf suitable for kids?

Yes, children are welcome but each group of four kids must have one adult with them.

How do I get to Neonis from central Budapest?

You can reach Neonis easily by metro line 3, bus, or by car; it's about 5 km from St. Stephen’s Basilica.

Are there different themes at Neonis minigolf?

Yes—Aquarium, History of Hungary, and Space are the three themed areas you can play through.

Is Neonis wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the venue is wheelchair accessible for visitors.

Is this activity recommended for pregnant travelers or people with health issues?

No, it's not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with spinal or cardiovascular conditions.

Do I need to bring my own equipment?

No—all equipment including Chromadepth 3D glasses is provided on site.

What’s included

Your visit includes access to all three themed minigolf areas—Aquarium, History of Hungary, and Space—with special Chromadepth 3D glasses provided for everyone so you can see the artwork come alive as you play indoors in central Budapest.