Debrecen and its surroundings offer a number of active possibilities for relaxation for visitors. In addition to the conventional mass sports, visitors longing for relaxation can have the possibilities provided by the nature itself.

The wide range of fish fauna in the wet habitats, ponds and surface streams on the outskirts of the town provide unforgettable moments for anglers.

In the forests situated in the vicinity of Debrecen, visitors can find hunting paradises that are famous faraway. From these the Gút Forest is the most famous one.

Hikers who are lovers and admirers of nature as well as lovers of horse-riding can wander about fabulous landscapes in the Wooded Plains, Pallag Forest and Hortobágy. Visitors who want to learn to ride can practice in the race course of the former state farm in Pallag.