There's a $1,500,000 roundabout in Hungary that goes nowhere and leads nowhere and the reason why is bizarre
Published on Apr 17, 2026 at 12:15 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Apr 17, 2026 at 8:14 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
Strange but true: there’s a random roundabout in the middle of nowhere in Hungary that cost millions to build, and it doesn’t go anywhere.
It doesn’t come from anywhere, either – it’s just… there.
Connected to nothing but grass on all four sides, there aren’t even any buildings in sight apart from what looks like a small barn.
It may at first seem random, but, for less-than-noble reasons, it is far from uncommon – keep scrolling to see it for yourself.
Europe is obsessed with roundabouts
The notion of a roundabout is so foreign in the US that there isn’t even a US-specific word.
In the US, they’re sometimes called a ‘rotary’, a ‘traffic circle’ or sometimes a ‘circle.’
But it’s all a bit tentative, like somebody who lives in a landlocked state trying to find a synonym for the word ‘sea’, something they’re not familiar with.
And yet, Europe is absolutely obsessed with them.
The roundabout-to-square mile ratio – if that’s even a thing – in Europe is crazy.
There are around 150,000-200,000 roundabouts in Europe, and only 10,000+ in the US.
There’s a reason why that’s the case, though.
And it’s about something a lot of people already know, and something people have suspected for a while.
The ugly truth behind this meaningless roundabout
Both EU countries and EU candidates regularly receive subsidies from the European Union.
Without rose-tinted glasses on, it’s pretty clear that not every penny is accounted for, and not every penny is spent wisely.
Building roundabouts is a quick and easy way for politicians of all sorts to – how can we put it nicely? – buy themselves an extra lunch with leftover funds from the project.
That’s because these are ‘low-complexity’ projects that are easy to approve and fund than major highways or hospitals.
That’s why there are so many roundabouts that appear to be a bit meaningless or redundant, and a few, like this one in Hungary, are completely useless.
It doesn’t go anywhere, and it doesn’t come from anywhere.
It’s just randomly placed in the middle of nowhere.
If you want to go check it out, head to Google Earth and search for these exact coordinates: 46.8782496° N, 16.8773647° E.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
