Budapest Airport 2 hr 33
Balaton Museum (23 min) Tracing the history & geology of Lake Balaton through displays on native plants & peoples. Tapolca Basin (4 min) Volcano and mountain Gulács (19 min) Mountain and nature Lake Hévíz (25 min) Large lake featuring warm waters for alleged health benefits & an indoor/outdoor spa with services. Szent György-hill (16 min) Forested hill with hiking trails, known for its striking basalt rock forms & Lake Balaton views. Laposa Domains (17 min) Winery, vineyard, wine, and wine tasting Keszthelyi-hegység (18 min) Balaton Uplands National Park (24 min) Protected natural area by Lake Balaton, a vast freshwater lake, with hiking trails & cave tours. Szigliget (7 min) Stalwart castle ruins with a tower to climb, military artifacts & peaceful panoramic views. Festetics Palace (21 min) Baroque-style palace with 18th/19th-century aristocratic rooms, library plus collection of coaches. Csobánc (24 min) Scenic hilltop known for its sweeping views, including lush valleys & distant Lake Balaton. Municipal Beach (23 min) Beach and lake Little Queen (13 min) Sea of Stones, Szentbékkálla (31 min) Giant rocky slabs, bluffs & info plaques stud this leafy area, popular for hiking & climbing. Lake Cave Tapolca (14 min) Winding, 300m underground limestone cave system navigable by boat along a subterranean lake. |