Budapest Airport 2 hr 24
Balaton Uplands National Park (36 min) Protected natural area by Lake Balaton, a vast freshwater lake, with hiking trails & cave tours. Sümeg Castle (24 min) 13th-century fortress featuring historical exhibits, knights on horseback & medieval feasts. Szent György-hill (40 min) Forested hill with hiking trails, known for its striking basalt rock forms & Lake Balaton views. Rezi castle (14 min) Balaton Museum (15 min) Tracing the history & geology of Lake Balaton through displays on native plants & peoples. Municipal Beach (16 min) Beach and lake Szent Magdolna-templom (23 min) Romanesque art, wine, and architecture Keszthelyi-hegység (15 min) Lake Cave Tapolca (33 min) Winding, 300m underground limestone cave system navigable by boat along a subterranean lake. Keszthely Kastell (11 min) Zalaszántói Sztupa (17 min) Buddhism and temple Szigliget (31 min) Stalwart castle ruins with a tower to climb, military artifacts & peaceful panoramic views. Festetics Palace (11 min) Baroque-style palace with 18th/19th-century aristocratic rooms, library plus collection of coaches. Little Queen (33 min) Lake Hévíz (11 min) Large lake featuring warm waters for alleged health benefits & an indoor/outdoor spa with services. |