Budapest Airport 2 hr 35
Laposa Domains (19 min) Winery, vineyard, wine, and wine tasting Szent György-hill (19 min) Forested hill with hiking trails, known for its striking basalt rock forms & Lake Balaton views. Little Queen (15 min) Lake Cave Tapolca (16 min) Winding, 300m underground limestone cave system navigable by boat along a subterranean lake. Keszthelyi-hegység (21 min) Csobánc (27 min) Scenic hilltop known for its sweeping views, including lush valleys & distant Lake Balaton. Municipal Beach (25 min) Beach and lake Sea of Stones, Szentbékkálla (34 min) Giant rocky slabs, bluffs & info plaques stud this leafy area, popular for hiking & climbing. Balaton Museum (25 min) Tracing the history & geology of Lake Balaton through displays on native plants & peoples. Szigliget (10 min) Stalwart castle ruins with a tower to climb, military artifacts & peaceful panoramic views. Gulács (21 min) Mountain and nature Festetics Palace (23 min) Baroque-style palace with 18th/19th-century aristocratic rooms, library plus collection of coaches. Balaton Uplands National Park (27 min) Protected natural area by Lake Balaton, a vast freshwater lake, with hiking trails & cave tours. Tapolca Basin (7 min) Volcano and mountain Lake Hévíz (27 min) Large lake featuring warm waters for alleged health benefits & an indoor/outdoor spa with services. |