Budapest Airport 2 hr 29
Szigliget (20 min) Stalwart castle ruins with a tower to climb, military artifacts & peaceful panoramic views. Szent György-hill (27 min) Forested hill with hiking trails, known for its striking basalt rock forms & Lake Balaton views. Municipal Beach (19 min) Beach and lake Sümeg Castle (24 min) 13th-century fortress featuring historical exhibits, knights on horseback & medieval feasts. Zalaszántói Sztupa (17 min) Buddhism and temple Keszthelyi-hegység (18 min) Balaton Museum (19 min) Tracing the history & geology of Lake Balaton through displays on native plants & peoples. Lake Cave Tapolca (19 min) Winding, 300m underground limestone cave system navigable by boat along a subterranean lake. Little Queen (19 min) Sea of Stones, Szentbékkálla (39 min) Giant rocky slabs, bluffs & info plaques stud this leafy area, popular for hiking & climbing. Festetics Palace (15 min) Baroque-style palace with 18th/19th-century aristocratic rooms, library plus collection of coaches. Csobánc (30 min) Scenic hilltop known for its sweeping views, including lush valleys & distant Lake Balaton. Gulács (31 min) Mountain and nature Lake Hévíz (19 min) Large lake featuring warm waters for alleged health benefits & an indoor/outdoor spa with services. Balaton Uplands National Park (23 min) Protected natural area by Lake Balaton, a vast freshwater lake, with hiking trails & cave tours. |