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    24 Activities

    Exploring the North Shore of Lake Balaton

    Exploring the North Shore of Lake Balaton
    Starts from

    Budapest

    Transportation

    By Car

    Guidance

    Self-Guided

    Activities

    24

    Duration

    3 days

    Length

    120 mi

    Guide details

    Starts from

    Budapest

    Transportation

    By Car

    Guidance

    Self-Guided

    Duration

    3 days

    Length

    120 mi

    • History and Culture
    • Natural Attractions
    • Active Leisure
    Map preview
    Emily Zanier

    Emily Zanier

    Blogger

    • Visit the most beautiful spots around Lake Balaton.
    • Enjoy hiking in the hills and swimming in the lake.
    • Taste the local gastronomy and wines.
    Lake Balaton is the number one destination in the Summer for the Hungarians, it is like their sea. In three days around Lake Balaton, you will explore the most beautiful places while driving along the lake on a scenic route. You will visit cultural places and museums and learn about the history, geology, fauna and flora of the lake.
    But it is also an active trip with lots of walking and hiking but also some leisure to relax on the beach and swim in the lake. So there is a bit of everything for the whole family. The restaurants chosen will make you taste the local Hungarian cuisine with great local wines.

    Categories

    • History and Culture
    • Natural Attractions
    • Active Leisure
    Lake Balaton is the number one destination in the Summer for the Hungarians, it is like their sea. In three days around Lake Balaton, you will explore the most beautiful places while driving along the lake on a scenic route. You will visit cultural places and museums and learn about the history, geology, fauna and flora of the lake.
    But it is also an active trip with lots of walking and hiking but also some leisure to relax on the beach and swim in the lake. So there is a bit of everything for the whole family. The restaurants chosen will make you taste the local Hungarian cuisine with great local wines.
    Emily Zanier

    Emily Zanier

    Blogger

    • Visit the most beautiful spots around Lake Balaton.
    • Enjoy hiking in the hills and swimming in the lake.
    • Taste the local gastronomy and wines.

    Travel itinerary

    Visiting Balatonfüred and Tihany
    9 Activities

    Day 1

    9 mi0.8 mi

    Visiting Balatonfüred and Tihany

    You will start your trip around Lake Balaton by visiting the two most famous towns: Balatonfüred, the oldest resort town around Lake Balaton and the most picturesque Tihany.
    Beach, Hike and Fortress
    8 Activities

    Day 2

    49 mi0.7 mi

    Beach, Hike and Fortress

    Today will be a very active day. Some hikes are on the program to enjoy beautiful panoramas of Lake Balaton, but also an interesting fortress to visit and the beach to relax. Wear good walking shoes and comfortable clothes for hiking.
    Heviz Thermal Lake and Keszthely Castle
    7 Activities

    Day 3

    58 mi3 mi

    Heviz Thermal Lake and Keszthely Castle

    Today you will visit the end of the Lake Balaton with amazing sites and activities. Keszthely has an amazing castle and museums and Heviz has the biggest thermal lake in Europe. So this will be a relaxing and interesting day.
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