24 Activities
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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.