Surroundings
Some of the highlights in the immediate surroundings are:
- Natura 2000 area East-Bakony
- Tihany
- Lake Balaton: About 15 km away.
- Veszprém: About 20 km away
- Budapest: Just over an hour’s drive by car. There is also a direct train (1 hour 10 minutes) from the neighbouring village of Pétfürdő.
- Balatoni Bob amusement park
- The castle of Nadásdladány
- Annagora water park
- Ski and mountain bike area Vibe Park Eplény
On our blog, we have also described places of interest, walks and bike rides. A list of all these stories can be found here, and below you will find a link to the most recent posts:
- History lessons from BudapestDiscover Hungary’s complex history in Budapest by delving into the dark 20th century. Visit the Jewish quarters, the Great Synagogue and the Shoes Memorial for an impressive experience about the Holocaust. The Terror Háza Museum highlights the Nazi and Communist periods, while Memento Park preserves Communist statues. Learn about the silent resistance of Hungarians and their resilience. A fascinating people with a history full of nuances, where no story is black and white.
- Kids and trains…Two very different history lessons, but both involving children and trains.
- Sailing trip on Lake BalatonA day of sailing on Lake Balaton with a rented Scholtz 22. Calm waters, perfect weather, ideal for 2-4 people. Rental company 30 minutes away, affordable and flexible.
- Cycling around BalatonalmádiOn Easter Saturday, we cycled from Balatonfűzfő along Lake Balaton to Balatonalmádi. The tour, with an elevation gain of around 500 metres, requires good physical condition due to the challenging slopes. We climbed the Csere-hegy and Somlyó-hegy observation towers via good cycle paths, enjoyed the nature and rest stops, and returned to the start via a restaurant and a steam locomotive.
- The Trianon-MuseumThere are two castles in Várpalota. One dates back to the Middle Ages and played an important role in the fight against the Turks. Construction of the second castle began in 1721 by the Zichy family. Since 2004, the second castle has housed the Trianon Museum. The Trianon Museum is the only institution in the…
