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:

• Berhida
  Berhida, near Lake Balaton, is full of history and charm, with a 13th-century church, scenic nature trails, and a royal legend to tell.
• Cycling tour around eastern Balaton
  We went on a three-day cycling tour along Lake Balaton, with an extra loop through the Bakony region to cover sufficient distance. We started in Berhida and cycled via Eplény along quiet country roads to the north coast. Via Balatonfüred and the coast of the Tihany peninsula, we crossed over to the south shore at Szántód. On the third day, we temporarily left the shore, cycled over cliffs and forest roads, and ended up back in Berhida. We encountered unpaved or impassable sections, sometimes overgrown paths, and busy stretches without cycle paths; but everywhere we enjoyed views, tranquillity, and flexibility.
• The Hungarian mountain ranges
  We explore Hungary, focusing on the Mátra and Bükk mountains and the Bakony further afield. Visit charming Eger, with its local wine (Egri Bikavér) and natural beauty. And, of course, the highest peak, Kékes (1014 m).
• Discovering Hollókő – A Timeless Hungarian Village
  A visit to the historic Hungarian village of Hollókő, near the Mátra Mountains. Comparable to Bokrijk, but authentic: the houses are still in use. The village mainly lives off tourism: shops, cafés, museums in every house. You can walk to a castle and further on to a work of art called “the palm of God” with views over the valley. Conclusion: definitely worth a visit, especially if you are staying in the Mátra.
• The Stones Speak
  In Székesfehérvár, just half an hour from our home, there stands a truly unique castle. Not a historical monument, not a palace of nobles, but a work of art: Bory Castle. The sculptor-architect-painter Bory worked on it for 40 years, and it really is one great artwork. As with all art: tastes differ. Personally, I…