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:

• Where a detour tastes like wine
  An unexpected detour during a bike ride along Lake Balaton brings us right into the heart of an authentic Hungarian wine festival in Badacsony. A wonderful reminder of just how alive local traditions still are here.
• Thury-castle
  Thury Castle in Várpalota combines cultural events with a quirky little museum full of surprising collections and family-friendly activities.
• The caves of Tapolca
  A perfect rainy-day trip near Lake Balaton: underground caves, rowing boats on crystal-clear water, fascinating geology and a charming little town to explore afterwards.
• The other side of the Balaton
  Mass tourism or authenticity at Lake Balaton? Our experience with Kis-Balaton, and Zalakaros
• 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.