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:

• 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.
• 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.