10 days in Lake Balaton Itinerary

Keszthely is a Hungarian city of 20,895 inhabitants located on the western shore of Lake Balaton. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Keszthely: Tapolca (Malom Lake, Lake Cave, &more), Badacsonytomaj (Borbely Csaladi Pinceszet, Laposa Birtok, &more) and Szentharomsag Kapolna (in Szigliget). The adventure continues: step into the grandiose world of Festetics Palace, enjoy the sand and surf at Municipal Beach, explore the galleries of Helikon Castle Museum, and get a taste of life in the country at Festetics Imre Allatpark.

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Budapest to Keszthely is an approximately 2-hour car ride. You can also take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in August, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Balatonfured.

Balatonfüred is a popular resort town in Veszprém county, in Hungary, with a population of 13,000, situated on the northern shore of Lake Balaton. Venture out of the city with trips to Siofok (Mineral Museum, Sió-Torony Kft, &more). Pack the 22nd (Sat) with family-friendly diversions at Annagora Aquapark. The adventure continues: kick back and relax at Tagore Promenade, take in the architecture and atmosphere at King Christ Roman Catholic Parish Church, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Via Dolorosa, and see the interesting displays at Jokai Mor Memorial House.

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Traveling by car from Keszthely to Balatonfured takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In August in Balatonfured, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 20°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive back home.