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Balatonfüred
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Balatonfüred is the oldest and most popular resort on the shore of Lake Balaton in Hungary . It is situated on the northern shore, not far from the Tihany Peninsula. Balatonfüred is a spa resort with many thermal springs. About the city - The center of the spa resort is the square Györy tér with the Kossuth thermal spring. more »
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The water in the spring is thermal and slightly sulphurous. On the main square, there is the baroque Horváth's House, where the first St Ann's Ball took place in 1825. This popular event takes place annually in the city. There is an interesting museum in the house that was once owned by the writer Mór Jókai. Near the museum, there is the neo-classical round church from 1846. In Balatonfüred, you can also visit the Red Church from the 18th century and the White Church from 1829. Another interesting part of the city is the so-called Siske, where you can admire nice houses with thatched roofs. In Balatonfüred, there is a world-widely known hospital for healing heart diseases. .
Glances into history
The healing effects of the local mineral have been known since the end of the 18th century. In the first half of the 19th century, a spa complex with promenades was built and the town began to grow. In 1846, István Széchenyi launched the first steamship from Balatonfüred on the lake.Spa
The local thermal springs are rich in carbonic acid and are slightly radioactive. The water is convenient for healing stomach diseases, heart diseases and recovering from fatigue.Other attractions
In the southern part of the city on the shore of Lake Balaton, there is the popular camp Füred. There are six public beaches on the shore, the best is the beach Aranyhíd (Golden Bridge) . Further north, not far from the city center, you may visit the cave Lóczy-barlang. It is the largest cave in the Balaton area. Balatonfüred offers wide choice of sports facilities, such as tennis and squash courts or minigolf. The lake is perfect for many different water sports and it is possible to go ice-skating on the frozen lake in winter.Transport
You can reach Balatonfüred by car, bus or train. The nearest airport is in Budapest , about 130 km far.Tourist information and destination rating
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Balatonfüred: Travel guide - tips for trips, the best restaurants, tourism
Tips for trips into Balatonfüred and its surroundings
What to visit here
Castles and chateaus in the vicinity
Trips during which you can learn about local history
Aquaparks and swimming-baths in Balatonfüred and its vicinity
Fun parks, swimming-baths and beaches
Lakes in the vicinity
Trips to the surrounding lakes
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Esterházy Strand
Swimming, 1.2 km | Add to the plan |
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Kisfaludy Strand
Swimming, 1.8 km | Add to the plan |
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Royal Balaton Golf & Yacht Club
Golf, 7.5 km | Add to the plan |
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Mini Museum of Military History
10.6 km | Add to the plan |
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Balaton
Lakes, 15.7 km | Add to the plan |
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