scenic viewpoint
Tihany Peninsula, Lake Balaton
A lavender-scented peninsula with an abbey perched over Central Europe's largest lake, ringed by a scenic drive.
7 km · about 15 min drive
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Balatonföldvár
Somogy County, Hungary · Europe
About Balatonföldvár
Balatonföldvár works well as a base: 10 minutes from Balatonszárszó, 12km from Lake Balaton.
Balatonföldvár is in Somogy County, Hungary, with about 2,100 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Balatonszárszó, about 5 km away.
Balatonföldvár (Hungarian pronunciation: [ˈbɒlɒtoɱføldvaːr], German: Földwahr) is a popular resort town in Somogy County, Hungary, on the southern side of Lake Balaton, approximately 120 km (75 mi) southwest from Budapest and about 23 km (14 mi) southwest from Siófok, the "capital of Balaton". Balatonföldvár is aRead more
frequently visited tourist destination among Hungarians and foreign guests (especially Germans and Austrians) because of its natural beauties (like the loess hill and the big flowery parks), historical heritages (such as the Celtic path, the old mansions and villas) or its countless leisure opportunities. The town offer several water sport (sailing, windsurfing, fishing, rowing etc.) and mainland sport (beach volleyball, bicycle pathes, football etc.) activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Balatonföldvár?
Within an hour or so of Balatonföldvár: Tihany Peninsula, Lake Balaton (7 km), Lake Balaton (12 km), Hegyestű Geological Visitor Site (18 km), Balaton North Shore Drive (Route 71) (30 km).
Are there any good drives near Balatonföldvár?
The nearest famous roads are Balaton North Shore Drive (Route 71).
Where is Balatonföldvár?
Balatonföldvár is in Somogy County, Hungary, about 5 km from Balatonszárszó.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 2,069
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Hungary
- Region
- Somogy County
- Timezone
- Europe/Budapest
- Coordinates
- 46.8526, 17.8812
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Hungary
e-vignette required for motorways. Zero alcohol limit for drivers.
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Worth the detour from Balatonföldvár
7 notable places within an hour's drive.
natural wonder
Lake Balaton
Central Europe's largest freshwater lake, known as the Hungarian Sea, a beloved summer destination with vineyards and resort towns.
12 km · about 20 min drive
photogenic
Hegyestű Geological Visitor Site
A quarried-open basalt volcano near Monoszló above Lake Balaton: a 50 m wall of vertical polygonal columns showing the inside of an 8-million-year-old eruption, with Káli Basin views from the rim.
18 km · about 20 min drive
coastal drive
Balaton North Shore Drive (Route 71)
Route 71 hugs Lake Balaton's northern shore beneath volcanic hills and vineyards, linking Balatonfured, Tihany and Badacsony in one of Central Europe's finest lakeside drives.
30 km · about 35 min drive
castle
Sumeg Castle
One of Hungary's best-preserved medieval fortresses crowns a bald limestone hill above the town of Sumeg near Lake Balaton, hosting jousting shows and commanding views over the Bakony hills.
48 km · about 55 min drive
natural wonder
Lake Heviz
Largest thermal lake in Europe open for bathing, near the western end of Lake Balaton, warm enough for year-round swimming.
53 km · about 60 min drive
castle
Bory Castle
A romantic castle in Székesfehérvár built almost single-handedly over 40 summers by sculptor-architect Jenő Bory as a monument to his wife: towers, courtyards and studios crammed with the couple's paintings and statues.
59 km · about 70 min drive
Driving roads near Balatonföldvár
- Right hereTihany Peninsula, Lake BalatonA lavender-scented peninsula with an abbey perched over Central Europe's largest lake, ringed by a scenic drive.
- 30 kmBalaton North Shore Drive (Route 71)Route 71 hugs Lake Balaton's northern shore beneath volcanic hills and vineyards, linking Balatonfured, Tihany and Badacsony in one of Central Europe's finest lakeside drives.
Driving in Hungary
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.58/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
- Vignette
- Required, around €16 for a short-stay sticker
When to drive here
April to October
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