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.
13 km · about 25 min drive
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Siófok
Somogy County, Hungary · Europe
About Siófok
Siófok is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Balatonszabadi, 26km from Lake Balaton.
Siófok is in Somogy County, Hungary, with about 23,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Balatonszabadi, about 6 km away.
Siófok (Hungarian pronunciation: [ˈʃijoːfok]; German: Fock; Latin: Fuk) is a town in Somogy County, Hungary on the southern bank of Lake Balaton. It is the second largest municipality in Somogy County and the seat of Siófok District. It covers an area of about 124.66 km2 (48.13 sq mi) between Lake Balaton, theRead more
Mezőföld and the Outer Somogy-Hills. Lying at the mouth of the Sió Channel, it serves as the most important logistic station for goods between Lake Balaton and the River Danube.
The town is Hungary's second most popular holiday destination (after Budapest) due to its 17-kilometre-long (11-mile) coast, over 1,000 hotels, and plenty of bars, restaurants and nightclubs. Siófok is one of the richest municipalities of Hungary due to tourism. Hungarians often call the town "the capital of Lake Balaton", as it is the largest town on its shores and acts as the financial, cultural, media, commercial and tourist hub of the northern part of Somogy County and the southern shore of Lake Balaton.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Siófok?
Within an hour or so of Siófok: Tihany Peninsula, Lake Balaton (13 km), Lake Balaton (26 km), Hegyestű Geological Visitor Site (31 km), Balaton North Shore Drive (Route 71) (45 km).
Are there any good drives near Siófok?
The nearest famous roads are Balaton North Shore Drive (Route 71).
Where is Siófok?
Siófok is in Somogy County, Hungary, about 6 km from Balatonszabadi.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 23,028
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Hungary
- Region
- Somogy County
- Timezone
- Europe/Budapest
- Coordinates
- 46.9041, 18.0580
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Hungary
e-vignette required for motorways. Zero alcohol limit for drivers.
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Worth the detour from Siófok
6 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.
26 km · about 30 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.
31 km · about 35 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.
45 km · about 50 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.
45 km · about 50 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.
60 km · about 70 min drive
Driving roads near Siófok
- Right hereTihany Peninsula, Lake BalatonA lavender-scented peninsula with an abbey perched over Central Europe's largest lake, ringed by a scenic drive.
- 45 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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