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Tihany is a village on the northern shore of Lake Balaton on the Tihany Peninsula (Hungary, Veszprém County). The whole peninsula is a historical district.
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1. Benedictine Abbey and Museum (Bences Apatsag)
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4.5 based on 225 reviews
The original abbey was established by King Andras I in the 11th century.
Reviewed By Chris D - New Westminster, Canada
No, this is not "just another church". The size, architecture, and quality statues in this small village in this out-of-the way place are truly awesome. A guided tour to help understand all the nuances and history are in order - I don't believe I can do it justice with mere words. Do make the effort, even if it is a bit out of your way.
2. Tagore Promenade
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4.5 based on 173 reviews
Reviewed By 188petere - Brisbane, Australia
As we drove from Budapest to Slovenia, decided to take a detour to see the lake & so happy we did as it is beautiful. The colour is lovely, and it is large allowing for a lot of activities slong the shore & by boat.
Numerous accommodation spots along the coast from camping to hotels, various food options from takeaway to dine in, & hire options including boats & bikes.
A popular holiday & cycling option. Lovely! We could easily go back & spend a few days relaxing.
3. Kalandpark Zamardi
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4.5 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By Judit E - Budapest, Hungary
Recommended for all ages, this entertainment options, ranging from 5 years of age. Long tracks of varying difficulty degrees. The team is usually helpful, but there were a few half-hearted fellow as well. Team training is also suitable. I think it is a bit too overpriced, poor value for money price. Restaurant also weak.
4. Tihany Echo
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4.5 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By Zsolt C
In Hungary if someone would like to visit the Balaton lake, the most representative place with the greatest view is Tihany. Basically the little town is on a half island inside the Balaton, this ensures its extraordinary perspective. If you climb up even to the benedictine monastery "Tihany Abbey", that is guaranteed you will always remember to the Balaton from that view. It is worth to try also the "Tihany echo", which is generated by the north side of the huge building of abbey
5. Kossuth Lajos Drinking Hall
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4.5 based on 51 reviews
Reviewed By Anthony A - Baughurst, United Kingdom
It is said that the waters have many medicinal properties. I can not comment on this. However, on tasting the water it was obvious that there were various minerals in the water. Many people over the years could not all be wrong about it's healthy attributes.
6. Kohegyi Kilato
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4.5 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By zsszn - Bratislava Region, Slovakia
We was at Palinka Wellness for tasting and the owner advise to us the look-out tower. Its a short trip (but not only 300m) from parking place to the top and there is a nice view to the Balaton. Worth to visit, mainly if you were on a tasting to clear your head. There is a bufet open during the weekends.
7. Via Dolorosa
8. High-Tech Sports Base 4
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5 based on 65 reviews
After Matrafured, Budapest and Heviz, the unique service of the High-Tech Sports Base - the segway tour - is now available in Balatonfured too. The tour on this fantastic vehicle offers an unforgettable experience for children, adults, the young, the elderly, couples, families and friends alike. Other exciting programmes available!
Reviewed By Bálint R
It was a good and awesome activity. I've been here with my family and they enjoyed. I've never tried segway before, and as I thought, it was super. You can control it easily. The leader speaks clearly, and he is very helpful. I hardly recommend this activity.
9. Balaton Sound
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4.5 based on 16 reviews
Balaton Sound Music Festival, held on the bank of the Balaton lake, at Zamardi, is one of Europe's largest open air electronic music festivals. This is the place where artists and DJ's from around the world, get together to share with you their talent and passion for music. This is the place where you want to be, if you are a music and party fan. Open-air, sound, light, joy of having signings from your favourite artists, twenty-hours of music per day in different locations, main stage, lounges and tents allow you to enjoy Hip-hop, New-wave, Neo-soul, Pop, electronic and music of the world styles. The Balaton Sound is a place to go with friends, and make even more friends, in the luxurious chill-out spaces with bean bags and hammocks. Established and new artists will make you happy. The Balaton Sound is composed of the sound of music and the sound of joy.
Reviewed By lancelotd669 - Leuven, Belgium
Really cool festival, cheap prices, good weather, nice side attractions. Good DJs and a real summer feeling. Definitively recommended to go to, especially in a big group! It's also a nice plus that there are also afterparties after midnight at which you can party outside. :) Also perfect to combine it with a visit to Budapest and take the train from there.
10. Lokomotiv Kisvonat / Road Train Tihany
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4 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By ossimandus - Prague, Czech Republic
Tihany is perched on a hill and represents a very kitch and touristy "old" Hungarian village. Crammed with eateries and paprika shops the prices are sharp and access is by the road train from the harbour. Tour buses roll in around 11am so be warned it can get very busy.There are superb ceramic shops to the north end of town (keep walking with the Cathedral on your right)
Another way there is to catch bus 4 from Balatonfured which runs every hour from bus stop number 3 in front of the railway station. Fares 600 forints and a 7km walk back if so inspired.
Be careful where you get off. The bus runs past the port with the driver announcing "Tihany" and you will have to then buy a road train ticket. However the bus route then loops back on itself going up the hill to the village itself. Alight at the Cathedral steps or simply ask for " centrum".
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