Tamasi
15mins
Tamasi main attraction is the thermal bath with its medicinal waters. The thermal water with alkaline hydrogen carbonate content has medicinal properties. You also have the deer park, where the world famous Gyulaj fallow deer live in the 36,000 hectare forest in the fields of the town. The Tamási International Equestrian Days are annually organized combined to the 20th August celebrations. You have architecture with Gothic Rozália Chapel, built on the Calvary Hill and the furnishing of the Roman Catholic church completed in 1745 is worth seeing. The stones of the former castle, built after the Mongolian invasion, were used to erect the Baroque hunting lodge of Miklós Esterházy. Plus you have shops, markets, restaurants and bars.
Lake Balaton
35 mins
Large freshwater lake offering water sports, ferries & cruises. Often called “Hungarian Sea,” Lake Balaton is one of the largest lakes in central Europe. The mountainous region of the northern shore is known both for its historic character, while the flat southern shore is known for resort towns.
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Zamardi
35 mins
Our closest Balaton town is Zamardi. The heart of Hungary’s summer music (e.g. Strand Festival, Balaton Sound etc.), great fun for families, its got an adventure park big selection of eating places and it’s close to Tihany. The settlement is part of the Balatonboglár wine region, perhaps some wine tasting?
Siofok
40 mins
Siofok is a party town in summer, great water sports. It’s fun and vibrant with plenty to keep you entertained all night and all day! Flashing lights, beaches, but romantic walks in the sunset at night. The beaches are safe to swim, maybe take a boat trip or eat in one of the many restaurants or bars.
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Tihany
35 mins to Szantod
Simply breath-taking, named the ‘pearl of Balaton Lake’. Take the ferry from Szantod.
Foynod
Balatonfüred
Kaposvar
45 mins
On hills flanking the Kapos River, this Neo Baroque town is the chief market town.
Lake Deseda
45 mins
The lake is surrounded by forests with many hiking, biking trails and several beaches.
Bugaszegi Téglagaléria
Pecs
Heviz Thermal Bath
Herend Porcelain
1hr 30mins
Porcelain which is unique, delicate and made to exacting standards, worth a visit.
The Peace Stupa
1hr 40mins
A rather rare sight in the Balaton region, Zalaszántó’s Stupa
Taploca
Kis-Balaton (Little Lake)
Villany
1h 46mins
Villány has some of Hungary’s best wines! It’s a great opportunity to buy wines direct from the producer.
Bokod Floating Houses
One of Hungary’s best kept secrets, these floating houses make up the fishing village of Bokod.
Lake Szelid
2hr
A shallow salt lake found in Bác-Kiskun county in southern Hungary, this is a great place to visit if you want to experience a thermal lake off the beaten track.
Budapest
1hr 50m
Don’t miss this amazing city, travel either by car or train from Pincehely. We are happy to help with arrangements – you could always stay overnight!
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For 2021, we have linked with a hungarian tour company. Reka from Undiscovered Hungary has english speaking guides who will collect from the campsite or meet at the destination to take you on your chosen tour. Just let us know which trips you are interested in and we will organise a price. In the summer months the tours are extremely popular, so you will need to book two weeks in advance to be sure of availability.
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Overnight pitching area available – beware it’s so relaxing you won’t want to leave!