4 exciting places to visit near Lake Balaton – PHOTOS
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If you are an active traveller and want to see more interesting things near the northern coast of Lake Balaton, we got some tips for you.
The Tapolca Lake Cave
The lake cave below the town of Tapolca was discovered in 1903 during an excavation. In the new, modern reception building, we can get to know the exciting world of caves in an interactive exhibition, and then walk down some stairs to go through most of the cave in a boat.
Once you are in Tapolca, be sure to visit the uniquely beautiful Malom Lake, 5 minutes from the caves, with its old, huge wheeled watermill. The building is currently home to Hotel Gabriella.
On the lakeshore, there are different restaurants, and in the summer, there is also a stage on the lake, with mainly musical programs.
The Castle of Sümeg and the knight’s tournament
Sümeg Castle is one of the most beautiful medieval fortresses in the country. In defiance of the vicissitudes of history, it still offers an impressive sight as it dominates its surroundings from a high-rise hilltop in the middle of the village of Sümeg. The oldest part of the castle was built in the 1260s, then it was expanded over the centuries.
The arena at the bottom of the castle hosts a historical program with knights and horses every Wednesday and Saturday. In doing so, a Spanish carousel and a Mongolian group of stuntmen will entertain the audience, showcase contemporary weapons, and perform a knightly tournament.
