Big cities in Hungary – 5 facts you may not know about Balatonfüred – PHOTOS

For most of the people, Budapest is the first thing that comes to their mind when they think about Hungary. This country is beautiful, and it has many other beautiful cities. We have already written about Győr, Szeged, Debrecen, Veszprém, Sopron, Pápa, Szolnok, Miskolc, Kecskemét, Szekszárd, Tatabánya, Salgótarján, Kaposvár, Szombathely, Esztergom, Keszthely and many other cities. Now, let us take a look at Balatonfüred.

General information

Balatonfüred lies in Veszprém county, and it is the northern centre of Lake Balaton. Even though Veszprém is the capital in Veszprém county, Balatonfüred is more popular in the summer, due to its location. It has only about 13,000 inhabitants, but it is one of the busiest cities in summer. Additionally, Balatonfüred is the oldest holiday town around Lake Balaton.

Explore Balatonfüred

Tagore Promenade is one of the best-known places in the city. It got its name after Nobel prize winner Indian poet Rabindranath Tagore, who came to the sanatorium and planted a tree after he had healed. It became a tradition, and even Gandhi has a tree at the promenade since then, as ilovebalaton.hu reports.

Next, to Tagore Promenade, there is the famous Heart Hospital and the Kossuth Lajos Drinking Hall in front of it. It is a fantastic architectural masterpiece with drinking pipes from where good-quality mineral water flows.

There are many ways to explore the wonders of Balatonfüred. One of them is cycling. There are many bike paths, so biking is not only convenient but also faster than sitting in a traffic jam in summer. If you are looking for something adventurous, we recommend the High Tech Sportok Bázisa (Base of the High Tech Sports). This company organises segway tours in- and outside the city. Finally, Lilliput Train is the best choice if you cannot walk a lot, you have children, or you have only a little time, and you want to see as many attractions as possible. This charming little train drives you around the city and shows you the most popular places in Balatonfüred.

Museums

There are many museums in Balatonfüred. The Vaszary Mansion is one of the most popular ones on the list, where visitors can enjoy a fine arts exhibition, wonderful paintings and photos. Additionally, there is a pleasant atmosphere to relax in the mesmerising garden eating sweets and drinking beverages.