Leisure
Keszthely offers you the most beautiful built heritage of Balaton, as well as exciting cultural relaxation opportunities, in addition to swimming and water experiences!
Programs
Whether it's gastronomy, music, festivals, children's programs or exhibitions, in Keszthely you will always find something to do.
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An interesting fact#keszthelyi-fo-terDid you know? The fountain in the Main Square symbolizes the water ditch that used to surround the former fortress.
An interesting fact#keszthelyi-gasztronomiaDid you know? It is thanks to Taszilo Festetics II that there are a good number of almond trees in our area. The prince wanted to give his wife pleasure with the sight of the trees blooming in spring, and also they were planted in place of the vineyards during the phylloxera plague, so they had economic significance as well. If you want to have an ice cream, be sure to try Festetics' almond kiss!
An interesting fact#helikon-strandDid you know? This used to be the princely beach, the Festetics family also swam here, from here comes the origin of the name Helikon.
An interesting fact#festetics-kastely-helikon-kastelymuzeumAccording to the tradition, Lady Mary Hamilton, of Scottish and British noble descent, arrived to Keszthely with a train loaded with furniture. She brought portraits of her family members and then, together with her husband, enriched further their castle.
Hint#jatszoterek-kicsiknek-es-nagyoknakIf we are near the Balaton during the summer, we must definitely visit the Water Play Park, where children can learn about water and related physical phenomena in a playful way.Gastronomy
You don't have to search much to find a good ice cream parlor, café or restaurant in Keszthely. Nevertheless, we have selected some of the best for you.
Accommodations
Do you crave the comfort of a hotel? Is it more important that your accommodation be family- or pet-friendly? Are you mostly interested in the proximity of the water? You can quickly find the best one for you here!
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