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Keszthely, Hungary

Keszthely is a Hungarian city of 20,895 inhabitants located on the western shore of Lake Balaton. It is the second largest city by the lake and one of the more important cultural, educational and economic hubs in the region.

Type CityPopulation 20,895

Why go

  • Town in Western Transdanubia, Hungary.
  • Served by Hévíz–Balaton Airport (SOB).

History

Keszthely is a Hungarian city of 20,895 inhabitants located on the western shore of Lake Balaton. It is the second largest city by the lake and one of the more important cultural, educational and economic hubs in the region. Due to its favorable location and accessibility by both road and rail, Keszthely and the surrounding area is a preferred holiday destination.

Restaurants & places to go

Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 5 Tapolcai út, Keszthely, 8360 · mcdonalds.hu
Indoor
Hungarian, Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 12 Tavirózsa utca, Hévíz, 8380 · hovamenjek.hu
Indoor
Coffee Shop, International, Pancake, Bagel, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating · 1 Bem József utca, Keszthely, 8360 · pajtikeszthely.hu
Indoor
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, vegan options, step-free access, air conditioning · 56-60 Pázmány… · tomposetterem.hu
Indoor
Pizza, Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 37 Tapolcai út, Keszthely, 8360 · corleonepizzeria.hu
Indoor
Italian, Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su,PH 12:00-21:30 Features: outdoor seating, delivery · 2 Szent András utca, Hévíz, 8380 · etterem.hu
Indoor
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:30 · 7 Petőfi Sándor utca, Hévíz, 8380 · ligetheviz.hu
Indoor
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00 · 2 Fő tér, Keszthely, 8360 · losamigos-mex.hu
Indoor

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Airports

Hévíz–Balaton Airport (SOB) 11 km to the centre
Sármellék, ZA, HU — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Balatonkeresztúr Airfield 14 km to the centre
Balatonkeresztúr, SO, HU
Outdoor
Zalakaros Airfield 25 km to the centre
Zalakaros, ZA, HU
Outdoor
Zalaegerszeg Andráshida Airfield 37 km to the centre
Zalaegerszeg, ZA, HU
Outdoor
Nagykanizsa Airfield 44 km to the centre
Nagykanizsa, ZA, HU
Outdoor
Cserszegtomaj-Hévíz Airfield 5.8 km to the centre
Cserszegtomaj, ZA, HU
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Keszthely
Ferry terminal · 1.3 km from the centre · Balatoni Hajózási Zrt.
Outdoor
Balatongyörök
Ferry terminal · 8.6 km from the centre · Balatoni Hajózási Zrt.
Outdoor
Balatonmáriafürdő
Ferry terminal · 12 km from the centre · Balatoni Hajózási Zrt.
Outdoor
Szigliget
Ferry terminal · 15 km from the centre · Balatoni Hajózási Zrt.
Outdoor
Balatongyörök-Keszthely
Ferry route · Balatoni Hajózási Zrt.
Outdoor
Balatongyörök-Balatonmáriafürdő
Ferry route · Balatoni Hajózási Zrt.
Outdoor
Balatongyörök-Szigliget
Ferry route · Balatoni Hajózási Zrt.
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Hévíz–Balaton Airport (SOB); 9 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 4 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Keszthely, 1.3 km); routes include Balatongyörök-Keszthely, Balatongyörök-Balatonmáriafürdő, Balatongyörök-Szigliget.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Keszthely, Hungary. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail