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Siófok, Hungary

Siófok is a town in Somogy County, Hungary on the southern bank of Lake Balaton. It is the second largest municipality in Somogy County and the seat of Siófok District.

Type City

Why go

  • Town in Southern Transdanubia, Hungary.
  • Known for Lake Balaton.

History

Siófok is a town in Somogy County, Hungary on the southern bank of Lake Balaton. It is the second largest municipality in Somogy County and the seat of Siófok District. It covers an area of about 124.66 km2 (48.13 sq mi) between Lake Balaton, the Mezőföld and the Outer Somogy-Hills. Lying at the mouth of the Sió Channel, it serves as the most important logistic station for goods between Lake Balaton and the River Danube.

Getting there by ferry

Siófok
Ferry terminal · 1 km from the centre · Balatoni Hajózási Zrt.
Outdoor
Alsóörs
Ferry terminal · 9.5 km from the centre · Balatoni Hajózási Zrt.
Outdoor
Szántódrév
Ferry terminal · 11 km from the centre · Balatoni Hajózási Zrt.
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Tihany
Ferry terminal · 11 km from the centre · Balatoni Hajózási Zrt.
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Tihanyrév
Ferry terminal · 11 km from the centre · Balatoni Hajózási Zrt.
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Balatonfüred
Ferry terminal · 12 km from the centre · Balatoni Hajózási Zrt.
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Siófok-Tihany
Ferry route · Balatoni Hajózási Zrt.
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Balatonfüred-Siófok
Ferry route · Balatoni Hajózási Zrt.
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Alsóörs-Tihany
Ferry route · Balatoni Hajózási Zrt.
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Tihany-Tihanyrév
Ferry route · Balatoni Hajózási Zrt.
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Szántód–Tihanyrév
Ferry route · Balatoni Hajózási Zrt.
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Balatonfüred-Tihany
Ferry route · Balatoni Hajózási Zrt.
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Alsóörs-Balatonalmádi
Ferry route · Balatoni Hajózási Zrt.
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Balatonföldvár-Tihanyrév
Ferry route · Balatoni Hajózási Zrt.
Outdoor

Restaurants & places to go

Regional, Restaurant · Nyitva: ápr-nov.: 12-22h, kedd szünnap Opening hours: We-Mo 12:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · 9 Cserhegyi utca, Tihany, 8237 · ferencpince.hu
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Cafe · nezdabalatont Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-22:00 Features: vegan options, step-free access · 22 Kossuth Lajos utca, Tihany, 8237 · apatsagicukraszda.hu
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Restaurant · Az étterem átalakítás miatt zárva tart Opening hours: off Features: dogs welcome · 1 Fő utca, Paloznak, 8229 · homolapinceszet.hu
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Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:30-21:30 · 30 Erkel Ferenc utca, Siófok, 8600 · sandorrestaurant.hu
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American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 12:00-22:00; Fr 12:00-24:00; Sa-Su 09:45-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options · 3 Petőfi sétány,… · dinerm.hu
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Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-24:00 · 9 Balatonfüredi út, Balatonalmádi, 8220 · dongusto.hu
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Italian, Noodle, Fast Food · Opening hours: Th-Mo 11:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating · 120 Budapesti út, Balatonföldvár, 8623 · peterspastabfv.hu
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Ice Cream · Egészségügyi okokból 2022-ben zárva. Features: dogs welcome · 1 Kiss Ernő utca, Zamárdi, 8621 · mauro.hu
Indoor

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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. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Siófok, Hungary — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Siófok, 1 km); routes include Siófok-Tihany, Balatonfüred-Siófok, Alsóörs-Tihany.

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

Trains & rail

National rail