Programs & attractions
Explore the most beautiful places in Siófok and around Lake Balaton
Szántód–Tihany Ferry
Lake Balaton's only car ferry connects the southern and northern shores. A scenic ~10-minute crossing and the gateway to Tihany, Balatonfüred, and the northern Balaton attractions.
The easiest route to the northern shore from Siófok
Siófok
0 kmPlázs Beach
Siófok's most popular free beach with lively summer events and bars.
Main Beach (Nagystrand)
The city's largest paid beach with sports courts and water slides.
Petőfi Promenade
The lakeside promenade with restaurants, cafés, and evening entertainment.
Galerius Aquapark
Indoor-outdoor water park with slides, sauna, and wellness facilities.
Water Tower
Siófok's landmark with a lookout and seasonal exhibitions.
Kálmán Imre Museum
Birthplace museum of the famous operetta composer (The Csárdás Princess).
Jókai Park
Siófok's central park with a playground, walking paths, and shaded resting areas.
Nightlife
Siófok is the party capital of Balaton, with clubs and bars along the Petőfi Promenade.
Balaton Bike Path
200 km cycling path around Lake Balaton. The Siófok–Zamárdi stretch (10 km) is flat and family-friendly.
Zamárdi
10 kmZamárdi Beach
Family-friendly beach with shallow water and nice green areas.
Zamárdi Adventure Park
Zip lines, climbing courses, and slides in nature, perfect for families.
Szántód
15 kmSzántódpuszta
Open-air museum with horse shows, craft workshops, and historic buildings.
Balatonföldvár
20 kmCliff Promenade
Scenic walkway along the cliffs above Lake Balaton with stunning views.
Balatonlelle
25 kmKoptató Hill Lookout
Panoramic lookout on the southern shore with views across the entire lake.
Tihany
30 kmTihany Abbey
Benedictine abbey from 1055, home to the earliest Hungarian language document, with breathtaking views.
Lavender Fields
Tihany's signature lavender fields bloom in a purple carpet every summer.
Old Village
Charming narrow streets, artisan shops, and terraced restaurants on the peninsula.
Balatonfüred
40 kmTagore Promenade
Lake Balaton's most beautiful lakeside promenade with memorial trees and statues.
Heart Hospital & Park
Historic spa park with mineral water springs and beautiful gardens.
Badacsony
70 kmBadacsony Wine Region
Balaton's most famous wine region, with tastings on volcanic hillsides.
Badacsony Hikes
Hiking trails to the Kisfaludy lookout and the basalt organ pipes.
Hévíz
80 kmHévíz Thermal Lake
The world's largest natural thermal lake, swimmable year-round, even in winter at 24°C+.
Keszthely
85 kmFestetics Palace
Hungary's third-largest palace with baroque architecture and the famous Helikon Library.
Keszthely Town Center
Charming downtown with restaurants, shops, and a waterfront promenade.
Suggested Day Trips
Plan the perfect day around Lake Balaton
Ferry to the North Shore
Discover the northern shore's highlights: ferry crossing, abbey, promenade, and lunch by the lake.
Ferry crossing from Szántód to Tihany
10 minTihany Abbey and lavender fields
programs.durations.1.5hLunch and stroll on the Tagore Promenade
programs.durations.1.5hWine & Views
Wine tasting on volcanic hillsides, hike to the lookout, and an optional palace visit.
Wine tasting at Badacsony hillside cellars
2 hoursHike to the Kisfaludy lookout
1 hourVisit Festetics Palace (optional)
programs.durations.1.5hFamily Beach Day
Beach morning, ice cream on the promenade, playground, and aquapark, all within walking distance!
Morning at Nagystrand or Plázs Beach
2–3 hoursWalk and ice cream on the Petőfi Promenade
1 hourAfternoon at the Galerius Aquapark
2 hours