Keszthely, the capital of Lake Balaton

The capital of Lake Balaton

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!

Festetics Heritage

Go to the beach and have fun at the Water

Museums

Historic city centre

TOP sights

For lovers of bicycles

All leisure

Programs

Whether it's gastronomy, music, festivals, children's programs or exhibitions, in Keszthely you will always find something to do.

Keszthely Carnival

22Feb The masquerade parade is a colourful and fun event in winter. It is a great way for everyone to experience the carnival spirit. (Saturday) 22. February 2025 Main Square I'm interested

07Jun

Weavings exhibition

13. September 2024. - 31. January 2025.Balaton Museum

04Oct

Eggs of bird

4. October 2024. - 31. December 2025.Balaton Museum

Concerts

Festivals

Children's Programs

Exhibitions

All Programs

Did you know?

Hint#helikon-park-es-helikon-emlekmuHave you ever been to the Helikon Park? On the park grounds a dog run and agility course was created, which can be visited free of charge every day of the week from 0 to 24 hours.

Hintókiállítás hozzátartozik az alapjegyhez, ha a kastélyban járunk

An interesting fact#festetics-kastely-hintomuzeumOnce upon a time, the Carriage Museum building provided a home for the Kanizsa brewery - from here came the star of the 80s beaches, bright from Balaton.

An interesting fact#pecazas-keszthelyenLet us not forget that the Phoenix Galley, which can claim to be the largest sailing boat ever on Balaton, is connected to Keszthely and the Festetics family.

A helyiségek korhű berendezése annak köszönhető, hogy az egyes tárgyak nagymértékben eredeti formájukban maradtak fenn

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.

An interesting fact#festetics-kastely-palmahaz-es-madarparkThe structural elements of the Palm House were made in the factories of Gustave Eiffel in Paris. Its excellent quality is evidenced by the fact that the main supporting elements, twisted columns, have not yet been replaced. Eiffel is associated with the tower named after him, or the conception and design of the Statue of Liberty in New York, but his company also designed the plans for the main building of the Western Railway Station in Hungary.

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.

Local Specialties

Keszthely has many high-quality restaurants and catering establishments from the city center to the Balaton shore. You can find traditional kitchens and those representing the world of street food, as well as international flavors, but of course the palette and selection are much more colorful. The city is located in Zala County, so we can look for specialties typical of the region, such as Zala dödölle.

Classic Restaurants

Best Ice Cream Parlors

Atmospheric Cafes and Patisseries

All Gastronomy

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!