Bird Ringing and Bird Rescue Station near Fenékpuszta, close to Keszthelyn

High up is the Bird Ringing and Bird Rescue Station arean

The station staff explains bird ringing process.

Bird Ringing and Bird Rescue Station Buildings

Bird Ringing and Bird Rescue Station Areas

At the Bird Ringing and Bird Rescue Station, signs tell stories about the birds in the area.

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Bird Ringing Station in Fenékpuszta

At the railway station decorated with birds between Balatonszentgyörgy and Keszthely, the Bird Ringing Station operates. We can find out why bird ringing has an important international role and learn about the birds' flight route.

Protect our birds!

Bird ringing in Fenékpuszta

The Bird Ringing Station has been operating since 1985, as a station of the Hungarian Ornithological and Nature Conservation Association. Since 1987, birds have been caught and ringed every summer, and since autumn 2005, continuously throughout the year. At the station, you can follow the whole ringing process, from the capture of the birds, through the condition assessment, to the moment of release. The station is run entirely by volunteers.

The station welcomes groups by appointment from 13 July to October.

View of Lake Balaton

In 2019, a six-metre high lookout tower was opened near the station, offering a beautiful panorama of Lake Balaton. The lookout, built on the site of the previous structure, is also a great help for birdwatchers.

Approach

By bike we have to go from Keszthely to Fenékpuszta on the Bikeroad around Lake Balaton, a sign will indicate the station. By car from the 71 main road we have to turn left at the 115 km.

Tipp ha Fenékpuszta felé biciklizel, nézd meg az ókori Valcum romjait

HintNearby are the ruins of the former Fenékpuszta Roman fort, as well as the manor of Fenékpuszta and former small castle, it is worth visiting them! Not far away is the Small-Balaton Visitor Center, if we are here, let's definitely visit it!

Take a bike ride around Fenékpuszta!

The area around Fenékpuszta is a great destination for a bike ride for all those who love nature and like to discover special places on two wheels. At the Fenékpuszta Bird Ringing Station, visitors can get up close and personal with bird ringing. From here, it’s just a short ride to the former estate of the Festetics family, the Fenékpusztai Majorság, where today you can see exhibitions on horse riding. The adventure continues along the small path behind the farm to the Kis-Balaton Visitor Centre, where you can learn about the region’s birdlife and natural treasures in an interactive way.