Whoever can throw the metal ball closest to the small colored ball wins!

Both young and old can enjoy the petanque sport.

Petanque is a throwing game of French origin, which can be tried out by interested people today in Keszthely.

The elderly generation also uses the petanque court with pleasure.

Players try to throw their own ball as far as possible so that it gets as close as possible to the colored ball.

In Keszthely, petanque championships are organized several times a year for the locals.

Petanque court in Keszthely, in the courtyard of the Pethő Housen

Petanque tournaments are organized in Keszthely for the locals.

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Petanque court

If we are walking on the Main Streat in Keszthely, it is worth taking a detour of 15-30 minutes to try the Petanque court, which is open all year round. The rules can be learned in a few minutes and all family members can easily join the game. We can spend a little time in one of the most beautiful enclosed courtyards in the city, which is already worth it.

Game for the Whole Family

What is Petanque?

Petanque is a French-origin ball game, similar to the one seen in the hungarian film Pál Street Boys. It is basically a light sport, great for entertainment even in hot summer days. The manager of Pampetrics wine shop, Milán, is happy to help us with learning the rules and getting the right equipment. The use of the game is free, but we should thank him by having a drink, wine or beer while playing.

HintYou can combine the game with a wine tasting or summer spritzing with the help of the Pampetrics Wine Store next to the course. The enclosed courtyard ensures your undisturbed entertainment.

Where is the court located?

The Petanque court is located in one of the most atmospheric enclosed courtyards in Keszthely. It is the perfect setting for such a game, as it is close to Keszthely’s bustling main street, yet still provides a peaceful and undisturbed environment for playing. The entrance to the courtyard is from the Promenade Street, and the pitch is surrounded by buildings of historical and art-historical significance: Keszthely’s oldest civilian building, the Pethő-house, and the old-fashioned synagogue located at the back of the courtyard.
An interesting factDo you want to know more about the past of Keszthely? Then the book KESZTHELYI TÖRTÉNETEK was written for you, get it in the Tourinform office on the walking street!
The design of the court is attributed to Milán Pampetrics, a wine merchant. His aim was to create a new communal space in the heart of Keszthely, as well as to promote the sport of Petanque.