Places to Visit in Balatonalmadi, Hungary, Europe

Places to Visit in Balatonalmadi, Hungary, Europe

Balatonalmadi is a famous resort town located on the northeast shore of popular Lake Balaton which is the largest lake in Central Europe, in Hungary, around 115 southwest of national capital, Budapest. Tourism is the backbone of Balatonalmadi’s economy.

Geography of Balatonalmadi:

Balatonalmadi coordinates with 47.02433° N latitude and 18.01124° E longitude covering an area of 49.89 sq. km.

History of Balatonalmadi:

Balatonalmadi was earlier called Almadi and the current name may be derived from the Lake Balaton. Balatonalmadi geared up towards development with the railway connection to nearby cities in the year 1909. The Catholic Church in Balatonalmadi was constructed between 1977 and 1979.

How to reach Balatonalmadi?

FlyBalaton Airport is the closest airport to Balatonalmadi located about 125 km away. This airport is in the west of Balaton Lake receiving flights from the different regions of Europe during the summer season.

There are buses regularly available at the airport during peak season or tourists can take taxi or tourist vehicle to Balatonalmadi from the airport.

Balatonalmadi has an upgraded railway station with scheduled trains to major Hungarian cities. The town of Balatonalmadi is served by both luxury and general bus services.

For local travel and to reach tourist destinations and airport, tourists can use rental cars or bikes or bicycles in Balatonalmadi.

Culture, Food and Shopping in Balatonalmadi:

Balatonalmadi is rich in culture with many exhibition centers such as Attic Gallery, Angling and piscatorial exhibition and Magtár Borok Háza. Balatonalmadi is home to traditional and modern food corners and shops all around the town.

Things to do in Balatonalmadi:

Swimming
Hiking
Sailing
Visiting museums

Places to see in Balatonalmadi:

Balaton Lake:

Balaton Lake is the first preference of tourists visiting the town of Balatonalmadi. It is one of the best lakes in the world attracting tourists for its spectacular beauty and festivals on the shore.

Wesselényi Beach:

Wesselényi beach is the largest and most famous beach in Balatonalmadi open for tourists between 8.30 and 19.00. It offers different outdoor activities including volleyball and is also a nice relaxation point for tired body. Wesselényi beach is also the site of Hungarikum and Firewater Festival, and Winefestival. Day ticket costs 630 HUF per person. Tourists can get 10% discount on entrance fee if they have Balatoncard. No fee for parking.

Saint Imre Parish Church:

Constructed in 1930 by project of Medgyasszay István, the Saint Imre Parish Church is located in the heart of Balatonalmádi town. A chapel called ‘Holy right’ is situated in the proximity of the church.

List of other places of interest in Balatonalmadi include:

Budatava Beach
Református Church
Evangélikus Church
World War Memorial
Pannonia Aqua
The viewpoint of Óvári
Pannonia Aqua statue
Csikász Imre memorial plaque
Szent Erzsébet-liget
Baross Gábor memorial plaque
Vörösberény – Mandulás
Kánya Kálmán memorial plaque
Kompolthy Tivadar monument
Kossuth Lajos statue
János from Nepomuk statue

Best time to visit Balatonalmadi:

The ideal time to visit Balatonalmadi is during the months from June to August to enjoy the beauty of Balaton Lake.

Accommodation options in Balatonalmadi:

Balatonalmadi is a pleasant town with plenty of accommodation options such as hotels, vacation rentals, lodges, camping and youth hostels. Hotels range from budget options to 4 stars. The major well facilitated reputed hotels in Balatonalmadi are listed below: