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SOPRON M3 AT 120 Km GYŐR M1 80 Km BUDAPEST 81 150 Km 82 SZOMBATHELY 83 90 Km 84 M7

VÁRPALOTA VESZPRÉM SZÉKESFEHÉRVÁR 8 70 Km SÜMEG BALATONKENESE M5 71 GRAZ 190 Km

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Bakony és Balaton Térségi Turisztikai Nonprofit Kft. 8200 Veszprém, Óváros tér 2. Office: 8200 Veszprém, Vörösmarty tér 4/B E-mail: [email protected] Phone: +36 20 219 3260 Find Your Own Way to Fax: +36 88 781 391 www.bakony-balaton.hu Lakeshore Experiences

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and co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund. The Bakony-Balaton Region is an area bordered by the towns of Tapolca and Sümeg to the west, the town of Várpalota to the east, the village Graceful Landscapes, of Somlószőlős and the town of Zirc to the north, the town of Balaton- kenese to the south-east and the settlements of the Valley of Arts to the south-west. It consists of four large units: , the Balaton Eternal Memories Uplands, the Bakony Hills and the Somló Area. Although these areas are not entirely part of the Bakony-Balaton Tourism Region, they naturally belong together on the basis of their common characteristics. Welcome to the region with ’s most diversified heritage! www.bakony-balaton.hu The town of Balatonkenese, a popular holiday resort situated on the eastern shore of Lake Balaton, directly belongs to the Bakony-Balaton At the Eastern Gate of Tourism Region. Due to its special location, there is a nice view of the entire eastern basin of Lake Balaton and also the Peninsula from the Kenese cliffs and directly from the shore. If the weather is good, this Lake Balaton is a spectacular sight in every season. The Kenese cliffs are home for rare, protected natural resources. www.bakony-balaton.hu Lake Balaton is one of Hungary’s most precious natural assets and its main attractive force on an international scale. The number of sunny A Colourful hours per year is more than two thousand here, so the relatively shallow water warms up easily, as a result, the temperature of the water in summer is between 22 and 28°C. The quality of the water is Lake excellent even when the weather is very hot, making the lake an ideal place for water sports. In winter Lake Balaton usually freezes over. The average number of days of ice cover on the lake is 57. On such days, skating, ice fishing or ice boating is allowed along the shore, in the safe bays. www.bakony-balaton.hu The joys of being young include spontaneous trips made with friends, a splash in Lake Balaton, playing beach-volley on the beach, dancing in the Easily evening, a romantic walk on the shore and night swimming. Naturally, the accessibility of the area is a very important aspect also for those who like planning their holidays well in advance. Accessible The town of Balatonkenese is close the motorway and Budapest and is linked with the most significant lakeshore settlements by a boat service. In addition, there is a yacht port on the shore. www.bakony-balaton.hu The Bakony-Balaton Region offers a natural environment, where each of your family members tired of the daily ‘rat race’ can regain their vitality A Memorable and vigour, while their relationships strengthen. The attractiveness of Lake Balaton is supported by the fresh air, the clean water, the warmth of the sunshine and the wide horizon, while your holidays here can be Holiday made complete by sailing, surfing, various water sports, touring in the area, cycling or jogging. After such an eventful day, it feels good to chill out on the terrace of an open-air restaurant. www.bakony-balaton.hu The fishing record lists in Hungary are full of fish caught in Lake Balaton every year. You can go for common carp, grass carp, silver carp, crucian Undisturbed carp, tench, bream, asp, northern pike, zander, Volga pike-perch, eel and catfish. In the eastern basin of Lake Balaton, not only areas rich in fish await anglers but also an extremely peaceful environment and a unique Environment fauna and flora. The Balaton Upland National Park is responsible for the protection of the most significant natural resources. Lake Balaton is classified as a ‘Special Bird Protection Area’. www.bakony-balaton.hu A number of developments have taken place in this region, as a result, the choice of quality experiences in harmony with nature has improved. Inspiring In addition to health preservation and recreation programmes as well as sporting activities, complex services aimed at facilitating social interactions are now also available. Imagine yourself being with your Pastime friends or spouse in the Yacth Club in the morning, then spending some time in the sauna of the wellness centre, later drinking a cup of excellent coffee and sitting in the bar in the evening, chatting. If you like the picture you see, then it is high time to experience it! www.bakony-balaton.hu You can come here by car, train or coach, however, it is worth hopping on a bicycle during your stay here. This region is a popular place for cyclists: Roaming the bicycle road around Lake Balaton – and thus Balatonkenese – is linked with Veszprém through a nice bicycle road. So, just take your time exploring the Bakony-Balaton Region because you can take it for granted Without a Car that meeting the people living here, local flavours and the landscape will have an unforgettable impact on you. Come and find your own way in this graceful region! You will surely enjoy experiences that you will never forget! Have a nice holiday! www.bakony-balaton.hu JÁSD ZIRC Service Providers BAKONYNÁNA 83 BAKONYBÉL Bakony&Balaton TÉS

82 Hotel Marinaport 8174 Balatonkenese, Kikötő u. 2. 84 CSEHBÁNYA EPLÉNY LÓKÚT Phone: +36 88 492369 SOMLÓSZŐLŐS HÁRSKÚT VÁRPALOTA MAGYARPOLÁNY GYULAFIRÁTÓT ÖSKÜ [email protected] DOBA VÁROSLŐD 8 KISLŐD HAJMÁSKÉR MÁRKÓ www.hotelmarinaport.hu KÁDÁRTA 8 www.hellobalaton.eu SOMLÓVÁSÁRHELY SÓLY SOMLÓJENŐ 8 BÁND 8 KIRÁLY- MEGYER SZENTISTVÁN Telekom Hotel KOLONTÁR SZENTGÁL 8174 Balatonkenese, Parti sétány 51. ÚRKÚT VESZPRÉM BALATONKENESE Phone: +36 88 622100, Fax: +36 88 622236 NEMESVÁMOS [email protected] NYIRÁD ÖCS 73 71 SZŐC PULA www.telekomhotel.hu TÓTVÁZSONY www.hellobalaton.eu TALIÁNDÖRÖGD NAGYVÁZSONY VIGÁNTPETEND SÜMEG Hotel Vivien MONOSTORAPÁTI 8172 , Bercsényi lejáró 1. 84 Phone: +36 88 584950, +36 70 3129119 71 Fax: +36 88 481683 [email protected] TAPOLCA www.hotelvivien.hu www.hellobalaton.eu

Két dudás Tavern 71 8174 Balatonkenese, Balatoni út 42. Phone: +36 88 898178, +36 30 6414798 [email protected] www.ketdudas.hu www.hellobalaton.eu

Katica Bakery and Coffee House 8174 Balatonkenese, Fő u. 21. Phone: +36 88 574800 [email protected] www.katicapekseg.hu www.hellobalaton.eu Impressum Herbi Pension Publisher Bakony és Balaton Térségi Turisztikai Nonprofit Kft. 8174 Balatonkenese, Balatoni u.75. Text and maps by SK&CO Szolgáltató Kft. Phone: +36 70 3191669, Fax: +36 88 481964 Photographs by Pál Nánási / www.nanasi.hu [email protected] Editor Pál Nánási www.herbipanzio.hu www.hellobalaton.eu Other photographs (Veszprémfest, Calvary) Zsolt Melczer,László Molnár, Győző Láng, Nádas Tavern Zoo photos Veszprém Zoo 8174 Balatonkenese, Jókai Mór u. 1. Phone: +36 88 482216 Touch-up work by Pál Nánási, Zaránd Detre [email protected] Graphics design by István Zachar, Pál Nánási, Gábor Gerse www.nadascsarda.hu Printed by Tradeorg Kft. www.hellobalaton.hu Translation Insedo Kft. Styling Linda Holdampf, Dóri Horváth, Kata Záray, Berta Benedek Make-up, hair Anna Gerő, Anita Törköly Eleven Confectionery and Coffee House Assistant of the photographer Krisztián Sütő 8174 Balatonkenese, Óvoda utca 10 -12 Photoproducer Linda Orbán Phone: +36 88 481595 [email protected] Clothes, Accessories, Footwear Jackpot and Cottonfield, Marccain, Deichmann, Benetton, www.elevencukraszat.hu Decathlon, Marks&Spencer, Orsay, H&M, Promod, C&A, www.hellobalaton.hu Gant, Camaieu, Salamander