Travel Planner Tourinform Veszprém Information Office Veszprém, Óváros Square @Veszpreminfo (Óváros Tér) 2

We have created this brochure to be your informative and helpful travel Companion during your visit to Veszprém. Have you been to our city before? If not, this is a great opportunity to discover its treasures! However, if you have visited Veszprém in the past, you will surely remember the Castle and the Zoo fondly. nevertheless, our city has even more to offer! Here you will find a varied environment; you can take a walk in the romantic Séd Valley (Séd-völgy) or admire the sights of the Ba- kony Mountains and lake Balaton. At the same time, the city is regarded as the home of culture and festivals and is the right choice if you wish to spend your free-time actively. not only does it hold an undoubtedly important role in the Hungarian handball tradition, Veszprém is also the centre of knowledge and innovation. Surrounded by and interwoven with legends, the numerous historical memories are important parts of the city. Veszprém offers high quality restaurants and accommodation. these features are all testaments of the diverse nature of our city.

As proud citizens, we gladly recommend Veszprém as a tourist destination to you and your family because we know the secret, the feeling that captivates our visitors and stays with them even after their visit. Hopefully, by browsing through our brochure you will understand why it is worth visiting Veszprém and you will let this be the beginning of a new love… For further information, contact us in our office tourinform Veszprém, or visit our new updated website at www.veszpreminfo.hu.

the team of tourinform Veszprém

3 HISTÓRIA HIStOrY OF VeSZPrÉM

PREHISTORY VESZPRÉM DURING THE REIGN OF THE 5TH MILLENNIUM B.C. neolithic-Chalcolithic ÁRPÁD HOUSE settlement where the present-day Jutasi housing 1216 the pope affirms by law that the bishops estate is. of Veszprém have the right to crown Queens – 2ND MILLENNIUM B.C. Fortified seat of a tribal Veszprém becomes the City of Queens. chieftain on the Castle Hill (Várhegy) in the 1239 the Dominican Saint Catherine nunnery middle of the Bronze Age. (Szent Katalin zárda) is established. Daughter of King Béla IV, Saint Margaret of the Árpád House ROMANS IN PANNONIA spends some of her youth here. AD 2-4TH CENTURY roman Villa at Baláca (Villa 1276 Péter Csák attacks the castle of Veszp- romana) – Caesariana. rém, ransacks the cathedral and sets fire to the country’s first school of higher education. MIGRATION PERIOD END OF THE 6TH CENTURY – BEGINNING OF FROM THE ANJOU ERA TO THE BATTLE OF THE 10TH CENTURY Avar findings in the area of MOHÁCS present-day Veszprém. 1458-1486 the city of Veszprém becomes a cultural centre during the time of Bishop Albert HUNGARIAN CONQUEST OF THE Vetési. He crowns Queen Beatrix in 1476. CARPATHIAN BASIN 895-896 Hungarian tribes settle in the FROM THE TURKISH-HUNGARIAN WARS Carpathian Basin. TO THE RÁKÓCZI WAR OF INDEPENDENCE Hungarian Conquest In the beginning of the 1527-1683 the Castle changes hands eleven 10th century, Veszprém and its region are taken times. into possession by “Prince” Géza’s family. 1683 the city gets rid of the turks permanently. 1701 roman emperor leopold I blows up VESZPRÉM IN THE ÁRPÁD ERA DURING Veszprém’s defence castle (built as defence THE REIGN OF KING STEPHEN AND QUEEN against the Ottoman empire along the borders). GISELA END OF THE 10TH CENTURY Development of RE-BUILDING VESZPRÉM IN THE 18th the prince’s and royal seat. CENTURY 997 Stephen defeats Koppány in a battle near 1745-1762 Márton Padányi Biró is the bishop Veszprém. of Veszprém. During his time, the Castle Hill 1001-1002 establishment of the bishopric of district (Várnegyed) begins to turn into what will Veszprém and of the first cathedral of the count- become its present-day image. ry, the St. Michael Cathedral (Szent Mihály Ba- 1762-1773 Ignác Koller is the last bishop lord zilika). lieutenant. He commissions the building of the 1018 establishment of the Greek nunnery in the Baroque style Bishop’s Palace (Püspöki Palota) Veszprém Valley (Veszprémvölgy).the chasuble between 1776 and 1778. which became the coronation mantle of the 1767 György tummler’s aquaduct is built. Hungarian kings is thought to have been woven here.

Source: Bőszéné Szatmári-nagy, Anikó: Veszprém város története a kezdetektől napjainkig, Balassa, lászló - Kralovánszky, Alán: Veszprém, Panoráma - Magyar városok sorozat

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VESZPRÉM IN THE FIRST HALF OF THE 19TH 1938 to honour the 900th anniversary of King CENTURY Stephen’s death, several monuments are 1813 Számmer Press publishes Mondolat, a restored and the stone statue of King Stephen significant document of the Hungarian neology. and Queen Gisela is inaugurated on the Castle 1814 Veszprém’s theatre company, the Stadt Hill. the Viaduct, built in 1937, receives the theater, is formed. name St. Stephen Viaduct (Szent István völgy- 3RD OF NOVEMBER, 1842 AND 5TH OF híd). MARCH, 1848 Sándor Petőfi (famous IN 1944, FROM THE END OF OCTOBER TO Hungarian poet) visits Veszprém. THE 6TH OF DECEMBER the Holy Crown of 17 th OF MARCH, 1848. the citizens of Veszp- Hungary is kept in Veszprém. rém join the Hungarian revolution. VESZPRÉM AFTER 1945 TILL NOWADAYS FROM THE SURRENDER AT VILÁGOS TO 1ST OF FEBRUARY, 1946 Hungary becomes a THE TURN OF THE CENTURY republic. SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY 1949 the “University of Chemical Industry” the city-structure changes; new streets and (Veszprémi Vegyipari egyetem) – today Uni- buildings are built, the city’s water and sewer versity of Pannonia (Pannon egyetem) - is system is finished, the manufacturing industry is established. established and small businesses are founded. 23RD OF OCTOBER, 1956 the citizens of 1887 the construction of the County Hall is finished. Veszprém join the Hungarian revolution. 4TH OF NOVEMBER, 1956 Soviet troops invade VESZPRÉM AT THE BEGINNING OF THE the city. 20TH CENTURY – THE TIME OF PEACE AND FROM 1957 ON Public institutions and housing WORLD WAR I estates are built. 1903 establishment of the “Museum Society of 1958 the Veszprém Zoo opens. Veszprém County” (Veszprémvármegyei Múze- 1967-1968 the new image of the city centre umi egyesület). starts to form. 1908 Opening of the theatre, development of 1975 restoration of valuable monuments in the the electricity network. city centre and in the castle area. ST 31 OF DECEMBER, 1916 Baron Károly Hor- FROM 1989 Due to Hungary’s political nig, Bishop of Veszprém, crowns Zita, the last transition, the Soviet troops (present since Hungarian Queen. 1945) leave the country. Veszprém receives new VESZPRÉM BETWEEN THE WORLD WARS privileges as it becomes a city with county level AND DURING WORLD WAR II authority and function. the bishopric receives 1925 the “County Museum” (Vármegyei Múze- the rank of archbishopric. the former names of um) is completed. certain streets are restored. 1935 Building of “Bakonyi House” (Bakonyi 2010 the full renewal of the Veszprém Valley Ház). and the city centre begins. 1936 the Heroes’ Gate (Hősök Kapuja) is built to commemorate the victims of WWI.

5 UnIQUe AttrACtIOnS OF VeSZPrÉM

Veszprém Zoo Cloisters and gardens Come and visit the Kitten- take a walk in the picturesque berger Kálmán Zoo! With Veszprém Valley. Be it winter its continuously extending or summer, cycling or strolling Veszprém-Balaton 2023 services, this is one of down the path between the Hungary’s zoos with the Castle and the Zoo is a treat longest tradition outside the for everyone. SHINE! - Celebrating Creativity Further p. 14 Further p. 16 information: capital. information:

St Michael’s Basilica VeszprémFest Hungary’s first and oldest It is a major musical and cultural cathedral is located in the event of the highest quality, Castle. this is where the arm which takes place in an imposing bone of Blessed Gizella is environment, in the Historia kept as a relic. Garden and on the banks of the

Further Further information: creek Séd. information: p. 11 veszpremfest.hu

St Emeric Piarist and Street Music Festival Garrison Church represented by various Visit the church and have a bands and diverse musical look at the ecclesiastical and style, this festival creates contemporary exhibits in the a high spirited, cheerful exhibition room. atmosphere. the city centre Further is alive with the sound of p. 10 Further information: information: utcazene.hu music from morning until late night. Salesianum VeszKrémes Discover the fine baroque this cake is a local specialty: building of the Archbishopric’s it is named after and bears touristic Centre (Érsekségi the emblem of the city. turisztikai Központ). enter the It is a variant of the interactive exhibition halls and Hungarian vanilla cream

Further the herb room. An interesting Further information: slice, the so-called krémes. information: p. 11 mackocukraszda.hu feature of the latter is its glass Hungary's new cultural - creative region floor. Our region has won the European Capital of Culture 2023 title in a joint bid, Laczkó Dezső Museum Telekom Veszprém men’s which is designed to elevate the area to the status of a European cultural- the museum’s collection handball team includes the ethnography, the team’s achievements: creative scene with its wide range of programmes and developments. Renewed archaeology, history, visual- 26-time Hungarian urban spaces ﬁlled with vibrant life, a novel shared identity for Veszprém, the and applied art and literary Champions, 27-time Bakony and Balaton, a new home to cultural-creative industries: this is the history of the city and the Hungarian Cup winner, two- vision of the European Capital of Culture programme Further county. Further information: time eHF Cup Winner’s Cup information: p. 13 handballveszprem.hu veszpremarena.hu winner and four-time eHF 6 Champions league finalist. Veszprém-Balaton 2023 SHINE! - Celebrating Creativity

It is a major musical and cultural posing den and on the banks of the

Hungary's new cultural - creative region

Our region has won the European Capital of Culture 2023 title in a joint bid, which is designed to elevate the area to the status of a European cultural- creative scene with its wide range of programmes and developments. Renewed urban spaces ﬁlled with vibrant life, a novel shared identity for Veszprém, the Bakony and Balaton, a new home to cultural-creative industries: this is the vision of the European Capital of Culture programme WItHOUt lIMItS, WItH tHOUSAnD FACeS…

VeSZPrÉM ArenA

In the Arena, nothing is impossible. neither hosting an international congress for 3000 participants nor giving place to the performance of a worldwide famous star is a challenge. even romantic engagement parties can be held here. the building has world-class light- and sound systems and versatile interior design. Visit the home of our world famous men’s handball team!

ADDRESS Veszprém, Külső-Kádártai Street (út) PHONE +36 88 688 504 E-MAIL [email protected] WEB www.veszpremarena.hu FACEBOOK facebook.com/veszpremarena

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Kossuth Street - Pedestrian Street Street Gallery the pedestrian street was rebuilt together with the underpass in Budapest Street, named the entire city centre. Along this peaceful street, after the artist lászló Szilágyi, received public stores with new, matching appearance await and cultural functions as of September, 2013. customers. After a busy day of shopping, you Szilágyi, who was a punk painter born in can have a rest on the St emeric Square (Szent Veszprém but died young. One end of the Imre tér) where a playground was established to underpass also lists the names of artists whose the families’ delight. From the pedestrian street works can be seen in the Modern Art Gallery an underpass with disabled access leads to the – Vass lászló Collection (Modern Képtár – nearby market place. not far from here, various Vass lászló Gyűjtemény). events and conferences are held in the newly finished Hangvilla, on the site of the former Séd Cinema.

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Gisela Chapel this episcopal or royal private chapel was built and was designed by Jakab Fellner, architect of the ester- by Bishop robertus. the walls are covered with házy family. the Palace’s interior is decorated with gypsum Byzantine frescoes of the apostles painted in the stuccos by the Italian artist Giuseppe Orsatti, with frescoes 13th century which are among the oldest paintings in on the ceiling painted in 1772 by Viennese artist Johann Hungary. Other unique traits of the chapel include its Cymbal, engravings ordered from Paris by Ignác Koller, archstones. and a settee with mother of pearl inlay made to honour the visit of Queen elisabeth and other gorgeous empire St George Chapel style furniture decorate the rooms. During the archaeological restoration of the 13th century chapel a round church (rotunda) was found. St Emeric Piarist and Garrison Church the legend of St emeric, written between 1109 and this Classicist style church is dedicated to Saint 1112, mentions this building. the chapel used to emeric and the Virgin Mary. the frescoes covering the house the head relic of St George, received by St ceiling were painted by Antal Szirmai, the apsis walls Stephen from the Byzantine emperor as a gift for his were made by Ferenc Bucher and the altarpiece by victory over the Bulgarians between 1016 and 1018. rudolf Steiner. It was built next to the Piarist school the red marble gravestone of Albert Vetési, leading and monastery (Piarista Gimnázium és rendház), the diplomat of King Matthias, can still be seen here. modern educational and spiritual centre of the Piarists who settled in Veszprém in 1711. today the church Archbishop’s Palace belongs to the Hungarian military. the St emeric the Palace, a masterpiece of the Hungarian baroque Piarist and Garrison Church can be visited for free, architecture was built between 1765 and 1776. Its however it is closed in the winter season. construction was commissioned by Bishop Ignác Koller the Archbishop’s Palace is the home of the Diocese and Prebendal Archive (Veszprémi Érseki és Főkápta- lani levéltár), which has one of the largest Hungarian collections of medieval documents. Groups need to register in advance to visit the archive. there are some interesting activities in store for student groups: they can paint coats of arms or create medieval documents.

PHONE +36 88 426 088 E-MAIL [email protected] WEB www.vefleveltar.hu

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Franciscan Church the Franciscan Church, built with one nave between 1723 and 1730 in baroque style, can be found in the Castle area. the only original piece of the neo-roman style facade is the gate, facing east, decorated with a keystone. to the left from the gate a marble board commemorates Pál Ányos, the poet priest who is buried in the crypt of the church.

St Michael’s Basilica St Michael’s Basilica, built in the times of the Hungarian ruler Árpád with two towers and three naves, was already mentioned in a document of Pannonhalma Abbey from 1001. the crypt of the cathedral was built in roman style in the 11th century and the sanctuary was added in the 14th century in Gothic style. It gained its current neo-roman style when the cathedral was refurbished between 1907 and 1910. the stained glass windows depict Saints from the Árpád House. the cathedral has been the home of the arm bone relics of the beatified Queen Gisella since 1996.

Salesianum - Archbishopric’s Tourist Centre SALESIANUM - ARCHBISHOPRIC’S TOURIST CENTRE Interactive exhibition halls, a glass bottomed herb room, splendid interiors decorated with Baroque style ADDRESS wall paintings, treasures of the liturgy, a working violin Veszprém, Vár Street (Vár utca) 31. maker’s workshop, a herb garden with great views, PHONE candle making workshops, a cinema room, various +36 88 580 528 colourful temporary exhibitions: can all be found in the Salesianum! OPENING TIMES 11th March to 30th September tuesday to Sun- day 9.00-17.00, Monday closed

WEB 1th October – 10th March tuesday to Saturday veszpremiersekseg.hu | szalezianum.hu 9.00-17.00, Monday, Sunday closed infocam.hu | stmihaly.hu

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HOUSe OF ArtS Csikász Gallery the Csikász Gallery can be found in the gateway leading to the Fire lookout tower and it houses temporary exhibitions for the House of Arts. the gallery frequently offers guided tours of the temporary exhibitions, art appreciation programmes and often house audiences with various artists.

HOUSE OF ARTS ADDRESS Veszprém, Vár Street (Vár utca) 17. PHONE +36 88 425 204 E-MAIL [email protected] Modern Art Gallery – Vass László Collection WEB this collection is the most significant art collection www.arthouseweb.hu of the works of constructivist artists in Hungary. the permanent exhibition includes the creations of artists MODERN ART GALLERY – VASS LÁSZLÓ COLLECTION such as Jenő Barcsay, István Haraszty, Francoise ADDRESS Morellet, Alan Charlton, Max Bill and other famous Veszprém, Vár Street (Vár utca) 3-7. Hungarian and international artists. PHONE In May the temporary exhibition room hosts the +36 88 561 310 exhibition of works by the German visual artist WEB reinhard roy while in July visitors can see the works www.vasscollection.hu of Dutch visual artist Bob Bonies. OPENING HOURS Monday to Saturday 10.00 -18.00 Dubniczay Palace – László Károly Collection As one of the most beautiful late Baroque style buildings DUBNICZAY PALACE – LÁSZLÓ KÁROLY COLLECTION AND of Veszprém, the Palace built in 1751, is the home of TEGULARIUM the visual art collection of Hungarian art collector Ká- ADDRESS th roly lászló. Besides the classic modern artists of the 20 Veszprém, Vár Street (Vár utca) 29. century such as József rippl-rónai, Vilmos Aba-novák PHONE and Pál, Molnár C, the greatest figures of the Bauhaus +36 88 560 507 have a significant part in the collection. lajos Kassák’s OPENING HOURS unique picture architectures can be found here just tuesday to Sunday 10.00 -18.00 like the graphics and photos of the world-wide famous artist lászló Moholy-nagy. the works of Victor Vasarely are also included into the permanent exhibition.

Tegularium the tegularium is a brick collection that can be found in the cellar of the Dubniczay Palace. It has unique roof tiles and various types of bricks on display. the exhibition showcases old tools for brick making and the usage of clay-based building materials through the years, starting from the roman Age.

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lACZKÓ DeZSő MUSeUM Laczkó Dezső Museum the laczkó Dezső Veszprém County Museum LACZKÓ DEZSő MUSEUM presents the county to the world and the world ADDRESS to the people of the county. they tell stories of the Veszprém, erzsébet Promenade (erzsébet sétány) 1. past, present and future. the 330,000 items in the PHONE collection of the museum depict the ethnography, +36 30 208 2428 archaeology, history, creative arts and literary history, E-MAIL [email protected] and the numismatic collection is also significant. WEB www.ldm.hu OPENING HOURS Wednesday – Sunday 10.00 – 18.00

BAKONY HOUSE ADDRESS Veszprém, erzsébet Promenade (erzsébet sétány) 3. PHONE +36 30 208 2428 E-MAIL [email protected] OPENING HOURS Castle Prison Wednesday – Sunday 10.00 – 18.00 One of the most exciting attractions of the laczkó HEROES’ GATE Dezső Museum is the minus third floor of the Castle ADDRESS Prison. the prison, which opened in 1858, closed its Veszprém, Vár Street (Vár utca) 2. gates in 2003 as the last castle prison in Hungary. PHONE the exhibition “life on the minus third floor, Castle +36 30 789 4524 Prison in the 21st century” describes and presents this OPENING HOURS period. Come and explore the secrets of the minus every day 10.00 - 18.00 third floor. FIRE LOOKOUT TOWER Bakony House ADDRESS the Bakony House is situated next to the laczkó De- Veszprém, Vár Street (Vár utca) 9. zső Museum and is one of the earliest Hungarian open PHONE air ethnographic exhibitions. the building furnished +36 30 789 4524 with artefacts from the museum offers the visitors an OPENING HOURS Wednesday – Sunday 9.00 – 17.00 insight into the peasant culture typical of our region. CASTLE PRISON Heroes’ Gate ADDRESS the visitors are welcomed at the Heroes’ Gate Veszprém, Vár Street (Vár utca) 19. exhibition site, which was inaugurated in 1939 and PHONE renovated in 2013. the exhibitions are based on the +36 30 789 4524 collections of the Dezső laczkó Museum, highlighting OPENING HOURS local values. Monday to Saturday 9.00 - 14.00 Assembly point and purchasing tickets by Heroes’ Fire Lookout Tower Gate Information Desk (Veszprém, 2 Vár Street) the only tower of the Castle remaining from the medieval times, the Fire lookout tower can be found on the highest point of the city. It plays the tune of Antal Csermák’s conscription music every hour. the tower offers great views of the parts of Veszprém from 13 its circular balcony. StArS In nAtUre

VeSZPrÉM ZOO the Veszprém Zoo awaits the visitors every day show, where many interesting species of monkeys of the year – always with some novelties. Several fascinate the visitors. During our walk in the zoo, we representatives of big cats can be seen in the can take a trip to the largest aviary in the country, picturesque Fejes-valley area, such as Siberian tigers where colorful birds are flying freely over the heads of and snow leopards, as well as the Carpathian lynx, that the visitors so that they can be observed from a close could also be found within our country. proximity from the path. there are many smaller but more special mammal spe- One of the Zoo’s most popular attractions is the pool cies, such as the ring-tailed lemurs from Madagascar, of the harbor seals and the African penguins. Another the Bennett’s wallabies, the always curious meerkats, attraction is the elephant Park, which is home to Asian and the adorable little panda pair. elephants. Hungary’s largest dinosaur exhibition is also located Great favorites are the tapirs as well as their funny in the Gulya Hill area. In the Dinosaur Park, which looks. Our most popular animal show, the two-acre is open seasonally, interactive activities await the African savannah runway can be found in the Gulya children, it is possible to take a special photo in the Hill area. there the visitors can admire the ostriches, a company of an awesome t. rex, and the bravest ones giraffe team, zebras, antelopes and the popular white can try what is it like to ride a dinosaur. the zoo walk rhinoceros family. Meanwhile, the visitors may also is made even more colorful by interesting visual have a rest on the covered African Savannah lookout, feeding sessions, petting zoos, outdoor and indoor right above the runway. playgrounds, and by one of the latest developments, next to the savannah runway is our Monkey World the African Savannah Playground.

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ADDRESS Veszprém, Kittenberger Street (utca) 17. PHONE +36 88 566 140 E-MAIL [email protected] WEB www.veszpremzoo.hu OPENING TIMES Veszprém Zoo is open every day throughout the year!

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PlAYGrOUnD tAleS – rOMAntIC WAlKS

the Veszprém Valley offers numerous leisure activities and is a real gem of Veszprém. WEB www.veszpremvolgy.hu Walking hand in hand, going for a stroll, having a rest on a comfortable bench, having a coffee and a chat in the Historia Garden are all possible here. Hungarian Folk Tales and “Rézsűs” playgrounds await the children. A rising number of people find the area ideal for their new passion, “nordic walking”.

the valley also attracts a range of people for climbing, others prefer to mount their bikes or put roller skates on. embraced by shady trees and alleys we can find monuments from the Ár- pád era such as the Margaret Ruins, the ruins of the Veszprém Valley nunnery and the Jesuit Church.

the Veszprém Valley offers a wilde range of programmes throughout the year: varied events, concerts, all-day programmes for families, folksdance and exhibitions.

16 StrOll AnD rOll leISUre AnD ACtIVItY In tHe VeSZPrÉM VAlleY the city of hills and valleys shaped by the Séd Brook invites everyone for walks, strolls with the loved one or pleasant chats in a café. this can now be enjoyed outside the city centre, in the natural environment as well.

Veszprém and its surroundings offer an excellent ground for those enjoying cycle tours. Veszprém can be approached by bike from two directions: one route starts from where the no73 road reaches Veszprém and leads to the city centre, and on the other one we can cycle down to lake Balaton, to Balatonalmádi from the city centre. Great news for the cycling community: thanks to the successful project fund applications, path system has been expanded with several kilometres and the connections with the nearby settlements have also been improved. now you can go as far as nemes- vámos on a two-wheeler.

KUSZI BICYCle SHOP, HIre AnD SerVICe ADDRESS 8200 Veszprém, Szegfű Street (Szegfű utca) 11. PHONE WEB +36 88 400 600 www.kuszi.hu

We would recommend you to leave your bike after a tour at the safe parking by the theatre Park and discover the treasures of the city on foot!

Mount your bike and start discovering the beautiful surroundings with your friends and relatives! If you get tired, by the evening you can stay to rest in one of Veszprém’s friendly CASTLE hotels or B&Bs. Come and visit us!

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Once you have walked around the streets of In Balatonalmádi we recommend a visit to Veszprém, it is worth putting on comfortable the fortress church from the Árpád era in clothes and discover the neighbouring areas on the Vörösberény part to those interested in foot, by bike or by car. architecture, while children should see the old 375 steam engine that used to run here. We can raise our adrenalin levels at the Balatonfűzfő Bobsleigh.

Heading west we reach the capital of the northern shore Balatonfüred, where we can take a walk in the reform era or stroll along the tagore Promenade.

not far from here is Tihany, the multifaceted BALATON UPLANDS NATIONAL PARK peninsula, the land of the lavender, the echo WEB www.bfnpi.hu and of the legendary sheep hooves which offers www.csodasmagyarorszag.hu a spectacular view. tourists can find a charming new attraction, the lavender House Visitor HEREND PORCELANIUM Centre on the shore of the Inner lake (Belső-tó). WEB www.herend.com From here we can continue our journey to the Herend Porcelanium where we can observe the Intersport Skiaréna Eplény making of the world famous luxury porcelain. An Alpine experience in Hungary! the only four-seat lift in the country – Hungary’s longest downhill ski trail – 44 snow machines – 6 catering units – accommodation

Kaland Hegy Eplény Chairlifting, relaxation for the whole family! Chairlifts– lookout tower on Ámos Hill (Ámos- hegy) – free play island for kids –„Kemencés” Bar

INTERSPORT SKIARÉNA EPLÉNY WEB www.siarena.hu FACEBOOK facebook.com/siarena

KALAND HEGY EPLÉNY WEB www.kalandhegy.hu 18 FACEBOOK facebook.com/kalandhegy PANORAMIC ROUND TRIP TO THE HISTORICAL BUILDINGS AND PLACES IN THE TOWN FInD YOUr OWn WAY… SIGHTSEEING TRAIN VESZPRÉM

runs every day from march to october train stations: óváros tér, zoo entrance from fejesvölgy INFORMATION 06 20 553 7829 Tickets are sold by the driver 06 20 559 0717 Veszpremi Kisvonat [email protected]

Apply for your free card at the designated accommodation!

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