VESZPRÉM TRAVEL PLANNER

2009 VESZPRÉM ENGLISH

BAKONY HILLS

LAKE BALATON

HISTORY • ATTRACTIONS PROGRAMMES • ACTIVITIES www.veszpreminfo.hu Rest and relaxation in the Region of Kings www.landofkings.hu

HUNGARY www.hungary.com Dear Tourist,

You are holding in your hand a guide book We hope our leaflet will prove to be a use- that was published as a result of the ful tool for planning your week-long holiday co-operation of the key tourism attractions or weekend break in the Veszprém area. and service providers of the region. To ensure that we provide a high quality With the coupons at the back of the leaflet service we have compiled this information you are entitled to discounts when visiting for our visitors. attractions or using services so make sure you use the opportunity! With the help of this leaflet we recommend ourselves and other services and the attractions of the region, be it in Veszprém, by Lake Balaton or in the Bakony Hills.

The programmes and leisure activities listed in this guide will help you to choose the destinations that interest you regardless of the weather. We are certain that you will find events in our region that are exciting this year, the Year of Cultural Tourism.

SPORTS AND EVENT HALL

Ajka Chrystal Baths

Museum Directorate of Veszprém County

Southern Bakony Tourism Association Veszprém where history welcomes you

3 HISTORY OF VESZPRÉM

Several legends involve Veszprém as it is believed bishops to crown the queens. The cult of the to have been the favourite residence of our first beatified queen is still being reinforced, not only ruler Géza and later his son István I and his wife with her relics kept in St Michael’s Cathedral Gizella. The city consisted only of the castle but also by the historic Gizella Days Festival around the year 1000 had its heyday during the held every year. reign of the first royal couple who established Both the castle and the city have seen de- the bishopric and funded the construction of the struction and reconstruction during the cen- St Michael’s Cathedral and the nunnery in turies: not only fires, earthquakes and plagues Veszprémvölgy. This latter place is believed to have caused damage but also the Hungarian no- be where the gown that bishops wore for the bility fighting for power. The then only higher crowning of Hungarian kings was woven. The education institution of the country (13th cen- building that is the Archbishop’s Palace today tury) was not spared either. was erected on the site of the former royal palace. Later, in the 16th century Veszprém was razed almost to the ground as a result of the Turkish attacks. St George’s Chapel is one of Veszprém – the origin of the name the marvels of the city even in its ruined state The name of the city was Bezprem originally, and it is claimed to be the place of Prince St which is a compound noun of Slavic origin, Imre’s oath to celibacy. meaning ‘uneven’. The initial B has changed to V later on so Bezprem has become Veszprém. The explanation of the name by King Matthias’s his- torian Bonfini recalls the memory of Queen Advice: When walking up to the lookout Gizella, he claimed Gizella cried “Vessz, prém!” point at the end of Vár Street do not rush past (Away with the fur!) meaning she was willing to St George’s Chapel, it is well worth a visit! give up her expensive fur coat to contribute to the building costs of St Michael’s Cathedral. Another popular theory suggests that the city got its name from the German name of the White Well of the city, “Weissbrunn”. 1 6 5 7 2 4

There is no clear evi- 8 9 dence that Queen Gizella 3 was actually crowned in Veszprém. It is a known fact however that she donated her crown to the church here and with that she made Veszprém the town of Queens in the readings of today’s historians. A law from 1216 also re- ZOO inforced the authority of the

1 Statue of King St Stephen 3 Queen Gizella 5 Castle 7 Archbishop's and Queen Gizella Museum Well Palace

2 St George 4 St Michael's 6 Gizella 8 Dubniczay Palace – 4 Chapel Cathedral Chapel László Károly Collection The ruins of the St Catherine nunnery associations were formed. With the flourishing are well-known as the canonised Princess civic development of Veszprém the number of Margaret of the Árpád House lived here for 6 inhabitants rose from 10,000 to 70,000 due years. to the socialist urbanisation politics in the People who played a role in building the second half of the 20th century. Housing city are still fondly remembered. Bishop Al- estates were built around the former old bert Vetési, the renaissance scholar who town and the socialist realism style city centre formed the city into a cultural centre, has was established in this period. The most written his name into the history books of visible example of this process is the gigantic Veszprém. The design of the castle we can see 20-storey building in Kossuth Street erected today started to form in the 18th century on the place of old civic houses. during the term of Bishop Márton Padányi The University of Pannonia, founded in Bíró. The most renowned architect of the 1949 as the Technical University has become time, Jakab Fellner designed several of the a centre of higher education with its nume- buildings belonging to the Church. Builder rous faculties. As Veszprém cannot be consi- József Tietharth earned his reputation during dered as an industrial centre, the city has been the same period; his work is preserved in se- looking focusing on the cultural and academic veral buildings in the castle including the Dub- spheres since the political changes in 1990. As niczay Palace. According to a local tradition a result, the city has become a school and uni- several of the buildings in Veszprém are still versity town with its two higher educational identified by the name of the former owners institutions and more than 10,000 students or persons who commissioned them: some attending the 10 secondary schools. examples are the Bíró-Giczey, the Simoga, the The square surrounded by the Baroque- Dravecz and the Tejfalussy Houses. style buildings is the venue of the largest cul- The city’s structure has been changing tural events such as the Gizella Days, the since the end of the 19th century; new buil- Veszprém Festival and the Veszprém dings have been erected, streets opened, the Summer Festival. The programmes of the manufacturing industry settled in, and civic Kabóciádé Family Festival organised by the local puppet theatre are also held in the city centre. 12 Families with children are 14 recommended to visit the 11 13 Town centre • [email protected] www.veszpreminfo.hu 10 Kittenberger Kálmán Zoo in the Betekints Valley, underneath the Viaduct, the symbol of the city.

Advice: You can download this graphic map from our website in 8 languages or ask for a copy in our office where you can get useful information and find a range CASTLE of Veszprém souvenirs.

9 Brick Collection – 11 Csikász 13 Modern Art Gallery – Tegularium Gallery Vass László Collection

10 Piarist 12 Information 14 Fire Lookout Church office To we r 5 THE BISHOPRIC OF VESZPRÉM

ECCLESIASTICAL HERITAGE AND MUSEUMS Veszprém has been a centre of religion since the early middle ages. As a result the Castle area in Veszprém houses several religious treasures in the buildings and museums. One of Hungary’s most magnificent Baroque-style palaces was built here in 1776, designed by the architect Jakab Fellner. The building which is now the Arch- bishop’s Palace has a splendid hallway and a beautiful dining room. Its library boasts more than 60,000 books.

Adjacent to the building we find the 13th century Gothic-style Gizella Chapel with for the crowning of Beatrix, King Matthias’ wife. Byzantine life-size frescoes of the apostles. [email protected] The ruins of the round church where St George’s skull bone had been kept can also be found in the castle. This round church was where St Imre, King István’s son, took an oath of celibacy.

Queen Gizella who enjoyed staying in the area is considered to be the founder of the Ecclesiastical buildings and exhibitions St Michael’s Cathedral. Ancient documents Látogathatóopen egyházi to the épületek public include: és kiállítóhelyek list the basilica as the first and oldest cathedral in (Open(nyitva every tartás: day between május 1st 1-október May and 15th 15-ig October, naponta, for details vö.: see alább) below) Hungary. Hungarian queens became the “owners” • St Michael’s Cathedral of the cathedral of the city, hence the connotation Open every day 10-17 of Veszprém as the city of queens. • Archbishop’s Palace The tombstones of two famous Veszprém Open 10-17, closed on Mondays bishops, Péter Beriszló and Márton Padányi Bíró • Queen Gizella Museum can be found in the crypt of the cathedral. Open 10-17, closed on Tuesdays • Gizella Chapel Among the rich collection in the Queen Gizella Open 10-17, closed on Tuesdays • St George’s Chapel www.ersekseg.veszprem.hu Museum we can find the replica of the gown used Open 10-17, closed on Tuesdays at crowning ceremonies and also the cloak that • Piarist Church according to tradition Bishop Albert Vetési wore Open 10-17, closed on Mondays Opening hours may vary, for information ring +36-88/426-088.

Advice: In the Archbishop’s Palace you can see unique items such as Queen Elisabeth’s inlaid saloon furniture and dressing table, and the framed silk handkerchief hanging on the wall of the chapel that St István’s relics which the Holy Right Hand was wrapped in. 6 Tel.: +36-88/788-191• Tel./fax: +36-88/426-081 Information: Veszprém, Erzsébetsétány 3. Bakony building. donations in1935. The exteriordepictsatypical Presbyterian minornoblefamily, fundedby was builtasareplica ofatypicalmansion One ofthefirstexhibitionvenues inHungary Bakony House, Veszprém Tel.: +36-88/788-191• Tel./fax: +36-88/426-081 15 October–14March: 12-16 15 March –14October: 10-18; Open: Tuesday toSunday Information:Veszprém, Erzsébetsétány 1. 27th June, 2009. andKnowledge Scenic Library Archive openson The museum’s new permanentexhibition, the people’s life. unfolds inthefront ofthevisitor, reflected in collected throughout themillennia. The past in thepicture’ displays from artefacts thecounty exhibition titled ‘Spirit intheobject, intheplace, national andregional museums. The permanent being the “Museum ofthe Year” of inthecategory In 2006thismuseum wasawarded thehonourof Laczkó DezsőMuseum ROAMINGMUSEUMS AROUND THE appointment. Open allyear round onweekdays 8-15, orby Machines, tools, masterpiecesondisplay. Veszprém, u. Házgyári 1., Tel.: +36-88/406-470 Open-Air Collection 10-17. Open Tuesday toSunday 10-18, inthewintertime Palace, refurbished in2006. southern wingandthecellarofDubniczay ofHungary,from thehistory situatedinthe The mostcompletecollectionofengraved bricks Veszprém, Vár u. 29., Tel.: +36-88/406-767 Tegularium appointment. Open allyear round onweekdays 8-15, orby exhibitions andanuppergarden. Listed buildingwithuniquefireplaces, temporary Veszprém, SzentIstvánu. 7., Tel.: +36-88/578-310 Fireplace Maker’s House archive. Itconsistsofthefollowing units: ofthetradeaswell asan equipment andhistory Hungarian ConstructionIndustry, theexhibitionof Veszprém isthehomeofMuseum ofthe Tel.: +36-88/265-050 Information: 8248Nemesvámos-Baláca findings from Ösküopening1stMay, 2009. the 18thcentury. Temporary exhibitiondisplaying has beenfamousfor thearchaeological findssince This isthelargestRomanvillain Transdanubia that Roman villa-farmandruins exhibition spaceand aknowledge archive. functional room displaying the museum as an Dezső Museumwhich promises tobea multi- andKnowledge Library Archive in the Laczkó Advice: 2009 seestheopeningofScenic 7 www.vmmuzeum.hu [email protected] THE HOUSE OF ARTS IN VESZPRÉM  THE HOME OF CONTEMPORARY ARTS

The House of Arts is situated in the Baroque-style buildings by Fire Tower or „Lookout Tower” the Castle Gate. Attractions: The 48 metres tall round tower, which remained from the 13th century castle, was extended in height and fortified later Modern Gallery – Vass László Collection on for defensive purposes. The old Fire Station was built next to The Vass Collection is the most significant of its kind it in 1814 to add to its effectiveness. The clock of the tower plays exhibiting the works of constructionist artists. The art works of conscription music composed by the Veszprém composed Antal Jenő Barcsay, Pál Deim, István Haraszty as well as Josef Albers, Csermák every hour. Jesus Rafael Soto and Max Bill are on display. The galleries also offer temporary exhibitions. The Irish- Excellák Video Festival American painter Sean Scully’s exhibition can be visited The EXCELLÁK Video Festival is going to take place on between 24. July-11. October 2009. Scully was born in Dublin 27. June, on the Night of the Museums, in the old (longest and moved to London with his family. He studied arts at serving) castle prison. Freeing the building of the prison, which London’s Croydon College of Arts (Croydon College today), at was in use till 2003, on the Night of the Museums may become Newcastle University and at Harvard University in the US. His a symbolic event. Visitors can watch various video projects using masterpieces can be found in the greatest museums of the the unique setting of the cells. world.

Art Gallery – Vass László Collection Dubniczay Palace – László Károly Collection Veszprém, Vár u. 3-7. Tel.: +36-88/561-310 The art collector Károly László focuses on three distinct Open every day 10-18 periods of arts history of the 20th century: the avantgarde Dubniczay Palace – László Károly Collection trends of the 1910s-1920s, the period between the two world Veszprém, Vár u. 29. Tel.: +36-88/560-507 wars and the new artistic carreers of the past 50 years. His Open Tuesday to Sunday 10-18 collections comprises works of art from István Beöthy, Sándor Csikász Gallery Bortnyik, László Moholy-Nagy, József Rippl-Rónai as well as Veszprém, Vár u. 17. Marcello Morandini, Thilo Maatsch, Francis Picabia. Open every day 10-18 Fire Lookout Tower

INFORMATION: Veszprém, Vár u. 9. The Castle Gallery of the Dubniczay Palace houses temporary Open every day 10-18 exhibitions such as „Beauty-Value-Elegance” – Hungaricum House of Arts from Veszprém County, which is the exhibition of the Herend Veszprém, Vár u. 17. Tel.: +36-88/425-204 Porcelain Manufacture between 20. June and 31. August. E-mail: [email protected] www.vasscollection.hu • www.carllaszlocollection.hu www.vasscollection.hu Csikász Gallery The gallery gives home to temporary exhibitions, aiming to introduce and present contemporary creative arts. The exhibition „Beauty and Quality”, (5. June- 30. August), will display the works of artists who graduated from the Hungarian Academy of Creative Arts in or around 2000.

8 ALL THE WORLD’S A STAGE...

After a walk in Veszprém what could be a more pleasant evening entertainment than a theatre performance, as we all know since Shakespeare said that “all the world’s a stage and all the men and women merely players”...

When listing all the varied and high quality cultural life of the City of Queens we must not forget the stage that means the world to some. Veszprém is proud to be the home of three theatres.

The Pannon Theatre will complete their 8th season The pieces Mother Holle and the Fearsome Greek Knight will in a ‘stone theatre’ in May 2009. Their performances are now entertain the younger audiences. held at the SÉD Film Theatre due to their increasing popu- www.petofiszinhaz.hu larity, but a number of their performances can be seen outside Veszprém, sometimes in the castles and fortresses of The Kabóca Puppet Theatre provides entertainment Pannónia. for the youngest audiences. The theatre invites the kinder- The Pannon Theatre will stage the Third Veszprém Spring garten and junior school children to see the new season’s Festival between 1 and 30 March 2009. Between 18 and 24 performances (Dragon Tale, Oz, the Great Magician, Tales May you can enjoy performances from the Festival of Dance from the Box and Wolfie) at the end-of-the month and in the summer the Theatre invites people to view the matinee shows or to visit the Puppet Den Exhibition. The spectacular programmes of the Füred Fest by Lake Balaton. Kabóca House offers the young ones (1-3 years) the Day www.pannonvarszinhaz.hu after Day baby theatre performances as well as crafts and dance workshops. The traditional programmes of the Puppet Theatre such as Puppet Performance Conference (27-28 February), the Kabóciádé Family Festival (19-21 June) and the Fairy Tale Festival (25-27 September) will all take place in 2009 as well. www.kabocababszinhaz.hu

The Petőfi Theatre of Veszprém celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2008. The theatre keeps the ever popular Hyppolit, the Butler on show also for March; the stage version of Dezső Kosztolányi’s classic Édes Anna, Wasser- man’s Cuckcoo’s Nest as well as Bulgakov’s piece Moliere will also be performed. For the people favouring music and dance performances the musical show SingSingSing will provide great entertainment, performed by the favourite Advice: Keep checking our website www.veszprem- artists of the Veszprém audience and also by actors and info.hu for the dates of the Summer programmes and open-air performances. actresses from Székesfehérvár. 9 2009 IS THE YEAR OF THE CHIMPANZEES IN THE VESZPRÉM ZOO!

The Veszprém Zoo, the second in Hungary, celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2008. Its inhabitants such as Suzy the elephant, Döme the bear and Böbe the chimp were famous all over the country.

The Zoo still has plenty of stars like Pabló the rhino, Alfréd, the patas monkey or Frutti, the red vari just to name a few.

hectare, and is home to zebras, blue wilde- beasts, antelopes and a square-lipped rhino- ceros. Visitors can find the domestics animals and a petting zoo next to the Savannah. Falconry demonstrations and pony-riding are offered to enhance the visitor experience; educational sessions and guided tours are also available for groups. 2009 is the Year of the Chimpanzees in the Veszprém Zoo. Opening in the spring, the new building called Chimpanzee World can

www.veszpremzoo.hu house up to 20 primates in most modern conditions meeting the highest zoo standards as well as the tourists’ expectations. The Zoo is worth a visit in 2009.

At the moment there are about 600 Veszprém Zoo examples of 150 species resident in the Zoo, is open every the two areas of which are only separated by a day throughout 200 metres walk and can be visited with the the year. same ticket. The better known part in the Fejes Valley shows a classic Zoo with animals representing the fauna of several continents. Information: The Zoo, as a member of the Association of Kittenberger Kálmán the European Zoos and Aquaria, participates in Növény- és Vadaspark Szolgáltató Kht. several international programmes aiming to 8200 Veszprém, Kittenberger u. 17. save endangered species. Due to this visitors Tel.: +36-88/566-140 can see animals such as the Sri Lankan panther, Fax: +36-88/327-002 Sumatran tiger, Iberian wolf, Bolivian squirrel [email protected] monkey, Madagascar lemur, tapir, gelada baboon Advice: Visitors can watch the feeding of the and the scimitar-horned oryx that is already various animals such as the varis, kattas, impalas extinct in the wild. The other area of the Zoo, and carnivorous birds several times during the the African Savannah established in 2007 is also day. During the show feeding times you can very popular. This is the largest zoo enclosure enrich your knowledge of the animals with the of its kind in Hungary covering almost one information provided by the keepers. 10 HM VERGAVESZPRÉM FORESTRY LTD.

1./Eplény Forest for Excursions: The forest offers both walkers and ramblers a good time and useful activities throughout the year. Two educational paths, a 3950 metres and a 4180 metres long, an exercise course with 10 stops as well as play and relaxation areas can be found in Eplény Forest, and you can admire its beauties from an 8m high lookout tower.

2./Sárcsíkút Forest School and Educational Path The educational path gets you aquainted with the Hubertus Forest School, the forest of Kab Hill and the basics of forestry. The environment of the Sárcsíkút reservoir and spring is a worthy target for excursions in its own right.

3./Alsópere Arboretum and Park Hotel The Arboretum offers relaxation as well as a chance to learn about trees. Our hotel offers a unique experience for relaxation by the Arboretum, in a romantic environment deep in the Bakony. The hotel offers 14 en-suite rooms with 33 beds. Those looking for active relaxation can play tennis, go cycling in the forest and see unique natural formations while out walking.

4./Pintérhegy Country Park The 5000 m long educational path through the forest is easily accessible on foot and by car. The path not only offers the experience of rambling in the forest but also information about the morphology and geology of the landscape, the flora and fauna typical of the area and about forestry and game keeping.

5./Gulya Hill Forest Park People arriving at the park or the Veszprém Zoo by car or by coach can use the car park at the south side of the forest. Alongside the educational path starting in the forest, two areas have been developed where various events and programmes involving large numbers of participants can be hosted. Next to these we can find a playground, a sports field and two lookout towers. In the valley of the old shooting range picnic areas and a playground can be found for your enjoyment. Sports enthusiasts can use the running track, the horse www.verga.hu [email protected] www.verga.hu riding and the cycle paths without disturbing each other, and there is also a separate area for people wanting to let their dogs off their leashes. The Advice: A beautiful panorama area is within easy reach of the upper opens to the Castle and the slopes of the Bakony from the entrance of the zoo. lookout towers. Take a photo!

You can find the attractions and accommodation provided HM VERGA Veszprém Forestry Ltd. by HM VERGA Veszprém Forestry Ltd using the same Veszprém, Jutasi u. 10. POB. 54. • Tel.: +36-88/591-510 number on the map on the next 2 pages. 11 VESZPRÉM AND ITS REGION FROM A BIRD’S EYE VIEW

12 ACTIVE RECREATION IN WALKING BOOTS AND ON BICYCLES

13 Made by: Tájoló '98 Térképészeti Iroda Bt. • Székesfehérvár THE SOUTHERN BAKONY IS INVITING YOU

The settlements of the southern slopes of the The traditional listed folklore buildings of Bakony, rich in traditions and legends, are most Magyarpolány remind us of the busy lives of inviting. They greet visitors with beautiful land- the people of the Bakony; the varied programmes scapes amongst the hills, beautiful architechture, of the Arts Workshop also highlight that. The living folk traditions, gastronomic delights, clean stations of the cross are a worthy backdrop for spring waters as well as varied programmes. the well-known traditional Passion Play performed at Whitsun. The Hosszú Hill is the only place in

• www.polanyinfo.hu The industrial town of Ajka lies on the slope of the Bakony where you can visit vineyards and the Southern Bakony, offering a special mix press houses. of rich traditions and the characteristics of a modern settlement. The refurbished Town Beach and Swimming Pool and a campsite await visitors in the town’s park. • www.urkut.hu Ajka Mining Museum (Park Forest, Csingervölgy) • Tel.: +36-88/312-836 Original buildings – engine house, shaft house, Kislőd is famous for keeping its German tradi- blacksmith’s work- tions alive, its folk crafts (wood carving, crocheting, shop – underground bee keeping) as well as its rich ecclesiatical collec- storage areas, Power tion. Besides the 17th century Baroque-style • www.kislod.hu Plant Jubilee Memo- church, the chapel and the stations of the cross, rial House, Dinosaurs the natural beauties such as the Three Springs and Fossils Exhibition Leisure Park, the Csurgó Well and the educational welcoming visitors. path leading to Úrkút are also worth a visit.

Local history Museum Úrkút, embraced by hills and forests, invites us to (Templom Hill) • Tel.: +36-88/312-612, 210-252 discover the treasure of a nature reserve, the

• www.varoslod.hu ancient limestone of Csárda Hill, unique in Hun- Ajka Chrystal Museum – Glass Factory gary. Besides these natural beauties the Svabic- (Alkotmány u. 4.) Tel.: +36-88/510-520 Germanic traditions still practiced also offer great The largest manufacturer in the glass industry entertainment. The folk crafts such as wood where you can also see the various phases of carving and pálinka brewing will also give an insight production. into the past of the village.

• www.halimba.hu • www.halimba.hu Halimba is well-known in Hungary for the cleric Városlőd is situated in the valley of the Torna Dr Miklós Szalai, the founder of “Halimbárium” Creek surrounded by forests. The 4,000-year-old and the bauxite mined just outside the village. Due village includes treasures such as the picturesque to the special microclimate we can enjoy the fresh fishing lake, the Iglauer Park decorated with special air and the scent of the herbal plants growing in pine trees that also serves as accommodation, the area from early spring to late autumn. The and the Route of European Culture. The stations excellent places for excursions and fishing which of the cross, the Roman Catholic church built can be reached along the hiking, riding or cycling on the ruins of a Carthausian monastery and www.heritour.com paths, like the Mill the Városlőd Advice: The No 8 main road Hill Park and the Pottery well- offers easy and quick access by swamp nature re- known in Hun- car but it is more fun to serve all offer great gary are all discover the region by bike! leisure activities. For worth a visit. Bicycle hire in Halimba and detailed information Magyarpolány. www.ajka.hu • www.ajka.hu visit www.halimba.hu. 14 PORCELANIUM VISITOR CENTRE

Herend Porcelain is a prime example of the best of the Hungarian industrial arts and also the na- tion’s treasure. Porcelain lovers have always wondered how these fine pieces of porcelain are made?... Are all the items really hand painted?

The mission of the Herend Porcelain Manufactory – be- sides creating high quality hand made and painted porcelain recipes of the Roman gourmet chef Apicius, – includes disseminat- with the necessary ingredients of goose liver, ing knowledge about olives and special mixes of herbs. this unique manufac- The café offers a wide range of special teas and turing procedure that coffees. Every kind of tea and coffee is served in requires special skills a different style and patterned cup. and experience as well as preserving the traditions of ceramic arts. The Porcelanium Visitor Centre also houses the two-storey Victoria Brand Shop where you can Until recently it was a rare privilege to be able buy the special Herend Porcelain items. Oppo- to see the moments of creating Herend Porce- site the visitor centre, the Porcelain Museum lain, as the workshops of the Herend Porcelain allows you to get to know the history of the Manufactory were there to provide space for development of the manufacture. artistic creation and detailed finishing and Further information: not for the curious Tel.: +36-88/523-190, +36-88/523-231 eyes of the public. To Address: Porcelanium Visitor Centre serve the latter, the 8440 Herend, Kossuth Lajos u. 137-139. Porcelanium Visitor Centre opened in 14 April – 25 October 1999 and visitors can Monday-Sunday: 9 - 17 learn in detail about 3 February – 11 April the making of the 27 October – 19 December world famous luxury Tuesday-Saturday: 9 - 16 porcelain in an entertaining way. The film shown Opening hours: Closed on Sundays and Mondays

in the Minimanufacture is a short journey • [email protected] • www.herend.com [email protected] through time to tune the visitors in to the world of Herend. After that, the experienced masters demonstrate their art in the showrooms.

After the visit to the world of porcelain the Apicius Restaurant and Café awaits the visitors. In the restaurant the meals are served on Herend Porcelain; amongst the delicacies you can find the excellent dishes based on the 15 AJKA CRYSTAL BATHS

We are pleased to welcome our dear guests to the newly refurbished town beach, pleasure baths, campsite and swimming pool, situated in the wonderful environment of the town park of Ajka, covering 2 hectares. The pleasure bath ensures great entertainment with its 6 heated pools of 1700 m² water surface, with the following features and services:

• Sitting bath: • Slides: - Neck showers - Rafting - Shower massage Tube (yellow) - Sit-in whirlpool - Anaconda (red) - Hydro-massage - Family (blue) - Whirlpool beds - Underwater massage • Services: - Playground • Pleasure pool: - Sun terrace - Lazy river - Beach volleyball - Whirlpool beds - Child friendly services - Neck showers - Sporting equipment - Mushroom waterfall hire - Children’s program- • Swimming pool: mes at the weekends - 25 metres long, 1.7 m in the summer metres deep, 5 lanes - Private health care

www.ajkafurdo.hu • [email protected] www.ajkafurdo.hu related services Opening hours: • Diving pool: Swimming pool: all year round, 12-20 hours - Two towers 3.6 metres In the covered swim- Beach, pleasure bath: 15 May-31 August 9-20 hours high and a trampoline ming pool a 33 metres (pleasure features working between 10-19 hours) long swimming pool For most recent prices and more information • Children’s pool: with 8 lanes, a children’s visit our website or phone: - Children’s slide pool and sauna offer www.ajkafurdo.hu • Tel.: +36-88/211-330 - Hedgehog active relaxation at - Squirting snake reasonable prices. Be our guest!

16 “HIGHWAYMAN ADVENTURES”

Sobri Jóska Bakony Adventure Park - Kislőd The Sobri Jóska Adventure Park is situated 20 kms from Veszprém, along the No 8 main Information: road at Kislőd. It offers great entertainment for Tel.: +36-70/501-8939, +36-30/946-2872 the whole family at the heart of the Bakony in picturesque surroundings. Guests can go fishing or have a go on one of the longest wire rope courses in Hungary, the young ones can play in the willow maze or con- OPENING: quer the castle built in the woods. If you are JULY tired or hungry you may wish to visit the picnic 2009. and relaxation areas in the forest or try the Hungarian specialities of our restaurant. Every- one in search of active relaxation is welcome, we promise you an unforgettable experience.

Our services include: Adventure park: • Restaurant • Mountainbike course • Car park • Horse riding Playground • Accommodation • Playground Szombathely-Budapest line

Wall-climbing Restaurant • Island bar • Archery Trampoline Mountainbike course for children • Family occasions, • Boating for children Barbecues Island Lavatory Bowling alley Football pitch birthdays • Trampolines Camp site Raft Boating for children gang-plank (electric) Sunbather and Foot tennis • Summer camp • Laser fight angling terrace/islet Equerry Wire rope course in the forest gang-plank Island bar • Survival adventures • War of numbers Beach Beach volleyball

• Horse riding • Fishing sliding Big Stage Archery auditorium Campfire tuition • Cycling tours War of numbers • Fishing tuition • Wire rope course Spring Mountainbike Mountainbike courses courses • Team building • Football pitch Campfire www.bakonyikalandpark.hu

• School trips • Beach volleyball court Campfire • Foot tennis pitch

17 18 www.vktt.hu [email protected] INTRODUCING THE VESZPRÉM SMALLREGION main road, whereas Nemesvámos, Veszprém- Vilonya, Papkeszi are situatedalongtheNo8 kó, Hárskút, Hajmáskér, Sóly, Királyszentistván, The settlementsofSzentgál, Herend, Bánd, Már- agglomeration. which isalsothecentralpointof Veszprém with thecountyseat Veszprém inthecentre, of theBalaton. The area consistsof20settlements The smallregion canalsobecalledthehinterland the area. has astrong influenceonthetourismpotentialof land inthewest, therefore thenatural landscape the Balatoninsouthandby theBalatonHigh- the southernslopesofBakony inthenorth, by Balaton andtheBakony. The area isbordered by of theCentral Transdanubia Region, between the The Veszprém SmallRegionissituatedintheheart Völgy-HumorVár comedy10-dayVölgy-HumorVár programme, programmes inthesummerandDuma- of nationalimportance, withitsequestrian Nag Europe-wide. Porcelain Museum. The Veszprém Zooisfamous Settlements between theBalatonandBakony yvázsony isanattraction display intheHerend Herend porcelain ison The world famous of tourismattractions. Region offers avariety Small The Veszprém Tapolca. along theroad to Barnag canbefound Vöröstó, Mencshely and kút, Nagyvázsony, Pula, fajsz, Tótvázsony,Hideg- Route. routes connectingthearea totheBalaton Cycle enthusiastsweFor sport recommend thecycle settlements throughout thesummer. ful attractions. Village days are heldinnearly allthe vámos offer colour- capuszta by Nemes- vár inBándandBalá- The ruinsofEsseg- other comedians. Klub aswell asand and theShowder Színház (ChatTheatre) stars oftheDuma- performed by the Tel.: +36-88/560-852 4. 8200 Veszprém, tér Vörösmarty Multi-purpose Association Information: Veszprém SmallRegion „NAGYVÁZSONY, THE CASTLE AWAITS YOU!”

This historic settlement lies on the boundaries of The military culture and the chivalry of the knights the Bakony Hills and the Balaton Highland. Several also play an important role in the programmes of monuments of national importance can be found the village and the castle. in Nagyvázsony. Its 15th century Kinizsi Castle is among the most significant Hungarian castles; it used to be the home of Pál Kinizsi, King Matthias’s soldier. A hostel operates next to the castle museum. Adjacent to the castle we find the Post Museum displaying the history of the postal services and the Open-Air Ethnographic Museum

Kinizsi Castle and Tourist Hostel - Nagyvázsony Open: March-October 2009 Pre and late season: Tuesday to Sunday 10-17, Ticket Office closes at 16.30 High season: Every day 10-18 Tournaments: giving visitors a taste of the characeristics and 1 July-20 August 11 and 3 pm every day operation of the once flourishing Vázsony guilds. Entrance fees: We can also find the Zichy Mansion and the ruins Adult: 600 HUF of a Pauline monastery in Nagyvázsony. As well Concessions: 400 HUF as visiting the cultural heritage attractions, tourists Concession for large family card holders: can taste some of the finest wines. Horse riding, 1,600 HUF per two adults + one infant child. cycling, hiking, hunting and archery enthusiasts can enjoy their sport in the beauties of the landscape. Accommodation: The refurbished tourist hostel adjacent to the Kinizsi Castle re- Several programmes attract visitors to the village. opened in spring 2006, ideal for visitors wishing to go walking, hiking In the summer, medieval tournaments are staged in or just to relax in a peaceful environment. It offers secure parking, a the castle where the modern day Kinizsi knights closed garden and is only 15 minutes away from Lake Balaton. Open: April to October (or if pre-booked outside the high season) compete. Accommodation for 38 people in 6-6-7-7-12 bedded rooms. Most rooms are en-suite. Prices: from 2500 HUF pppn depending on the season. Meals can be arranged by pre-booking. Special prices for groups and travel agencies. Information and bookings: +36-88/264-786, +36-30/479-5013 • Fax: +36-88/515-212

Schumacher House: www.nagyvazsony.hu www.kinizsivar.hu [email protected] Open: May to September 10-17 (Closed on Mondays). Entrance fees: Adult: 300 HUF, concessions: 150 HUF.

Nagyvázsony has been part of the Valley of Arts as the Valley Gateway since 2007. During the festival the village hosts the DumaVölgy-HumorVár 10 evening entertainment, performed by the stars of the DumaSzínház (ChatTheatre) and the Showder Klub as well as and other comedians. 19 DISCOVER THE CASTLES OF VESZPRÉM COUNTY!

From castle to castle...! Stamp collecting CASTLE TOURS Dear Castle Fans! We are launching a stamp collection competition called CASTLE TOURS on 1st of March. The aim of the competition is to collect the 7 individual stamps of the nominated castles of Veszprém County in the special CASTLE TOURS I. special edition guide within three years. Those participating in CASTLE TOURS I. will be entered into a draw for great prizes at the end of the year. For details visit the www.varturak.hu website. Ferenc Nagy, captain of Castle Csesznek

Information: +36-88/436-110 THANK YOU, YOUR VISIT WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE COSTS OF RECONSTRUCTION OF THE CASTLES!

20 www.varturak.hu WELCOME TO CSESZNEK CASTLE! www.csesznek.hu WELCOME TO SUMMER IN CSESZNEK!

Along the No 82 road connecting Veszprém and Győr, winding through the Bakony, on the Castle Hill we can find the picturesque ruins of the Gothic-style Csesznek Castle built in the 13th century. The 700-year-old castle had its heyday in the 15th century during the reign of King Sigmund, when the Garai family had the small all ages and for the whole family. Besides rock castle with an inner turret transformed into a concerts (EDDA, Omega, Republic, P.mobil, etc.), Gothic-style knight’s castle. rock operas, musicals (István the King, Stars of The castle played an important military role in Eger, Somewhere in Europe, Loft, etc), events such the country for the first time during the fights the Blues Festival, On the Wings of a Hawk against the Turks (after the fall of Veszprém Castle Musical Show, Turkish Pipe Festival, Castle Song in was built into the primary defence system), and Evenings, Historic Archery Competition on again later during the Rákóczi freedom fights. The Zsigmond Day as well as the all-day Medieval last owners, the Eszterházy family had it extended Historic Carnival and Medieval Games are staged to a Baroque-style castle by the mid-18th century. in the scenic Csesznek Castle and the nearby The 1810 earthquake caused significant damage “Quarry” Open-Air Stage seating up to 7000 and the fire caused by lightening in 1820 led to the people. final downfall of the castle. The castle is still one of the most romantic medieval castles in the coun- Information: Csesznek Programme Office try, popular with hikers. The ongoing upkeeping Tel.: +36-88/436-110 • www.csesznekinyar.hu www.csesznekinyar.hu and reconstruction works do not prevent the visiting of the castle. (The programmes of CSESZNEK SUMMER for this year are listed among the programmes in the Bakony at the end of the brochure.) The programmes of CSESZNEK SUMMER offer open-air events and varied entertainment for

The Castle is open for visitors all year round! Gate opening at 09 (and at 10 in the winter between 1 November and 1 March). Gate closing around 19 from spring to autumn and an hour before dusk in the winter!

Entrance fees: Students and pensioners: 150 HUF, Adult: 300 HUF. 21 • SPORT AND ELEGANCE •

SPORTS AND EVENT HALL The Veszprém Arena is one of the most modern sport and events venues in Hungary, only 10 minutes by car from Lake Balaton, in the beautiful historic city of Veszprém.

Seating up to 5,000 people, 2,000 m2 surface, 650 m2 entrance hall Exclusive interior design Professional sound and light equipment International sporting events Star guests • Conferences Spacious car park • Helipad

Be our guest and bring along your family and friends as well! Wishing you a great time in

where you can smell the scent of the Balaton at dawn and that of the Bakony at dusk!

www.veszpremarena.hu Ticket Info: +36-88/688-504 • E-mail : [email protected] ZIRC

The capital of the Bakony

Zirc is the highest town in Hungary from sea Collection of Artefacts of level, embraced by the hills and forests of the Agricultural Engineering • Szabadság u. 10. Bakony. The Cistercian monks put the settlement Open: 1 September – 30 June 7-14 hours on the map in 1182, and the abbey rebuilt in the (at other times by appointment) Entrance fees: Full price 200 HUF, concessions 100 HUF 18th century still determines its image. Guided tours can be arranged Information: +36-88/595-000 József Rábai • [email protected]

Abbey • Rákóczi tér 1. Open: Monday to Saturday 9-17 hours, Sundays 11-17 hours Entrance fees: Full price 200 HUF, student and OAP concessions 100 HUF Free guided tours Information: +36-88/593–643 • www.ocist.hu Due to its rich past Zirc offers a variety of Arboretum • Damjanich u. 19. attractions. The basilica minor and the historic Open: 15 March – 30 April 9-17 hours library give visitors an insight into the history and 1 May – 31 August 9-19 hours arts of the Cistercians, while the Museum of 1 September – 15 November 9-17 hours Natural Sciences teaches us about the fauna of the or by appointment (min. 15 persons) Bakony. The life and work of the town’s famous Admission fee: adult: 550 HUF concessions: 450 HUF Antal Reguly and the folk art of the area are child: 250 HUF exhibited in the Reguly Antal Museum and Folk Information: Art Workshop. The only Collection of Artefacts of Tel.: +36-88/414-569, +36-87/555-291 • www.bfnpi.hu Agricultural Engineering in the Transdanubia region displays rare equipment and tools used in Bakony Museum of Natural Sciences agriculture as well as photos both from Hungary Rákóczi tér 1. and 3-5. Open: Tuesday to Sunday and Europe. The 20 hectares of the Arboretum 15 March –14 November 9-17 hours, founded by the Cistercians house a fish pond, 15 November – 14 March 10-16 hours. numerous rare plants as well as several hundred Entrance fees: Full price 500 HUF, concessions 250 HUF years old trees. Pre-booked guided tours: 3,000 HUF The attractions, varied cultural programmes, Information: +36-88/575-300, +36-88/575-301 [email protected] the hiking routes into the High Bakony starting www.bakonymuseum.koznet.hu from the ‘0 km hiking boot’ and the hospitality of www.zirc.hu • [email protected] www.zirc.hu the locals make the town a popular destination. Reguly Antal Historic Library • Rákóczi tér 1. The train line between Győr and Veszprém Open: Tuesday to Sunday running through Zirc offers spectacular views of 15 March – 14 November 9-12 and 13-17 hours, 15 November – 14 March 10-12 and 13-16 hours. the Cuha Valley, one of the most breath taking Entrance fees: Full price 500 HUF, concessions 250 HUF parts of the Bakony. Free guided tours Information: +36-88/539-800 • [email protected] www.oszk.hu

Reguly Antal Museum and Folk Art Workshops • Rákóczi tér 10. Open: Monday to Saturday 9-17 hours, Sundays 10-12 and 14-16 hours. Entrance fees: full price 250 HUF, concessions 130 HUF Free guided tours for groups Information: +36-88/415-422 [email protected] 24 VÁRPALOTA

Várpalota is 90 kilometres from Budapest and an ideal place for relaxation. Discovering the half way between Székesfehérvár and Veszprém. The town lies on the slopes of the Bakony and is within 30 minutes of Lake Balaton. The 14th century Thury Castle situated in the centre is an emblem of the town. The castle, still in remarkable condition, was once one of the strongholds of the Transdanubian defence line during the wars against the Turks.

The castle courtyard is used as a venue for cultural events from spring to autumn. A hiking route leads from the medieval castle through secrets of the forest and watching the animals Várvölgy to the castle provide excellent programmes and entertain- at Bátorkő, erected ment for families with children, hikers and on a rock deep in the cyclists. Taking a cave tour in the third deepest forest of the Bakony. cave of Hungary offers a challenge. The height These are the ruins difference between the entrance and the end of what was once is -204 metres and in some places you can spot Pusztapalota, King stalactites as well. No special alpine technical Matthias’s hunting skills are required to walk though the cave. mansion. We recom- mend a visit to the In Várpalota you can also learn about the Synagogue as well as magical world of bees by visiting a bee farm to the Zichy Mansion where you can also taste honey. Visitors can designed by the fa- take part in opening a hive so that they can see mous Hungarian architect Miklós Ybl in the 19th the bees in close up. Finding the queen is a great century. This building now houses the Trianon experience. Museum displaying the natural and historic treasures of the Carpathian Basin as well as the memorabilia related to the 20th century Peace Treaty. • www.varpalota.hu [email protected] Further information: Várpalota is bordered by lakes in the south and Tourist Information Point the forests of the Eastern Bakony in the north. 8100 Várpalota, Szent István u. 1. The beautiful landscape and the fresh air offer Tel./Fax: +36-88/787-835

25 BALATONFÜRED

A merry message from the hundreds of years of past to the lovers of the Hungarian Sea

The town of 13,500 erected above the Kossuth Spring in the inhabitants is the middle of Gyógy Square in 1853. The plaques centre of the north- along the Panteon keep the memories of the east of Lake Balaton writers, artists and scientists who played an and the original spa important role in the life of the town alive. The centre of Hungary. best-known part of the town is the Tagore Balatonfüred aims Promenade named after the Nobel Prize to preserve its his- winner Indian poet Rabindranath Tagore. He toric and cultural traditions and make the most was the first to plant a tree in the adjacent of its natural environment. The objectives of the Indian Alley, followed by high ranking politicians

[email protected] city’s development include creating cultural val- of the Indian Republic. A number of Nobel ues as well as preserving and raising awareness Prize winners and of the national culture. The redesigned historic other famous pe- centre and the ople linked with excellent cultural the Salvatore Qua- programmes are simodo Poetry important pillars of Competition con- the image of Bala- tinued the tradition tonfüred. of tree planting. The spa gained With the redevelopment of the Reform Age its reputation from historic centre the traditions of the era have the mineral springs been revived. Balatonfüred has recently won by the lakeside. The mineral water was first several prizes for its cultural achievements and used for drinking and from the 1730s onwards urban development, including the title Hun- for bathing. The healing powers of the water are garian Town of Culture in 2009. The tradi- still used in the Heart Specialist Hospital to tional and new events offer more and more treat cardio and vascular diseases. The heyday people the opportunity to find programmes of the spa was in the Reform age of the mid- matching their interests. Balatonfüred welcomes 19th century when it was frequented by the every visitor, artists and lovers of culture. great figures of the country. A theatre was built here in 1831 and the first steam ship on the lake Information: Tourinform/Balatonfüred started running in 1846. A small pergola was Tourism Association

www.balatonfured.hu • www.balatonfured.info.hu www.balatonfured.hu 8230 Balatonfüred, Kisfaludy u. 1. Tel.: +36-87/580-480 • Fax: +36-87/580-481

26 ANNAGORA AQUA- & WELLNESSPARK

…the place for water-based experiences, relaxation and entertainment! The aquapark of Balatonfüred is situated merely 500 metres from the Lake and 122 kms from Budapest. It can be reached by the No 71 road from the Füred Marina and from the railway and bus stations via Horváth Mihály Street towards Tihany.

In the summer 12 slides (large ones and children’s) and wave pools, two beach volleyball pitches, water competitions and kiddies’ programmes offer entertainment for the whole day.

The 32°C warm indoor and outdoor pools include lazy river and underwater massage features and in the wellness world the steam and bio saunas, aroma therapy steam cabins, ice cave, tepidarium and a 10°C submerging pool serve the needs of our visitors for relaxation and revitalisation.

Information: 8230 Balatonfüred, Fürdő u. 35. Tel.: +36-87/581-430, Fax: +36-87/581-432 www.annagora.com • [email protected] www.annagora.com

27 TIHANY

The land of the echo, lavender and goat-nail shells

The only pensinsula of Lake Balaton attracts Museums, exhibitions roughly a million visitors throughout the year due Doll Museum to its beautiful location, geological formations, Visszhang u. 4. • Tel.: +36-87/448-431 historic monuments and flora and fauna. Open: 12 April – 31 May: 10 – 17 1 June – 31 August: 10 – 19 The Benedictine Abbey, which also hosts 1 Sept. – 30 Sept.: 10 – 17 concerts in the summer and exhibitions and other Entrance fees: Adult: 400 HUF Student, Pensioner: 300 HUF cultural events from autumn to spring, celebrated School groups: 200 HUF its 950th anniversary in 2005. The museum of the abbey welcomes visitors with temporary Benedictine Abbey and Museum exhibitions. I. András tér 1. • Tel.: +36-87/538-200 Among its attractions you can find the monks’ Open: 1 April – 30 April: 10 – 17 1 May – 30 Sept.: 9 – 19 houses carved into the side of the old fortress, the 1 Oct. – 31 Oct.: 10 – 17 cells, the chapel and refectory carved into the rock 1 Nov. – 31 March: 10 – 16 by Greek Orthodox hermits between the 11th Entrance fees: Adult: 700 HUF, Child, pensioner: 300 HUF and 14th centuries. Open Air Ethnographic Museum The most beautiful 20th century stations of the Pisky sétány 12. • Tel.: +36-87/714-960 Open: 1 May – 30 September: 9 – 18 cross were built by public donations within a few Entrance fees: Adult: 350 HUF, Student: 250 HUF years starting in 1926. The Romanesque crypt with Groups (adult) 10 people or over: 250 HUF three domes commissioned by King András I in 1055 (at the same time as the founding of the Hungarian Kings Wax Museum monastery) is the only preserved royal burial and Pirate Museum chamber in Hungary. The king who died in 1060 is Kossuth u. 35. • Tel.: +36-30/9468-220 Open: 1 March – 30 Sept. Every day 10 – 18 www.tihany.hu • [email protected] • [email protected] www.tihany.hu buried here. A copy of the foundation deed of the 1 Oct. – 28 Febr.: open to group if pre-booked abbey, which is also the oldest document in Entrance fees: (including the guided tour): Hungarian, can also be found here. Several legends School and pensioner groups: 400 HUF are linked to Tihany. Children, student and pensioner: 800 HUF Adult/groups: 800 HUF/1.200 HUF The oldest Balaton Guide from 1848 claimed Marcipan Museum the tourists to Balatonfüred took an excursion to Batthyány u. 17. Tel.: +36-30/216-8191 Tihany to listen to the echo as the wall of the Open: 1 April – 31 October Every day 10 – 18 church on the Echo Hill would clearly repeat a Entrance fees: Adult 280 HUF, Student: 180 HUF quickly uttered 15-syllable sentence. Hungarian History (Audiovisual attraction) The Tihany Echo remarked by various poets Postaköz 1. Tel.: +36-30/864-8373 has gradually become weaker since the 1860s Open: Every day 11 – 17 although on clear evenings with no wind it would Entrance fees: still repeat our words. Adult: 500 HUF, Pensioner: 400 HUF, Student: 250 HUF 28 Our poet Sándor Endrődi called the landscape that our villages are part of the Balaton Riviera. We who live here believe that this is the best location for relaxation.

Our overnight guests are entitled to a free BALATON RIVIERA tourist card which will give them 10-100% discounts at our beaches and certain tourism service providers. Tourists using the cards will enter a draw for valuable prizes at the end of the summer. FIRST PRIZE: A CAR! Spend your holiday here and win a car!

Main events in 2009 Almond Festival in the five villages 17-19 April Whitsun Showjumping and Horse and Carriage Competition – Lovas, 1 June International Harley-Davidson Festival – Alsóörs, 10-14 June Bagpipe Festival – Alsóörs, 20 June Gastronomic Journey in Felsőörs – Felsőörs, 20 June Lovas Days – Lovas, 3-5 July Jubilee Endrődi-Jókai Literary Bean Soup Day – Alsóörs, 18 July Village Days – Felsőörs, 24-26 July Csopak Days and Wine Festival – Csopak, 14-23 August End of Summer Festival – Alsóörs, 19-22 August Grape and Scarecrows Day – Csopak, 12 September Show jumping – Lovas, 13 September Village days and harvest procession – Paloznak, 25-27 September Farewell-to-the-Year Week – Lovas, 23 December - 2 January

Balaton Riviera Tourism Association • 8228 Lovas, Fő u. 9. (open all year) Our offices provide the Tel.: +36-70-371-8501 • www.balatonriviera.hu • [email protected] following services: accommodation, Tourinform Alsóörs (15.06-31.08.) 8226 Alsóörs, Sirály Park 1. restaurants, wine bars, Tel.: +36-87-575-000 • [email protected] attractions, other services, Tourist Information Centre (15.06-31.08.) 8229 Csopak, Kossuth u. 1. programmes and Train station • Tel.: +36-88/788-486 • [email protected] information. WELCOME ON BOARD!

Most of the passenger transport on the lake is done by 24 motorised boats and a yacht with the capacity of 25 people. The 4 ferries operating between Szántód and Tihany bridge the northern and the southern shores of the lake and are used by hundreds of thousands of passengers and vehicles. Our passenger boats call in at 22 marinas of Balaton. Most excursion boats carry tourists to see the sights of the Tihany peninsula and the Badacsony wine region.

PROGRAMMES BY SHIP:

Balatonfüred from May till 13rd September Pleasure boats from 4th July till 23rd August Pleasure boat, Disco boat, Children’s ship, Sunset Apart from the scheduled boats we also tour, Tihany tour operate pleasure boats, disco boats and special service boats. Boats hosting events and providing from 4th July till 23rd August highest quality hospitality are becoming more Tihany: Pleasure boat popular every year. Our fleet is able to host Tihanyrév: Disco boat events seating up to several hundred people with Csopak: Pleasure boat Alsóörs: Pleasure boat, Sunset tour full hospitality arrangements. Balatonalmádi: Pleasure boat, Sunset tour Our company operates the largest chain of Balatonkenese: Pleasure boat, Sunset tour, marinas along the lake consisting of 10 larger and Children’s ship 11 smaller marinas at the moment.

Welcome on Board!

• Liners- and Ferries • Pleasure boats, pleasure boats with programmes • Retro discoboats • Children’s boats • One day boat trips to Tihany and Badacsony (winetasting) • Family- and company events with on-board entertaintment • Shipcharter • Yachtports around Lake Balaton [email protected] • www.balatonihajozas.hu [email protected] • Shoreline Hotel and Campsites - Hotel Móló – Siófok Information: H-8600 Siófok, Krúdy sétány 2. - Sellő Camping – Balatonboglár Tel./Fax: +36-84/310-050 - Hattyú Camping – Balatonszemes E-mail: [email protected] 30 web: www.balatonihajozas.hu, www.balatonship.eu

BALATONALMÁDI

The romantic stories of highwaymen are Those interested in not legends but reality in Almádi. The scene architecture should of a well-known story was the 19th century visit the Romanesque pub popular amongst highwaymen on the – early Gothic-style boundary of the village, called Torgyöpi Inn. fortress church from The pub was built on the boundary of the the Árpád era in then Veszprém and Zala counties so one Vörösberény, and half of the table in the middle was in one children might find county and the other belonged to the the old 375 steam other, and even the well was situated on the train displayed in boundary. The guards warned about the law its original location officers approaching so the highwaymen interesting. Visitors can also see rare church moved to the other side of the table, where relics in the Holy Right Chapel such as the the policemen entering the pub had no golden mosaic from Buda Castle or a authority... fragment of St István’s right arm. The Ruler Árpád Another memory from Buda is kept in the settled with his com- Pinkóczi Cemetery where the last captain of panion in the East the castle, Jób Kompolthy is buried. Balaton region, near the Guests are greeted in the town by four 1000 year old settle- beaches operating in the summer, rich ment. The name Almádi cultural programmes and events throughout was first mentioned in the year, footpaths, comfortable accommo- 1401 in a church docu- dation and gastronomic delights in the ment and is presumed to come from the name restaurants and inns. The excellent wines of of an ancient Hungarian general. the Balaton Highlands, the thousand In 1883 the Almádi Bath Limited Company flavoured riesling, the ancient juhfark and was established. After the filoxera epidemic several fine reds also attract visitors. of the time the grape production started to You are very welcome in our town decline, and the settlement started to so give in to the temptation! Have a develop based on the old wine cellars. great time with us and live the wonders Balatonalmádi was famous for its sporting of the beautiful scenery and traditional events until the 1930s. The spa culture and hospitality all year round. sailing were flourishing which attracted not only sports people but also the Nobel Prize Information:

www.balatonalmadi.hu [email protected] www.balatonalmadi.hu winning scientist Albert Szent-Györgyi, Tourinform Balatonalmádi beauty queens as well as the world famous 8220 Balatonalmádi, Városháza tér 4. novelist Claire Kenneth. Tel./Fax: +36-88/59-40-80

32 BALATONKENESE

The eastern gateway of the Hungarian Sea is open to you as well… Balatonkenese and Balatonakarattya form the eastern gateway of the Hungarian Sea. From the edge of the high shores a picturesque panorama opens to the eastern basin of the lake. Kenese’s history goes back more than 1,000 years. The highest point of the shore is 200 m above sea level, where a red obelisk was erected in 1927 to commemorate the www.balatonkenese.hu poet Lajos Soós. Ever since it has been called the Soós Hill. The caves carved into the side water sports. As part of our visitor friendly of the high shore remind us of historic times service parking is free and reduced price entrance tickets to the beaches are available in the afternoons. The Ethnographic Museum at 6 Kossuth Street with its permanent and temporary exhibitions is open all year round.

when the locals had to hide in these caves from the Tatars and later the Turks. The objects and artefacts found in the caves are displayed in the Ethnographic Museum. Balatonkenese is proud of its typical flora of the Soós Hill, the cambre tataria which used to be widely spread in the Great Plain Groups can book a visit by ringing and the Mezőség area of Transylvania. The +36-88/481-586. plant almost disappeared in the 19th century, nowadays it grows in colonies only here in Our programmes attract thousands of Balatonkenese visitors every year; the most popular ones in the whole of are the Cambre Tataria Festival in the spring, Europe. It was the Balaton Gate Opening, the National declared as a Lecsó Festival and the colourful events of the protected species Akarattya Days. here in the 1960s. The almost 12 kms Come and visit us and have a great time! long shore offers well-equipped Information: beaches and Tourinform Balatonkenese [email protected] modern marinas 8174 Balatonkenese, Táncsics u. 24. for people loving Tel./fax: +36-88/594-645 33 VESZPRÉM AND ITS REGION

Period - Location Programme Organiser - Information 1-30 March Pannon Theatre Veszprém Veszprém Spring Festival www.pannonvarszinhaz.hu on more locations Tel.: +36-88/563-200 3rd April - 31st May House of Arts - Veszprém Veszprém Exhibition of paintings by Marcel Kelemen Tel.: +36-88/425-204 Csikász Gallery 15-19 April Szépország Festival Agency “Spring Games” Cultural and Veszprém www.szeporszag-fesztival.hu Sports Festival (for children) Tel.:+36-88/789-986 17-19 April Tourism Office of Veszprém County Veszprém 12th Veszprém Travel Fair www.veszpremmegye.hu Aula of Pannon University Tel.: +36-88/545-045 Kittenberger Kálmán Zoo 18th April Veszprém Run for the Zoo! www.zoo.hu/veszprem Veszprém Tel.: +36-88/566-140 1st May Museum Directorate of Veszprém County Opening of the Finds from Öskü Baláca www.vmmuzeum.hu temporary exhibition Roman Villa-Farm and Ruins Tel.: +36-88/788-191 1st May - 15th October Archbishoprical Office Veszprém St Paul the Apostle of People exhibition www.ersekseg.veszprem.hu Queen Gizella Museum Tel.:+36-88/426-088 1st May - 15th October Archbishoprical Office Hungarian saints and the beatified Veszprém www.ersekseg.veszprem.hu exhibition Queen Gizella Museum Tel.:+36-88/426-088 2nd May - 19th July Modern Gallery - Vass László Collection Veszprém, Modern Gallery - Vass Exhibition of paintings by Jenő Barcsay www.vasscollection.hu László Collection Tel.: +36-88/561-310 Veszprém's Community Centre (VMK) 7-10 May Gizella Days www.vmkveszprem.hu Veszprém Tel.: +36-88/429-111 10th May Veszprém's Community Centre (VMK) Veszprém Gizella Days – Folk Arts and Crafts Fair www.vmkveszprem.hu Óváros tér Tel.: +36-88/429-111 18-24 May Pannon Theatre Veszprém The Festival of Dance www.pannonvarszinhaz.hu on more locations Tel.: +36-88/563-200 31st May Veszprém's Community Centre (VMK) Veszprém Whitsun on Gulya Hill www.vmkveszprem.hu Gulya Hill Tel.: +36-88/429-111 5th June - 30th August Veszprém's Community Centre (VMK) Veszprém “Beauty and Quality” exhibition www.vmkveszprem.hu Csikász Gallery Tel.: +36-88/429-111 7th June Veszprém's Community Centre (VMK) Veszprém Sunday Evening Organ Concert www.vmkveszprem.hu St Margaret church Tel.: +36-88/429-111 19-21 June Kabóca Puppet Theatre Veszprém Kabóciádé Family Festival www.kabocababszinhaz.hu on more locations Tel.:+36-88/590-150 34 The organisers reserve the right to alter the programmes, please use the contact details provided for information. 20th June - 31st Agust “Beauty-Value-Elegance” – Hungaricum from Dubniczay Palace - László Károly Veszprém Veszprém County – Exhibiton of the Herend Collection Dubniczay-Palace - László Károly Porcelain Company as part of the events ce- Tel.: +36-88/560-507 Collection - Castle Gallery lebrating the 1,000 years of Veszprém County www.carllaszlocollection.hu

Museum Directorate of Veszprém 20th June County Night of the Museums 2009 Veszprém www.vmmuzeum.hu Tel.: +36-88/788-191 20th June EXCELLÁK Video Festival as part of the House of Arts - Veszprém Veszprém, Castle Prison Night of the Museums Programmes Tel.:+36-88/425-204 Vár u. 19.

21st June Veszprém's Community Centre (VMK) Veszprém Sunday Evening Organ Concert www.vmkveszprem.hu St Margaret church Tel.: +36-88/429-111

27th June Kittenberger Kálmán Zoo Veszprém Midsummernight Celebrations in the Zoo www.zoo.hu/veszprem Zoo Tel.: +36-88/566-140

27th June Laczkó Dezső Museum Opening of the Scenic Library and Veszprém www.vmmuzeum.hu Knowledge Archives Laczkó Dezső Museum Tel.: +36-88/788-191

3-5 July Veszprém Rally www.veszpremrallye.hu Veszprém

Veszprém County Chamber of 5th July Commerce and Industry Market Veszprém Folk Arts and Crafts Fair www.veszpremikamara.hu Parking place of Hotel Veszprém Tel.:+36-88/429-008 5th July Veszprém's Community Centre (VMK) Veszprém Sunday Evening Organ Concert www.vmkveszprem.hu St Margaret church Tel.: +36-88/429-111

9-12 July www.hungaria-classic.hu Chronoswiss 2009 Old Timer Festival Veszprém, on more locations Tel.:+36-30/676-8480

14-18 July Veszprém Festival Agency Veszprém, on more open-air stages Street Music Festival www.utcazene.hu of the city centre Tel.: +36-88/443-314

19th July Veszprém's Community Centre (VMK) Veszprém Sunday Evening Organ Concert www.vmkveszprem.hu St Margaret church Tel.: +36-88/429-111

22-26 July Veszprémi Ünnepi Játékok Kft. Veszprém Castle (Veszprém Fest Ltd.) Veszprém Fest (in the case of rain: www.veszpremfest.hu Veszprém Arena) Tel.: +36-88/444-454

24th July - 11th October Modern Gallery - Vass László Collection Veszprém Exhibition of the paintings of Sean Scully www.vasscollection.hu Modern Gallery - Vass László Tel.: +36-88/561-310 Collection 31st July - 3rd August Summer Festival in Veszprém – Vivace Veszprém's Community Centre (VMK) Veszprém International Choir Festival, Folk Crafts Fair www.vmkveszprem.hu Castle (2nd August) Tel.: +36-88/429-111

8th August Sing Sing Sing – Spectacular dance Petőfi Színház • www.petofiszinhaz.hu Veszprém and musical-show Tel.: +36-88/424-235 Veszprém, Castle Stage

The organisers reserve the right to alter the programmes, please use the contact details provided for information. 35 10-12 August Veszprém's Community Centre (VMK) Veszprém Summer Festival – Best of the Veszprém www.vmkveszprem.hu World Nights Óváros tér Tel.: +36-88/429-111 14-16 August Veszprém's Community Centre (VMK) Veszprém Veszprém Summer Festival – Musical www.vmkveszprem.hu Court of the Allianz Hall, Courtyard Tel.: +36-88/429-111 Court of the VEAB Hall Veszprém's Community Centre (VMK) 16th August Sunday Evening Organ Concert www.vmkveszprem.hu Veszprém, St Margaret church Tel.: +36-88/429-111

Tourinform Veszprém 17-21 August CELL-CUP Handball Festival www.cellcup.hu Veszprém Tel.: +36-88/404-548

Veszprém's Community Centre (VMK) 19th August Veszprém Summer Festival - Veszprém www.vmkveszprem.hu Veszprém Castle Folklore Event Tel.: +36-88/429-111

20th August Veszprém's Community Centre (VMK) Veszprém St Steven’s Day Celebrations www.vmkveszprem.hu Castle Tel.: +36-88/429-111

20th August 10-17.00 Museum Directorate of Veszprém County Every nook and every cranny - Veszprém Veszprém www.vmmuzeum.hu in the light of its 1000-year history Laczkó Dezső Museum Tel.: +36-88/788-191 4th September - 29th November Dubniczay Palace - László Károly Collec- Veszprém Exhibition of works by intermedia artist tion - Castle Gallery Dubniczay Palace - László Károly Gábor Áfrány Tel.: +36-88/560-507 Collection - Castle Gallery www.carllaszlocollection.hu 5th September - 1st November Exhibition by photographer House of Arts - Veszprém Veszprém Lajos Keresztes Tel.: +36-88/425-204 Csikász Gallery

9th September - 1th November House of Arts - Veszprém Veszprém Exhibition by sculptor László Koller Tel.: +36-88/425-204 Cellar Gallery, Vár u. 13. Tourinform Veszprém 19-20 September www.veszpreminfo.hu Herend, Baláca, Veszprém, on more Days of the Cultural Heritage Tel.: +36-88/404-548 locations www.oroksegnapok.hu 25-27 September St Michael’s Day – Thousand years of www.veszpreminfo.hu Veszprém Veszprém County Tel.: +36-88/404-548 8-12 October Veszprém Szépország Festival Agency Veszprém's Community Centre Veszprém Games International Children’s www.szeporszag-fesztival.hu (VMK), Csermák Antal Music School, Festival Tel.:+36-88/789-986 HEMO, Veszprém Aréna - Sports and Event Hall 30th October Museum Directorate of Veszprém County Laczkó Dezső Múzeum Autumn Festival of Museums www.vmmuzeum.hu Tel.: +36-88/788-191 29th November - 24th December www.veszpreminfo.hu Veszprém The Scent of Advent Tel.: +36-88/404-548 Óváros tér

23th December www.veszpreminfo.hu Nativity Plays Veszprém, Castle Tel.: +36-88/404-548

36 The organisers reserve the right to alter the programmes, please use the contact details provided for information. BALATON

Period - Location Programme Organiser - Information 10th March - 10th May Benedictine Abbey Photography exhibition by Benedictine Tihany Tel.: +36-87/538-200 students Rege Café http://tihany.osb.hu 11th April Tourinform Balatonkenese Balatonkenese Easter Celebrations www.balatonkenese.hu Ethnographic Museum Tel.: +36-88/594-645 2nd May Tourism Association Tihany Goat-Nail Shell Festivities of Tihany Coast of the Inner-Lake Tel.: +36-30/7497-177 16-17 May Tourinform Balatonfüred Opening of the Balatonfüred www.balatonfured.info.hu Sailing Season – Sailing Competition Entrance of the Harbour Tel.: +36-87/580-480 29-31 May Tourinform Balatonfüred Balatonfüred Festival of Ages www.balatonfured.info.hu Kisfaludy stage Tel.: +36-87/580-480 30-31 May Tourinform Balatonkenese 6th Cambre Tataria Festival and 6th Balatonkenese www.balatonkenese.hu Naughty Pancake Day on more locations Tel.: +36-88/594-645 30th May - 18th June Exhibition of works by painter www.alsoors.hu Alsóörs Julianna Holányi Tel.: +36-70/374-0453 Törökház (Turkish House) 31st May Community Centre Whitsun Festivities Tihany Tel.: +36-87/538-022 and Children’s Day Akasztó Hill [email protected] 5-7 June Tourinform Balatonfüred 18th Jókai Days and Bean Balatonfüred www.balatonfured.info.hu Soup Cooking Competition Blaha Restaurant and Koloska Valley Tel.: +36-87/580-480 13rd June www.balatonalmadi.hu Horse Cavalcade Balatonalmádi Tel.: +36-30/270-7864 13th June - 1st July www.paloznak.hu Paloznak Exhibition by Emil Csizmadia Tel.: +36-30/213-0785 Community House 20th June Community Centre Tihany Lavender Festival Tel.: +36-87/538-022 Coast of the Inner-Lake [email protected] 20th June Tourinform Balatonkenese Balatonakarattya June Festival www.balatonkenese.hu Rákóczi park Tel.: +36-88/594-645 20th June - 16th July www.alsoors.hu Alsóörs Exhibition by painter Győző Somogyi Tel.: +36-70/374-0453 Törökház (Turkish House) 20-27 June Tourinform Balatonfüred Balatonfüred Guitar Festival www.balatonfured.info.hu Anna Grand Hotel, Kisfaludy stage, Tel.: +36-87/580-480 BSZKK 25-28 June Tourinform Balatonfüred Balatonfüred Balaton Fish and Wine Festivities www.balatonfured.info.hu Kisfaludy stage, Tagore sétány Tel.: +36-87/580-480 (promenade) The organisers reserve the right to alter the programmes, please use the contact details provided for information. 37 26-28 June 20.30 Benedictine Abbey Tihany Young Organists Convention Tel.: +36-87/538-200 Benedictine Abbey http://tihany.osb.hu www.balatonalmadi.hu 26-28 June Peter and Paul Day Festivities www.pkkk.hu Balatonalmádi Tel.: +36-88/542-515 27th June Tourinform Balatonkenese Balatonkenese Opening of the Season www.balatonkenese.hu Szabadstrand (Beach) Tel.: +36-88/594-645 27 June - 10 July Exhibition by painter www.csopak.hu Csopak Géza Irázi Ökrös Tel.: +36-30/568-4710 Csopak Gallery 2-10 July Tourinform Balatonfüred Balatonfüred Art Festival, Balatonfüred www.balatonfured.info.hu Hungarian Theatre Days Kisfaludy stage, Open-air stage Tel.: +36-87/580-480 www.balatonalmadi.hu 3-5 July Hundred-colours Dance Convention www.pkkk.hu Balatonalmádi Tel.: +36-88/542-515 3-5 July 41st Blue Ribbon Sailing Competition Hungarian Sailing Association Balatonfüred and Festival www.kekszalag.hu Balaton, Vitorlás tér (Hungarian Sailing Association) Tel.: +36-1/460-6925 5 July Anikó Csuti Tihany Equestrian Day Tel.: +36-30/2587-534 Coast of Inner-Lake 10 July www.paloznak.hu Paloznak Concert Tel.: +36-30/213-0785 Roman Catholic Church 10-12, 17-19 July Tourinform Balatonkenese 7th Opening of the Balatonkenese www.balatonkenese.hu Balaton Season Celebration on more locations Tel.: +36-88/594-645 10 July - 15 August Tourinform Tihany 20.30 (Friday-Saturday) Tihany Tihany Summer Theatre Tel.: +36-87/448-804 Open-air Stage [email protected] 10 July - 15 August Tourinform Balatonfüred Balatonfüred FüredFest www.balatonfured.info.hu Balaton Leisure and Conference Centre Tel.: +36-87/580-480 11-24 July Exhibition of the www.csopak.hu Csopak Paloznak Embroidery Club Tel.: +36-30/568-4710 Csopak Gallery 18 July - 13 August Exhibition of the www.alsoors.hu Alóörs Hungarian Atelier of Paris Tel.: +36-70/374-0453 Törökház (Turkish House) 24-26 July Tourinform Balatonfüred 184th Anna Ball and Balatonfüred www.balatonfured.info.hu accompanying events Anna Grand Hotel and Vitorlás tér Tel.: +36-87/580-480 www.balatonalmadi.hu 24-26 July Almádi Days / Beer – Bread Festival www.pkkk.hu Balatonalmádi Tel.: +36-88/542-515 25th July Tourinform Balatonkenese Balatonkenese Concert by organist Xavér Varnus www.balatonkenese.hu Reformed church Tel.: +36-88/594-645 25 July - 7 August Exhibition by the www.csopak.hu Csopak Csopak Arts Colony Tel.: +36-30/568-4710 Csopak Gallery 38 The organisers reserve the right to alter the programmes, please use the contact details provided for information. 31 July - 2 August Community House Tihany Street Festival Tel.: +36-87/538-022 Visszhang domb (Echo Hill) [email protected] www.balatonalmadi.hu 1st August National Folklore Fair www.pkkk.hu Balatonalmádi Tel.: +36-88/542-515 1st August www.balatonalmadi.hu Balatonalmádi Blacksmiths’ Convention www.pkkk.hu Vörösberény Almond Festival Tel.: +36-20/203-6135 www.balatonalmadi.hu 7-23 August 6th Almádi Wine Festival www.pkkk.hu Balatonalmádi Tel.: +36-88/542-515 8 - 21 August www.csopak.hu Exhibition by painter Julianna Holányi Csopak, Csopak Gallery Tel.: +36-30/568-4710 8 - 30 August Tourinform Balatonfüred Balatonfüred Balatonfüred Wine Festival www.balatonfured.info.hu Tagore sétány (promenade) Tel.: +36-87/580-480

14 - 16 August Tourinform Balatonkenese Balatonakarattya Akarattya Days www.balatonkenese.hu Rákóczi park, Körszínpad (Round stage) Tel.: +36-88/594-645

15 - 30 August www.paloznak.hu Paloznak Exhibition by Mária Petrás Tel.: +36-30/213-0785 Community House 7-23 August Tourinform Balatonkenese Balatonkenese 5th Jubilee National Lecsó Festival www.balatonkenese.hu Széchenyi park Tel.: +36-88/594-645 www.balatonalmadi.hu 27 - 30 August 2nd Almádi Pálinka Days www.pkkk.hu Balatonalmádi Tel.: +36-20/483-8780 4 - 5 September Salvatore Quasimodo International Tourinform Balatonfüred Balatonfüred Poetry Competition and Awards www.balatonfured.info.hu Anna Grand Hotel, Tagore sétány Ceremony Tel.: +36-87/580-480 (promenade) www.balatonalmadi.hu 5th September 6th Oriental Bellydancing Gala www.pkkk.hu Balatonalmádi Tel.: +36-88/542-515 www.balatonalmadi.hu 12th September Balatonalmádi Harvest Festivities www.pkkk.hu Balatonalmádi Tel.: +36-88/542-515

12-13 September Community House Tihany Harvest Festivities Tel.: +36-87/538-022 Coast of the Inner-Lake [email protected]

18-19 September Tourinform Balatonfüred Balatonfüred Harvest Festivities www.balatonfured.info.hu Vásárcsarnok parkoló Tel.: +36-87/580-480 (Parking place of the market) 19th September Tourinform Balatonkenese Autumn in Kenese – Balatonkenese, Community House www.balatonkenese.hu Harvest Festivities Táncsics u. 24. Tel.: +36-88/594-645

25-27 September Tourinform Balatonfüred Balatonfüred Romantic Reform Age www.balatonfured.info.hu Anna Grand Hotel, Kisfaludy stage Tel.: +36-87/580-480

24-25 October Community House Tihany Ziege Fish Festival Tel.: +36-87/538-022 Visszhang-domb (Echo Hill) [email protected]

The organisers reserve the right to alter the programmes, please use the contact details provided for information. 39 BAKONY

Period - Location Programme Organiser - Information

25-27 April www.nagyvazsony.hu St George’s Day Shepherds’ Festivities Nagyvázsony Tel.: +36-20/2854-668, +36-88/264-011

Csesznek Programme Office 2nd May from 10.00 Zsigmond Day Historic Archery www.csesznekinyar.hu Csesznek Castle and its precincts Competition Tel.: +36-88/436-110 8th May Obstacle Race on the Day of Birds and Tourinform Zirc: Tel.: +36-88/416-816 Zirc, Arboretum Trees Arboretum: Tel.: +36-88/414-569 9-10 May No Motor Rally – non-motorised hiking www.nomotor.hu Csesznek and its precincts tour Tel.: +36-88/595-530

23rd May Tourist Information Point Day of Hunting Culture Várpalota, Thury Castle and its precincts Tel.: +36-88/787-835 www.varpalota.hu

Új Atlantisz Multipurpose Small-Regional 27th May - 1st June Ajka Days Association www.heritour.com Ajka Tel.: +36-88/200-710 28-31 May Pannonia Festival www.pannoniafesztival.hu Várpalota, Cseri Parkerdő (forest park)

29-31 May Polány Whitsun Regional Folk Art Local Government of Magyarpolány Magyarpolány Festival www.polanyinfo.hu Tel.: +36-88/503-820

29-31 May, 5-6 June 21.00 Passion Association Polány Passion Play Magyarpolány www.passio.hu Tel.: +36-30/385 9529

31st May 16.00 Tourinform Zirc Tel.: +36-88/416-816, Organ concert Zirc, Abbey +36-20/4824755 www.ktvzirc.hu/~arsnova

12-14 June Tourist Information Point Expo – International Exhibition and Fair Várpalota, Gál Gyula Sports Hall Tel.: +36-88/787-835 www.varpalota.hu Tourinform Zirc Tel.: +36-88/416-816 20th June 19.00 Night of the Museums Bakony Museum of Natural Sciences Zirc, on more locations Tel.:+36-88/575-300 27th June From castle to castle … ! – Thousand Csesznek Programme Office 10.00 years of Veszprém county. Event at www.csesznekinyar.hu Csesznek Castle and Csesznek village Csesznek: Medieval Historic Carnival Tel.: +36-88/436-110 28th June 16.00 Tourinform Zirc Tel.: +36-88/416-816, Organ concert Zirc, Abbey +36-20/4824755 www.ktvzirc.hu/~arsnova 3-4th July 19th “Zirci BULI” Festival of Families and Tourinform Zirc Tel.: +36-88/416-816 Zirc - Tündérdomb (Tündér Hill) Friendship www.zircibuli.uw.hu 18th July Csesznek Programme Office 16th EDDA mega concert … 21.00 www.csesznekinyar.hu the greatest! Csesznek ”Kőbánya” Open Air Stage Tel.: +36-88/436-110 24th July - 2nd August Gateway to the Valley: Duma Völgy - www.nagyvazsony.hu Nagyvázsony Humor Vár, Showder Klub comedy nights Tel.: +36-20/2854-668, +36-88/264-011 25th July On the Wings of the Hawk…! Musical Csesznek Programme Office 21.00 Historic Review with Miklós Varga and www.csesznekinyar.hu Cssznek ”Kőbánya” Open Air Stage Gyula Vikidál Tel.: +36-88/436-110 25-26 July Balaton Region Bike Festival Maraton www.sportaktiv.hu Kislőd Race (26 July at 11 am) 26th July Tourinform Zirc 16.00 Organ concert Tel.:+36-88/416-816, +36-20/482-4755 Zirc, Abbey www.ktvzirc.hu/~arsnova 40 The organisers reserve the right to alter the programmes, please use the contact details provided for information. Herend Summer Festival – Cultural and Tradional Association of 31 July - 9 August Herend Culture and Traditions Veszprém Herend Preservation Association Tel.: +36-88/261-822 1st August 10.00 Csesznek Programme Office Csesznek, Csesznek Castle and XII. Csesznek CASTLE GAMES www.csesznekinyar.hu ”Kőbánya” Open-air stage Tel.: +36-88/436-110 7-8 August Hajmáskér Hajmáskér Village Days Hajmáskér, Open-air stage Tel.: +36-88/587-470 7-8 August Association of the Youth in Tótvázsony Savanyó Jóska Days Tótvázsony, Millennium Park www.totvazsony.hu 7-8 August Tourinform Zirc, Tel.: +36-88/416-816 XI. Brigand-Days in Bakony Hills Zirc Sport estate www.betyarnapok.uw.hu 7-9 August Tourist Information Point Matthias the Righteous Várpalota Tel.: +36-88/787-835 – Renaissance Festival Thury Castle and its surroundings www.varpalota.hu Csesznek Programme Office 8th August 19.00 X. Turkish Pipe Festival www.csesznekinyar.hu Csesznek Castle Tel.: +36-88/436-110

9th August Hajmáskér Rock & Blues Festival Hajmáskér, Open-air stage Tel.: +36-88/587-470

9th August Stock-Car Derby - part of the Hajmáskér Hajmáskér, Open-air stage National Championship Tel.: +36-88/587-470 Csesznek Programme Office 15th August 19.00 Castle Song Evenings www.csesznekinyar.hu Csesznek Castle Tel.: +36-88/436-110 István the King (rock opera) for the 9th 19th August 21.00 Csesznek Programme Office time in Csesznek! Starring Sándor Tóth Csesznek www.csesznekinyar.hu (Hungarian Theatre) and József Kalapács ”Kőbánya” Open-air stage Tel.: +36-88/436-110 (ex Pokolgép Band). FIREWORKS Új Atlantisz Multipurpose Small-Regional 20-23 August Ajka Summer Festival Association • www.heritour.com Ajka Tel.: +36-88/200-710

30th August 16.00 Tourinform Zirc, Tel.: +36-88/416-816 Organ Concert Zirc, Abbey +36-20/4824755 www.ktvzirc.hu/~arsnova Várpalota Days, Events linked to the 4-6 September Tourist Information Point 1000-year-old Veszprém County Várpalota Tel.: +36-88/787-835 • www.varpalota.hu programmes, Krúdy dinner Tourinform Zirc, Tel.:+36-88/416-816 19-20 September Cultural Heritage Days Bakony Musuem of Natural Sciences on more locations Tel.: +36-88/575-300 25-27 September St Michael’s Day Marha(nagy)hajtás, www.nagyvazsony.hu Nagyvázsony Harvest Festivities Tel.: +36-20/2854-668, 88/264-011 27th September Association of the Youth in Tótvázsony Harvest Festivities Tótvázsony www.totvazsony.hu 27th September 16.00 Tourinform Zirc, Tel.: +36-88/416-816 Organ concert Zirc, Abbey +36 20/482-4755 www.ktvzirc.hu/~arsnova 15 October - 30 November Tourinform Zirc, Tel.:+36- 88/416-816 Zirc Autumn Festival of Museums Bakony Musuem of Natural Sciences on more locations Tel.: +36-88/575-300 50 years of Ajka town – Events Új Atlantisz Multipurpose Small-Regional 29th October organised by the Új Atlantisz Multi- Association • www.heritour.com Ajka purpose Small-Regional Association Tel.: +36-88/200-710 29 November - 24 December www.nagyvazsony.hu Nagyvázsony Advent – Live Nativity Nagyvázsony Tel.: +36-20/2854-668, 88/264-011 The organisers reserve the right to alter the programmes, please use the contact details provided for information. 41 VESZPRÉM NOT FOR PROFIT TOURISM LTD

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Members of the Veszprém Tourism Association:

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[email protected]űvészetek Háza www.veszpreminfo.hu www.vasscollection.hu, www.carllaszlocollection.hu Oli e Gino Étterem és Pizzéria www.holegyel.hu/oliegino Owners: Oliva Étterem Grillkert és Panzió*** www.oliva.hu Veszprém City of County Rank Pannon Várszínház www.pannonvarszinhaz.hu www.veszprem.hu Petőfi Színház www.petofiszinhaz.hu Veszprém Aréna Sports and Event Hall Promedicum Panzió www.promedicum.hu www.veszpremarena.hu Szépország Rendezvényiroda és www.szeporszag-fesztival.hu Kittenberger Kálmán Szolgáltatóház Növény- és Vadaspark (Zoo) TAPÓ Fogadó*** és Királyi Étterem www.tapo.hu www.veszpremzoo.hu Veszprémi Fesztivál Iroda Kft. www.utcazene.hu Veszprémi Turisztikai Egyesület Villa Medici Hotel**** és Étterem www.villamedici.hu (Veszprém Tourism Association) 42 Reguly Antal Zirc - Arboretum Historic Balaton Upland Library National Park Directorate

8420 Zirc, Rákóczi tér 1. 8420 Zirc, Damjanich u. 19. Tel.: +36-88/539-800 Tel.: +36-88/414-569, 87/555-291

Passion Play – Magyarpolány Performances: 29-31 May and 5-6 June at 21.00

Sobri Jóska Bakony Adventure Park - Kislőd Passion Association Tel.: +36-70/501-8939, 30/946-2872 Tel.: +36-30/385-9529

Szalai Miklós Tourist Memorial House Information – Halimba Point - Várpalota

8452 Halimba, Petőfi S. u. 16. 8100 Várpalota, Szent István u. 1. Tel.: +36-88/237-003 Tel./Fax: +36-88/787-835

Takaros Ajka Inn – Chrystal Kislőd Baths

DISCOUNT COUPONS 8446 Kislőd, Kossuth u. 1. 8400 Ajka, Városliget Tel.: +36-88/246-933 Tel.: +36-88/211-330

House of Kittenberger Arts – Kálmán Veszprém Zoo

8200 Veszprém, Vár u. 17. 8200 Veszprém, Kittenberger u. 17. Tel.: +36-88/425-204 Tel.: +36-88/566-140

Tourinform Veszprém – 8200 Veszprém, Vár u. 4. Tourist Information Centre Tel.: +36-88/404-548 and Souvenir Shop 43 Veszprém where history welcomes you entitled toareduced ticket for 450 HUF(insteadof550HUF) visit to Várpalota andinreturn On production ofthiscoupon you andthemembersofyour By handingthiscouponatthe Come andseeusduringyour a free ticket for theorganiser. ticket officeanadultvisitoris Polány PassionPlay aswell as you are entitledto290HUF family unique Várpalota gifts. for thiscoupon, we willgive 25% discountfor groups of ticket priceonproduction 20 peopleormore tothe off thefamily ticket price. Souvenir from Várpalota! Come to seethe TIC andexchangethiscoupon Reduced priceticket: 15% offthefamily on oneoccasion. of thiscoupon. 1500 HUF. for a free Veszprém postcard!

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The coupon is valid for one use only until 31 January 2010. One coupon may be used at a time and it may not be used in conjunction with any other special offers. Only original coupons from the guide book may be used.