Cidade Turismo
Hungary

Before you go

Your trip to Tihany.

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Tihany – Veszprém Destination Lake Balaton

How to get there

  • Tihany, központ 1 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

Confirm before booking. Reach the region via Budapest and take the train to Balatonfüred, from where buses run to Tihany. Boats and crossings require checking the port and the season.

How many days

One day allows visiting the abbey and walking around the core of the peninsula. Staying longer helps those who want more walks in the surrounding area.

When to go

May to June and September are usually pleasant for the peninsula's elevation. July and August can be hot. From December to February the days are short and the lake wind heightens the feeling of cold.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

The bus arrives at the village core. Within it, walk; arrivals by lake should account for the climb up to the abbey.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Tihany
  1. Morning
    Church and crypt

    Enter the abbey and distinguish the Baroque spaces from the medieval-origin crypt.

  2. Afternoon
    The peninsula landscape

    Walk around the abbey surroundings and the nearby streets, observing Lake Balaton from the available viewpoints.

  3. Late afternoon
    Another framing of the lake

    Take a break at the top before returning to the bus stop or descending to the shore.

  4. Evening
    Base on the north shore

    Return to Balatonfüred or stay in Tihany's core, depending on your chosen accommodation.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

Is Tihany an island?

It is a peninsula connected to the north shore of Lake Balaton.

Which part of the abbey is medieval?

The foundation and the crypt date back to the period of Andrew I; the upper church has a Baroque appearance.

Is the walk from the boat flat?

The abbey's center sits above the water, so there is an ascent from the shore.

Do I need another overnight if I'm in Balatonfüred?

The proximity makes it possible to visit Tihany during the day from a base in Balatonfüred.

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