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Balatonboglár

Somogy County, Hungary · Europe

About Balatonboglár

Balatonboglár works well as a base: 5 minutes from Balatonlelle, 9km from Lake Balaton.

Balatonboglár is a town located in Somogy County, Hungary. With a population of 5,964, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Balatonboglár sits in Hungary, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Budapest time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Balatonboglár to your route.

About Balatonboglár

Balatonboglár is a resort town situated on the south shore of Lake Balaton in Somogy County, Hungary. It is the official centre of the Balatonboglár wine region, and is often called the "town of grapes and wine." Between 1979 and 1991 Balatonboglár formed a single settlement together with Balatonlelle under the name

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Balatonboglár offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Balatonboglár located?

Balatonboglár is located in Somogy County, Hungary, Europe. The coordinates are 46.7752 latitude, 17.6441 longitude.

What is the population of Balatonboglár?

Balatonboglár has a population of approximately 5,964 people, making it a town in Hungary.

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Quick Information

Population
5,964
Continent
Europe
Country
Hungary
Region
Somogy County
Timezone
Europe/Budapest
Coordinates
46.7752, 17.6441

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Hungary

Police
107
Ambulance
104
Fire
105
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

e-vignette required for motorways. Zero alcohol limit for drivers.

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Worth the detour from Balatonboglár

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Lake Balaton

Central Europe's largest freshwater lake, known as the Hungarian Sea, a beloved summer destination with vineyards and resort towns.

9 km · about 15 min drive

coastal drive

Balaton North Shore Drive (Route 71)

Route 71 hugs Lake Balaton's northern shore beneath volcanic hills and vineyards, linking Balatonfured, Tihany and Badacsony in one of Central Europe's finest lakeside drives.

12 km · about 20 min drive

photogenic

Hegyestű Geological Visitor Site

A quarried-open basalt volcano near Monoszló above Lake Balaton: a 50 m wall of vertical polygonal columns showing the inside of an 8-million-year-old eruption, with Káli Basin views from the rim.

13 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Tihany Peninsula, Lake Balaton

A lavender-scented peninsula with an abbey perched over Central Europe's largest lake, ringed by a scenic drive.

24 km · about 30 min drive

natural wonder

Lake Heviz

Largest thermal lake in Europe open for bathing, near the western end of Lake Balaton, warm enough for year-round swimming.

35 km · about 40 min drive

castle

Sumeg Castle

One of Hungary's best-preserved medieval fortresses crowns a bald limestone hill above the town of Sumeg near Lake Balaton, hosting jousting shows and commanding views over the Bakony hills.

36 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Balatonboglár

  • Right hereBalaton North Shore Drive (Route 71)Route 71 hugs Lake Balaton's northern shore beneath volcanic hills and vineyards, linking Balatonfured, Tihany and Badacsony in one of Central Europe's finest lakeside drives.
  • 24 kmTihany Peninsula, Lake BalatonA lavender-scented peninsula with an abbey perched over Central Europe's largest lake, ringed by a scenic drive.

Driving in Hungary

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.58/litre
Motorway tolls
None
Vignette
Required, around €16 for a short-stay sticker

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Balatonboglár.

Balatonlelle

🇭🇺 Hungary

4 km awayPop. 4,910

Révfülöp

🇭🇺 Hungary

6 km away

Fonyód

🇭🇺 Hungary

8 km awayPop. 5,199

Badacsonytomaj

🇭🇺 Hungary

11 km awayPop. 2,271

Balatonszemes

🇭🇺 Hungary

11 km awayPop. 1,644

Zánka

🇭🇺 Hungary

11 km awayPop. 1,003

Lengyeltóti

🇭🇺 Hungary

12 km awayPop. 3,380

Balatonfenyves

🇭🇺 Hungary

13 km awayPop. 1,885

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