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Balatonföldvár

Somogy County, Hungary · Europe

About Balatonföldvár

Balatonföldvár works well as a base: 10 minutes from Balatonszárszó, 12km from Lake Balaton.

Balatonföldvár is a town located in Somogy County, Hungary. With a population of 2,069, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Balatonföldvár 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 Balatonföldvár to your route.

About Balatonföldvár

Balatonföldvár (Hungarian pronunciation: [ˈbɒlɒtoɱføldvaːr], German: Földwahr) is a popular resort town in Somogy County, Hungary, on the southern side of Lake Balaton, approximately 120 km southwest from Budapest and about 23 km southwest from Siófok, the "capital of Balaton". Balatonföldvár is a frequently visited

Read more tourist destination among Hungarians and foreign guests (especially Germans and Austrians) because of its natural beauties (like the loess hill and the big flowery parks), historical heritages (such as the Celtic path, the old mansions and villas) or its countless leisure opportunities. The town offer several water sport (sailing, windsurfing, fishing, rowing etc.) and mainland sport (beach volleyball, bicycle pathes, football etc.) activities.

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Where is Balatonföldvár located?

Balatonföldvár is located in Somogy County, Hungary, Europe. The coordinates are 46.8526 latitude, 17.8812 longitude.

What is the population of Balatonföldvár?

Balatonföldvár has a population of approximately 2,069 people, making it a town in Hungary.

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Quick Information

Population
2,069
Continent
Europe
Country
Hungary
Region
Somogy County
Timezone
Europe/Budapest
Coordinates
46.8526, 17.8812

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.

Full driving guide for Hungary

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Worth the detour from Balatonföldvár

7 notable places within an hour's 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.

7 km · about 15 min 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.

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.

18 km · about 20 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.

30 km · about 35 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.

47 km · about 55 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.

53 km · about 60 min drive

castle

Bory Castle

A romantic castle in Székesfehérvár built almost single-handedly over 40 summers by sculptor-architect Jenő Bory as a monument to his wife: towers, courtyards and studios crammed with the couple's paintings and statues.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Balatonföldvár

  • Right hereTihany Peninsula, Lake BalatonA lavender-scented peninsula with an abbey perched over Central Europe's largest lake, ringed by a scenic drive.
  • 30 kmBalaton 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.

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 Balatonföldvár.

Balatonszárszó

🇭🇺 Hungary

5 km awayPop. 1,992

Zamárdi

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7 km awayPop. 2,211

Tihany

🇭🇺 Hungary

7 km awayPop. 1,438

Balatonszemes

🇭🇺 Hungary

9 km awayPop. 1,644

Balatonfüred

🇭🇺 Hungary

12 km away

Csopak

🇭🇺 Hungary

14 km awayPop. 1,604

Siófok

🇭🇺 Hungary

15 km awayPop. 23,028

Zánka

🇭🇺 Hungary

15 km awayPop. 1,003

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