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Siófok

Somogy County, Hungary · Europe

About Siófok

Siófok is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Balatonszabadi, 26km from Lake Balaton.

Siófok is a town located in Somogy County, Hungary. With a population of 23,028, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Siófok 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 Siófok to your route.

About Siófok

Siófok (Hungarian pronunciation: [ˈʃijoːfok]; German: Fock; Latin: Fuk) is a town in Somogy County, Hungary on the southern bank of Lake Balaton. It is the second largest municipality in Somogy County and the seat of Siófok District. It covers an area of about 124.66 km2 (48.13 sq mi) between Lake Balaton, the

Read more Mezőföld and the Outer Somogy-Hills. Lying at the firth of the Sió Channel, it serves as the most important logistic station for goods between Lake Balaton and the River Danube. The town is Hungary's second most popular holiday destination (after Budapest) due to its 17-kilometre-long (11-mile) coast, over 1,000 hotels, and plenty of bars, restaurants and nightclubs. Siófok is one of the richest municipalities of Hungary due to tourism. Hungarians often call the town "the capital of Lake Balaton", as it is the largest town on its shores and acts as the financial, cultural, media, commercial and tourist hub of the northern part of Somogy County and the southern shore of Lake Balaton.

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Where is Siófok located?

Siófok is located in Somogy County, Hungary, Europe. The coordinates are 46.9041 latitude, 18.0580 longitude.

What is the population of Siófok?

Siófok has a population of approximately 23,028 people, making it a town in Hungary.

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Quick Information

Population
23,028
Continent
Europe
Country
Hungary
Region
Somogy County
Timezone
Europe/Budapest
Coordinates
46.9041, 18.0580

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 Siófok

6 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.

13 km · about 25 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.

26 km · about 30 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.

31 km · about 35 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.

45 km · about 50 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.

45 km · about 50 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.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Siófok

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

Balatonszabadi

🇭🇺 Hungary

6 km awayPop. 2,838

Zamárdi

🇭🇺 Hungary

8 km awayPop. 2,211

Ádánd

🇭🇺 Hungary

10 km awayPop. 2,306

Balatonvilágos

🇭🇺 Hungary

10 km awayPop. 1,432

Alsóörs

🇭🇺 Hungary

12 km away

Tihany

🇭🇺 Hungary

13 km awayPop. 1,438

Csopak

🇭🇺 Hungary

13 km awayPop. 1,604

Enying

🇭🇺 Hungary

14 km awayPop. 7,171

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