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Veszprém

Veszprém, Hungary · Europe

About Veszprém

Veszprém is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Nemesvámos, 32km from Lake Balaton.

Veszprém is a town located in Veszprém, Hungary. With a population of 56,927, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Veszprém 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 Veszprém to your route.

About Veszprém

Veszprém (Hungarian pronunciation: [ˈvɛspreːm]; German: Weißbrünn, Czech: Bezpřím, Slovak: Bezprím, Slovene: Belomost) is one of the oldest urban areas in Hungary, and a city with county rights. It lies approximately 15 km (9 mi) north of the Lake Balaton. It is the administrative center of the county of the same name.

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Where is Veszprém located?

Veszprém is located in Veszprém, Hungary, Europe. The coordinates are 47.0933 latitude, 17.9115 longitude.

What is the population of Veszprém?

Veszprém has a population of approximately 56,927 people, making it a town in Hungary.

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Quick Information

Population
56,927
Continent
Europe
Country
Hungary
Region
Veszprém
Timezone
Europe/Budapest
Coordinates
47.0933, 17.9115

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 Veszprém

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.

20 km · about 25 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.

30 km · about 35 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.

32 km · about 35 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.

43 km · about 50 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.

46 km · about 55 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.

49 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Pannonhalma Archabbey

A 1,000-year-old Benedictine monastery on a hill with a Gothic basilica and ancient library, near Gyor.

52 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Veszprém

  • 20 kmTihany Peninsula, Lake BalatonA lavender-scented peninsula with an abbey perched over Central Europe's largest lake, ringed by a scenic drive.
  • 46 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 Veszprém.

Nemesvámos

🇭🇺 Hungary

5 km awayPop. 2,508

Szentkirályszabadja

🇭🇺 Hungary

6 km awayPop. 2,042

Litér

🇭🇺 Hungary

7 km awayPop. 2,010

Hajmáskér

🇭🇺 Hungary

10 km awayPop. 2,793

Balatonalmádi

🇭🇺 Hungary

10 km awayPop. 8,364

Alsóörs

🇭🇺 Hungary

12 km away

Csopak

🇭🇺 Hungary

13 km awayPop. 1,604

Herend

🇭🇺 Hungary

13 km awayPop. 3,385

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