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Vonyarcvashegy

Zala County, Hungary · Europe

About Vonyarcvashegy

Vonyarcvashegy works well as a base: 10 minutes from Keszthely, 10km from Lake Heviz.

Vonyarcvashegy is a town located in Zala County, Hungary. With a population of 1,902, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Vonyarcvashegy 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 Vonyarcvashegy to your route.

About Vonyarcvashegy

Vonyarcvashegy (Hungarian pronunciation: [ˈvoɲɒrt͡svɒʃhɛɟ]) is a town and tourist resort on the north shore of Lake Balaton, in western Hungary. The settlement was created when the former Vonyarc and Vashegy settlements were united in 1850. At that time, the inhabitants dealt primarily with viticulture and fishing.

Read more The later cultivated local bathing life was based upon the activity of a bathing association founded in 1930. The town sign is famous for using Ancient Hungarian runes.

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Where is Vonyarcvashegy located?

Vonyarcvashegy is located in Zala County, Hungary, Europe. The coordinates are 46.7574 latitude, 17.3117 longitude.

What is the population of Vonyarcvashegy?

Vonyarcvashegy has a population of approximately 1,902 people, making it a town in Hungary.

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Quick Information

Population
1,902
Continent
Europe
Country
Hungary
Region
Zala County
Timezone
Europe/Budapest
Coordinates
46.7574, 17.3117

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 Vonyarcvashegy

6 notable places within an hour's 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.

10 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.

14 km · about 25 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.

25 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.

29 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.

33 km · about 40 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.

47 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Vonyarcvashegy

  • 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.
  • 47 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 Vonyarcvashegy.

Gyenesdiás

🇭🇺 Hungary

2 km awayPop. 2,796

Keszthely

🇭🇺 Hungary

5 km awayPop. 19,652

Balatonberény

🇭🇺 Hungary

6 km awayPop. 1,212

Cserszegtomaj

🇭🇺 Hungary

8 km awayPop. 1,941

Hévíz

🇭🇺 Hungary

10 km awayPop. 4,438

Alsópáhok

🇭🇺 Hungary

11 km awayPop. 1,254

Sármellék

🇭🇺 Hungary

12 km awayPop. 1,836

Kéthely

🇭🇺 Hungary

14 km awayPop. 2,408

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