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Zánka

Veszprém, Hungary · Europe

About Zánka

Zánka works well as a base: 15 minutes from Révfülöp, 6km from Lake Balaton.

Zánka is a town located in Veszprém, Hungary. With a population of 1,003, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Zánka 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 Zánka to your route.

About Zánka

Zánka is a village in Veszprém county, Hungary.

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Where is Zánka located?

Zánka is located in Veszprém, Hungary, Europe. The coordinates are 46.8715 latitude, 17.6847 longitude.

What is the population of Zánka?

Zánka has a population of approximately 1,003 people, making it a town in Hungary.

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Quick Information

Population
1,003
Continent
Europe
Country
Hungary
Region
Veszprém
Timezone
Europe/Budapest
Coordinates
46.8715, 17.6847

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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Tags

EuropeHungaryVeszprémTown

Worth the detour from Zánka

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

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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.

4 km · about 5 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.

6 km · about 10 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.

16 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.

17 km · about 20 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.

33 km · about 40 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.

39 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Zánka

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

Révfülöp

🇭🇺 Hungary

7 km away

Balatonlelle

🇭🇺 Hungary

10 km awayPop. 4,910

Balatonszemes

🇭🇺 Hungary

10 km awayPop. 1,644

Balatonboglár

🇭🇺 Hungary

11 km awayPop. 5,964

Balatonszárszó

🇭🇺 Hungary

12 km awayPop. 1,992

Badacsonytomaj

🇭🇺 Hungary

15 km awayPop. 2,271

Balatonföldvár

🇭🇺 Hungary

15 km awayPop. 2,069

Tihany

🇭🇺 Hungary

16 km awayPop. 1,438

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