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Sunrise

Sunrise at Helikon Park

Beat the morning chill with coffee after watching the sun break over Lake Balaton.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 07:01

    Market of Keszthely

    Grab a warm drink or pastry from the Market of Keszthely before it gets busy. The market opens at 07:00 on Wednesdays and Saturdays, and 07:00 on other days, giving you plenty of time to grab something hot before the walk.

  2. 07:10

    Helikon Park

    Walk to Helikon Park. It is a short 9-minute walk from the market area. Find a spot near the Helikon Monument to wait for the light.

  3. 07:31

    Keszthely Helikon Park

    Watch the sunrise. The sun rises toward the WSW. The viewing spot at Keszthely Helikon Park offers a clear view of the horizon. The golden light begins around 15:40, but for a January sunrise plan, the early morning light is the key moment.

  4. 08:16

    Pajti

    Head to Pajti for a proper breakfast or coffee. It is a 9-minute walk from the park. Open from 08:00 on weekdays, it is ready for you as the morning warms up.

Local tip

January sunrises are early and the air is crisp. Dress warmly for the 9-minute walk to the park.

Check before you go

  • Market of Keszthely opens at 07:00 on weekdays.
  • Pajti opens at 08:00 on weekdays.

Worth knowing

  • Market of Keszthely is open at 07:01 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
  • Pajti is open at 08:16 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Keszthely (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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