Parks and the outdoors in Keszthely

Parks and the outdoors in Keszthely

1. Do

   Helikon Park

   This is the biggest green area of the town. Here you can see the Helikon Monument, a landmark of the town, which was erected to commemorate the Helikon Festivals held 1817–1819.

2. See

   Imre Festetics Animal Park

   Festetics Imre Állatpark

   Here you can see native cattle breeds, sheep breeds, horse breeds, pig breeds, bred Hungarian goats, Hungarian donkeys, Hungarian hens, turkeys, waterfowl, Hungarian ruffled goose, guinea fowl, dog breeds. Among the domestic game species, for example, red deer, deer, fallow deer, wild boar, pheasant and partridge can be found.

   Apr–Oct: 09:00–17:00·Adult: HUF 800; senior, student: HUF 400; children: HUF 200

3. Do

   Libás Beach

   Libás strand

   Free services: Wi-Fi throughout the beach. Water rescue and Emergency Medical Service (during opening hours), parking, changing rooms, disabled toilets, open air showers, modern children's playground, sandy beach path. Snack bar, deck chairs, cabins, bicycle storage, bouncy castle for kids (Ugrálóvár), trampoline, kayak, canoe, paddle boats, windsurf.

   May 15–Sep 16: 08:30–19:00·Adult: HUF 500; children, senior, student: HUF 350

4. See

   Palace Garden

   Kastélypark

   The garden, which used to measure 42 hectares, is now a nature reserve. There is a French garden and an English garden where we can find numerous tree rarities. Old and exotic trees and hundreds of years old, colourful flowerbeds, fountains, statues are there – among them the full-figure bronze Statue of George Festetics, the garden pond and the fountain decorated with stone lions. Other statues: Immaculata Sculpture], Statue of Saint Helena.

   Free to visit

5. See

   Palm House and Bird Park

   Pálmaház és Madárpark

   It presents the most beautiful exotic plants from Tahiti to Florida.

   Adult: HUF 1000; senior, student: HUF 500

6. Do

   Town Beach

   Városi strand

   The island-bath keeps the silhouettes of the original building. The pier, which protrudes deep into the lake provides a harbour for the boats cruising the lake on schedule and a favourite fishing place at the same time.

   May 15–Sep 16: 08:30–19:00·Adult: HUF 800; children, senior, student: HUF 560

7. Drink

   Viviera Beach

   Within the Town Beach area. Sandy beach, beach volleyball, beach soccer fields. Cocktail bars, DJs at night.

   Jun–Aug: Mon Tue Thu Sun 10:00–23:00, Wed 10:00–02:00, Fri Sat 10:00–04:00·Entrance fee: HUF 1000–HUF 3000

8. Do

   Dog Beach

   Kutyás strand

   Jun–Aug

9. Do

   Georgikon Horse School

   Szendreytelep

   09:00–17:00·Riding training: HUF 1500 for 20 min, trail riding: HUF 4000 for one hour

10. Do

    Helikon Beach

    Helikon strand

    Entz Géza sétány

    May 15–Sep 16: 08:30–19:00·Adult: HUF 500; children, senior, student: HUF 350. Beyond of the opening hours, the beach can be visited for free

11. Eat

    Park Restaurant

    Park Vendéglő

    Traditional restaurant.

    May–Oct: 12:00–22:00; Nov–Apr: 12:00–20:00·HUF 1690

12. Do

    Tavirózsa Adventure Park

    Adventure track, sliding trails, archery, minigolf, petanque

    Mar–Nov: Mon–Fri 10:00–17:00, Sat 10:00–16:00·Adult: HUF 2390, children: HUF 1890

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Keszthely (CC BY-SA 4.0).