Balatonfüred (bal-ah-ton fuhr-ed) is the oldest and most fashionable resort on the lake. In its glory days in the 19th century the wealthy and famous built large villas along its tree-lined streets, hoping to take advantage of the health benefits of the town's thermal waters. More recently, the lake frontage received a massive makeover and now sports the most stylish marina on Balaton. It's a great base for exploring.
Gyógy tér
SQUARE
This leafy square is home to the State Hospital of Cardiology (Állami Szívkórház ), which put Balatonfüred on the map. In the centre you’ll encounter the Kossuth Pump House (1853), a natural spring that dispenses slightly sulphuric, but drinkable, thermal water. If you can ignore the water’s pale-yellow hue, join the locals lining up to fill their water bottles. On the northern side of the square Balaton Pantheon (Gyógy tér), with memorial plaques from those who took the cure here.
Public BeachesBEACH
Balatonfüred has several beaches open to the public of which Kisfaludy Strand ( www.balatonfuredistrandok.hu ) off Aranyhíd sétány, the eastern continuation of Tagore sétány, is the best.
CruisesCRUISE
One-hour pleasure cruises depart four to five times times a day from late late April to early October from the central ferry pier.
BUS
Buses to Tihany (310Ft, 30 minutes) leave every 30 minutes or so throughout the day. Eight buses a day head for Hévíz (1490Ft, 1¾ hours) via Keszthely (1300Ft, 1½ hours). Buses and trains to Budapest (both 2520Ft, three hours) are much of a muchness through bus departures are more frequent.
TRAIN
From April to early October, half a dozen daily ferries ply the water between Balatonfüred and Tihany (1100Ft, 30 minutes).
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