Transdanubia Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Szentháromság templom
Szentháromság templom
A local train from Rajka to Hegyeshalom. Rajka is a Hungarian village close to the border with Slovakia, and can be easily reached from Bratislava by public transport.
Esztergom is a pleasant Hungarian town situated on the Slovakia-Hungary border. Štúrovo is the town on the Slovak side of the border, which has an ethnic Hungarian majority. On a small hill overlooking the town and the Danube is a Cathedral, which is the largest in Hungary, and the site at which the Hungarian king Vajk (Szent István) was baptised. The adjacent castle complex is also worth a look. You can easily get here by bus or train from Budapest. Alternatively, you can take a train to Štúrovo which is on the main line between Budapest and Bratislava. From there, it's a 45 minute walk to the Danube.
The Primatial Basilica of the Blessed Virgin Mary Assumed Into Heaven and St Adalbert also known as the Esztergom Basilica, is an ecclesiastic basilica in Esztergom, Hungary, the mother church of the Archdiocese of Esztergom-Budapest, and the seat of the Catholic Church in Hungary. It is dedicated to the Saint Mary of the Assumption and Saint Adalbert. It is the largest church, and the tallest building, in Hungary. Its inner area is 5,600 m². It is 118 m long and 49 m wide. It has a reverberation time of more than 9 seconds. Its dome, forming a semi-sphere, is situated in the middle, and it has 12 windows. It is 71.5 m high inside, with a diameter of 33.5 metres, and is 100 m high from outside, counted from the crypt. The altarpiece (13.5 × 6.6 metres, depicting the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, by Girolamo Michelangelo Grigoletti) is the largest painting in the world painted on a single piece of canvas. The basilica is also known for Bakócz Chapel (named after Tamás Bakócz), built by Italian masters between 1506–1507 out of red marble of Süttő, its walls adorned with Tuscan Renaissance motifs. It is the most precious remaining example of Renaissance art in Hungary. The huge crypt, built in Old Egyptian style in 1831, is today the resting place of late archbishops, among others, József Mindszenty, famous for his opposition to both Nazi and Communist rule

Where to stay in Transdanubia

Golden Shore showing views and a beach

Siófok Aranypart

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Unique features of Siófok Aranypart include the lake views and beaches. Make a stop by Grand Beach or Lake Balaton while you're exploring the area.

Siófok Aranypart
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Balatonkiliti

While Balatonkiliti isn't home to many top sights, Siofok Water Tower and Sio Plaza are some notable places to visit nearby.

Balatonkiliti
Siofok Water Tower which includes night scenes and views

Siófok City Centre

If you're spending some time in Siófok City Centre, Siofok Water Tower and Sio Plaza are top sights worth seeing.

Siófok City Centre
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Siofok-Szabadifurdo

Though Siofok-Szabadifurdo may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Grand Beach and Siofok Water Tower.

Siofok-Szabadifurdo
Balatonfuzfo, Hungary - Panoramic aerial skyline view of the Fuzfoi-obol of Lake Balaton at sunset. This view includes Balatonfuzfo, Balatonalmadi, Balatonkenese and several yacht marinas

Siofok-Sosto

Though Siofok-Sosto may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Grand Beach and Siofok Water Tower.

Siofok-Sosto
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Bélatelep

While visiting Bélatelep, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Balaton and Fonyod Museum.

Bélatelep

Popular places to visit

Lake Heviz featuring a luxury hotel or resort and a lake or waterhole

Lake Heviz

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Heviz during your travels in Hévíz. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in the area.

Lake Heviz
Golden Shore which includes views, a beach and a sunset

Grand Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Grand Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Siófok. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Grand Beach
Roman Catholic Church of the Holy Spirit which includes religious elements, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Roman Catholic Church of the Holy Spirit

Roman Catholic Church of the Holy Spirit is just one of the places to see in Hévíz, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in the area.

Roman Catholic Church of the Holy Spirit
Tihany Abbey showing heritage architecture and a church or cathedral as well as a couple

Tihany Abbey

You can find out about the history of Tihany when you stop by Tihany Abbey. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Tihany Abbey
Festetics Palace which includes château or palace, a fountain and heritage architecture

Festetics Palace

After visiting Festetics Palace, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Keszthely. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Festetics Palace
Esztergom Basilica showing religious elements, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Esztergom Basilica

You can find out about the history of Esztergom with a trip to Esztergom Basilica. Make time to visit the cathedral and monuments while you're in the area.

Esztergom Basilica