The city of Veszprém is situated in a unique place, as it boasts both the natural treasures of the Bakony and the gateway to the Balaton Uplands. Veszprém makes an excellent starting point or destination for tourists visiting both regions. On such excursions, you can discover many historical monuments connecting the county seat with one of the Bakony’s legends or a famous building or story relating to the Balaton Uplands. Just consider Jóska Sobri, the Bakony outlaw, who was a guest in the Veszprém dungeon on several occasions, or the Tihany Abbey, which preserves valuable historical artefacts from Veszprém’s medieval golden age. Or if you prefer to explore nature rather than history, this part of Hungary also offers a range of recreational activities. You can go on long hikes through the luxuriant forests of the Bakony, with one of the most popular being the trail along the Cuha Stream. If, however, you are looking for more gently rolling countryside, the Stone Sea in Szentbékkálla or the Badacsony region of the Balaton Uplands will certainly not disappoint.
Just as Veszprém has not limited itself to presenting its historical past, the region also offers a wide range of activities and experiences that ensure a truly 21st-century leisure experience. Just think of the Jóska Sobri Adventure Park in Kislőd and the Csillagda in the Bakony. However, the lake cave in Tapolca and Balatonfüred also offer exciting, interactive activities 365 days a year.
All these sights and experiences can be found within a 20-30-km radius of Veszprém, on foot, by car or on your bike.
