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The façade of the Festetics Palace in Keszthely above the park lawnDerbrauni · CC BY 4.0

What to do · Keszthely

Festetics Palace Exhibitions: Carriages, Hunting, Miniature Railway and Travel

The buildings in the palace park with the family's carriages, trophies, a historic railway model and the nobles' journeys · 1–2 h · From 2,500 Ft

InformationFrom Ft2500 adult (forints), one exhibition
From
Ft2500 adult (forints), one exhibition
Duration
1 h 30
Season
All year, Tuesday to Sunday
Who it's for
Families; the miniature railway, for children

What it is

Around the palace, in buildings in the park, the Festetics Palace shows collections that are paid for separately or with the combined ticket:

  • The carriage exhibition, in the former coach house in the park.
  • The hunting exhibition and the historic railway model, in a new building behind the back exit of the park.
  • Travels and adventures of the nobles, about the family's journeys.

Prices

One exhibition without the palace, 2,500 Ft; two, 3,800 Ft; reduced, half (summer 2026 prices). With the palace, from 4,600 Ft.

Frequently asked questions

Which should I choose with children?

The miniature railway and the carriages.

With young childrenAs a familyWith teenagers

Opening hours and prices can change: check them before you go.

Round off the plan

Where to eat, where to stay and what else to do

To eat nearby

The lounge with bookshelves, plants and sofas© Klassz Kultbisztró

Klassz Kultbisztró

Restaurant · Keszthely · €€€€

What to order: The weekend brunch or something to share with a cocktail.

Hours change with the season; in winter it closes Monday to Wednesday.
The interior of John's Pub, with wooden tables, blue chairs and the bar at the back© John's Pub

John's Pub

Bar · Keszthely · €€€€

What to order: Pub food and a beer after the palace.

Closed on Sunday; book by phone.

To stay nearby

A room in the hotel© Kristály Hotel KeszthelyHotel

Kristály Hotel

200 m from the lake · Wellness · Terrace

Why we like it: A four-star hotel 200 metres from the lake, with deluxe rooms, wellness with a jacuzzi and sauna, and a bar terrace with the sunset.

The hotel on the lakeshore with the tennis courts in front© Hotel HelikonSpa hotel

Hotel Helikon

On the lakeshore · Wellness and saunas · Accepts pets

Dogs welcome

Why we like it: A superior four-star hotel on the Balaton shore, with 176 renovated rooms, a large wellness area, tennis and pets up to 15 kg.