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The Festetics Palace playhouse in an old photographFOTO:Fortepan — ID 83222: Adományozó/Donor: Budapest Főváros Levéltára. archive · Public domain

What to do · Keszthely

Festetics Palace Historical Playhouse

The palace's space for children, to play at the history of the Festetics · 1 h · Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00

Information
Duration
1 h
Season
All year, Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00
Who it's for
Children and families

What it is

The Festetics Palace has a historical playhouse, the Történelmi Játszóház, designed so that children can get close to the history of the house by playing. It is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00, later than the palace itself: handy at the end of the day.

Frequently asked questions

Until what time is it open?

Until 18:00, Tuesday to Sunday.

With young childrenAs a family

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.