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The pier and harbour at KeszthelyGlobetrotter19 · CC BY-SA 3.0

What to do · Keszthely

Lakeside Promenade and Pier at Keszthely

The shore of Balaton through Helikon park to the pier, with the sun setting over the lake · 1 h · Free

InformationFree
Price
Free
Duration
1 h
Distance
2 km
Season
All year
Who it's for
All ages; flat
With a dog
On a lead along the promenade; the beaches have their own rules

The walk

Keszthely is at the western tip of Balaton, the largest lake in central Europe. From the centre, walk down through Helikon park to Mikus Gyula sétány and the pier, which juts out into the water: it is the best place in town to watch the sun go down over the lake. In summer the boats leave from here and the beaches open; in winter the promenade is quiet.

Frequently asked questions

Can you go with a dog?

Yes, on a lead along the promenade.

With young childrenAs a familyWith a dog

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 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.
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.

To stay nearby

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.

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.

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