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The shore of the Öreg-tó in TataChristo · CC BY-SA 4.0

What to do · Tata

Walk Around the Öreg-tó Shore

Tata's old lake on foot, from the castle to the trees on the southern shore · 1 h 30 · Free · Flat

InformationFree
Price
Free
Duration
1 h 30
Season
All year; in autumn and winter, with wild geese on the water
Who it's for
All ages; flat, fine with a pushchair
With a dog
On a lead along the shore

The walk

The Öreg-tó, the old lake, is a very ancient artificial lake that occupies the centre of Tata. Its shore is the town's promenade: you set off from the castle, next to which is the Esterházy palace, and walk along the shore with the water on one side and large trees on the other. In autumn and winter the lake fills with wild geese that come down from the north.

Bear in mind

It is flat and can be done with a pushchair. Bring binoculars if you go between November and February.

Frequently asked questions

Can you go with a dog?

Yes, on a lead along the shore.

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

A meat dish with roast vegetables© Öreg-tó Hotel

Veranda Bistro & More

Restaurant · Tata · €€€€

What to order: A board to share after the walk around the lake, or a pizza if you are with children.

A pink sphere-shaped dessert on red berries© Platán Bisztró

Platán Bisztró

Restaurant · Tata · €€€€

What to order: The tányérhús, the boiled beef of the monarchy served in two courses, and a dessert from its pastry kitchen.

Book by phone or on its website; on Sunday the kitchen closes at 18:30.

To stay nearby

The hotel's lounge© Öreg-tó HotelHotel

Öreg-tó Hotel

100 m from the lake · Accepts dogs · Free covered parking

Dogs welcome

Why we like it: A three-star hotel with 31 rooms in a park of plane trees and pines 100 metres from the lake, with wellness, free parking and dogs welcome.

The mirror-cabin spa in the castle moat© Platán TataSmall hotel

Platán Udvarház

Michelin Key · View of the castle · Spa in the moat

Why we like it: Ten rooms with a view of the castle and the moat, with a Michelin Key and a mirror-cabin spa in the old castle moat.

The hotel's outdoor pool with a table-tennis table© Hotel KissSpa hotel

Hotel Kiss

Wellness and pool · Four stars · Accepts dogs

Dogs welcome

Why we like it: A four-star hotel with wellness and a pool in Tóváros, north of the centre, with its own restaurant and rules for guests arriving with a dog.

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