Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
WORTH A DETOUR
TIHANY
While in Balatonfüred, don't miss the chance to visit Tihany, a small peninsula 14km to
the southwest and the place with the greatest historical significance on Lake Balaton.
Activity here is centred on the tiny settlement of the same name, which is home to the
87-538-200;
http://tihany.osb.hu
;
András tér 1; adult/child incl museum 1000/500Ft; 9am-6pm May-Sep,
10am-4.30pm Apr, 10am-5pm Oct, 10am-4pm Nov-Mar)
, filled with fantastic altars, pulpits and
screens carved in the mid-18th century by an Austrian lay brother; all are baroque-ro-
coco masterpieces in their own right. The church attracts a lot of tourists, but the
peninsula itself - a nature reserve of hills and marshy meadows - has an isolated, al-
most wild feel to it.Hik
Hikiingis one of Tihany's main attractions; there's a good map out-
lining the trails near the front of the church. Buses bound for Tihany depart Balaton-
füred's bus/train station (310Ft, 30 minutes) at least hourly.
EATING & DRINKING
HUNGARIAN
BALATON
87-481 319;
www.balatonetterem.hu/
; Kisfaludy utca 5; mains 1890-4700Ft;
11am-11pm)
This cool, leafy oasis amid all the hubbub is set back from the lake in the shaded park area.
It serves generous portions and, like so many restaurants in town, has a decent fish selec-
tion.
PIZZA
ARANY CSILLAG PIZZÉRIA
1280-2880Ft; noon-11pm Sun-Thu, to midnight Fri & Sat)
A convivial pizzeria away from the flashy waterfront, Arany Csillag is a local favourite that
attracts a mix of people from every age group. Its small shaded terrace fills up quickly in
summer, so either come early (6pm-ish) or book ahead.
HUNGARIAN
STEFÁNIA VITORLÁS
87-343 407;
www.vitorlasetterem.hu/
; Tagore sétány 1; mains 1990-3950Ft;
9am-midnight)
