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Keszthely

Discover Lake Balaton and the grand Festetics Palace in Keszthely.

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Destination story

A place with its own rhythm.

On the western shore of Lake Balaton, Keszthely combines lakeside walks with historic streets and the Festetics Palace. Its waterfront and cultural landmarks offer places to explore between festival activities.

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Plan your arrival

Travel & Logistics

Closest airports

  • Hévíz–Balaton Airport (SOB) — ~15 km, seasonal flights

  • Budapest Ferenc Liszt Airport (BUD) — ~200 km (about 2 h 15 min)

    Budget airlines serving this airport: Wizz Air, Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2

Train & coach arrival

• Keszthely railway station — trains from Budapest

Ferry & port connections

• Seasonal Lake Balaton boat services

Organised by WOFA

• Airport & port transfers: available on request — share your flight or ferry details and our team will send a quote and coordinate private group transport to your hotel. • Local group coaches: private transport can be booked on request for concerts, performance venues and day trips. • Excursions & guided tours: tailored sightseeing and activities can be arranged for your group with upfront pricing. • All additional services are optional and priced on request, based on your group size and schedule.
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Upcoming festivals

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