Hungary Travel - Lake Balaton, Visegrad and Szentendre
When visiting Hungary, it is easy to fall in love with Budapest
and never venture beyond the city. If this happens, you'll rue
the day you missed a chance to visit Lake Balaton, Visegrad and
Szentendre.
Lake Balaton
Lake Balaton is located in the wine-growing region of Hungary.
It just so happens the Lake is also populated with a number of
thermal mineral springs. Hmm...wine and hot tubs! On top of
this, the lake is relatively shallow resulting in water
temperatures in the seventies in the summer. All and all, it is
nearly impossible to get stressed out at Lake Balaton.
Lake Balaton is located about an hour an half to the west of
Budapest by minivan. While minivan travel can be aggravating,
this trip is definitely worth it. There are plenty of hotels and
resorts in the area, although summer weekends can get packed.
Visegrad
Visegrad is a tower castle that has seen better days. In its
heyday, Visegrad was a major outpost for the Roman Empire. The
history of Visegrad is interesting, but you will want to visit
for a different reason. Visegrad is a great place to parasail.
Located approximately 1,000 feet above a river, the terrain and
air currents are ideal if you're interested in flying like a
bird. In fact, you can literally float for hours.
Szentendre
Szentendre is a little town located about 20 minutes north of
Budapest. The town has an old feel with cobblestone streets and
outdoor cafes. Perhaps the biggest reason to go, however, is the
vibe of the town. Szentendre is the artist center of Hungary.
Walk down the streets and you will start seeing art you
recognize from shops in Budapest. There are literally hundreds
of galleries and artist sketching in the sun. If art is your
thing, Szentendre is worth a visit.
Budapest is definitely the must see location of Hungary, but
Lake Balaton, Visegrad and Szentendre are definitely worth a
look.