Siófok Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Siofok which includes general coastal views and views
Siofok which includes a bay or harbour and water sports

The party capital of Lake Balaton with its nightclubs and discos also attracts visitors to its spas, old churches and gorgeous beaches.

Attractive beaches, a lakeside setting and an active nightlife make Siófok one of the most popular summer vacation spots in Hungary. In the cooler months the town on Lake Balaton still has much to offer the visitor with expansive parks, historical buildings and churches. Come for aquatic adventures, beachside relaxation, late-night parties and sightseeing.

Many summer visitors spend a lot of their time by and on the water in three main beach areas. The beaches at Golden ShoreOpens in a new window (Aranypart) and Silver Shore (Ezüstpart) are free, while you have to pay a small fee for access to the central beach by the harbor. Work on your tan, enjoy watersports and stroll along the promenades.

Join the summer crowds at one of Siófok’s most popular destinations, the Beach House. For a small entry fee, take advantage of the club’s stretch of lakefront and sporting facilities. Stay in the evenings to see live concerts and to dance in the nightclub.

During your time in the town, venture away from the water to go sightseeing. Visit some of the town's churches, including the early 19th-century Szent Kilit Roman Catholic Church. Enjoy a drink with a view inside the café bar of the Water Tower. View works of art by prominent artists in some of the parks and squares. These works include The Birth of Venus, a fountain in the main square created by Hungarian sculptor Imre Varga. After your tour, relax in the thermal pools of the Galerius Spa and Wellness Center.

Siófok has a reputation as a summer party town. The main hub of activity is along the Petőfi Promenade where there are many discos, bars and nightclubs. If you prefer your evening’s entertainment on the quieter side, dine in a restaurant with lake views.

Reach Siófok by flying into the international airport in Budapest and complete the rest of the journey by train, car or bus. You can also arrive by boat from other towns around Lake Balaton. Enjoy a vacation of beach parties, aquatic adventures and blissful relaxation.

Where to stay in Siófok

Golden Shore showing views and a beach

Siófok Aranypart

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Unique features of Siófok Aranypart include the lake views and beaches. Make a stop by Lake Balaton or Grand Beach while you're exploring the area.

Siófok Aranypart
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Balatonkiliti

While Balatonkiliti isn't home to many top sights, Siofok Water Tower and Sio Plaza are some notable places to visit nearby.

Balatonkiliti
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Siofok-Szabadifurdo

Though Siofok-Szabadifurdo may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Grand Beach and Siofok Water Tower.

Siofok-Szabadifurdo
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Siofok-Sosto

Though Siofok-Sosto may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Grand Beach and Siofok Water Tower.

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Siofok showing a city, a square or plaza and a monument

Siófok City Centre

If you're spending some time in Siófok City Centre, Siofok Water Tower and Sio Plaza are top sights worth seeing.

Siófok City Centre

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