Szigligeti vár

#79 among destinations in Hungary

Forts and castles, Historical place, Park

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The Szigligeti Castle is located in the Balaton Highlands, near the village of Szigliget, on the cone of a volcanic mountain that was once an island on Lake Balaton.

Alternative names: Elevation: 594 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 46°48'14"N, 17°26'7"E

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VeszprémHungary

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Szigligeti vár – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Csobánc, Tapolcai-tavasbarlang Látogatóközpont, Badacsonytomaj, Szent György-hegy.

5.7 miNE
Natural attraction, Mountain, Lookout
Csobánc, Tapolca
146 min walk • Nestled in the verdant landscape of Hungary's Balaton Uplands, Csobánc stands as a testament to the region's natural beauty and historical significance. This hill, located near the city of Tapolca, offers visitors a unique blend of scenic hiking trails, panoramic...
5.5 miN
46°52'60"N • 17°26'37"E
Tapolcai-tavasbarlang Látogatóközpont, Tapolca
141 min walk • Lake, Museum, Hot springs
3.6 miE
Village
Badacsonytomaj
92 min walk • Badacsonytomaj is renowned for its picturesque vineyards that produce some of the finest wines in Hungary. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll through the vineyards, sample a variety of local wines at the traditional wine cellars, and learn about the winemaking...
2.7 miN
Natural attraction, Mountain, Volcano
Szent György-hegy
69 min walk • Szent György Hill is one of the characteristic witness hills of the Lake Balaton highlands, with huge basalt columns on its sides. It takes its name from the chapel of St. George that once stood at its foot, and some of the legends associated with...
5.2 miN
46°52'45"N • 17°25'47"E
VOKE Batsányi János Művelődési és Oktatási Központ, Tapolca
133 min walk • Museum, Art gallery
3.6 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Gulács
92 min walk • Gulács is a witness mountain of the Tapolca Basin, 393 metres high. Of volcanic origin, it is made of basalt. On the western side of the mountain is the village of Nemesgulács.
5.1 miSW
Village
Balatongyörök
131 min walk • Balatongyörök is a village in Zala County, Hungary. Balatongyörök is located on the north shore of Lake Balaton, not far from Keszthely.