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Place in Zala County, Hungary
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Gyenesdiás is a lovely resort village only 100 km from the western border of Hungary, in the West Balaton region 15 km from the Hévíz-Balaton Airport. The towns of Keszthely, known for its fascinating Festetics Palace, and Hévíz with its world famous spa are only a few kilometres from here.
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Herdsman's House, Avar Történeti Kiállítás, Pásztorház
A typical item of rustic architectural traditions, it was built in the middle of the 19th century for the current local herdsman’s official quarters. The building now owned by the Municipality, archeological relics of local history are on display in the two rooms at the rear. In ended of the '80s, – in the area, – found an intact tomb of the greatest leader of Avar (around AD. 660). The Avar was a Caucasian native ethnic group, the most predominant of several ethnic groups living in the Russian republic of Dagestan. Huns was one of this ethnic groups. The exhibit shows the contemporary burial customs and the tomb of the leader in its original form..
Berzsenyi-kilátó
Observation tower on the top of Pető Hill.
Darnay-féle boronapince
A wine cellar from the 17th century is a typical item of original rustic architecture. Its main girder beam carries the date of 1644 engraved. Log cellars used to be built as long as landowners let people cut and use oaks, which used to grow in neighbouring woods in abundance and offer a useful building material. The wine exhibition renovated in 2012 offers its visitor wine tasting opportunity as well.
Festetics-kilátó
Observation tower on the top of Varsás Hill.
Természet Háza
Visitor center. Exhibition of Keszthely Hills wildlife. There is also a cafe, a bar and a gift shop.
Havas Boldogasszony-kápolna
It was erected in the place of a former chapel, to the design of Ákos Radits, an architect from Budapest, in 1894. Most of the building costs were covered by the estate of deceased Mihály Dornyai. Some of the building material was provided by Count Tasziló Festetics, while the costs of equipment were borne by the inhabitants of Diás. The polychromic altar of Renaissance style was made by József Runggaldier, a sculptor from Gröden, Tyrol.
Szent Ilona-kápolna
As early as 1807, the inhabitants of the vine-growing village decided to erect a chapel for God. To this end, they demolished the ruins of the Saint Elizabeth's Church of the former village of Falud. Since Count György Festetics, the then owner of the land, did not approve of the construction, the stones from demolition were sold and the capital obtained this way was deposited at interest. After Count Festetics died, his son, László Festetics, encouraged the construction of the chapel and allotted an area for this purpose. The classical church was completed in a matter of a year and dedicated to Saint Helena on 18 August 1826, commemorating Count Laszló’s daughter, Helena, as well. This is the only church in Hungary named after Saint Helena.
Nepomuki Szent János-forrás
There is a statue about Saint John of Nepomuk, which was erected by János Talabér in 1828.
Vadlány-lik
A simple wind-carved, room-sized cave. The cave opening is actually a stone cabin formed by wind erosion, which was further extended in artificially. Around 1900s most likely used as a secret distillery site.
Rezi vár
Built in the 14th–15th century.
Keresztelő Szent János római katolikus templom
Built in 1756 in Baroque style.
Szent Domonkos római katolikus templom
Built in 1899 in neo-Gothic style. Based on the ruins of the Gothic church ruins from the 14th century.
Mézeskalács-ház
Tájház
Built around 1850.
Kotsy-vízimalom
Béke-sztúpa
Buddhist sanctuary on the summit of the Virágosvár Hill (313 m a.s.l.), it is 30 m high and 24 m wide.
Szent Kozma és Damján római katolikus templom
Built in the 15th century in Gothic style.
Tátika várrom
Medieval castle ruins.
Szent Vendel római katolikus kápolna
Built in the 18th century.
Diási Játékstrand
Services: playground, natural paddling-pool, once free slip on the giant water slide; animation: kids’ programmes, sport championships, mini disco. Sport fields such as beach volleyball courts with lights, beach football field, table tennis, streetball field, chess, water polo, heading goals, basketball, volleyball, water aerobics. Spacious lawn for sun seekers. Rentals, free internet, restaurants, snack-bars and free parking.
Gyenesi Lidóstrand
It is preferred by families with kids and sun seekers due to its cosy and intimate atmosphere. In addition to bathing the beach attracts the active guests with beach volleyball and beach football.
Escape game.
Excursion place. Good place for picnic and bacon roasting. Good starting point for hiking and Nordic walking tours in the Keszthely Hills to viewing towers, springs, caves etc. The National Blue Hiking Route leads through Gyenesdiás, along with other designated tracks it leads you into the heart of the Keszthely Hills, to Büdöskút.
Dinó- és Kalandpark Rezi
Moving, life-size, sounding dinos, rope track, climbing wall, trampoline, gripping machines, boating lake, balls, treasure washers, bouncy castles.
Rügyfakadás – Tavaszünnep
In April.
Gyenesdiási Keszegfesztivál
In July.
Gyenesdiási Bornapok
In July.
Gyenesdiási Szüreti Vigasságok
In September.
Gyenesdiási Burgonya Nap
In September.
Adventi gesztenyesütés és karácsonyi vásár
In December.
Faludi
Bar and grill.
Italian restaurant and pizzeria.
Small shop & take away. In summer, seats and tables outside. Cheaper than at the beaches or the marketplace. "Gyros Box": 2000 Ft.
Traditional restaurant with local cuisine and with specialities like beef stew with curd cheese pasta, and venison fillet in red currant sauce with croquettes. It was built in 1728 in Baroque style.
Szent Domonkos Vendéglő
Traditional restaurant with local cuisine.
Turul Vendéglő
Traditional restaurant with local cuisine.
Traditional restaurant. Reduced opening days in winter. For lunch during the work week, special meals at reduced prices. Service will be charged extra.
Traditional restaurant.
Richly carved Transylvanian gate in front of the lovely, shingled house. The menu includes Hungarian, and international dishes plus some Sekler specialties can be found. In summer, BBQ night on Thursdays. Spoken languages: Hungarian, German.
Traditional restaurant with local cuisine. 50 kinds of high-quality Hungarian wine selection. Fresh bread from the oven.
A roadside restaurant. Wide choice, delicious game and fish dishes,Hungarian and international cuisine.Light Meals, Fish, Beef, Pork, Poultry, Game dishes.
Ice cream shop.
Confectionery.
Korona Söröző
Located in a quiet zone include an outdoor swimming pool. Three and four person mobile home are rentable. Bike rental for hour, for day or for week. Trailer, tent and scooter rental. WiFi.
23 rooms.
7 rooms.
8 rooms.
7 rooms.
9 rooms. All room with shower (toilet, hair-dryer) wardrobe, room safe, minibar, TV, radio with alarm clock, telephone, WiFi, big balcony or terrace. An 8 m×4 m pool with sun beds in partly shady garden.
6 rooms. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria. Billiard, bowling and squash.
12 rooms.
56 rooms. Located in a calm and peaceful environment 200 m from the Balaton plage.
18 rooms.
12 rooms, 2 apartments.
Első Balatoni Hal- és Termelői Piac
Buy products of small farmers like flat bread, stove cake, homemade marmalade and syrup, fruit and vegetables, honey etc.
A souvenir shop in a folk house. Here you can see and buy potteries. Usage and decorative objects are from the most important Hungarian pottery regions. Provides to the guests the opportunity of disc modeling by appointment. The finished pieces are fired upon request.
Shopping centre.
By bus
Buses are available from Budapest-Népliget five times a day. The journey takes 3½ hours and costs HUF 3705. More frequent buses are available from Keszthely.
By bike
Balaton Bicycle Road is a good way explore the beaches and other attractions in the area.
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