Program options in the area

Buffalo reservation

Visit the buffalos in their original environment in Kápolnapuszta. Visit the exhibition and the other animals.

• You must pay for the entrance ticket.
• Distance: 8km
• Dotto excursion: seasonally on Wednesdays and Saturdays

Petting zoo in Fenyvespuszta

Both kids and adults adore animals. The petting zoo opposite to the Kányavári island  is welcoming everyone.

• You must pay for the entrance ticket.
• Distance: 12km

Kányavári island

The unique island of Kis-Balaton with its special wooden bridge offers an unforgettable memory at any time of the year. A lookout tower, a playground, and a nature trail await the visitors.

• You must pay the parking fee.
• Distance: 12km

Small-Balaton Gallery, Zalavár

Explore the cultural treasures of Small-Balaton in one place, at the Small-Balaton center. Attractions: the ruins of Récéskút basilica, Cyrill-Metód monument, Makovecz church, Small-Balaton exhibition house.

• You mustn’t pay for the entrance ticket.
• Distance: 11km

Cezar winery in Nagyrada and the lookout tower in Szelemi mountain

Would you like to taste wines or give a bottle of Zala wines as a gift? Visit the Cezar winery from where the vineyard lookout tower with its mesmerizing panoramic view is only 100m far.

• You must pay for the tasting ticket.
• Distance: 8km

Panka horse farm in Galambok

Horseback riding? Horse carriage rides? Individual rides? You have the opportunity to try all of these in Panka horse farm. It is a fantastic experience for the family, even for the non-riders.

• You must pay for the entrance ticket.
• Distance: 6km

Palatine mill in Zalamerenye

Between the cities of Zalakaros and Zalamerenye lies the 600-year-old watermill which is currently on private property.

• You mustn’t pay for the entrance ticket.
• Distance: 5km

Rock path in Nagybakónak

Do you wish to have an active excursion? The rock path in Nagybakónak is an excellent place for this purpose. Explore this individual place in nature.

• You mustn’t pay for the entrance ticket.
• Distance: 10km

Nagykanizsa: boating lake, lookout tower, downtown

Nagykanizsa offers the opportunity to have active or passive leisure time. Hike around the boating lake and climb up to the lookout tower, or admire the wonderful downtown with an ice cream in your hand. In case of shopping, the nearest supermarkets are also found here.

• Distance: 12km

Keszthely: Festetics Castle, Balaton museum, Snail parliament, museums

Keszthely is an amazing city on the shore of Lake Balaton where you can spend a whole day visiting the many and varied attractions. Main attractions: Festetics castle, museums, pedestrian street, coastal promenade. The harbor is also available for boat trips.

• Entrance ticket: in the museum and in the castle.
• You mustn’t pay the entrance ticket on the shore, in the harbor.
• Distance: 35km

Hévíz

Lake Hévíz which is famous all over Europe is only a few km from Zalakaros. Who doesn’t want to bathe in the thermal lake has the opportunity to go for a walk in the city center. Also, to explore the city on Dotto trains, to spend the time in patisseries or to shop in boutiques.

• Distance: 40km

Zalaegerszeg: AquaCity, downtown

The most populated city of Zala offers a spa complex, shopping street, restaurants, and attractions to the visitors.

• Distance: 50km

Sümeg: castle and a medieval feast

The Sümeg castle offers an excellent historical experience which is also the site of knight’s tournaments and medieval feasts. You can reach the castle on the hill by bus too.

• You must pay for the entrance ticket.
• Distance: 55km

Curly water tour: Fishing, Hunting

Hasn’t only the bath attracted you to Zalakaros? Are you interested in other extraordinary program opportunities out of relaxing? In this case, contact the organizers of fishing, hunting, and rowing programs or ask for our help at the reception.

• License is necessary.
• Distance: variable, ca. 10-50km
• Depends on the weather.

Kányaváry Wine Terraca

Enjoy the panoramic view to Lake Balaton’s characteristic volcanic mountains in the arms of Little Balaton natural reserve area.