Discover Nemesvita

Specific highlights for your stay in Nemesvita include the late Baroque Szent-István Church, riding lessons at the Equital Riding Centre, and a lookout tower and hedge maze created as part of a tourism development project. If you are looking for a hotel in Nemesvita, consider whether architectural history, riding or these tourist attractions match your interests.

Church, riding and tourism development

The Szent-István Church was built in 1778 in the late Baroque style; the congregation funded its construction. The Equital Riding Centre offers riding lessons individually tailored to each rider’s ability, for both beginners and experienced riders. Before your trip, contact the centre directly to check current availability.

A unique lookout tower and hedge maze were created as part of the tourism development project in Nemesvita. If you plan to visit these attractions, check in advance for current visitor information.

More to discover in the wider destination of Northern Lake Balaton

In the wider destination of Northern Lake Balaton, boat trips are available at the Tapolcai-tavasbarlang. It also features the guided exhibition “Csodálatos karszt” (“Wonderful Karst”). The cave is part of a cave system beneath the town that has been explored to a length of 14.6 kilometres so far. Visitors can therefore choose between a boat trip and an exhibition about karst.

Hegyestű is a 337-metre-high mountain between Zánka and Monoszló. There, the interior of a basalt volcano that was active about 8 million years ago is exposed. From the lookout point at the western edge of the quarry, visitors can identify the surrounding hills using a panoramic information board. Hegyestű also has a rock garden featuring characteristic rock types of Transdanubia. The volcanic mountain Badacsony has hiking trails and panoramic views for walkers; its distinctive geological formations are known as basalt organ pipes. Special grapes are grown on the slopes of Badacsony and used to produce Badacsony wine.

Exhibitions, crafts and history

The Herend Porcelain Museum features a permanent exhibition and changing exhibitions on the history of the manufactory. The visitor centre of the Herend Porcelain Manufactory presents porcelain production, related techniques and applied-art traditions. In workshops, visitors can handle porcelain paste and a brush for painting. Levendula Ház presents an interactive exhibition about the formation of the Tihany Peninsula and lavender cultivation; it also offers a craft workshop and an adventure garden.

In Bakonybél, the Pannon Csillagda features an interactive exhibition on space exploration and astronomy. Szent Mauríciusz Monostor traces its origins to a monastery founded by King Stephen I in 1018, at the suggestion of the monk Günther, in the area of present-day Bakonybél. Sümeg Castle is a relatively well-preserved medieval fortress on a bare hill rising above its surroundings. An interactive exhibition opened there in spring 2023; extensive renovation work was completed in 2022.

Landscape and activities

The Ámos-hegyi Pihenőerdő covers 230 hectares and offers hikers a nature trail, a lookout tower, an outdoor fitness trail and forest playgrounds. In Eplény, SkiArena Vibe Park has 16 slopes with a total slope system length of 7,984 metres. The Ámos-hegyi lookout point in SkiArena Vibe Park offers views of the High Bakony landscape.

Veszprém Zoo offers year-round experiences across six continents and welcomes visitors of all ages. The Dinosaur Park features lifelike models of dinosaurs that lived millions of years ago; children can also take part in a real archaeological excavation there. The African Savannah Playground includes zip lines, climbing frames, bouncy castles and a safari-striped aeroplane.

Discover more destinations: Taliándörögd, Ábrahámhegy, Badacsonytomaj, Szigliget, Köveskál, Nemesgulacs, Badacsonyörs, Kékkút.

For the wider travel overview: Tapolcai.