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Country | Hungary | |
Region | Middle Transdanubia | |
Population | 2576 | |
Balatonkenese is a small summer resort, spa, tourist destination in central Transdanubia in Hungary.
Understand
Balatonkenese is located along the northeastern shore of Lake Balaton on a plain and gentle hills. Balatonalmádi there are only 7, Veszprém 10, Balatonfüred 13, Siófok 14, Keszthely 65, Budapest 93 kilometers by air.
History
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The first Greek mention of Kenese took place in 990, earlier various peoples lived there. Since the founding of the Kingdom of Hungary this area has been an ecclesiastical estate. The Catholic Church was built in 1231. A harbor was built in 1846, then shipbuilding began, along the shore holiday cottages were built. Balatonkenese acquired city rights in 2009.
Climate
Balatonkenese is found in a temperate, continental climate, like full Hungary.
Enter
Balatonkenese is easily accessible by road and train mainly from Budapest. (In a train from Budapest right in Balatonkenese the Balaton is visible.) In summer it is possible to arrive by boat from other cities in Balatonken.
Enire avie
The nearest international airport operates in Budapest. Once upon a time there was a domestic airport in Siófok.
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Get on the train
Balatonkenese is located on the main line between Budapest and Keszthely. Some express trains do not stop.
To be transported
Balatonkenese is easily accessible from the nearby villages and towns.
To be transported on foot
Balatonkenese has sidewalks along the footpaths. There is also a bike path.
Public transport
Balatonkenese is small, buses do not work, only between towns or villages.
Transport by car
Balatonkenese has an urban road network for cars. In summer it is difficult to stop by car in the vicinity of the lake.
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See
- w: en: Calvinist church (Balatonkenese) with remaining medieval parts
- w: en: Patron of Hungarians (Balatonkenese), late Baroque with a 27 m high tower
- a 16th-century parish, now a library
Fari
- summer bath in Lake Balaton. The water is sinking at once, only swimmers bathe!
- excursion possibilities on hills
Buy
The most needed stores are located in Balatonkenese.
Stores
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Eat
- Nádas Csárda
- Vadkacsa Étterem is located in Panzió
- Sopompó Kisvendéglő
Drink
Just like eating.
To live
There are rental apartments at the private service.
Campsites
Hostels
- Vendégház surprised
Hotels
- Hotel Dolce Vita
- Hotel Marina Port
Security
- Balatonkenese conforms to Hungarian security.
Esperanto
Local Esperantists
Consulates
Visit further
Nearby are similar resorts, towns, for example Balatonalmádi, Siófok.