Siófok | ||
County | Somogy | |
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Residents | 25.461 (2018) | |
height | 124 m | |
Tourist information Tel | 36 84 31 01 17 | |
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Siófok is a Hungarian Small town on the south bank of the eastern Lake Balaton (Balaton).
background
Siófok, the capital of the south bank of the Balaton, with the famous beaches “Goldufer” and “Silberufer”. On these beaches you will find all the facilities that make bathing an experience. The two beaches are separated by the harbor, where the sailing ships and in summer also scheduled and excursion ships as well as disco steamers dock. On the right hand side of the harbor the lively promenade of the "Goldufer" starts with the beautiful "rose garden", where you can enjoy the pulsating day and night life
getting there
By plane
The international Budapest Liszt Ferenc Airport(IATA: BUD) is located about 122 km northeast of the city.
The closer one Balaton Airport(IATA: SOB) 87 km southwest of Siófok is closed to passenger traffic until further notice.
By train
The place is connected to the local and long-distance traffic with its own train station. A one-way 2nd class train ticket from Budapest to Siófok costs around HUF 1,880. Bicycles can be carried on trains marked with a bicycle symbol.
The station is not barrier-free, stairs must be negotiated from both sides of the station into the station tunnel and up onto the tracks. There are only narrow sliders for bicycles that cannot be used for trolleys. The station is under renovation as of 5/2018, whether the renovation will also include elevators was not evident.
The current timetable is under http://elvira.mav-start.hu/ retrievable.
By bus
In the street
Siófok is located on the M7 motorway. The next bigger cities are in the east Polgardi and in the west Balatonboglár.
By boat
A ferry dock is in Szántód Available 15 km west of Siófok, the ferry goes to Tihany.
mobility
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Tourist Attractions
Churches
Castles, chateaux and palaces
Buildings
Probably the most famous building in Siófok is the one built in 1912 Water towerwhich doubles as a lookout tower.
Monuments
Museums
Streets and squares
Parks
various
activities
shop
kitchen
Cheap
medium
Upscale
nightlife
There are numerous discos, clubs and cafes in Siofok. The best known are the discos "The Palace" and the "Flört". During the season, those looking for fun make a pilgrimage to Balaton from all over Hungary, especially from Budapest. Siofok is served by various tour operators such as "Rainbow Tours"; The average age of most disco visitors is correspondingly low.
Cheap
medium
Upscale
accommodation
Cheap
- Father Apartments (Holiday house in Siofok with pool rents new apartments at the beach entrance in the city center with pool, air conditioning, exclusive furnishings), Siófok Kinizsi u.11. E-mail: [email protected]. Price: from EUR 15 / day / person.
medium
- Hotel Lido Siofok (3 star hotel right on the shore in the center of Siofok rents rooms with balcony and lake view, air conditioning, TV, refrigerator. Our services: free wi-fi, private beach, breakfast, playroom, playground ...), Siófok Petőfi sétány 11. E-mail: [email protected]. Price: from EUR 23 / day / person including breakfast.
Upscale
- Hotel Azur ****, 8600 Siófok, Erkel Ferenc str. 2 / c. Tel.: 36 84 501 400, Email: [email protected]. The Hotel Azur is the largest wellness and conference hotel on the southern shore of Lake Balaton. 222 rooms in the **** hotel, plus another **** premium area. The hotel is located directly on Lake Balaton with its own beach. Generous wellness area, indoor and outdoor pools, sauna etc. The premium area has its own wellness area.
security
health
Practical advice
- Tourinform Siófok, Siófok, Víztorony, Pf. 75. Tel.: 36 84 31 01 17, 36 84 31 53 55, Email: [email protected].
trips
Web links
- Tourism information desk
- http://www.siofok.hu - Siófok official website