Balaton Uplands National Park
Introduction
Balaton Uplands National Park has been operating since 1997 and is one of Hungary's most diverse protected areas in terms of natural values. The park covers parts of Veszprém, Zala, Somogy, and Győr-Moson-Sopron counties, including the Tihany Peninsula, the Kál Basin, the Tapolca Basin, Kis-Balaton and Magas-Bakony. The area is rich in geological, botanical, and zoological treasures, and its cultural heritage is also outstanding.
The national park operates numerous visitor attractions, such as the Lavender House Visitor Center (Tihany), Salföldi Major, Tapolca Lake Cave, Pannon Observatory (Bakonybél), and Kálopuszta Buffalo Reserve. In addition to nature conservation, the park's goals include educational outreach and experiential environmental education, and therefore regularly organizes tours, family days, themed programs, and cave tours.
Location & Accessibility
Balaton Uplands National Park can be accessed via several settlements, so access to the visitor sites varies. The central administration is based in Csopak, but the attractions can be reached by car, public transportation, and bicycle. Detailed information is available on the bfnp.hu website about the opening hours, accessibility, and programs.
