Siófok on Lake Balaton: Beaches, City and Excursions

• Aranypart stretches between Hermann-Ottó Street in the east and Táncsics-Mihály Street in the west.
• At Ezüstpart, the designated beach lies between Csongor and Egri-János streets.
• The Water Tower stands on the central Fő tér.
• The ferry to Tihany travels via Szántód; its schedule and operation depend on the current service.

Aranypart and Ezüstpart are named public beach areas on the shore of Lake Balaton. Aranypart lies between Hermann-Ottó Street and Táncsics-Mihály Street and covers around 42,000 square metres. Facilities include changing rooms, outdoor showers and free toilets. Knowing the boundaries can help when choosing accommodation: if you plan to use this stretch of beach, look near the bordering streets and access points to the shore.

The Ezüstpart beach area lies between Csongor Street and Egri-János Street and covers around 1,200 square metres. Its facilities include changing rooms, outdoor showers and toilets. The public beach is connected to local paths and the southern shore of the lake.

Lake Balaton is in Transdanubia, in western Hungary. Szántód is also on the southern shore, like Siófok; Balatonfüred offers a different focus on the northern shore.

Fő tér and the prominent Water Tower are key landmarks in Siófok. A stroll around the city centre can be combined with a walk to the shore. Shops and restaurants are in a different setting from the larger beach areas, so your accommodation’s location will determine your daily route. The image of the square is from Wikimedia Commons.

The ferry across the lake links Tihany on the peninsula with Szántód on the southern shore. Include the departure port, departure time, waiting time and vehicle transport in the same day’s plans; the current service is published by BAHART. For a western leg of the trip, Keszthely lies at the other end of the lake and requires its own travel time.

Shoreline paths and natural areas make for a different kind of itinerary than the beach and city centre. Lakes and wetlands shape the landscape around Lake Balaton. Fonyód and Balatonfüred offer other locations to explore and add their own day-trip destinations to your journey.

When choosing accommodation in Siófok, consider how far it is from your preferred stretch of beach. For Aranypart, look near the two streets that mark its boundaries; for Ezüstpart, focus your search around Csongor and Egri-János streets. If you want to reach evening venues and shops on foot, also compare the distance to Fő tér. The specific distance to the bathing area is therefore a better criterion than the general description “by Lake Balaton”.

For arrival and planning your stay, see Getting there and transport; a travel checklist with a schedule leaves room for the beach, city centre and ferry crossing. Budapest is a separate leg of the trip. For a relaxing day away from swimming, thermal baths and spa towns in Hungary offer another option to consider.

Where are the named public beaches?

Aranypart lies between Hermann-Ottó Street and Táncsics-Mihály Street; Ezüstpart lies between Csongor Street and Egri-János Street. The city lists Aranypart at around 42,000 square metres and Ezüstpart at around 1,200 square metres.

What sports facilities are available at Ezüstpart?

Ezüstpart has volleyball, teqball and foot-tennis courts.