Balatonmariafürdö

• The Bernáth Aurél Promenade by the harbor ends at a pier that extends far into Lake Balaton.
• Scheduled boats run daily from the harbor to Balatongyörök, Szigliget, Badacsony and Keszthely.
• The Balatoni Bringakörút passes through the town; a particularly beautiful section runs from Balatonberény to the boat landing.
• Cultural attractions include a chapel, a permanent local history exhibition and an annual brass band gathering.

The Bernáth Aurél Promenade runs along the harbor and ends at a pier that extends far into Lake Balaton. This makes the end of the promenade a notable landmark for anyone who would like to include a waterside walk in their stay. Both of the harbor’s piers are popular fishing spots. Those interested in fishing will therefore find a specific place to visit here; the piers can also be appreciated as distinctive features of the harbor’s landscape.

The public passenger boat, sailing and boating harbor on the Nyugati-övcsatorna is one of the municipality’s key built heritage sites. The harbor and promenade are therefore associated not only with boat traffic and time by the water, but are also part of the local identity. The free beach at the boat landing is also located in the center, near the harbor. If you would like to take a beach visit, harbor atmosphere or a view of the boats into account when choosing a destination, you can consider these different aspects.

Scheduled boats run daily from the harbor to Balatongyörök, Szigliget, Badacsony and Keszthely. These places offer specific destinations for a trip by boat. In addition, one-hour sightseeing cruises depart from the boat landing, offering views of one of the most beautiful panoramas in the western Lake Balaton basin. A sightseeing cruise and a scheduled service suit different travel interests: one is described as a one-hour trip with panoramic views, while the other takes you to the named destinations on Lake Balaton.

A section of the Balatoni Bringakörút is also worth considering if you are traveling by bicycle. The cycling route passes through Balatonmariafürdö; the section from Balatonberény to the boat landing is considered particularly beautiful. If you are planning your trip around the route, you can make a point of including this section. Together with the harbor and boat services, the cycling route shows that the town is worth considering as a destination for travelers with different interests on Lake Balaton.

The Nagyboldogasszony Chapel on today’s Rákóczi utca was completed in 1938. It was funded by donations from residents and holidaymakers in Balatonmariafürdö. This history makes the chapel a place to visit for travelers who would like to learn about the town as well as enjoy a stay by the lake.

The permanent exhibition at the Local History Collection tells the story of Mária-telep’s development, showing its transformation from a vineyard settlement into a holiday resort. The exhibition adds the area’s past to the picture of today’s vacation destination. Another annual event is the International Brass Band Meeting. Held every year since 1981, it is a three-day event at Central Beach on the last weekend in July. If you would like to include culture and music in your travel plans, you can take this annual event into account alongside the town’s features described as available year-round.

If you would like to compare other destinations, you can also find Marcali, Varászló, Kéthely, Táska, Nikla, Balatonberény, Vörs and Somogysimonyi here.

Where is the free beach?

The free beach at the boat landing is in the center of Balatonmariafürdö, near the harbor.

Which destinations can you reach by scheduled boat from the harbor?

Scheduled boats run daily to Balatongyörök, Szigliget, Badacsony and Keszthely.

How long are the sightseeing cruises?

One-hour sightseeing cruises depart from the boat landing, with views of the western Lake Balaton basin.

What does the Local History Collection show?

Its permanent exhibition shows Mária-telep’s development from a vineyard settlement into a holiday resort.

When does the International Brass Band Meeting take place?

It has been held every year since 1981 as a three-day event at Central Beach on the last weekend in July.

For the broader travel overview: Marcali.