Balatonudvari: Beaches, Golf and Heart-Shaped Tombstones
Accommodation in Balatonudvari
Balatonudvari combines two level beaches with opportunities for water sports, an 18-hole golf course and a distinctive cemetery history. The differences between the beach locations and the other experiences can help you explore the town according to your interests.
Balatonudvari at a glance
- Balatonudvari Községi Strand is in the eastern part of town, near the town center. It is level and has no stairs.
- Fövenyesi Strand is in the Fövenyes district. The grounds there are also level, with no stairs.
- At Községi Strand, you can rent pedal boats, kayaks and SUP boards.
- Balatonudvari has an 18-hole golf course and a protected historic cemetery with heart-shaped tombstones.
Which beach location suits your plans?
The two beaches first differ in their location: Balatonudvari Községi Strand is near the town center, while Fövenyesi Strand is in the Fövenyes district.
The two beaches share one feature: they are level and have no stairs. This common feature can help with your choice if you want to compare these specific characteristics. It does not distinguish one beach area from the other; for further orientation, their different locations and the amenities described for each are therefore relevant.
What can you do at Községi Strand?
Pedal boats, kayaks and SUP boards are available to rent at Balatonudvari Községi Strand.
What is the golf course in Balatonudvari like?
Balaton Golf Club in Balatonudvari has an 18-hole golf course. The landscape described includes four lush fairways with varied greens, ponds, and vineyards with impressive pine trees. For weighing up your interests, this is a different side of the town from its two beaches: here, the focus is on golf and the course's landscape. The combination of fairways, water and vineyards with pine trees gives the course a varied landscape.
What does the cemetery with the heart-shaped tombstones tell us?
The protected historic cemetery in Balatonudvari is known for its heart-shaped tombstones. It is one of four protected cemeteries in Hungary. A traditional legend explains the shape of the stones as follows: A stonemason made a heart-shaped tombstone for his beloved, who had drowned in Lake Balaton. The villagers are said to have then made similar stones for their deceased. Told as a legend, this story is part of the town's cultural heritage; it should be distinguished from the description of the cemetery as a protected historic site.
What role does the cycle path play in finding your way around?
The Balatoni Bringakör runs near Fövenyesi Strand, on the opposite side of the railway line. This positional relationship is a useful point of reference if you are exploring the beach and the cycle path. You can also visit other town pages in the directory: Vaszoly, Lovas, Balatonfüred, Aszófő, Balatonakali, Örvényes, Balatonszepezd and Tihany.
FAQ
Where are the two beaches?
Balatonudvari Községi Strand is in the eastern part of Balatonudvari, near the town center. Fövenyesi Strand is in the Fövenyes district.
Are the beaches level?
Yes. Both beaches are level and have no stairs.
What can you rent at Községi Strand?
Pedal boats, kayaks and SUP boards are available to rent there.
What is special about the cemetery?
The protected historic cemetery has heart-shaped tombstones and is one of four protected cemeteries in Hungary. A traditional legend tells how this tombstone shape came about.
For the broader travel overview: Balatonfüredi.
