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Siófok, Hungary

Siófok is a town in Somogy County, Hungary on the southern bank of Lake Balaton. It is the second largest municipality in Somogy County and the seat of Siófok District.

Type City

Why go

  • Town in Southern Transdanubia, Hungary.
  • Known for Lake Balaton.

History

Siófok is a town in Somogy County, Hungary on the southern bank of Lake Balaton. It is the second largest municipality in Somogy County and the seat of Siófok District. It covers an area of about 124.66 km2 (48.13 sq mi) between Lake Balaton, the Mezőföld and the Outer Somogy-Hills. Lying at the mouth of the Sió Channel, it serves as the most important logistic station for goods between Lake Balaton and the River Danube.

Getting there by ferry

Siófok
Ferry terminal · 1 km from the centre · Balatoni Hajózási Zrt.
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Alsóörs
Ferry terminal · 9.5 km from the centre · Balatoni Hajózási Zrt.
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Szántódrév
Ferry terminal · 11 km from the centre · Balatoni Hajózási Zrt.
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Tihany
Ferry terminal · 11 km from the centre · Balatoni Hajózási Zrt.
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Tihanyrév
Ferry terminal · 11 km from the centre · Balatoni Hajózási Zrt.
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Balatonfüred
Ferry terminal · 12 km from the centre · Balatoni Hajózási Zrt.
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Siófok-Tihany
Ferry route · Balatoni Hajózási Zrt.
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Balatonfüred-Siófok
Ferry route · Balatoni Hajózási Zrt.
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Alsóörs-Tihany
Ferry route · Balatoni Hajózási Zrt.
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Tihany-Tihanyrév
Ferry route · Balatoni Hajózási Zrt.
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Szántód–Tihanyrév
Ferry route · Balatoni Hajózási Zrt.
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Balatonfüred-Tihany
Ferry route · Balatoni Hajózási Zrt.
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Alsóörs-Balatonalmádi
Ferry route · Balatoni Hajózási Zrt.
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Balatonföldvár-Tihanyrév
Ferry route · Balatoni Hajózási Zrt.
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Restaurants & places to go

Regional, Restaurant · Nyitva: ápr-nov.: 12-22h, kedd szünnap Opening hours: We-Mo 12:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · 9 Cserhegyi utca, Tihany, 8237 · ferencpince.hu
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Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Cafe · Tisli bringás pihenő - a Balatoni körút mentén Alsóörs és Paloznak kozott. Kávé, tea, üdítők, szörpök, panini, sültkrumpli,…
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Cafe · nezdabalatont Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-22:00 Features: vegan options, step-free access · 22 Kossuth Lajos utca, Tihany, 8237 · apatsagicukraszda.hu
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Restaurant · Az étterem átalakítás miatt zárva tart Opening hours: off Features: dogs welcome · 1 Fő utca, Paloznak, 8229 · homolapinceszet.hu
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Cake, Cafe · A Blaha Lujza nyaralójával szemben található Kedves Balatonfüred egyik régi cukrászdája. Presszószerű; kávé is van, süteményeket is lehet enni.…
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Biergarten · Konyha 11 órától, velős pirítós van! Opening hours: We-Su 10:00-20:00; Fr,Sa 10:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating · Kilátó dűlő, Zamárdi, 8621
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American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 12:00-22:00; Fr 12:00-24:00; Sa-Su 09:45-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options · 3 Petőfi sétány,… · dinerm.hu
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Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-24:00 · 9 Balatonfüredi út, Balatonalmádi, 8220 · dongusto.hu
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Italian, Noodle, Fast Food · Opening hours: Th-Mo 11:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating · 120 Budapesti út, Balatonföldvár, 8623 · peterspastabfv.hu
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Ice Cream · Egészségügyi okokból 2022-ben zárva. Features: dogs welcome · 1 Kiss Ernő utca, Zamárdi, 8621 · mauro.hu
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Fish, Steak House, Hungarian, Fried Food, Salad, Soup, Cafe, Restaurant · Opening hours: Th-Tu 12:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, vegetarian… · feherlo.eu
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Hungarian, Italian Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 10:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-24:00 Features: step-free access · 4 Fő tér, Siófok, 8600 · bellaitaliasiofok.hu
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Langosh, Burger, Hot Dog, Pancake, Friture, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-24:00 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · calypsocafe.hu
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: We-Sa 12:00-21:00; Su 12:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 24/A Endrődi Sándor utca, Alsóörs, 8226 · bitangburger.hu
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Dessert, Cake, Cafe · Opening hours: 09:00-18:00 Features: outdoor seating · 2 Rév utca, Tihany, 8237
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Local, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:30-13:30 Features: delivery · 2 Római út, Szántód, 8622 · szantodiebed.hu
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Italian Pizza, Pasta, Italian, Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-21:00 · Bácskai utca, 8621 · pizzapazza.hu
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Fast Food · Opening hours: May-Sep: 11:00-19:00 · 2 Sirály utca, Balatonalmádi, 8220 · sussfelnapbalaton.hu
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Asian, Tea, Thai, Restaurant · Features: step-free access · 15/a Petőfi sétány, Siófok, 8600 · malagarden.hu
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Kebab, Hungarian, Pizza, Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating · 9 Mártírok útja, Siófok, 8600 · mustafaetterem.hu
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Fried Food, Hungarian, Regional, Fish, Fries, Fried Chicken, Pasta, Cafe, Soup, Traditional, Restaurant · Features: vegetarian options · piroskacsarda.com
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Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant · 3-5 Petőfi sétány, Siófok, 8600 · thaispicy9.hu
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Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Pasta, Restaurant · Opening hours: Th-Sa 11:30-21:00; Su 11:30-16:00 Features: outdoor seating · 11 Erkel Ferenc utca, Siófok, 8600
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Noodle, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 · Tagore sétány, Balatonfüred, 8230
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LáNgos, Burger, Hot Dog, Restaurant · LáNgos/Burger restaurant
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Barbecue, Fast Food · Barbecue fast food
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Langos, Fast Food · Langos fast food
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Juice, Fast Food · Juice fast food · 111 Fő utca, Siófok, 8600
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Gyros, Fast Food · Gyros fast food
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Sandwich, Pastry, Cafe · Sandwich/Pastry cafe
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Fish And Chips, Burger, Hungarian, Grill, Fast Food · Fish And Chips/Burger fast food
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Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant · 27 Vak Bottyán utca, Siófok, 8600
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Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:30-21:30 · 30 Erkel Ferenc utca, Siófok, 8600 · sandorrestaurant.hu
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Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Breakfast, Dessert, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00, Su 09:00-16:00 Features: outdoor seating
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-20:00; PH off · 5 Kele utca, Siófok, 8600 · hexakavezo.hu
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Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Mo 11:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 27 Liszt Ferenc sétány, Siófok, 8600 · silveretterem.hu
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Cake, Cafe, Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mar 15-Apr Fr[2] Fr-Su 10:00-18:00; Apr Fr[2]-Jun Fr[-1] 10:00-18:00; Jun Fr[-1]-Aug Sa[-2] 09:00-21:00; Aug Sa[-2]-Aug…
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Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 12:00-22:00; Fr-Su 08:00-11:30,12:00-22:00 · 23 Vécsey Károly utca, Siófok, 8600 · egycsipetnapoly.hu
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Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Apr 01-Oct 30 Tu-Su 12:00-22:00; Nov 01-Mar 31 Fr-Sa 12:00-22:00; Nov 01-Mar 31 Su 12:00-17:00; easter +1 day open… · carpaccioetterem.hu
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Ice Cream · Opening hours: May Su[2]-Sep Su[1] 10:00-22:00; May Su[2]-Sep Su[1] PH 10:00-22:00 Features: vegan options · 6 Orgona utca, Siófok, 8600 · aranytolcsersiofok.hu
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Fish, Hungarian, Restaurant · Opening hours: 12:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · 15 Batthyány utca, Tihany, 8237 · tuzkert.hu
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Hungarian, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 1/G Fasor sétány, Siófok, 8600 · tripadvisor.co.hu
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Langosh, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-20:00
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Burger, European, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 08:00-21:00 Features: step-free access · instagram.com
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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Siófok, Hungary — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Siófok, 1 km); routes include Siófok-Tihany, Balatonfüred-Siófok, Alsóörs-Tihany.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Siófok, Hungary. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail