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The Festetics family played a prominent role in the political, economic, scientific, and cultural life of Hungary through several generations. This route, which visits several towns and joins together the intellectual and cultural heritage of the Festetics family, incorporates sights associated with the name of this family of counts and princes.
The Festetics family played a prominent role in the political, economic, scientific, and cultural life of Hungary through several generations. This route, which visits several towns and joins together the intellectual and cultural heritage of the Festetics family, incorporates sights associated with the name of this family of counts and princes.

Helikon Palace Museum

In five buildings of the Helikon Palace Museum in Keszthely, six permanent exhibitions can be viewed. The halls of the Festetics Palace reflect the aristocratic lifestyle of the 18th and 19th centuries. At the carriage exhibition, period carriages, coaches, and horse-drawn sleighs, while at the hunting exhibition, trophies of wild game hunted on five continents of the world can be seen. The model railway exhibition, the palm house, and the bird park are complemented by an exhibit recalling the past travels of the aristocratic family. * *For families *• Toy train in the garden *• Carriage ride in the castle park *• Nostalgia photoshoot in costumes faithful to the era * *Address: 8360 Keszthely, Kastély u. 1. *http://helikonkastely.hu/
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Georgikon Agricultural History Exhibition

In the buildings of the Georgikon agricultural site, a series of collections and exhibitions have been established on a variety of topics. In the Show Farm, which is located on the 1.2-hectare site of the former orchard of the Georgikon, visitors can walk around in a herb and spice garden, an orchard, a vineyard, and plots presenting samples of plants grown in kitchen gardens or on agricultural fields. * *For families *• Playground with folk toys *• Petting zoo * *Address: 8360 Keszthely, Bercsényi u. 65-67. *http://www.elmenygazdasag.hu/
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Balaton Museum

The Balaton Museum presents the history of Lake Balaton by providing state-of-the-art interpretations of the latest results in the fields of geology, natural science, archaeology, local and history as a whole. Thanks to the permanent exhibits, visitors can learn about the flora, fauna, and spa culture of Lake Balaton, the local castles, and several other interesting facts. * *Address: 8360 Keszthely, Múzeum utca 2. *https://balatonimuzeum.hu/
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Festetics Agricultural Centre

The aim of the development project underway on the site of the Agricultural Centre is to allow the location to reflect the golden age of the Festetics family. In the leisure and recreational park, visitors can find the Festetics horse herd, an exhibition on keeping horses, a hussar exhibit, and various events, among others. *The Agricultural Centre will open after the completion of the development project. * *For families *• Picnic in the park with the baskets available for sale in the coffee shop * *Address: 8360 Keszthely, Fenékpuszta 1.
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Schulhof promenade

Lake Hévíz and the Lake Hévíz Spa are the most visited touristic destinations of not only the region but Hungary as a whole. Lake Hévíz is considered unique due to it being the largest biologically active, natural thermal lake in the world, which is suitable for swimming all year round. This unparalleled natural wonder is made even more special by the Indian red water lilies floating on the lake. * *Address: 8380 Hévíz, Schulhof sétány
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Imre Festetics Experience Centre

Imre Festetics Experience Centre In the Imre Festetics Experience Centre, which has a total area of 4.2 hectares, visitors have the chance to meet animal species native to Hungary, as well as a variety of wild animals. The experience centre includes three independent parts with well-differentiated themes: the House of Nature Visitor Centre, the wild animal farm, and the so-called village yard. * *For families *• Playground *• VR content *• Petting zoo * *Address: 8315 Gyenesdiás, Dornyai út 4. *https://www.bakonyerdo.hu/articles/%C3%B6koturisztika/festetics-imre-%C3%A1llatpark *https://www.gyenesdias.info.hu/programok/garantalt-programok/festetics-imre-elmenykozpont/
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Festetics Herb Garden and Spring educational trail

Visitors can view a reconstructed water wheel, a baking museum, a Herbarium, the Herb Garden, and a 370-metre educational trail starting at the St. John spring, which presents the local flora and fauna. * *Address: Gyenesdiás, Malom u. 7. *https://www.gyenesdias.info.hu/en/news/dias-water-mill-bakery-museum-herbarium-herb-garden/
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Lady Hamilton memorial

The Szépkilátó [Beautiful Lookout] offers one of the most beautiful panoramas of Lake Balaton. The lookout point used to be one of the favourite spots of Prince Tasziló Festetics and his wife, Lady Mary Hamilton; the family often took their carriages to the Szépkilátó, accompanied by their European aristocratic and royal guests. * *Address: 8313 Balatongyörök *https://balatongyorok.hu/latnivalok/szepkilato/
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Location of the Festetics Horse Race

The Festetics Horse Race, held in Gyenesdiás, is a regional qualifying race of the National Gallop. This location, which originally served as a training site for the horses owned by Tasziló Festetics is an excellent spot for the qualifier of the National Gallop. The event organised each year at the end of August evokes the era when horse breeding and racing were going through their golden age in Hungary.
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