Tihany Sights

  1. Abbey Church

    This twin-spired, ochre-coloured Abbey Church was built in 1754 on the site of King Andrew's church and contains fantastic altars, pulpits and screens carved between 1753 and 1779 by an Austrian lay brother named Sebastian Stuhlhof. They are baroque-rococo masterpieces and all are richly symbolic.

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  2. Beaches

    As the lake bottom drops away quicker here than in other parts of the lake, Tihany's Beaches are an inviting option. The stretches on the eastern side are the most accessible, which also mean they're the most popular, but if you're looking to escape the crowds head to Sajkod at the peninsula's northwestern point. A small track leads south from this small settlement to a secluded beach; with Tihany's hills as a backdrop, it's one of the most peaceful spots to while away an afternoon, or a week.

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  3. Benedictine Abbey Museum

    The Benedictine Abbey Museum, next door to the Abbey Church in the former Benedictine monastery, is entered from the crypt. It contains exhibits about Lake Balaton, liturgical vestments, religious artefacts, a handful of manuscripts, and a history of King Andrew.

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  4. Visszhang-hegy

    You'll find Visszhang-hegy at the end of Pisky sétány. At one time, up to 15 syllables of anything shouted in the direction of the Abbey Church would bounce back but, alas, because of building in the area (and perhaps climatic changes) you'll be lucky to get three nowadays. From Visszhang-hegy you can descend Garay utca and Váralja utca to the Inner Harbour and a small beach, or continue on to the hiking trails that pass this way.

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