Camp sites in Zala

Camp sites on the northwest shores of the enormous Lake Balaton are located in the Zala region, around the beautiful town of Keszthely, the oldest town on Lake Balaton. If you are at a camp site on this part of Lake Balaton you really must visit this enchanting town with lovely old buildings, a lively tourist centre and a magnificent castle, Festetics. Camp sites around the enormous Lake Balaton are popular for the lake itself which slopes gently from the shore making it suitable for children. Thanks to its average depth of only 3 metres the water temperature is most agreeable. You can rent surfboards and sailing boats and go water skiing and parasailing at many camp sites on Lake Balaton.

Tourism plays an important role around the camp sites at Lake Balaton and there is plenty of choice of restaurants, bars and other places of entertainment. It is especially good if you are on a camp site in Hungary during one of the many summer festivals! You will frequently come across the word “csárda” on your camping holiday at Lake Balaton, it means a bar or restaurant. Besides eating and drinking well there is often dancing to traditional Hungarian music.

Below you will see an overview of camp sites in Zala, on the right you will find more information about tourism during your stay in Zala.

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Camp site Castrum **** Keszthely Zala

A small intimate family camp site on Lake Balaton in Hungary. Castrum family camp site is located just 300 metres from the lake in the tourist centre of Keszthely, the oldest town on Lake Balaton. You will camp within walking distance of the picturesque town with its lovely old buildings and all types of shops. Very convenient because you don't need to rely on your car! The camp site has a swimming pool and there is a separate round toddlers' pool. The level terrain comprises comfortable pitches separated by hedges, and the many trees and bushes give it a natural appearance with plenty of privacy and calm. The amenities are all well maintained. Such as the lively restaurant and terrace, the clean toilets and the children's playground. Children especially will love it here with a lake for swimming and playing with their friends. You can take boat trips, and rent sailing boats but don't forget to bring your own inflatable boat. And there is always something to do in Keszthely. It is a friendly tourist centre with beautiful old streets and Festetics, a magnificent castle. The nearby spa resort of Hévís with its magnificent buildings is well worth a visit. But anyone who goes on holiday in Hungary should really not leave without seeing the fairytale capital of Budapest on the Danube.

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Camp site Balatontourist Termál Zalakaros Zalakaros Zala

Balatontourist Termál Zalakaros camp site is located opposite the Zalakaros thermal baths in western Hungary. Guests can enjoy the many hydrotherapeutic amenities in modern indoor pools. The public pool next to it has plenty of slides where children can really enjoy themselves. Balatontourist Termál Zalakaros camp site is located in the centre of the holiday resort of Zalakaros. The modern toilet facilities are well looked after. The camping pitches are located in shaded or just sunny spots. Besides this there are static caravans and apartments for rent. The camp site has a restaurant and you can do all your daily shopping close to the camp site. Sports enthusiasts can try horse riding, cycling, tennis and paragliding. Zalakaros is located 30 km southwest of Lake Balaton. The site's surroundings are densely wooded. The protected natural area of Little Balaton is close to the camp site and is an attractive location for bird lovers and anglers.

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Camp site Castrum **** Balatongyörök Zala

Castrum camp site is situated right on Lake Balaton, Hungary's largest lake. This is the ideal spot for watersports enthusiasts to camp. You can take to the water on a surf board or sailing boat right from the sandy beach. Children can play and splash around in the specially laid out playground with shallow water. Don't forget your inflatable boat or ring! The camping pitches at Castrum camp site are separated from each other by hedges. There are also bungalows in the grounds. Castrum camp site has its own cafe, restaurant, shop, entertainment area, volleyball fields and a hardened football pitch. Anglers can be sure of a good catch in the reeds by the water's edge. The village of Balatongyorok is located on the northern banks of Lake Balaton. Balatongyorok has two famous hills, the St Mihály hill and the Chapel hill (Szépkilátó). As in other places around Lake Balaton vines are also grown in Balatongyorok from which the delicious Hungarian wines of the Balaton region are made. Be sure to take a bottle home as a souvenir of an unforgettable camping holiday in Hungary.

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Camp site Balatontourist Camping & Bungalows Zala *** Keszthely Zala

Balatontourist Camp Site & Bungalows Zala is located right on Lake Balaton in Hungary. The shaded camp site has spacious camping pitches and also has bungalows on offer. It is a peaceful and informally located site with its own beach and swimming pool. There is excellent fishing in the reed fields. You can try out various sports on the camp site such as fitness, beach volleyball, football, table tennis and tennis. A restaurant, hairdresser, beauty centre and camping shop, you will find everything at Balatontourist Camp Site & Bungalows Zala. There is a playground where children can chase around and there is an entertainment programme in summer. Balatontourist Camping & Bungalows Zala is located in the southern part of Keszthely. Keszthely is the oldest and most attractive town on Lake Balaton. The town has many monuments and unusual museums which are certainly worth a visit. Concerts and dance events are organised in the gardens of Festetics castle in the summer.