Thermal Camping Zalakaros

You’ll want to spend some time checking out all the various areas of the thermal baths, of course, but there are plenty of other ways to fill your days nearby too. For starters, you can hire bikes in town to explore the local lanes, or get your hiking shoes on for short walks near the town or longer outings to scenic areas like Kőszikla Gorge (25 minutes’ drive) or the nature reserve around Little Balaton (15 minutes). There are lots of birds to be spotted around Little Balaton, but if you’d like to see something bigger, head to Buffalo reserve Zalakomár (15 minutes), for jeep rides and horse-drawn carriage rides among the biggest herd in the country. Állatsimogató - Fenyvespuszta (15 minutes) is another good choice, with pony rides and a petting zoo. Beyond Little Balaton is the huge Lake Balaton itself – a wonderful place to visit with beach areas and watersports galore, plus the chance to visit places like the grand Festetics Palace (35 minutes).