Festetics Palace
Festetics-kastély
Hungary's third-largest palace. Its Baroque interior houses the Helikon Library, which holds about 90,000 volumes of antique books.
Located at the western end of the lake in Keszthely, this was the residence of the Festetics counts. It was begun in 1745 and expanded in the 19th century into a Baroque palace of 101 rooms, making it the third-largest palace in Hungary. Must-sees include the oak-panelled Helikon Library (about 90,000 volumes), the Mirror Hall and the chapel, as well as a carriage museum, a palm greenhouse and an English garden. Combined palace tickets start at about 6,000 forints. It is about a 15-minute walk from the palace to the Keszthely lakeshore and pier.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–18:00 (shorter in winter; some halls closed Mondays)
Nearby sights
- Balaton Museum
- Keszthely Lakeside & Pier
- Lake Hévíz
- Egregy Árpád-era Church
- Rezi Castle
- Zalaszántó Peace Stupa
- Kápolnapuszta Buffalo Reserve
- Szigliget Castle