Central Transdanubia
Veszprém
The 'city of queens' on a rocky castle hill.
A historic town built over a limestone ridge north of Lake Balaton, long linked to Hungary's queens. Its compact castle district holds a cathedral, palaces and lookout points; in 2023 it was a European Capital of Culture. Herend's porcelain manufactory is nearby.
Highlights
- The Castle District and its lookouts
- St Michael's Cathedral and the Gizella Chapel
- Herend porcelain
- An easy hop to the north shore of Lake Balaton
Places in Veszprém
Veszprém Castle District
A single street of palaces and churches along a rocky ridge.
Herend Porcelain Manufactory
Hand-painted porcelain made in the village of Herend since the 19th century.
St Stephen Viaduct
A 1930s viaduct high above the Séd valley, with views of the castle.
On the map
Where to eat in Veszprém
Near the sights. Places with a traditional Hungarian feel come first.
Elefánt bisztró
Hungarian style
Óváros tér 6
Egyetemi menza
Hungarian style
Hóvirág utca 6
Panoráma étterem
Hungarian style
Cserhát lakótelep 6
Magyaros Gyorsétterem
Hungarian style
Jutasi út 13
Nasska - Rétes
Hungarian style
Fáni Kisvendéglő
Hungarian style
Lohonyay vendéglő
Hungarian style
Metisz Kisvendéglő
Hungarian style
Radnóti Miklós tér 3
Cézár Pizzéria
Pizza
Lázár utca 3
Fejesvölgy Étterem
magyar
Vámosi utca 2
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