Imagine royal cities. Divine wines. Tiny villages nestled in valleys. That’s Central Transdanubia. This statistical region in Hungary includes Komárom-Esztergom, Fejér, and Veszprém counties. Central Transdanubia played an important part in mankind’s evolution. Now, it is a popular holiday destination.
Central Transdanubia’s area is 11.237 square kilometers. It is surrounded by Lake Balaton and the Danube. Budapest is also nearby. This region has a rich homogeneous culture and natural beauty. The Gerecse Hills are in the north. They are home to rare bird species. You can also find the Vértes Hills here. The Bakony Hills divide the region into a small plain and the Marcali-basin.
Székesfehérvár and Veszprém are major cities in Central Transdanubia. You’ll find many cultural sights in them. Discover museums, churches, and baroque houses. Palaces were built in the eighteenth century.
Several cities in Central Transdanubia played a key role in Hungarian history. These include Székesfehérvár, Veszprém, Győr and Pápa. These cities offer a great number of sights. Central Transdanubia’s cities boast intact inner cities. Tourists love their baroque buildings from the 18th century. Winding streets and intimate patios add to the charm. Universities in these cities play a significant role in Hungarian cultural life. Many famous festivals and cultural events take place here.
Lake Velence is easily reached from Budapest. Its water is shallower than Lake Balaton. So, it warms up quickly making it suitable for bathing. The beaches meet high standards. Sailing and surfing are popular activities.
The Velence Mountains are nearby. You can find rocks several metres long. Some rocks are even radioactive. North of Lake Balaton lies Bakony. Its endless oak forests are romantic. Lovely sloping land, streams, castles and church ruins await. Outlaws hid in Bakony’s dark forests in the 19th century. They concealed themselves and their prey in caves.
The counties of Central Transdanubia were once Moson, Sopron, Győr, Vas, Zala, Veszprém, Komárom, Fejér, Esztergom, Tolna, and Somogy. In 2011, the population was 1,088,000. The sex ratio was 90:100 males to females.
July and August form Central Transdanubia’s long, sunny, and warm summer. Temperatures rise to an average of 21 degrees Celsius. Central Transdanubia awaits your discovery.