Tihany Abbey
Tihany, Hungary
A Baroque abbey church on the Tihany peninsula, which juts into Lake Balaton, with terraces overlooking the water. Come outside July and August if you can, and walk down to the lanes of the village below.
Tihany Abbey, on the peninsula of the same name on Lake Balaton, was founded in 1055 by King Andrew I. The church is dedicated to the Virgin Mary and to the holy bishop Aignan of Orléans. The crypt holds the tomb of Andrew I, the only surviving tomb of a medieval Hungarian king. The foundation charter of 1055 contains the oldest connected Hungarian words on record. The ceiling frescoes in the church are by Károly Lotz.
The abbey was re-established in the 1990s and became an independent monastery of the Hungarian Benedictine Congregation in 2012. The church stands above the village; allow about two hours including a stroll through the village. If possible, avoid July and August, when it is busiest.
- Nearest town
- Tihany, Hungary
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 46.9136, 17.8886
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July and October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Hungary: Vignette needed for motorways. Buy the e-vignette online before you drive on motorways. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Campsites nearby
- Mirabella CampingCampsite4 km from Tihany AbbeyTentsCaravansWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Csopaki Üdülőfalu és KempingCampsite8 km from Tihany Abbey · 50 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersNo dogsWi-Fi
- Família Camping BalatonCampsite13 km from Tihany AbbeyTentsCaravansWi-Fi
- H und R mobil campingCampsite16 km from Tihany AbbeyTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowers
- Aranypart Üdülőfalu és KempingCampsite17 km from Tihany AbbeyTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Napfény KempingCampsite21 km from Tihany AbbeyTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
All campsites in Hungary · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Tihany Abbey?
Tihany Abbey is in Tihany, Hungary, at GPS 46.9136, 17.8886. It is about 51 km from Keszthely.
Can you camp near Tihany Abbey?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Balatontourist Camping Füred, about 4 km away; within 25 km there are 29 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
What is there to see near Tihany Abbey?
Places worth a stop nearby: Veszprém Castle District (20 km), Festetics Palace (52 km), Lake Hévíz (55 km) and Pannonhalma Archabbey (72 km).
When is the best time to visit Tihany Abbey?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)