Bences Apatsag
Bences Apatsag
4.5
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
11:15 AM - 6:00 PM
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The original abbey was established by King Andras I in the 11th century.
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Jessabelll
New York City, NY235 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
We took a trip to Tihany from our hotel in Balatonfurd. I am so glad we did! Tihany is a cute town right on the lake with amazing views. The Abbey sits right on a hill and it is beautiful all around the area. We did not go inside but walked a lot of the surrounding grounds. We spent a few hours in total walking around and visiting some shops in the town. It’s an easy and beautiful trip, with the time.
Written 17 May 2024
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Tiberiu_Baranyi
Timisoara, Romania17,107 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
The landmark to visit in Tihany is the Benedictine Abbey - standing on the hill above the Balaton shores - the Abbey that was built by the order of Andrew I , king of Hungary - back in 1055 (indeed , you read right - almost 1 millennia ago!).
After you pay a visit to the ticketing office - the entry ticket is not a fortune , definitely worth it - you will enter the church - beautifully decorated - the altar is impressive and equally is the organ.
Once you've seen the items in the church, near the altar their is a stair that will take to the royal crypt (this is in refurbishment - but you can see some of the Hungarian kings tomb stones.) - passing through the crypt you will get into a small museum that is telling the story of the abbey, through divers items on display.
The most important relic in the museum - the "Founders" letter - the royal decree of king Andrew the first for the building of the Abbey in Tihany.
Once you finish the tour you will exit the museum via a lateral door onto a small terrace ... and from there a few steps and stairs will take you back to the front of the abbey.
Overall and excellent experience - a lot signs explaining you the bits and pieces of the almost 1000 years of the abbey's existence - for those who are into history for sure it will be very interesting.
So remember , when in the area - make the trip to Tihany , and visit the Benedictine Abbey - definitely worth it!!
After you pay a visit to the ticketing office - the entry ticket is not a fortune , definitely worth it - you will enter the church - beautifully decorated - the altar is impressive and equally is the organ.
Once you've seen the items in the church, near the altar their is a stair that will take to the royal crypt (this is in refurbishment - but you can see some of the Hungarian kings tomb stones.) - passing through the crypt you will get into a small museum that is telling the story of the abbey, through divers items on display.
The most important relic in the museum - the "Founders" letter - the royal decree of king Andrew the first for the building of the Abbey in Tihany.
Once you finish the tour you will exit the museum via a lateral door onto a small terrace ... and from there a few steps and stairs will take you back to the front of the abbey.
Overall and excellent experience - a lot signs explaining you the bits and pieces of the almost 1000 years of the abbey's existence - for those who are into history for sure it will be very interesting.
So remember , when in the area - make the trip to Tihany , and visit the Benedictine Abbey - definitely worth it!!
Written 6 December 2023
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HubertusM
Tampere, Finland69 contributions
July 2018 • Couples
We had a nice visit in this abbey and visited also the restaurant. The church and the surrounding area was very clean and the view over lake Balaton is amazing. I would visit this place again.
Written 9 July 2018
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susan_fl_and_Hun
Budapest, Hungary119 contributions
July 2017 • Family
We've been in Tihany 20 times and never paid to hour the Abbey until now. Wow! Gorgeous church with fascinating exhibits below. But a book about the place for 1600 forint ( about $6), and be enthralled by the story and the history!!!
Written 29 July 2017
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Ch3rryPick3r
250 contributions
July 2016 • Friends
Almost a thousand years ago a Hungarian king founded an abbey in Tihany. Today that king, Andrew I lies in his grave in the crypt of that very abbey, and the founding deed includes the first ever written Hungarian words. This alone can be a robust reason for visiting the Benedictine Abbey.
But by buying your ticket in the visitor centre you can also see a short introductory movie, enter the Baroque church with the crypt (with the copy of the founding deed!), then take a look at the memorial room of king Charles IV, last king of Hungary and visit an exhibition on the history of the abbey. Explanatory notes are in Hungarian, English and German.
My personal favourite was the exhibition on the history of the abbey. So far, I wasn't really aware of all the practical details of running an abbey :)
Should you not enter the complex, you can still admire the church from the outside, the stunning view on lake Balaton or just enjoy the atmosphere.
But by buying your ticket in the visitor centre you can also see a short introductory movie, enter the Baroque church with the crypt (with the copy of the founding deed!), then take a look at the memorial room of king Charles IV, last king of Hungary and visit an exhibition on the history of the abbey. Explanatory notes are in Hungarian, English and German.
My personal favourite was the exhibition on the history of the abbey. So far, I wasn't really aware of all the practical details of running an abbey :)
Should you not enter the complex, you can still admire the church from the outside, the stunning view on lake Balaton or just enjoy the atmosphere.
Written 19 July 2016
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Alina P
Berlin, Germany440 contributions
Nov 2014 • Friends
A very beautiful, renovated church, from up above you have a spectacular view on the lake and its surroundings. The entry fee is very small, so go inside, and familiarize yourself with the history of this place.
Written 23 February 2015
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GracyInVienna
London, UK725 contributions
Upon entering the church I felt the Forint charge was a little excessive, but I was unaware that not only included access to the church, but also to an extensive museum that had something for everyone. There were exhibits about the abbey, the church, the area, some very cool statues of Christ on the cross that were taken down in the 60's (bummer!), and even something about the last Kaiser of Austria!
When you put all that together, the entry price seems entirely reasonable.
But by far the best part of the abbey is it's location, perched on a hill over Lake Balaton. The view is awesome and that part is entirely for free!
When you put all that together, the entry price seems entirely reasonable.
But by far the best part of the abbey is it's location, perched on a hill over Lake Balaton. The view is awesome and that part is entirely for free!
Written 6 May 2010
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Rainbowtravelgirl
Amsterdam, The Netherlands302 contributions
Oct 2019
Driving along the lake Balaton we saw the brown road sign " Tihany ". With zero info, we drove up to find an interesting village which happened to be a touristic one to our surprised. Parking seemed not easy to find and finally we found one along the village main road. It was a pay parking. We went up following the direction to a baroque Abbey Church. Wow what an idyllic setting. Calendar-inspired views. One can make a pleasant walk in a well-paved pathways. In the Visitor Center, one can buy a ticket for a guided tour + a short film about the Abbey. I recommend this. Friar Richard guided us. A group of tourist had an spontaneous " choir concert ". Around the Abbey is a Guest House that opens whole year round. There is a pastry shop where you can have breakfast or hot meals. It has a terrace overlooking the placid, serene Balaton Lake. Beautiful. When in Balaton Lake, come to this village and be filled with spirituality too. Had a short stay but very meaningful. The Peace of God !
Written 20 November 2019
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Matjaz R
Ljubljana, Slovenia112 contributions
Aug 2019 • Couples
Nice small Hungarian village, the best view on the Balaton lake. A lot of small shops with Hungarian specialities. If you are nearby you jave to visot this place.
Written 18 August 2019
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NK Annamária
Oslo, Norway325 contributions
July 2018 • Family
We visit Tihany every time we travel on this side of Lake Balaton because we love the atmosphere and the little streets with hidden gems. The benedictine Abbey is a real symbol of Balaton and should not be left unseen. The museum doses not take a lot of time to visit but it offers a nice view of the local history.
Written 27 November 2018
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We are taking a train to veszprem and will have approximately two hours before our next train. Do you know if we can reach the abbey from the train station? Thanks
Written 28 March 2016
I am sorry not to read your question earlier. :( However I always use car during my trips so I have no idea about the answer.
Written 29 March 2016
Hello. I shall be visiting the abbey next July. What is the fee and what does it cover? Thank you.
Written 26 April 2015
Dear John,
The entry ticket costs 3.100 HUF pro person, for pensioners and full time students the entry fee is 1.950 HUF. With the entry ticket you can watch the short film about the Benedictine Abbey of Tihany, use the restroom, visit the baroque church, the crypt of King Andrew I, the interactive historical exhibition and an art exhibition in the Abbey Museum.
Written 25 April 2024
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