Eplény combines winter sports with opportunities for hiking and mountain biking, as well as a historic building. Its varied attractions can help you plan your visit: the slopes are for skiing and snowboarding, the Ámos-hegyi Pihenőerdő offers trails and woodland activities, and the Szent Bernát-kápolna tells the story of the area. Consider which theme you want your stay to focus on, and check the relevant conditions for each one.

Skiing, Snowpark and Mountain Biking

The Síaréna Vibe Park ski area has a network of slopes totaling 7,908 metres, with 16 different runs for skiers and snowboarders. The Eplény Snowpark is located within the Síaréna area, on slopes 6 and 7. It has freestyle features and jumps; its operation depends on the amount of snow. If the Snowpark is an important reason for your trip, check in advance whether it will be open at your chosen time.

Mountain biking trails are also part of the Síaréna Vibe Park offerings. These include the 1.3-kilometre Family Flowline and the 1.2-kilometre N1 Flowy Enduro. The two trails are similar in length but have different names and designations. Since the trails on offer may change, it is worth checking the latest information before your ride.

Forest Trails and History in Eplény

The Ámos-hegyi Pihenőerdő opened in 2003 and covers 230 hectares. For hikers, the forest area offers an educational trail, an observation tower, a fitness trail and forest playgrounds. The forest has a range of options, including an educational trail and a viewpoint, as well as an exercise course and playgrounds. Check the latest access conditions before your visit.

The Szent Bernát-kápolna is a historic attraction. Zirc Abbey had the chapel built in the 1790s. It connects a visit to Eplény with a specific building from that period. Together with the forest area and sports activities, it shows that your plans need not be limited to a single activity.

Getting There by Bus and Train

Eplény is accessible by bus and train. Check connections for your travel date if you plan to use either of these modes of transport. This lets you take your arrival into account when planning activities, without assuming a particular timetable.

More Things to Explore in the Wider Balaton - North Destination

The wider Balaton - North destination has other distinct attractions. Boat trips are available in the Tapolcai-tavasbarlang, which also has the guided “Csodálatos karszt” (“Wonderful Karst”) exhibition. A boat trip and exhibition offer a different focus from Eplény’s winter sports and forest activities. Before visiting, you can check the visitor centre’s latest information.

Hegyestű offers a geological attraction. This 337-metre-high mountain lies between Zánka and Monoszló. The inner side of a basalt volcano that was active around eight million years ago is exposed there. At the western edge of the quarry grounds, visitors can use a panoramic information board to identify the surrounding hills. Hegyestű also has a rock garden featuring characteristic rock types from Transdanubia, the western half of Hungary. The mountain’s height, exposed volcanic rocks and panoramic information board each offer a different perspective.

For culture enthusiasts, the Herend Porcelain Museum has a permanent exhibition and changing exhibitions on the history of the manufactory. The Herend Porcelain Manufactory Visitor Centre also presents porcelain production, its techniques and the traditions of applied arts. In workshops, visitors can handle porcelain clay and a brush for painting. In Herend, both the manufactory’s history and hands-on work with the materials are in focus.

Discover more destinations: Dudar, Pénzesgyőr, Porva, Zirc, Bakonynána, Lókút, Borzavár, Csesznek.

For the wider travel overview: Zirci.