If you’re looking for a unique day out near Lake Kesthely (Keszthely) in September 2025, the Fenékpuszta Manor (Fenékpusztai Majorság) has you covered. At the small manor house, you can explore an exhibition about the Festetics family and their deep ties to horse breeding. Upstairs, portraits of five generations of Festetics nobles line the Count’s Room. Horse enthusiasts shouldn’t miss the equestrian museum spread across two stables: the former cattle barn provides a classic museum atmosphere, while the calves’ barn is filled with interactive displays showcasing the Fenékpuszta stud’s legacy and the Festetics family’s racing history.
Guided Bike Tours and Exhibitions
Join a guided bike tour beginning at the iconic Festetics Palace (Festetics Kastély), winding through the family’s former estate—Fenékpuszta Manor (Fenékpusztai Majorság)—and looping back for a behind-the-scenes exhibition tour at the palace itself. The tour meets at the Palm House Garden at 9:30 AM and returns around 1:00 PM, with the castle exhibition guided tour from 2:00 to 3:00 PM.
Treats and Tickets
All this is $42 per person, which includes the tours, entrance to both exhibitions, coffee or a soft drink, a slice of cake at Fenékpuszta, and bike rental. Pre-registration by email is required. Organizers remind everyone that programs and dates may still change, so keep an eye out before heading over.
