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Soltvadkert
Spend a half‑day at Lake Vadkert for beach and water fun, then visit the Holy Crown Confectionery; a full day is optional for wine festivals.
Soltvadkert is a small town in Bács‑Kiskun County, centre of a large wine region. Main attractions are Lake Vadkert (beaches, water sports, winter skating) and the Holy Crown Confectionery museum. Seasonal wine and beer festivals add extra activities, but most visitors can see the highlights in one day.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- HUF
- Best months
- May–September (warm lake, festivals)
- avoid December–February (cold, lake frozen)
- Airport
- BUD
- Nights
- 1
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 7Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Central Europe ↗Six of the nine countries here — Austria, Switzerland, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary and Slovenia — charge a time-based motorway vignette, mostly digital and linked to the number plate; buy it before the first motorway past the border, because cameras, not toll booths, do the checking.
- Central Europe ↗Temporary police checks at internal Schengen borders are common in this region in 2026 (Germany, Austria, Poland, Slovenia among others — check): keep your passport on you on every cross-border train, bus and road even though there is no fixed control post.
- Hungary ↗Hungary is in the EU and the Schengen area: check entry rules, the EU Entry/Exit System and any travel authorisation requirement for your passport on official sources.
- Hungary ↗The currency is the Hungarian forint (HUF), not the euro: decline dynamic currency conversion at cards and ATMs.
- Hungary ↗Motorways need an electronic vignette (e-matrica) bought before you drive on them.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Soltvadkert107 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Soltvadkert, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Hungarian forint (HUF, Ft).Hungary-wide
- SIM or eSIMYettel, Telekom and One (Vodafone) sell prepaid SIMs; passport needed.Hungary-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe.Hungary-wide
- TippingRestaurant without service charge: 10–15%, said as you pay.Hungary-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Hungary-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe; watch personal belongings at festivals and keep an eye on children near the lake.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets often charge HUF 200–400 (≈ US$1–2); carry coins.Hungary-wide
- Emergency numbers107 police · 105 fire · 104 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums close Mondays.Hungary-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportBUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (About 1 h 30 min by bus or train to Soltvadkert).
- Getting aroundTown is walkable; local bus connects lake (5 km (3.1 mi) north).Town is walkable; local bus connects lake (3.1 mi (5 km) north).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeHUF 300–500 (≈ US$1–2)
- Budget bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per roomFt 8,000
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per roomFt 12,000
- High-end bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per roomFt 18,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget Ft 2,500 · Mid Ft 4,500 · High Ft 8,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (About 1 h 30 min by bus or train to Soltvadkert)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Feb
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Mar
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Oct
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Nov
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Dec
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)), coolest Jan (−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C) low), wettest Nov (9 rain days), driest Jul (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Soltvadkert: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
8 rd
Feb
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
7 rd
Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
6 rd
Apr
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
5 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
4 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
3 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
2 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
3 rd
Sep
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5 rd
Oct
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
7 rd
Nov
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
9 rd
Dec
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
9 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Town is walkable; local bus connects lake (5 km north). Rental bikes available near lake promenade.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Kiskőrös
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Regional bus, about 30 min
Visit the Petőfi memorial and spa.
Kecskemét
cautionDoor to door: ≈1 h 15 min
Train via Kiskunhalas, about 1 h
Longer travel; consider overnight stay.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Town centre guesthouses
Small family‑run rooms, easy walk to lake and confectionery.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- HUF 2,500–4,000 (≈ US$8–12) excl. bed
- Mid
- HUF 4,500–7,000 (≈ US$14–25) excl. bed
- High
- HUF 8,000 (≈ US$25)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse room (double)1 × 1 night × Ft 12,000 | Ft 12,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × Ft 4,500 | Ft 9,000 |
| Lake Vadkert entry (boat rental)2 × Ft 1,800 · check | Ft 3,600 |
| eSIM data (1 week)2 × Ft 3,000 · check | Ft 6,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | Ft 3,060 |
| Trip total≈ Ft 16,830 per person per day, bed included | Ft 33,660≈ US$100 |
2026 estimate in HUF; flights and car hire excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | HUF 300–500 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Ice cream (cone) | HUF 400–700 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Local wine glass | HUF 800–1,200 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Pálinka shot | HUF 600–900 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Bike rental (hour) | HUF 500–800 (≈ US$2–3) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Lake water can be cold in early summer; bring a towel.
- Festival tickets may sell out; check dates early.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 107
- Fire
- 105
- Ambulance
- 104
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Erre a címre, kéremTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police107
- Fire105
- Ambulance104
Embassy
US consulate in Budapest; Hungarian police 112 for emergencies.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Kiskőrös → Soltvadkert: ≈ HUF 300, 30 min (check)
- Bike rental at Lake Vadkert: ≈ HUF 600 per hour (check)
Say or show
- Jó napot — Hello (yoː nɒpot)
- Köszönöm — Thank you (køːsøːnøm)
- Mennyibe kerül? — How much? (menːɪbɛ ˈkøːrœl)
- Hol van a tó? — Where is the lake? (hol vɒn ɒ ˈtoː)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Soltvadkert. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–September (warm lake, festivals) · avoid December–February (cold, lake frozen) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Lake Vadkert facilities (bikes, paddle boats) are seasonal; check opening dates.
- Wine festival tickets sold locally; book early if visiting July.
Sources
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