Travel
Keszthely is about 190 km from Budapest and about the same distance from Vienna. Keszthely is about 10 km distance from a small town called Héviz. Here is the world's biggest warm-water lake where bathing is possible throughout the year. From Budapest airport (IATA code: BUD) first you have to travel to Déli railway station by using the airport minibus service or by taxi. Between Budapest Déli railway station and Keszthely there are frequent train connections. The time table is available at website of the the Hungarian Railway Company (MÁV-START).
Alternatively, there is a small international airport in 13 km from Keszthely (Fly Balaton (Sármellék), IATA code: SOB ), with connections to several European cities.
Visa
Please check with the Hungarian Embassy or Consulate in your country regarding required documents for entry into Hungary. Please indicate to the Organizers in time if you need official invitation.
Citizens of the EU/EEA member states and of the following countries may travel to Hungary without a visa: Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Guatemala, Holy See, Honduras, Hong Kong (the exemption applies only to holders of a “Hong Kong Special Administrative Region”), Iceland, Israel, Japan, Macao (the exemption applies only to holders of a “Regio Administrativa Especial de Macau” passport), Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Salvador, San Marino, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, United States of America, Uruguay, Venezuela.
See also: Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs