The neo-Classical design of St. Ilona (St. Helen) Chapel is one reason to visit Gyenesdiás on the shore of Lake Balaton. There is also the Havas Boldogasszony Church of Diás. Designed by Akos Radets of Budapest, this 1893-1894 church features a Renaissance-style polychromatic altar by Jószef Runggaldier of Tyrol. This church and other attractions are close to the central core. EasyToBook.com provides a list for you of hotels in Gyenesdiás near downtown. Select from a range including expensive and comfortable discount Gyenesdiás hotels. You can then walk to see the Herdman’s or Shepherd’s House near St. Ilona.
The Herdsman’s House, the former head quarters for the Herdsmen Guild, contains displays on the town’s past. The Village Hall has exhibits all year round on various subjects. In town, you can view several different crosses. One of the better known is the Vitéz’s Cross. J. Vitéz and his wife, Ana Ságvári erected this monument in 1807. You can walk to this and the Antique Ovens or even St. John’s Spring from many a hotel in Gyenesdiás.