One can catch a ferry from the port to Tihany, a stunning peninsula only a stone's throw away. With its Benedictine Abbey and amazing countryside, this peninsula is a must see. However, bring good shoes as due to the hoards of tourists that flock to the town evrey summer, you might feel the need to go hiking into the hilly interior.
The party town of Siófok, again only a short ferry away, is also a good way to se the southern shore of Lake Balaton, yet while it has been somewhat spoiled by highrise and tourists, it nonetheless has everything the tourist would need with a great nightlife to boot.
Take a trip to a vineyard. There are many tours offering this, along with wine tasting evenings in a countryside wine cellar.
A cruise along the Lake with Champagne and Cake is also fun.
Keszthely, a large town on the west coast of the lake close to the famous Héviz Spa, is well worth a visit. With its Festetics Palace built in 1775, it is a truly amazing town.
further afield
Due to Balatonfüred's excellent central European position, it is ideal for the exploration of many major European destinations such as Vienna and indeed Bratislava.The best way to get to these places would obviously be by train, as frequent trains leave Füred for many major destinations in Europe. The city a few minutes across the lake, Siófok, has direct trains to Croatia's Capital, Zagreb, which arrive in under four hours!