The Karoliner Monument is a ten-meter-high granite obelisk, erected in 1892 in memory of the 3,000 men who perished in harsh winter conditions during and after Charles XII's invasion forces' retreat from Trøndelag in 1718. Regular lectures about the death march across the Sylarna are held at Roxy's Sled Dogs.

The area of 56 997 hectares of the Balaton Uplands National Park mainly consists of these six landscape protection areas: Kis-Balaton, Keszthely Hills, Tapolca Basin, Káli Basin, Pécsely Basin and Tihany Peninsula. Among its regions Kis-Balaton is also protected by the international Ramsar Convention, serving the protection of wetland habitats. Tihany Peninsula – as a recognition of its outstanding geological values and the work of nature conservation in that region – was awarded of European Diploma in 2003. The Natura 2000 areas, covering partly the National Park and going beyond its area ensure the possibility of the conservation of habitats, plant and animal species which are of European importance. The initiative of Bakony–Balaton Geopark – the area of which covers partly the National Park – sets the aim of interpreting the geological, natural and cultural values and awakening the consciousness of their social significance. The Bakony–Balaton Geopark became member of the European Geoparks Network and the Global Geoparks Network – assisted by UNESCO in 2012.

Nafpaktos is a picturesque coastal town 18 kilometres northeast of Patras, easily reached by car in under half an hour via the spectacular Rio–Antirrio Bridge. Its defining landmark is a beautifully preserved Venetian castle perched on a pine-clad hill above the town, offering spectacular views of the Gulf and the bridge. Below lies the town's charming trademark: a historic horseshoe-shaped harbour, from which you can explore cobblestone streets in the traditional Stenopazaro neighbourhood and relax on nearby beaches.