Gastro
This is almost Naples – Apáti Restaurant and Café
The food of Naples and the wines of Balaton for a fair price – we tried the famous pizza of Sajkod.
Mon, 5 Jun 2017
Gastro
You've got to leave the ordinary routes for the best pizza in Siófok
It was hard to find it, but we walked into the kitchen of an imaginary Italian grandmother in Balatonszéplak-alsó.
Thu, 18 May 2017
Active
This panoramic view doesn’t need a lookout tower – tour on Tóti-hegy
Tóti-hegy, our secret favorite, impresses not only with its special status (butte), but also with its surprising view.
Active
Tour around Gulács to feel like an explorer from another century
Gulács is an only 393 meters high hill, an almost perfect basalt cone. Climbing it seems impossible – but looks can be deceptive.
Wed, 17 May 2017
Gastro
Mooring without touching water – Alsóörs Marina
Alsóörs Marina and Fenyves Yacht Club Hotel were launched at the same time last summer – we visited the former.
Tue, 16 May 2017
Sights & culture
"I wanted to leave the world behind. It didn’t really work out."
Hand-built by János Csere, the enchanted realm of Bugaszeg is a truly unique place in Balaton.
Fri, 12 May 2017
Stay
Step into the set of Annie Hall – Manor House Inn, Csopak
Staying at Manor House Inn feels like being in the family estate of an old noble family; they greet the new season with ambitious plans.
Mon, 24 Apr 2017
Gastro
These Balaton restaurants welcome spring with open doors
We rounded up more than fifty restaurants that you can already visit for a hearty lunch or for a glass of wine in the evening.
Active
Tour Tihany and its surroundings for natural wonders
We went hiking in Tihany, and we soon realized that every stone is rather special here.
Nature
Tour to Csobánc for one of Balaton’s most magnificent views
A short and steep trail leads to the top of Csobánc – a place one must see for there’s a magnificent view from up there.
Wed, 5 Apr 2017
Gastro
Even Vogue adores springtime Balaton
Vogue's journalist visited the north shore for a quick gastro-tour with stops from Paloznak to Szent György Hill.
Tue, 21 Mar 2017
Nature
The lookout tower that wasn’t there – tour in Koloska-völgy
Follow the path of partisans in the forest of Füred – our alternative journey through Koloska-völgy.
Gastro
Morzsa Bistro blends a classic style with Scandinavian design
Morzsa Bistro’s journey started out from a food truck; now it brings the fried-noodle fever to Balatonfüred from a tiny open kitchen.
Wed, 8 Mar 2017
Active
Step inside the pages of a book – tours around Kis-Balaton
Discovering Lake Balaton can be fun in all seasons, not just in summer. Kis-Balaton has marshes, birds, and a seemingly endless amount of greenery.
Thu, 23 Feb 2017
Sights & culture
The painting that was never really lost is found
The painting of János Vaszary disappeared from Tihany and it was found there on the wall of the Limnological Institute. But the mystery of Balaton-arts is still not over.
Tue, 21 Feb 2017
Active
In search of outlaws and 500 years old incunabula – tour around Zirc and Bakonybél
Here are two exciting Balaton Uplands tours that can be done even in one day if you feel up to it.
Active
The stone organs of Szent György Hill are worth a tour
We hiked along Szent György Hill to see a scary chapel, the amazing view, and the cave where Saint George himself defeated the dragon.
Sights & culture
The roads we travelled – the best panoramic routes of the Balaton region
Gorgeous roads, vineyards, and all the shades of green – there’re plenty of places around Balaton that amazes those who are on the road.
Mon, 30 Jan 2017
Gastro
“My father just wanted to drink wine under the almond tree. We didn't stop there” – Szent Donát Manor
Szent Donát Manor didn’t even have a cellar 20 years ago. Now their wines are sold in Michelin-starred restaurants. We did a long interview with their manager.
Fri, 6 Jan 2017
Active
Lake Balaton under ice – photo gallery
However, ice skating should be avoided because the ice is dangerous. But let’s take a look on the nice side of this cold weather.
Tue, 3 Jan 2017
Gastro
32 Balaton restaurants that stay open during the freezing winter
We found over 30 remarkable restaurant that are undisturbed by the cold and freezing weather. Here they are.
Mon, 10 Oct 2016
Gastro
37 remarkable restaurants at Lake Balaton that stay open in the fall season
More and more eateries decide to keep their doors open even during the colder months; here are nearly 40 restaurants at Lake Balaton that are open in the autumn.
Sights & culture
What to do around Lake Balaton when it rains
Although the beaches are empty when it rains, there are plenty of exciting things to do around Lake Balaton when the sun is behind the clouds, even during the off season.
Tue, 6 Sep 2016
Active
What to do around Lake Balaton in fall?
We give you ten things to do around Lake Balaton once the noise of the beaches is replaced by tranquility - – with a capital T.
Thu, 1 Sep 2016
Sights & culture
Photo Essay: the secret faces of the Káli Basin
Behind the beautiful houses of the Kálin Basin hide many talented artists who form the scenery of the region in different ways. We present eight such artists.