Gastro
Geleta and Márton – different eras of confectionery existing side by side in Lelle
Experimental ideas and classic recipes are both integral parts of Balatonlelle’s confectionery scene.
Fri, 17 Jul 2015
Sights & culture
If it cannot be found at ARTplacc, it probably doesn’t exist
Tihany’s contemporary art festival has an even bigger culture shock in store than in previous years.
Thu, 16 Jul 2015
Gastro
Fine dining on the terrace - Terazza Bistro, Sümeg
In the refined West, the best restaurants and bistros have long emigrated to the countryside. There are more place like that in Hungary as well: in Sümeg, for example.
Fri, 10 Jul 2015
Nightlife
The philosophising rapper that has Obama’s daughter among his fans
We talked to Joey Badass on Day 1 of Balaton Sound Festival.
Thu, 9 Jul 2015
Active
The forest of peace - Samsara Festival picture gallery
Samsara Festival took place in Siófok-Töreki for the first time, and we’re sure it’s not the last.
Wed, 8 Jul 2015
Active
Spending 12 hours on the bowsprit – Kékszalag from the inside
One of our authors is a skilled cat sailor, having been a regular Kékszalag participant as part of the Black Jack crew for years. Here's how this year's race went down.
Tue, 7 Jul 2015
Nightlife
The songs that will shake Zamárdi - 8 tracks to warm you up for Balaton Sound
Balaton Sound kicks off with Day 0 on Wednesday: you can expect boiling heat, some beachtime and music, of course - here are our favourites.
Sights & culture
A contemporary art gallery opens at Siófok’s industrial park
An artist making bull’s horns from dried out bonsais on the outskirts of Siófok – it sounds too weird not to explore.
Fri, 3 Jul 2015
Gastro
Could the new wave be reaching Paloznak? – Sáfránkert Restaurant
There's no spelling mistake: it's really called Sáfránkert.
Thu, 2 Jul 2015
Gastro
Worth the climb – Homola Wine Terrace opens
A new spot that deserves to be among the best wine terraces.
Fri, 26 Jun 2015
Sights & culture
It’s worth making friends with the storm - photo gallery
Here's another gifted photographer from Balaton. Meet Balázs Szalai.
Gastro
Red welding helmet meets sausage – Lakatos Food Workshop
The newest stand at Tihany PIAC Marketplace blends Hungarian traditions with the 21st century.
Thu, 25 Jun 2015
Sights & culture
The view from Siófok has never been this good before – gallery
We went for a ride on the Siófok Ferris wheel, and we found out that you can see all the way to Badacsony from the top.
Tue, 23 Jun 2015
Sights & culture
“Every summer is retro, every time is past” – ART HEKK founder Andrej Tóth
We chatted with ART HEKK project founder, painter-graphic artist-poster designer Andrej Tóth about unique wooden surfaces, lángos with cheese and sour cream and more.
Mon, 22 Jun 2015
Gastro
Pegazus could take wing soon
After last year’s test run, Pegazus in Szentbékkálla is in full swing for this summer.
Fri, 19 Jun 2015
Stay
Provence being recreated in Kapolcs
A web designer has decided to take a 180-year-old Kapolcs farmhouse, and create a mini Provence. She’s doing pretty well: the house'll be finished for the Valley of Arts.
Thu, 18 Jun 2015
Sights & culture
The lavender here is more beautiful than in Pasadena - photo gallery
In our new, weekly series we feature talented photographers from all over Balaton.
Wed, 17 Jun 2015
Gastro
The new favourite of Michelin starred restaurants – Csendes Dűlő Estate
A few years ago a 20-something graphic designer girl took over the management of her family’s Badacsony estate. Now their wines are sold at Onyx.
Tue, 16 Jun 2015
Gastro
A food stand revolution brewing on the north shore
Kalóz in Fövenyes and Neked főztem in Zánka have taken on the same challenge: reinterpreting beach food with Balaton ingredients.
Mon, 15 Jun 2015
Active
Getting drunk on peace – Samsara Festival
A new festival will premier this year in Siófok-Töreki with yoga, films, trance music and a top-secret visual world.
Fri, 12 Jun 2015
Active
School’s out, time to fall into the lake
The Balatonfüred marina is being revamped with considerable tendering funds: apart from the new sailing boat berths and the museum, the catamaran school is the top hit.
Wed, 10 Jun 2015
Gastro
“Instead of handcrafted wines, I’m going to make footcrafted ones” – Géza Légli and the Kislaki wines
Establishing the Kislaki brand over the past ten years has been no easy task, and now Géza Légli does more than sell wine – he puts solar panels on ancient loam houses.
Tue, 9 Jun 2015
Sights & culture
Three forgotten Balaton legends
Did you know that there is an ice cave near Lake Balaton?
Mon, 8 Jun 2015
Active
Are you on Instagram? Win with Nagyon Balaton!
Don't neglect your IG account during your Balaton holiday, because we have great prizes!
Fri, 5 Jun 2015
Active
Jump after the lifeguards! - Weekend programme guide (4-7 June)
Miss Balaton pushes the lifeguards into the water, Balatonfüred charms with a wine festival: summer is here, so is our programme guide.