Sights & culture
Five hidden villages on Balaton’s north shore
You don’t have to go off the map to experience the idyll of rural life: just make sure to stop if you travel through these villages.
Fri, 6 Apr 2018
Sights & culture
House of Jewish Excellence opens in Balatonfüred
The House of Jewish Excellence, a new exhibition space and cultural center in Balatonfüred’s old town, is now open to visitors.
Wed, 4 Apr 2018
Sights & culture
Hike across Keszthelyi-hegység to discover monastery ruins and lookout towers
From monastery ruins to an abundance of lookout towers, here’s where to hike in Keszthelyi-hegység.
Wed, 28 Mar 2018
Gastro
Gusto13 – a new name and a new concept in Veszprém
Veszprém’s famous Chianti restaurant has reinvented itself and has now been transformed into Gusto13.
Mon, 19 Mar 2018
Gastro
Badacsony Hableány set to resurface
This iconic Badacsony landmark is being remodeled and given a new remit.
Wed, 14 Mar 2018
Sights & culture
Kinizsi Castle to be completely renovated by 2020
Kinizsi Castle will be reconfigured for a billion forints, with the aim of providing a true picture of its original condition and functions.
Fri, 2 Mar 2018
Balaton
Lake Balaton looks great in its winter coat – photo gallery
Spring might be close, yet real winter has just arrived with snow and temperatures below zero. We choose gorgeous 20 pictures of winter around Lake Balaton.
Mon, 26 Feb 2018
Active
Movie scenes and lavender beer – Tihany Abbey
A modern confessional, lavender beer, herbal tea, and the location for the opening scene of a cult movie – this is Tihany Abbey.
Tue, 20 Feb 2018
Gastro
Badacsony's revamped Hotel Neptun raises its game
The refurbished Hotel Neptun and its game-focused restaurant, Tilia Borvendéglő, could become key players in Badacsony hospitality.
Thu, 15 Feb 2018
Gastro
Keszthely’s Paletta relocates to the south shore
After Balatonboglár and Fonyód, the groundbreaking beach food of Paletta will soon be available in Siófok as well.
Thu, 8 Feb 2018
Active
5+1 things to do at Lake Balaton in winter
The Hungarian Tourism Agency offers five (plus one) tips for winter activities around Lake Balaton.
Wed, 31 Jan 2018
Sights & culture
The Balaton-made soap that conquers the world
The soaps that contain water from Hévíz and English or French perfumes can be found all around the world.
Wed, 3 Jan 2018
Active
Our most popular articles in 2017
From stunning guesthouses to the best restaurants – these were our most popular articles in 2017.
Tue, 19 Dec 2017
Active
What happens to an empty beach in winter?
The beach can do better than just patiently wait for summer to arrive again. We checked out the new ice rink and saunas of Szigliget.
Thu, 7 Dec 2017
Balaton
What happens at Lake Balaton from fall to spring?
They love Balaton the way it is, but they have ideas for the future – we talked to three local figures who have been talking about a four-season Balaton for years.
Fri, 10 Nov 2017
Active
The journey from the Amsterdam Olympics to the dock of Tihany
We went to see the results of the refurbishment of a more than 90 years old ship and to chat with the maker.
Tue, 7 Nov 2017
Sights & culture
This iconic Balaton spot is worth a visit in every season
This is how Hegyestű looked like this fall.
Tue, 17 Oct 2017
Gastro
"This is pura vida" – Tagyon Estate
There was a time when Mercedes sport cars were racing on the roads next to Tagyon Estate. Now the vineyards are surrounded by peace and tranquility.
Thu, 12 Oct 2017
Gastro
The English countryside moved to Zalaszántó with a tearoom
Instead of Miss Marple, Neil and Ken are the ones who serve Earl Grey and tea cakes in Zalaszántó’s very own tearoom.
Sights & culture
A place to observe Lake Balaton in every season
Cedars and redwoods, cordials and white wines in one place at Lake Balaton – we revisited Folly Arboretum which was recently named the Ecotourism Trail of the Year.
Thu, 5 Oct 2017
Gastro
Life in the north shore's famous bakery – photo essay
We went to see how breads, brioches, galettes, and other pastries are made in Kisapáti – here’s what a day looks like at Búzalelke Bakery.
Mon, 2 Oct 2017
Gastro
Here's an amazing artisan bakery hidden on the south shore – Rácz Bakery
This family business takes quality really seriously; that's why they never use any additives at Rácz Bakery, a real artisan place in Balatonkeresztúr.
Stay
Be a guest at an actual count’s estate
Aristocrats are rare in Hungary – so it feels unique to stay at the home of someone who is actually noble. Especially if there’s a breakfast of backyard goods involved.
Thu, 28 Sep 2017
Gastro
Balatonfüred's first artisan bakery has amazing breads and a great backstory
We visited Balatonfüred’s very first artisan bakery before its opening to chat with the baker, Orsi Zeliska.
Wed, 27 Sep 2017
Sights & culture
A hill of legends, wines, and beaches – Top things to do in Badacsony
The tallest of the monadnocks, its grapes are precious, and, although it has been popular for a long time, it can still show some new colors – this is Badacsony.