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Fonyód’s shellfish shore – see today’s remains of prehistoric Balaton

See how Lake Balaton – then the Pannonian Sea – would have looked millions of years ago thanks to these atmospheric images of thousands of empty shells at Bélatelep in Fonyód.

Thu, 10 Jan 2019

Winter comes to Balaton – see these fantastic photos

Here’s a selection of images by outstanding local photographers capturing Lake Balaton in all its wintertime beauty.

Tue, 16 Oct 2018

Balaton from above: Kossuth Lookout Tower at the top of Halom-hegy on the north shore

Climb 399-metre-high Halom-hegy for a great view of South Bakony and Lake Balaton.

Thu, 11 Oct 2018

Balaton from above: Szent György-hegy

Basalt organs, hidden chapels and rare plants line the way up to the top of the most famous hill in the Balaton Uplands.

Tue, 9 Oct 2018

Balaton from above: Tóti-hegy

Tóti-hegy, the smallest solitary hill around Balaton, offers the most beautiful view in the region.

Tue, 2 Oct 2018

Balaton from above: Kopasz-hegy in Mindszentkálla

One of Káli Basin’s most beautiful views is from Kopasz-hegy, even if there’s no lookout tower to climb.

Fri, 7 Sep 2018

Balaton from above: Szigliget Castle

Remodelled in 2013, Szigliget Castle used to be an important fortification – now it offers gorgeous views.

Tue, 4 Sep 2018

Balaton from above: Gáspár Noszlopy Lookout Tower

The repurposed lookout tower on Lake Balaton’s north shore provides a great view of almost the entire eastern basin.

Fri, 10 Aug 2018

Balaton from above: Balatonakarattya High Shore

Balatonakarattya’s natural observation point offers one of the best views of Balaton’s eastern basin.

Wed, 25 Jul 2018

Balaton from above: Jókai Lookout Tower

Admire Balatonfüred and Lake Balaton from Jókai Lookout Tower.

Fri, 20 Jul 2018

Balaton from above: Millennium Lookout Tower

Enjoy a fine view of the north shore from the Millennium Lookout Tower on Fülöp-hegy, above Révfülöp.

Mon, 24 Apr 2017

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.

Tue, 21 Mar 2017

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.

Mon, 6 Jun 2016

This green hell is one of the most idyllic places around Balaton - photo gallery

Take a look at these gorgeous photos, and you’ll see why it’s worth leaving the busyness of Siófok behind, and visiting the greenest part of town.

Mon, 17 Mar 2014

Spring Has Arrived to Balatonföldvár

The Kvassay Promenade is empty, the Csigaház is boarded up, but the sailors are already queueing at Marina Gyros. By the time their boats hit the water, you can watch them from the new park by the port. Early spring photos of Balatonföldvár.

Mon, 5 Aug 2013

Nature

Road trip: What was Jesus doing in Zamárdi?

dbo beach, Balaton Sound Festival, Mauro. What is beyond the well-known parts of Zamárdi? Panzer Gyuri, Fisherman Karcsi, the footprints of Jesus, a hidden treasure, Party Fészek and Lesz Vigasz. Everything about Zamárdi.