sights & culture
Best decorative wine cellars around Balaton’s vineyards
Take a winter tour of historic wine cellars around Lake Balaton, each with their own unique decoration and quaint architectural solutions.
Fri, 10 Dec 2021
sights & culture
Rare historic finds discovered in Tihany – expert study awaits on remains of András I
Experts are confident that remains discovered at the Benedictine Abbey of Tihany are the bones of András I, who ruled Hungary in the 11th century.
Fri, 30 Apr 2021
sights & culture
New Netflix fantasy series filmed at Festetics Palace in Keszthely
Look out for the opulent interiors of Festetics Palace in Keszthely when you watch the current Netflix fantasy series 'Shadow and Bone', partly filmed at the Baroque pile near Lake Balaton.
Thu, 3 Sep 2020
sights & culture
Magical reunion brings Celtic figure together after 2,000 years
A 2,000-year-old mystery has been solved in Kékkút, near Veszprém. Two halves of a tombstone showing the image of a Celtic woman were brought together, one found at a vineyard, the other at a church.
Wed, 29 Jul 2020
sights & culture
Kolodko statuette appears in Veszprém – now locals need to name him!
Standing guard by Heroes' Gate in Veszprém, a new figurine by guerrilla sculptor Mihail Kolodko echoes local history – and needs to be named by locals! Look out for two more soon to appear in town!
Fri, 19 Jun 2020
sights & culture
Szigliget Castle now reopened after major renovations
After nine months of renovations, the most beautiful castle around Lake Balaton, Szigliget, has just reopened to the public and is now awaiting visitors every day.
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Hungary welcomes you back! New video showcases highlights as the country reopens
See how Hungary is welcoming back visitors thanks to a high-spec video showcasing the best the country has to offer.
Thu, 3 Oct 2019
sights & culture Nagyon Balaton
Balaton from above: Gulács
Lake Balaton from above is always uplifting – as we have discovered on our tour of its panoramic points. Next: Gulács.
Mon, 30 Sep 2019
sights & culture
Balaton from above: Szépkilátó in Balatongyörök
Lake Balaton from above is always uplifting – as we are discovering on our tour of its panoramic points. Next: Szépkilátó in Balatongyörök.
Mon, 23 Sep 2019
sights & culture Nagyon Balaton
Balaton from above: Eötvös Károly Lookout Tower at Fekete-hegy
Lake Balaton from above is always uplifting – as we have discovered on our tour of its panoramic points. Next: Eötvös Károly Lookout Tower at Fekete-hegy.
Wed, 11 Sep 2019
sights & culture
Balaton from above: Ranolder Cross at Badacsony
Lake Balaton from above is always uplifting – as we have discovered on our tour of its panoramic points. Next: Ranolder Cross at Badacsony.
Mon, 9 Sep 2019
sights & culture Nagyon Balaton
Discover Balatonfüred through archive photographs
See how Balatonfüred changed during the 20th century thanks to these archive photographs.
Tue, 3 Sep 2019
sights & culture Nagyon Balaton
Balaton’s iconic Gömbkilátó is ready to party
The grass around Balatonboglár’s iconic Gömbkilátó is staging the Balaton Piknik festival for the second year running.
Mon, 2 Sep 2019
sights & culture Nagyon Balaton
The history of Balatonboglár and Balatonlelle in pictures
Balatonboglár and Balatonlelle are like twin towns, and their symbiosis has a long history – here it is in pictures.
Thu, 29 Aug 2019
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Balaton from above: the Panoráma Lookout at Balatonvilágos
Lake Balaton from above is always uplifting – as we have discovered on our tour of its panoramic points. Next: the Panoráma Lookout at Balatonvilágos.
Tue, 27 Aug 2019
sights & culture
Rare archive photos reveal the hidden history of Keszthely
Known for its grand palace, Keszthely has a patchwork history now revealed with these rare archive photos.
Fri, 23 Aug 2019
sights & culture Nagyon Balaton
Discover romantic Balatonhenye
Káli Basin’s Balatonhenye is a romantic spot that embodies all the charm of the Káli-medence.
Wed, 14 Aug 2019
sights & culture Nagyon Balaton
Balaton from above: Csönge-hegy in Salföld
Lake Balaton from above is always uplifting – as we we have been discovering as we tour the lookout towers of Balaton in an ongoing series. Next: Csönge-hegy in Salföld.
Fri, 9 Aug 2019
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Balaton from above: Kőhegy Lookout Tower
Lake Balaton from above is always uplifting – as we have discovered on our tour of its panoramic points. Next: Kőhegyi Lookout Tower in Zamárdi.
Tue, 6 Aug 2019
sights & culture
The Samsara Festival goes zero waste for 2019
The selection of activities at the tranquil Samsara Festival remains wide, while waste and food prices of meals are reduced.
Fri, 19 Jul 2019
sights & culture Nagyon Balaton
Szigliget Castle to be renewed by Easter 2020
Already under construction, Szigliget Castle is set to be renewed by the spring of 2020. It is still open to visitors all summer but will close soon afterwards.
Tue, 16 Jul 2019
sights & culture
Keszthely’s recently discovered treasure tells a tragic story
Recently found in a basement in Keszthely and now on display at the Balaton Museum, this collection of coins and jewellery tell the tragic story of a Jewish family.
Thu, 11 Jul 2019
sights & culture Nagyon Balaton
Claim a free glass of wine when UB40 feat. Ali & Astro play the VeszprémFest
See UB40 feat. Ali & Astro play the VeszprémFest on July 12 for a coupon to be used at the Rosé, Riesling and Jazz Days festival.
Fri, 26 Apr 2019
sights & culture Nagyon Balaton
The past, present and future of Csobánc Castle
Learn more about the past, present and future of Csobánc Castle.
Tue, 23 Apr 2019
sights & culture
See what's happening at Örvényeshegy Piknik, Balaton’s cosiest garden party
Örvényeshegy Piknik in Zalacsány is a cosy festival of exciting music shows and cultural events taking place from May 24 to 26,