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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.