Article - English - We love Balaton

A colourful palette of international stars, complemented by Hungarian artists, such as Irie Maffia, The Carbonfools, Punnany Massif and Brains, will hit the stage at Sound, taking place between 10-13 July in Zamárdi, as always.

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Kapolcs draws startuppers as well – 24th Valley of Arts coming soon

In July the Valley of Arts will open its gates for the 24th time, with nearly 1,000 events in store.

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Get your tickets early!

Visitors again have several options to choose from when buying passes for this year’s Valley of Arts.

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Mezzoforte at Paloznak Jazz and Wine Picnic

Icelandic Mezzoforte will be among the performers at the 3rd Paloznak Jazz and Wine Picnic, taking place between 8-9 August, just before Sziget Festival and right after Balaton Sound.

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Sound in less than two months

A bunch of top-notch new artists have been added to the line-up of the upcoming MasterCard Balaton Sound.

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“Káli Buli” and Péter Weiler exhibition in Köveskál

Part of “Káli Buli” (Party in Kál), the joint bash organized by the representatives of the local catering industry, the exhibition will feature works showcasing typical scenes and atmospheres from Balaton life.

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Flaming Torches and Lewd Ditties in Balatonfüred

The 18+ sightseeing stroll of We Love Balaton in Balatonfüred on Saturday revolved around the first Hungarian striptease dancer, Jókai's Ottília, Lujza Blaha's gossip circle, naked coachmen and the hetaeras of the park.

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Get to know the Kőröshegy Viaduct inside out!

One of the largest structures of the Balaton, the Kőröshegy Viaduct is alive and moving on the inside. Tours into the bridge are rare, but worth your time. Teflon pads, flocks of sheep, and an excellent bridge master who explains it all.

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Széchenyi and the Clones - Rebuilding the First Steamboat of Lake Balaton

Even the blueprints of the first steamboat off teh Balaton were lost, still, the wheels of Kisfaludy will turn again by this summer. The boat was remodelled on the basis of a scale-model, and will soon be relaunched in Balatonfüred.

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Miklós Jancsó and the Pheasant's Eyes - the Kornyi-tó

The Kornyi-tó, right in the middle of Káli-medence, is a legendary location of Miklós Jancsó's movies. The "Kornyita" is an exciting place in itself, without horses and naked women, thanks to its rich flora and fauna.

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''I did not spend my holiday in Szárszó, the freight train is coming'' - Attila József in Balatonszárszó

Balatonszárszó, where Attila József lived, died and listened to gypsy music. Places, where you will find memories of the poet. Do not miss the memorial house and the statue on the shore. Photo report.

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Sex and Balatonfüred

Famous writers and actresses. Champagne, gambling, fistfights and sex. A torchlit sightseeing casting light on the private life of the historic Balatonfüred in the frame of Open Balaton with We Love Balaton and academic Mihály Praznovszky.

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Post-apocalyptic Antique Market in Szántódpuszta

A crossover between a ruin pub and a living history museum with porcelain deer, Soviet TV sets and antique furniture in a one-time csárda. Antiquities and second-hand goods in Szántódpuszta, sausages and sunbathing at the foot of the chapel.

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Justice to the South Shore! Pt. 1 - the Viaduct and the Kereki Castle

There is more to the south shore than the view of the north shore. Hidden wineries, small confectioneries, villages in-between the hills: we do justice to the south shore! Pt. 1, feat. the Viaduct and the Kereki Castle.

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Adventures Beyond Veszprém

When you have thoroughly discovered Veszprém, you still have many things to see in the neighbourhood: windmills, peculiar church buildings, museums, a field of Roman ruins and the abandoned remnants of paper mill. Here are a few places to visit.

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Spending a Day in Káli-medence

Judging by the size of the Káli-medence this will not be an easy task, still we suggest an alternative, one-day tour from dawn till dusk for an autumn day. Now, off to the northern shore of Balaton and the Hungarian "Mediterrenean"!

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Ugly dolls and iPhone 5 at Tapolca''s flea market - GALLERY

The flea market is good programme for the late season: take a look around, be amazed and horrified at the same time. This is the place where you can name the price of an iPhone 5. Welcome to the bazaar!

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Into the peace - Levendula Ház

The best thing is to leave this place with litres of lavender oil or syrup. In the end the kids will want to stay, because they always have a great time here.

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Káli-medence Exposure

It is always an interesting experience to feel the exclusive atmosphere of the Hungarian Mediterranian. It’s even better, when you do it full time. This is a subjective hitchhiker''s guide to Káli-medence.

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ARTplacc subjective - Tour de Culture

Although this festival is for the masses, Avicii and Fall Out Boy could never set their feet inside. If you come here, you should know that soon you'll see a locked bike as another installation.

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The faces of ARTplacc Festival

In the past few days, contemporary art was in the spotlight of Tihanyi-félsziget instead of the abbey. Installations, performances, concerts, exhibitions, rosé and avant-garde on multiple levels. Gallery.

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Kapolcs, the ghost city

Closed pubs, stacked tables, signs left outside, empty streets: Kapolcs looks like a movie scene of an abandoned city without Művészetek Völgye. This is how it looks like without the huge crowd - Gallery.

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Creative paradise as a confidence boost

Mobility, wood, nature, multiculturalism, innovation: the 6th Hello Wood Art Camp in Csórompuszta focused on CLOSER! as the main topic this year.

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Bump into art in bikinis

From her memorable fall into a nettle field to the management of ARTplacc, many things tie Krisztina Kaplár F. to Tihanyi-félsziget. She is a main coordinator of ARTplacc Festival and she is a bit jealous of the recent buzz of Balaton. Interview.

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Road trip: Keszthely, the museum empire

Sex exhibition, old cars, treasures, swords, ancient tractors, gigantic model trains, daycare, retro Balaton and a museum director riding a scooter - Keszthely has it all.

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