Monday, 29 March 2021
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7 Balaton beaches to be revamped for summer 2021
Here comes the summer! From sunbathing piers to rooftop terraces, here are the new features to look out for when you're hitting the beaches of Balaton this year.
Friday, 19 March 2021
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2021 Balaton Sound now cancelled
No Balaton Sound this summer – organisers admit defeat after earlier hopes of this major lakeside music event going ahead.
Tuesday, 2 March 2021
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Balaton Sound and Strand Festival for summer 2021?
Sites have already been booked for Balaton Sound and the Strand Festival 2021, a positive sign of the summer to come – the pandemic situation willing, of course.
Thursday, 18 February 2021
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6 best things to do in Balatonfüred this winter
Where best to stroll, walk and hike around Balatonfüred, before finding divine pizza, quality mulled wine or top hot chocolate afterwards!
Friday, 4 December 2020
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Hévíz closes but may soon reopen
Hévíz, the large thermal lake near Balaton, was forced to close this week due to the pandemic shutdown – but the good news is that it may even reopen a week from now. Watch this space!
Tuesday, 24 November 2020
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Balaton cyclists to get an easier ride in 2021
With record numbers of cyclists heading to Balaton in 2020, Hungarian state rail MÁV and the Hungarian Cycling Club are working on a series of proposals to make travel easier in 2021.
Friday, 13 November 2020
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Stars of jazz, pop and classical music – who to look out for at VeszprémFest 2021
Top Hungarian and international names play VeszprémFest 2021 next July, with music from pop to Paganini on the agenda. Here are the highlights!
Thursday, 29 October 2020
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3 great places to try in Veszprém this autumn
New to Veszprém? So are these three great places, a sourdough bakery, a Thai eatery and a ruin bar set in a mill dating back to the 1400s.
Monday, 5 October 2020
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See Balaton in beautiful autumn light
Enjoy autumnal views of fabulous Fonyód thanks to our expert photographer, Tamás Kőrösi, who has captured the lake and shore in all their seasonal glory.
Tuesday, 22 September 2020
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10 best things to do at Lake Balaton this autumn
Just because it's not summer doesn't mean you can't bask in the warmth of Lake Balaton, taking in vineyards, galleries, outdoor spas, newly opened restaurants – even a beach or two.
Thursday, 3 September 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.
Friday, 28 August 2020
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Top 8 most exciting places to eat and drink around Balatonfüred
Sassy cocktails, solid breakfasts and superb pizzas are among the delights to be found around Balatonfüred this summer – here's our selection of top places to have come to our attention.