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.
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.
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.
Venues
Tihany Abbey
Overlooking Lake Balaton and the surrounding townships from Visszhang-domb, the Benedictine Abbey is a gem of Tihany.
Top lists
3 historic trains for steam enthusiasts to admire around Lake Balaton
The rail history of Lake Balaton is written in steam – here are three vintage locomotives stationed at prominent locations at major resorts, each with its own tale to tell.
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7 great lakes near Balaton
Lake Balaton has plenty of company in all shapes and sizes and they are all perfect destinations for a day trip.
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8 Balaton statues that reveal fascinating local history
These eight Balaton statues, some iconic, some lesser-known, all tell interesting stories about the lake and its history.
