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.
Take a winter tour of historic wine cellars around Lake Balaton, each with their own unique decoration and quaint architectural solutions.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
See how Hungary is welcoming back visitors thanks to a high-spec video showcasing the best the country has to offer.
Lake Balaton from above is always uplifting – as we have discovered on our tour of its panoramic points. Next: Gulács.
Lake Balaton from above is always uplifting – as we are discovering on our tour of its panoramic points. Next: Szépkilátó in Balatongyörök.
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.
Lake Balaton from above is always uplifting – as we have discovered on our tour of its panoramic points. Next: Ranolder Cross at Badacsony.
See how Balatonfüred changed during the 20th century thanks to these archive photographs.
The grass around Balatonboglár’s iconic Gömbkilátó is staging the Balaton Piknik festival for the second year running.
Balatonboglár and Balatonlelle are like twin towns, and their symbiosis has a long history – here it is in pictures.
Lake Balaton from above is always uplifting – as we have discovered on our tour of its panoramic points. Next: the Panoráma Lookout at Balatonvilágos.
Known for its grand palace, Keszthely has a patchwork history now revealed with these rare archive photos.
Káli Basin’s Balatonhenye is a romantic spot that embodies all the charm of the Káli-medence.
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.
Lake Balaton from above is always uplifting – as we have discovered on our tour of its panoramic points. Next: Kőhegyi Lookout Tower in Zamárdi.
The selection of activities at the tranquil Samsara Festival remains wide, while waste and food prices of meals are reduced.
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.
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.
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.
Learn more about the past, present and future of Csobánc Castle.
Örvényeshegy Piknik in Zalacsány is a cosy festival of exciting music shows and cultural events taking place from May 24 to 26,