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.
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.
