Badacsony Wine Region
The volcanic hills on the northern shore, the most eye-catching being the table-shaped Badacsony, are famous for their refreshing white wines and breathtaking views. The rich, volcanic soil is perfect for growing wine. The area around Balatonfüred and the nearby village of Csopak, is famed for crisp and dry white wines.


Balatonfüred Resort
Balatonfüred has two marinas, three lidos, a string of carbonated mineral water springs, beautiful listed buildings from the 18th & 19th centuries and many fine restaurants and cafés.  


Tihany Peninsula
The 'Pearl of the Balaton' is just 10km across the gulf from Balatonfüred. The Benedictine abbey dominates the skyline and the Tihany peninsula was declared Hungary's first national park in 1952. To escape the crowds, walk inland to the Belso-tó (Inner Lake) a volcanic crater filled with calm fresh water and surrounded by grasslands, vineyards, orchards and fragrant lavender fields.  
Tihany Tourinform


Tapolca Cave Lake (tavasbarlang)
A romantic cave lake where visitors can row little boats fed by thermal springs and crossed by a low footbridge and an 18th century water mill, now a hotel.

Festetics Castle, Kezthely
Built by György Festetics in 1745 in Keszthely, the castle is one of the largest and most beautifully restored buildings in Hungary. Each of the 101 rooms has its original furniture.  

Balaton Museum, Keszthely
Concentrating on the lake; its flora and fauna, the history of fishing and boats, its spas and some of its archaeological finds.  

Hévíz
Situated on the southern tip of Lake Balaton, 5km inland from Keszthely, the lake (Gyógy-tó) dates back to a very early geological period. Hévíz is at its best in winter, sitting in steamy hot water while snow or rain falls gently on your head.
Tófürdo, Hévíz

Balaton-Uplands National Park
Founded in 1997 and extending over 57,000 hectares from Lake Balaton's western tip as far as Tihany. Its natural resources and unique fauna and flora make the park one of the most significant sites in the region.

Kis-Balaton (Little Balaton)
Part of the Balaton Uplands National Park, is one of Europe's top wetland nature reserves and a favourite spot for birdwatchers.

Bison Reserve (Bivalyrezervátum)
Located 30km south of Keszthely, home to around 100 bison remaining from the 200,000 creatures living in Hungary before World War I. Bison are housed indoors during the winter.

Sailing on the 'Hungarian Sea'
For those sailors without the necessary sailing skills or paperwork, courses are also available and enable sailors to gain the international certificate. English-speaking schools include Sail & Surf, Andreas Novotny.