Lake Balaton - also called the Hungarian sea by many - is the number one tourist destination for Hungarians. Not by chance, as the largest lake in Central Europe is beautiful all year round.

The beach awaits you in the summer, the peace and quiet in the winter, while the forests bloom in the spring, and the must bubbles in the wine cellars and the deer rut in the autumn. And in the midst of all this miracle is the Balaton, a constant attraction for people since Roman times. The extinct volcanoes on the northern shore from Badacsony to Somló, the hidden-away palaces of the southern shore in Somogy county, the birdlife of the Kis-Balaton area or the meeting of the forests along the river Mura with the currents of Mediterranean air from the south are all unique and irreproducible parts of this wonderful landscape, which comfortably brings together young audiences at music festivals, families with young children paddling in the lake, sailors and round-lake cyclists, and groups of friends visiting wineries. The Balaton Wine Region is a treasure we all have in common, as it welcomes and belongs to everyone.

Somogyvámos medieval church ruins
Attila József Memorial House Balatonszárszó
Sailboat in Fonyód
Balaton coast view, Fonyód
Balaton coast view, Fonyód
Balaton coast view, Fonyód
Globe Lookout Balatonboglár
Globe Lookout Balatonboglár
Balatonboglár
Balatonboglár

Trips in the wine region

Badacsony Wine District

1 day

Badacsony Wine District

Walk from the quay to the top of Badacsony, taking in the former house of painter József Egry on the way!

Badacsony Wine District

2 days

Badacsony Wine District

After bathing, admire the landscape from Szigliget Castle and then enjoy some Badacsony wine!

Badacsony Wine District

3 days

Badacsony Wine District

Discover the past at Salföld Manor, visit the stone sea, then refresh yourself at a Hegymagas winery!

Balaton-Highlands Wine District

1 day

Balaton-Highlands Wine District

Explore the Kál Basin and climb up to the Eötvös Lookout Tower on Fekete Hill for an amazing view!

Balaton-Highlands Wine District

2 days

Balaton-Highlands Wine District

Have a snack in Gastro Village Köveskál, visit Sümeg Castle and enjoy a wine tasting at a Sümeg winery!

Balaton-Highlands Wine District

3 days

Balaton-Highlands Wine District

Enjoy the view from Rez Castle, descend into Csodabogyós Cave and then bathe in Lake Hévíz!

Balatonboglár Wine District

1 day

Balatonboglár Wine District

Visit the iconic Gömb Lookout and admire the sunset over the Balaton from Kishegy in Lelle!

Balatonboglár Wine District

2 days

Balatonboglár Wine District

Explore Krishna Valley, visit the Kéthely wine cinema and the Szárzsó Attila József Memorial House!

Balatonboglár Wine District

3 days

Balatonboglár Wine District

Discover Kaposvár, built on seven hills, have lunch in Bonnya and then relax in the Igal Spa!

Balatonfüred-Csopak Wine District

1 day

Balatonfüred-Csopak Wine District

Walk from Balatonfüred to Paloznak via Csopak, tasting great wines on the numerous wine terraces!

Balatonfüred-Csopak Wine District

2 days

Balatonfüred-Csopak Wine District

Have a morning paddle in Sajkod Bay, visit Tihany Abbey and enjoy the scent of the lavender fields!

Balatonfüred-Csopak Wine District

3 days

Balatonfüred-Csopak Wine District

Don’t miss the Hegyestű geological site, the ruined churches in Dörgicse and Veszprém Zoo!

Nagy-Somló Wine District

1 day

Nagy-Somló Wine District

Walk the Kitaibel educational trail, have lunch at the foot of the hill and marvel at the tiny press houses!

Nagy-Somló Wine District

2 days

Nagy-Somló Wine District

Enjoy a wine tasting at a family winery and a modern winery and then relax at the Borgata Thermal Bath!

Nagy-Somló Wine District

3 days

Nagy-Somló Wine District

Visit the Kemenes Volcano Park, discover the Somló Castle ruins and Herend Porcelain!

Zala Wine District

1 day

Zala Wine District

Taste exciting, unique wines and discover the Andrássy-Szapáry Palace and watermill in Szécsisziget!

Zala Wine District

2 days

Zala Wine District

Marvel at Kányavári Island, enjoy the Zobor Adventure Park and then relax in the Zalakaros Thermal Bath!

Zala Wine District

3 days

Zala Wine District

Visit Vétyemi Ősbükkös and the Zalaszántó Peace Stupa, then enjoy the Hévíz Lake Bath’s charm!

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