Badacsony Landscape Protection Area and sights of Badacsony, Renáta

Intense basalt mining activities from the early 20th century scarred this magnificent landscape which was designated a protected area only from 1965. It is now part of the Balaton Uplands National Park. more »

Balatongyörök, the "pearl of Lake Balaton", Admin

The village is situated in one of the most beautiful spots of the lake: the natural beauty of the countryside is given by the surrounding untouched hills and forests, the gentle slopes, the nice views from the look-out spots and the exciting water life of Lake Balaton. more »

Balatonlelle, Admin

It is a traditional spa town. The story of its past is told by its heritage such as the ruins of the 13th-century Rádpuszta church, the late-Baroque St Donatus chapel, the mansions and manors. Among its natural treasures the park of the Szalay Manor (udvarház) and the fishpond system of Irma Puszta are noteworthy. more »

Balatonszepezd, Admin

Former fishing-village of 380 inhabitants built on hills along the shore and surrounded by hills and forests. more »

Fonyód, Renáta

Fonyód has a long tradition of water transportation. The earliest resort, the famous Bélatelep, preserves the oldest historic and cultural traditions of the area. A section of the bicycle route around Lake Balaton runs along its stretch of the shore. more »

Gyenesdiás, the resort village, Admin

Gyenesdiás is finely situated and has an excellent climate, diverse touristic and outstanding hospitality of its community. Gyenesdiás is now an ideal touristic target for any age group or class in a seek after careless and substantial quality holiday-making at favourable costs. more »

Lions of Balatonboglár, Renáta

Visitors can bath, and take a part in different sport activities, and cultural events, and naturally there are some monuments in Balatonboglár. more »

Programs in Balatongyorok 2009, Turista

Program possibities in 2009 in Balatongyorok. (South-West side of lake Balaton) more »

Sights of Badacsonytomaj, Renáta

The settlement lying on the Badacsony Peninsula on the western side of Lake Balaton is located in a most spectacular micro region. Its main attractions are the natural environment, its hill and the vineyards on its slopes. more »

Sights of Balatonfenyves, Renáta

Balatonfenyves has one of the longest coasts of the southern part. The water is shallow, the beach is sandy, with a beautiful wiew to the norther coast. There are countless restaurants, bars, so everyone can find a place to entertain. more »

Sights of Fonyód, Admin

The Castle Hill of 232 metres and the Sipos Hegy of 107 metres rise above the plain, boggy meadows of Nagyberek. The location of the village provides a wonderful panorama of Fonyód, the south-western basin of Lake Balaton can be seen from Sipos-hill. more »

Sights of Szigliget, Admin

The settlement is known as one of the most attractive around Lake Balaton and Hungarian poets have sung its praises most frequently in their works. Among its points of interest are the Esterházy Palace that operates as literary home for writers, the summer villas, and the church and castle ruins. more »

Sights of Tapolca, Admin

Tapolca is rich in natural assets. Among its particularly interesting sites are a cave-lake system that may be navigated by small boats and the basalt columns of St George Hill (Szent György-hegy). Also well known for its wine trade, the town has become the cultural centre of the region. more »

Vonyarcvashegy, Admin

Once the centre of wine production in the western Balaton region it is today a favourite holiday resort where all the services one needs for a pleasant stay may be found: camping sites, pensions, resorts and restaurants. more »