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The rule is that there are no rules—MÓR24
I think it is safe to say that eating is a complex experience. It’s about the flavors, the sight of the food, the order of the courses, but also in what environment we eat the contents of our plates. A good recipe is not always complicated, on the contrary,
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Havens of high art in the Bakony-Balaton region (x)
With the collaboration of local creative communities, educational programs, and at times world-famous guest artists, the Veszprém-Balaton 2023 European Capital of Culture event’s flagship regional arts program, the Kultháló, takes place at eleven locations, referred to as ‘bases’. The aim of the program is to make the Bakony-Balaton region
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Our favourite places to visit in the Balaton Highlands
Lake Balaton has been experiencing a real renaissance in recent years, as both domestic and international tourists have found their way back to the "Hungarian sea". Of course, one can still associate Lake Balaton with lángos—a deep fried dough with cheese and sour cream topping—, endless train rides or
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DJ set in the basalt mine of Zalahaláp
Vedat Akdag will ignite the summer vibes with his electrifying DJ set amidst the enchanting backdrop of the abandoned Zalahaláp mine, embraced by towering basalt cliffs.
This year Hello Wood and Katttarzis are teaming up to bring you the hottest crater party of the summer. The two-day music event is
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We are creating something truly lasting | Színes falu, színes ház program in Zánka starts
Street art on a stone fence in Zánka, a contemporary painting on a house wall, colors and melodies in pairs, DJ Q-cee’s set in a house yard, the most exciting underground pop artists in Hungary, and a concert of the local children’s choir in a renovated barn; a
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Full line-up of Paloznak Jazzpiknik announced
The legendary Nik West and Rick Astley will open one of the most atmospheric Hungarian mini-festivals, but dozens of other artists will also be performing on the shores of Lake Balaton between 3 and 5 August.
There’s no place like Lake Balaton in the summer in Hungary—even more
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From Badacsony to Budapest: bliss on Bartók Béla Road—La Téne pop-up
The title could be a playful catchphrase, but it is simply those few words that sum up the essence of the new shop of La Téne. Entering the little store, you not only arrive on the island of peace, but thanks to the work of Lili and Bálint, you also
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Abandoned gems | Balaton offseason
Exciting shapes, captivating stories, and a seemingly desolate countryside: this is the off-season holiday paradise through the lens of Dorottya Bartha, the creator of the Balaton offseason Instagram page, who tells us how she found the topic of her love project.
How did you end up at Lake Balaton at
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Knowledge sharing and Lake Balaton: the first TEDxBalaton begins
On the 10th of September, the first TEDxBalaton conference will be held, where topics such as sustainability, future transportation, technological developments, and inspiring human life stories will be discussed.
The discussions will be specific to Lake Balaton, yet their impact and insights will be globally relevant. The organizers, Krisztina Sághy
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BALATORIUM—the laboratory of Lake Balaton
The last weekend of August is all about the fragile Lake Balaton. BALATORIUM ecological x cultural weekend 26-28 August 2022 in Tihany and Örvényes.
What is BALATORIUM?
In a nutshell: a cooperation between researchers and creators for Lake Balaton.
The BALATORIUM program of the Veszprém-Balaton 2023 European Capital of Culture
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Together in the embrace of pines | Pine Weekendhouse awaits at the gate of Lake Balaton
In the words of the hosts, “just 50 minutes from Budapest”, Pine Weekendhouse, perfectly composed but still breathing with nature, addresses those who want to relax at the northern gate of Lake Balaton. The boutique inn offers a community space and even a separate, quiet little den, where gastronomy, art
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Polish nostalgia at Lake Balaton
“We were heading south. It was the most exciting time of every year. Luggage, fixed to the top of our tiny Fiat made the car look almost as high as it was long. There were three hundred miles to drive but for us it was almost an eternity.”
Michal Solarski
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Essence of Hungary | Balaton
The Hungarian sea. The largest lake in Central Europe. It becomes the heartbeat of the country every summer. Lake Balaton, with its thousand faces, is certainly one of the best known and most iconic Hungarian regions, long enjoyed by locals and tourists alike, regardless of age or social group.
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Fabulous cycling routes in the region | TOP 5
Cycling and exploring go hand in hand. This is especially true when facing unusual bike routes—be it glowing lines or paths in dark caves, tracks around fairy-tale areas, or special architectural solutions. So here are some regional bike routes that have an extraordinary concept—not just for cyclists!
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Creating, learning and knowledge sharing in the repertoire of Tiwári House Winery
Nature, tradition and innovation enclosed in wine bottles—the wines of Tiwari House are rich in aromas, yet pure and harmonious in flavor, dominated by the volcanic terroir of Badacsony. The winery’s unique philosophy is the brainchild of Livia Tiwari and her husband Shashi Tiwari: art, sophistication and a
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We stopped by Balaton’s new favorite bakery and bike spot | Buborék in Csopak
Buborék in Csopak opened its doors in July this year, serving as a bakery, café, bike shop, service, and rental, and work is already underway on the upstairs of the building to make accommodation available for the coming season. Eszter Bertóty and Edit Móder were responsible for the special interior
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Here is the smallest wine collection in the country! | Borbolt a völgyben
Vineyards and cellar-cold wines without frills—Dóri Budavári opened the smallest wine shop in the country in her house of Szent György Hill, where we can enjoy the excellent items of the region. It’s as if you’re arriving at a good friend, say after beach time, who by
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Swim across the country: the Open Water Tournament begins!
Thousands can explore the country this summer—in the water! A unique series of open-water swimming competitions, called the Open Water Tournament (OWT) will begin in June: contestants can test their skills in Lake Balaton, the Danube, and the Gyékényes diving lake throughout the summer. The first stage of the
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Rustic luxury and exemplary responsibility | Káli Art Inn
Intimate atmosphere, respect for handicraft traditions, gastronomic specialties, sparkling volcanic wine, spa and idyllic environment: the first boutique hotel in Hungary, Káli Art Inn in Köveskál, opened more than twenty years ago. The accommodation not only raises the standard of the area with its sophisticated appearance, but also takes serious
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"Add nothing and take away nothing" | Grand Vin de Barnag
Natural wine is made in complete harmony with nature, with as little intervention as possible. It has a really special flavor: very delicious and sometimes a little funky, but it lives on and changes even after bottling. Natural wine and the feelings associated with it are becoming more and more
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Fences around Lake Balation, photographed by Marietta Varga and Fülöp Schmal
The first part of Hungary’s 2023 European Capital of Culture event series in Veszprém at Lake Balaton will start with the photos of Marietta Varga and Fülöp Schmal depicting the fences of holiday homes around the lake.
The first part of the 2023 Veszprém-Balaton ECC series offers an insight
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Büfé #3 - Wafers
It’s only good if it’s crispy, but then it’s really good—the different salty and sweet wafers are a favorite of generations to this day. Although we can find many imported brands on the shelves of grocery stores, the Hungarian hit products have not worn out, in
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Strictly without frills | Balatonic
A tonic that does not suppress but highlights the flavors of gin, and also pays homage to one of the iconic and inspiring places in Hungary, Lake Balaton: here is the new, favorite, natural and quality drink of the summer, Balatonic!
As a big gin and tonic fan, Norbert Sebestyén
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House on the edge of the village | Kővágóörs, Hungary
We stumbled across the guesthouse named bari.boci, a hundred-year-old red stone building in Kővágóörs, right on the edge of the village, in the gate of the Káli Basin. As not only the house and the plot are unmatched, but what has been brought out of them, too, we asked
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Trip Vibes | Tihany, Hungary
Whether someone likes the southern or northern shore of Lake Balaton mainly depends on their holidays as children – spent at grandparents, youth camps and other retreats. It’s Siófok’s shallow waters and charming clubs versus the calm hillside with amazing wine-tasting opportunities. It is a little bit like the
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Floating memories | Marietta Varga’s latest series
Pastel colors, softly undulating water combined with a dreamy, slightly nostalgic visual world. In her latest series titled “Mellownoon”, the photographer manifests her memories related to Lake Balaton in the form of gently floating compositions.
Marietta Varga’s photographs are characterized by a sensitive conceptuality, carefully created compositions and the
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Smart thermos | Balaton
Easy-manageability, hygiene, smart features. This is the Balaton Water Bottle, which, beyond the basic functions of a water flask, also makes sure that the liquid poured into it stays at the desired temperature. If this wasn’t enough, the thermos also functions as a powerbank, owing to its 7200 mAH
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Indulj el! | Balaton
The Káli Basin reaching from Zánka to the Orsi Mountain forms part of the
Balaton Uplands National Park. The history of the mountain ranges on its
territory dates back to several millions years, but we cannot only think of this
area as one of the most diverse parts of the
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Indulj el!
Perhaps we can now add something to Hungary, even if something really small.
Even though HYPEANDHYPER’s framework requires the magazine to be not “only”
about Hungary, it wasn’t really up to us this time, rather to the circumstances
caused by the epidemic and repeated ad nauseum. Originally the
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Contemporary photography in focus | Garten 2020
An exhibition and fair showcasing more than three hundred contemporary artworks,
guided tours, art-focused talks, open-air cinema and concerts on the northern
shore of Lake Balaton, in Lovas: GARTEN visual art fair 2020 starts soon. This
year’s attractions include a greater emphasis on contemporary photography. Let’s
see the
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The coolest spot of Balaton Uplands opens soon | Káli Cool Közért bar
Now it won’t only be the popular Liliomkert market that makes Káptalantóti
worthy of a visit: Közért bár and Csemege presszó, aka Káli Cool Közért bar
opens its doors this Saturday. The meeting of contemporary artworks, retro
furniture, artisan beer and local wines within the walls of the former
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Stirring up the waters of Lake Balaton | STÉG 8237
In their latest joint project, Eszter Bertóty and Milán Szabó Z. mixed the
romanticism of the classic piers of Lake Balaton with modern design. Meet STÉG
8237, the latest hot spot in Tihany!
There are not too many places at Lake Balaton where we could enjoy the lake from
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Polish nostalgia at Lake Balaton
“We were heading south. It was the most exciting time of every year. Luggage,
fixed to the top of our tiny Fiat made the car look almost as high as it was
long. There were three hundred miles to drive but for us it was almost an
eternity.”
Michal Solarski
design
New ships on Lake Balaton
After long decades, Lake Balaton, the largest lake in Western and Central
Europe, also known as the Hungarian sea, receives some new, worthy ships,
finally. The Hungarian Tourism Agency announced the good news in a press
release, stating that the prototype plans of BAHART’s new fleet have arrived and