Balaton Uplands National Park

Balatonboglár is situated on the south shore of Lake Balaton. This region is famous for its wine and champagne. The most dominant grape of the region is Olaszrizling, Chardonnay and Sárgamuskotály. In the end of the 20th century the red grapes appeared in the region and it has became more and more popular. Visit the sorrundings: www.balatonboglar.hu/Galeria/3d-panorama

Castle of Szigliget is situated on the northern shore of Lake Balaton and open to the public throughout the year. The Castle was founded in 1260-1262 and is still standing proud with its rich history. Tourist Information Center in Szigliget operates in summers. All the information about it below:

Balatonalmádi is located on the northern shore of Lake Balaton. In every summer the Weinfestival is organised in the city in front of the entrance of the Wesselényi beach, which lasts more then two weeks.

Zamárdi is located on the southern shore of Lake Balaton. It provides a wide range of programs for everyone. You can choose from outdoor cinema, a unique Military Park, Adventure Park and at the height of Summer, enjoy the Balaton Sound Festival.

The area of 56 997 hectares of the Balaton Uplands National Park mainly consists of these six landscape protection areas: Kis-Balaton, Keszthely Hills, Tapolca Basin, Káli Basin, Pécsely Basin and Tihany Peninsula. Among its regions Kis-Balaton is also protected by the international Ramsar Convention, serving the protection of wetland habitats. Tihany Peninsula – as a recognition of its outstanding geological values and the work of nature conservation in that region – was awarded of European Diploma in 2003. The Natura 2000 areas, covering partly the National Park and going beyond its area ensure the possibility of the conservation of habitats, plant and animal species which are of European importance. The initiative of Bakony–Balaton Geopark – the area of which covers partly the National Park – sets the aim of interpreting the geological, natural and cultural values and awakening the consciousness of their social significance. The Bakony–Balaton Geopark became member of the European Geoparks Network and the Global Geoparks Network – assisted by UNESCO in 2012.