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The Felemelő – Experience Lift in Inota offers a truly unique industrial adventure near Várpalota. 

Suspended on the exterior of a protected cooling tower of the former Inota power plant, this one-of-a-kind lift ascends at a speed of approximately 9 metres per minute, reaching a height of around 60 metres. After just a few minutes, visitors are rewarded with a breathtaking bird’s-eye view of the abandoned industrial site—once a proud symbol of socialist industry, now reclaimed by nature. The experience is not only about the view: during the approximately 25-minute program, guests can also explore parts of the cooling tower and gain insight into its original function. The lift follows the tower’s distinctive curved structure, offering a rare perspective on this massive industrial monument. Combining adrenaline, history, and unique scenery, the Inota Experience Lift is an unforgettable attraction for those seeking something beyond traditional sightseeing.

Located directly on the shores of Lake Balaton in Balatonföldvár, the Helka Beer Garden (Helka Sörfőzde) is a relaxed, lakeside venue combining craft beer culture with a laid-back, social atmosphere. 

Established in 2021, the beer garden is part of the Helka Brewery concept, which aims to supply the Balaton region with high-quality craft beers. The founders, with experience from renowned Hungarian breweries, created a core selection including a Bavarian-style wheat beer, a refreshing Kölsch and a distinctive IPA, complemented by seasonal and experimental brews . The venue serves not only as a bar and pub, but also as a cyclist-friendly rest stop along the Balaton cycling route. Visitors can enjoy a range of services tailored to active travellers, including secure bike storage, e-bike charging facilities and access to drinking water . With its unique location right by the lake, Helka offers a perfect setting for a refreshing break, a sunset drink or a casual meet-up. 

Combining local flavours, craft expertise and a strong connection to the Balaton lifestyle, it is an ideal stop for both cyclists and visitors exploring the southern shore.

One of the most beautiful valleys of the Bakony Mountains is the gorge of the Cuha Stream, considered unique in Hungary. Its rushing, water-rich stream flows between steep rock walls, while the hiking trail that repeatedly and adventurously crosses it makes the experience even more memorable. Running parallel to the stream, the protected historic railway line—with its viaducts and tunnels—adds a distinctive charm to the landscape. 

The varied and easy circular hike becomes truly adventurous thanks to the multiple crossings over the stream via shallow fords.

Gokart Balaton offers an exciting motorsport experience at Lake Balaton, with tracks located in Siófok and Balatonlelle. 

The venue provides both individual and group karting sessions, making it an ideal programme for friends, families and corporate teams. The asphalt tracks are designed for both fun and competition, featuring dynamic layouts with plenty of opportunities for overtaking. The Siófok track is approximately 400 metres long and 6 metres wide, while the Balatonlelle circuit offers a slightly shorter but equally engaging experience. Participants can choose between 5- or 10-minute races, with modern go-karts powered by reliable Honda engines, ensuring a fast-paced and adrenaline-filled ride. The activity is accessible for a wide age range, with junior karts available from around 8 years old (from 135 cm height), and adult karts from 12 years and above. With its safe, well-maintained tracks and flexible booking options, Gokart Balaton is a popular choice for active leisure programmes and team-building events, offering a memorable racing experience in a vibrant lakeside setting.

One of the most impressive historic monuments of the Balaton Uplands, the Kinizsi Castle offers visitors a vivid glimpse into 15th-century Hungary. 

Perched on a hilltop, the castle originally served as the estate center of the Vezsenyi family before being granted in 1472 to Pál Kinizsi, the legendary military commander of Matthias Corvinus. Under his ownership, the fortress was significantly expanded and fortified. Its residential tower, inner courtyard, and defensive structures still preserve the characteristic features of medieval architecture. 

Today, the restored interiors host interactive exhibitions, showcasing weapons and everyday objects that bring the Renaissance period to life. From the top of the tower, visitors are rewarded with a panoramic view over Nagyvázsony and the surrounding hills. The castle offers engaging experiences for all age groups, including family-friendly activities, medieval reenactments on weekends, and hands-on craft workshops. Easily accessible on foot from the village center, the castle is an ideal addition to any Balaton-area excursion, where the natural beauty of the region and the heroic era of Hungarian history come together in a compelling and immersive setting.

Csikász Gallery is one of the main exhibition spaces of the House of Arts in Veszprém, located at the entrance of the historic Castle District along Vár Street. 

Set among cobblestoned streets near the Fire Tower, it forms part of the city’s most important cultural hub. The gallery hosts temporary exhibitions throughout the year, presenting contemporary fine arts and offering visitors constantly changing cultural experiences across its several exhibition halls. Housed in a late Baroque building dating back to 1798, the venue combines historical atmosphere with modern artistic content, making it a key stop for those interested in Veszprém’s vibrant art scene. Thanks to its central location and dynamic programme, Csikász Gallery is an ideal place to discover contemporary art while exploring the Castle Quarter.

Aura Hotel is a four-star, adults-friendly hotel located in Balatonfüred near the northern shore of Lake Balaton. 

The hotel offers a calm and relaxing environment designed mainly for adults and guests seeking quiet wellness experiences. Visitors can enjoy modern rooms, a spa and wellness area with pools and saunas, as well as the L’aura Restaurant and Bubble Bar. Its location provides easy access to the Balaton promenade, beaches and the attractions of Balatonfüred.

Surrounded by a spacious green park in the spa town of Zalakaros, Hotel Karos Spa**** offers a relaxing and experience-rich stay for families, couples, and groups alike. 

Open year-round, the hotel combines comfort, wellness, and a wide range of leisure activities in a peaceful setting. The hotel is especially known for its extensive wellness and spa facilities, featuring a large water world with multiple indoor and outdoor pools, a diverse sauna area, and a variety of treatments designed for both relaxation and rejuvenation. Its spacious layout, modern rooms, and family-friendly services ensure a comfortable stay for guests of all ages. Children can enjoy dedicated play areas and animation programmes, while adults can take advantage of wellness treatments, fitness facilities, and gastronomic experiences. 

Thanks to its versatile facilities, the hotel is also well-suited for events, conferences, and team-building programmes, offering fully equipped meeting spaces alongside recreational opportunities.

Just a short walk from both the city centre and the lakefront marina (200 metres), Hotel Jogar*** stands out as one of the settlement’s most distinctive architectural landmarks. 

This city hotel offers a peaceful environment, ideal for relaxation as well as for hosting conferences and events. Open all year round, it welcomes guests with a warm, family-friendly atmosphere. The hotel features 36 double rooms, 3 smaller studio apartments, 2 larger suite apartments, and 1 family apartment. Rooms are equipped with a TV, a small refrigerator, a telephone, and a secure in-room safe. Standard rooms include a shower. The on-site restaurant accommodates 80–100 guests, with an additional 80 seats available on the terrace during the warmer months. The kitchen offers traditional Hungarian cuisine, gourmet specialties, and vegetarian options, while also catering to guests with dietary requirements. 

Special occasions are enhanced with candlelit dinners or wine tastings hosted by invited winemakers, and outdoor “bogrács” (cauldron) events are organised in good weather. A range of conference and meeting rooms of various sizes, fully equipped with modern technology and flexible layouts, provide ideal venues for presentations, training sessions, workshops, and business meetings. The hotel is also well-suited for team-building programmes, corporate events, and family gatherings. 

With professional staff and versatile facilities, Hotel Jogar* offers an excellent setting for a wide variety of events, including weddings, anniversaries, christenings, birthdays, graduations, and other private celebrations.

The Hotel Füred** Spa & Conference** warmly welcomes its guests in the heart of Balatonfüred, directly on the shores of Lake Balaton. 

Set in a picturesque environment, the hotel opened its doors in 2016 and can accommodate up to 450 guests. The hotel offers 174 classic double rooms, 19 suites, and 2 exclusively furnished presidential suites. All rooms and suites are non-smoking. The elegantly designed restaurant and lobby bar on the ground floor provide unique culinary experiences complemented by stunning panoramic views. Guests seeking memorable experiences can enjoy a wide range of leisure facilities, including a bowling club, a spa and wellness area, indoor and outdoor pools, as well as a private grassy beach and a sauna and steam bath park. 

The Hotel Füred**** Spa & Conference also offers state-of-the-art conference facilities, making it an ideal venue for large-scale events, as well as family occasions and weddings. Visit us and recharge with us.

There cannot be too many birds! 

Along the Búbos vöcsök (Great Crested Grebe) nature trail on Kányavári Island, 15 stations present the bird species of the Kis-Balaton area. It is worth walking quietly along the marked path to spot the distinctive silhouette of the great crested grebe, the species that gave the trail its Hungarian name.