Events & Programmes

A 4-day wine show and fair awaits you at the wine pavilions on the Tagore Promenade of Balatonfüred. Beside wine, you can enjoy gastronomical specialities, light and classical music, literature and kids' programmes. The event focuses on Balaton's fish, local wine makers and restaurants.

The balls were strated to be organised in the peaceful Reform era.The Anna ball is traditionally the feast of debutants, when parents introduce their grown-up children to the society. The 18-year-old girls living in Balatonfüred are invited to the Ball by the town. Every year the most beautiful young lady participating in the Anna ball is chosen as the Belle of the Ball, and two more ladies are chosen to be her maids of honour.

 This aquatic adventure park, equipped with the latest technology, offers recreation opportunities in the form of outdoor and indoor, adults’ and children’s pools, wave pools, slides and a wellness centre.

The Balatonfüred International Guitar Festival is one of the most important guitar events of Hungary, which in the recent years have featured the most prestigious guitarists, outstanding young talents and virtuosi active in the field of classical guitar music. 

The first tree bordering the famous lakeside promenade was planted in 1926 by the Indian poet after whom it is named, as a gesture of gratitude for his successful medical treatment. Since then, a whole host of famous personalities have kept up the tradition, including former President of the Republic Árpád Göncz, and cosmonaut Bertalan Farkas.

The villa, built in 1870, was owned by the famous writer for 20 years. It was here that Jókai wrote his novel “Az arany ember” (English translations: Timar's Two Worlds, and Modern Midas; The Man with the Golden Touch) and numerous short stories. The permanent exhibition gives us a glimpse into the everyday life of the Jókai family.

 The Lake Balaton Bicycle Path offers cyclists the opportunity of circling the entire "Hungarian Sea" in a single day.  Optionally, as much as 10-15 kilometres of the approximately 210-kilometre tour can be bypassed, bringing the day's journey to around 200 kilometres total.