Lake Balaton and Herend Porcelain Manufactory

First you get to see world famous Herend Porcelain Manufactory and find out how the fascinating Herendi porcelain is made. Since the foundation of the Manufactory in 1826 many people would love to know the secret of the Herend porcelain-making. Today this dream became reality! It is a possibility to that the visitor can participate in a unique, special excursion in the buildings of the Porcelanium.

Learn more about the rich cultural and art heritage of the Balaton-Highlands as you explore. Wander around the picturesque streets and charming towns that surround the lake area.

Lake Balaton is an amaizing freshwater lake in the Transdanubian region of Hungary, the largest in Central Europe, and one of the region's foremost tourist destinations with beautiful rolling hills and scenic wine regions around it. This is where many Hungarians spend their holidays.

Balatonfured is Lake Balaton’s oldest resort. Baltonfured is a small town with 13.500 inhabitants, on the north shore of Lake Balaton (about 2 hours from Budapest), sorrounded by gently sloping hillocks. The town is in nitely rich in historic memorial places. The beautiful villas and the atmospheric Tagore promenade are all worth a visit. A beautiful lakeside town that’s been a vacation destination for more than 200 years and charms with its beaches, churches and wineries. For many years during the 19th century it was a popular vacation haunt of artists, aristocrats, politicians and wealthy socialites. They came for many of the reasons that draw today's visitors. Namely, the scenery, mineral waters and architecture. Visit beautiful old buildings, relax on a beach and find refreshment at a carbonated mineral spring.

Tihany is one of the most beautifully located settlements in Hungary. Its main sight is the Tihany Abbey, a Benedictine monastery. You can have a traditional Hungarian lunch in one of the Csárdas. “Csarda” is a type of Hungarian restaurant with a folkloric atmosphere.