Posts Tagged ‘Balatonboglár’

Southern Lake Balaton cool to visit in summer and winter!

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The press conference was held by locals presenting their latest goals. Spoke about the results of Southern Lake Balaton entrepreneurs and local governments who have been working for many years to make Balaton and its surroundings not only for  a summer visit or holiday but also year-round attractive destination for the visitors. As a result, this year, with the cooperation of nearly 20 local entrepreneurs and the local government of Balatonboglár and Balatonlelle, announced the Lake Balaton program guide starting from early July.

The program covers 10 full-year restaurants and 15 large-scale events, from September 2018 to May 2019. The events include many years of tradition and novelties, including the Winter Sailing Competition, the Christmas Fair and the Advent Gastronomy Picnic,and also hosted by this year’s novelty, based on the success of the Kishegyi Cortes and Falas – also in the small town, at the end of October coming – “Murci” Festival too.

The Program Guide appearance is timed to the very beginning of the summer season, they wish the people to confront the fact that even though the summer is over within two months, life does not stop at the Lake Balaton, in fact! The goal is to be the lake livable and vibrant tourist destination for a whole year and to draw the attention to Hungarians and foreigner tourists visiting in the summertime that Lets say the „game is not over” on August, 20, because the lake runs out of the water!  The Lake Balaton in the wintertime is alive make it worthwhile to visit and its surroundings.

Programs, for mainly focused on the southern shore of Lake Balaton, however, on the north coast will not remain without winter program: the Lake ROUND 5 for gastro picnic roadshow was arranged, where it will be possible to meet the winemaker area, restaurants, confectioners delights and Pálinka in it.

The press conference also presented in addition, also due to be put into effect Balatonlelle and Balatonboglár the Tekergő-electric minivan, offering to reach easily thematic programs for visitors all year round. The programs include a wine and champagne tour, museum tours, an adventure program, and even a timeshare tour visiting Balatonlelle. At the press conference was present the deputy mayor of BalatonboglárIstván Kenéz, mayor of Balatonlelle who said Q.: “You can glance at our sunny, hospitable town’s life known for its resorts and green areas with our publication. I hope our guidebook is going to arouse your interesting and as our future guest it’s going to help your briefing and your undisturbed, comfortable rest. Also,be our  guest in our town.”  Balázs Tóth, vice-president of the Balaton KÖR.  Was taken with a sailboat out on Lake Balaton were you can experience the magic of relaxation hearing the crushing  waves and enjoy landscape from the water both side of Lake Balaton.

There were the wooden outstanding of wineries whom will be around to welcome to the southern coast of Lake Balaton to their wines. On the spot tasted Bujdosó’s wine which many who have already tasted agrees “Balaton summer locked in the bottle.”

The BL Yacht Club and the Hungarian National Circus  team has made several unexpected ideas together about highlights at Balatonlelle, after an elephant and a seal bathing now coming up with another specialty. There will be other way  the Hungarian National Circus horse–show by the Golden Clown Award winner Joseph Richter, Jr., and part of the National Circus team. (This is the largest and most expensive traveling circus in Hungary. Its founder is József Richter, Mari Prize-winning artist Jászai, the artist of the prize-winning artist of the Monte-Carlo Circus Festival and the Golden Cross of Merit of the Republic of Hungary. The director of the circus is junior. József Richter, who won this year’s Golden Clown Prize in Monte-Carlo with his wife.)

See brief videos on YT:   “The Golden Clown Award winner Joseph Richter, Jr., and part of the National Circus team – Balatonlelle …

Update, snaps, video Aggie Reiter

National Wine Marathon starting on May, 23. 2015. – Hungary

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Want to be in charge for yourself in running … Beat it at the National Wine Marathon – Hungary!

Enter to one of the biggest social experience to promise all sports and the wine lovers!

Hungary is known as to be the Nation of Equestrian … and as a reminder Hungary is the only country in Europe which stands also within incredibly rich in Hot Mineral Baths, so Nation of Spas … another reason not letting go, keeping this information mind … now to prove it is also a Nation of Wines!

National Wine Marathon starting on May, 23. 2015, for 11 days covering settlements of the 22 wine regions of Hungary.

An interim press conference regarding to this coming up grandiose event was held at the Buda-side of Budapest at the Little Judge  (KisBiró) Restaurant,  opened by Dezső Dobor – press chief and program director Attila Balla who reported on the progress achieved, and presented the key locations of  the 11 days run and introduced the new member sponsors. Also representing the National Wine Marathon were present: Kristian Kielmaye, Gábor Barátossy, Dr. Zsombor Sümeg, Balázs Győrffy, László Dobák, Ágnes Herczeg, Imre Dlusztus.  Dezső Dobor – press chief also announced President dr. János Áder agreed to patronage the event, and the Defence Minister dr. Csaba Hende to be also as patron, who will  personally join the National Wine Marathon.

The National Wine Marathon is extremely rich, and the distance  to run is more than plenty. As said within the 11 days,  total of 2573 km … 264Hs … 7 marathon … 6 half marathon. Passing through Hungary as one continuous area in  Vineland  will be over the length of 100 villages.)

There is no certain age limit, but have to keep in mind the delicious bottle of wine will only be handled over to participants above the age of 18. Entrants under 18 years will receive mineral water, fruit juice. Here is a bunch of the names of those official locations  to count on … count in “Stand On Your Marks! Get Set! Go!” 

Abaújszántó, Ásotthalom, Budapest-Campona, Balatongyörök, Badacsonytomaj, Balatonfüred, Balatonboglár, Balaton-felvidék, Balatonföldvár, Balatonkeresztúr, Borota, Bokod, Baja, Bátaszék, Bonyád, Bükkaranyos, Dunaszekcső, Edelény,  Hajós, Villány, Pécs, Siklós, Szekszárd, Hőgyész, Győk, Paks, Cece, Simontornya, Enying, Siófok, Kőröshegy, Fertőd,  Fertőrákos , Fonyód, Jászkisér,  Jászberény, Nagykanizsa, Letenye, Lenti, Páka, Söjtör, Keszthely, Hévíz, Révfülöp, Lovas, Szentantalfa,  Sárvár,  Szeged, Sümeg, Kőszeg, Kisköre, Kiskunhalas, Szolnok, Sóshalom, Szombathely, Csorna, Kisbér, Pannonhalma, Győrújbarát, Tat,  Tiszakürt, Zsámbék, Dunaalmás, Lábatlan, Biatorbágy, Kunszentmiklós, Mórahalom, Dömsöd, Imrehegy, Kiskörös, Sárospatak, Jánoshalma, Solt,  Pilis, Poroszló, Pusztamérges, Kecskemét, Cegléd,  Monor, Mezőkövesd, Onga,Kóka, Hatvan, Gyöngyös, Tapolca,  Tápiószentmárton, Tornyiszentmiklós, Újszász,  Ináncs, Mád, Tokaj, Zalaegerszeg,  Zalaszentgrót, Zalakaros.

To run any marathon for the first time would rank as a great life experience. The distance from one village to the other reassured in the length of distance, the different routes will show some of the world’s most famous vineyards on the way and will make this adventure special for those running as a „wine nut”. Also at these events will gather the leading personalities of region’s wine-makers who will offer their best products to the runners and visitors. Definitely, an experience to learn about the great wines of Hungary. Also not just for runners, the visitors and guests can enjoy folklore parade as they try tasting various wine brands and enjoying their time around with local music and much fun the villages will offer. A fine time in meeting local folks in and on the way will most probably build new connection.

Each registrants will receive an application package from the National Wine Marathon organizers with the following content: 1pc running uniform, 1pc National Wine Marathon partner card, 1pc National Wine Marathon medal finish, 1pc RFID, wristband timer or timer chip, 1 bottle of wine from the specific wine region, affecting the actual running distance, also other sponsorship offerings such as credit coupons.

At the wine-making scene  will gather the leading personalities of regional who will offer their best products to visitors. The runners and guests can witness a folklore parade, whilst giving a try in tasting various wine brands and enjoying their time around with music and much fun.

Probably there will be coming around with many Qs. To try to find the good answers, rather than to have a general tips, need to drop over to the use link at the organizers website to learn more about running the Nation Wine Marathon. In the meantime only Hungarian website exist, but said it will have an English language site to click to. Foreigners working, staying in Hungary will need a little help from a (Hungarian) friend. to follow the followings.

Update and snaps by Aggie Reiter