Xantus János Spheric Tower and Treetop Trail

Balatonboglár’s iconic building is the Spheric Tower, which stands out both for its unique appearance and the breathtaking panorama it offers. From 165 meters above the sea level, you can admire the stunning scenery of Lake Balaton, Badacsony, and the towns spread out below. With a combined ticket, you can also explore the treetop trail, which features excellent photo spots and an interesting educational trail.

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Balatonboglár Adventure Park

The Balatonboglár Adventure Park, one of the most popular adventure parks on the southern shore of Lake Balaton, is located next to the iconic Globe Lookout Tower and the Elevated Walkway. Attractions include a bob sled track, ropes course, climbing wall, tubing slope, archery, trampolines, PowerFan free-fall jump, inflatable playground, and a 3D ring ride. The venue is popular amongst families, groups of friends, school and kindergarten excursions, but it is also an excellent location for team-building corporate events.

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Red and Blue Chapel

In Balatonboglár’s two extraordinary churches – the Red Chapel and the Blue Chapel – the focus is surprisingly not on religion, but on the excellent art exhibitions inside the walls that you can visit throughout the summer, from Tuesday to Sunday. We recommend to discover the chapels during a pleasant walk: both buildings are located on the hill in the cemetery, from where visitors can enjoy beautiful views of Lake Balaton.

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Balaton Heritage Steamboat

You can enjoy a unique museum experience by visiting the harbor of Balatonboglár. However, don’t look for a traditional building – the exhibition is actually located inside the old ship at the waterfront. The steamship, built in 1872, has been restored and now houses a community space and a fascinating exhibition about shipping on Lake Balaton. Younger visitors can play in the children’s corner in the bow of the vessel.

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Bugaszeg Brick Gallery and Farm

There are very few places in Hungary like the Brick Gallery in Balatonboglár – or, as its owner János Csere likes to call it, the Republic of Bugaszeg. Mr. Csere single-handedly built the museum and the memorial park, and he continues to expand them to this day. The ever-youthful architect is always delighted to personally guide curious visitors around the site, sharing its history with great enthusiasm – all for free.

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Upside down house and Adventure Park

For children of all ages, a visit to the Upside Down House, situated in Siófok, is a fun experience. The two-storey building has been furnished according to its name; whether you are in the kitchen or the bathroom, you’ll feel like the world has turned upside down. Are you looking for a more active vacation program? Spend a day at Balatonboglár Adventure Park where a 4-km rope way and a 10-metre climbing wall awaits children and adults, as well as a 580-metre summer bobsled track. At the same place, visitors can test their skills in the art of archery. Once you are in the city, don’t forget to pamper your eyes with the best panoramic view at Gömbkilátó Lookout Tower.

How about an exciting water adventure? Put Water World Kenese’s address in your GPS; it’s a theme park built on a water surface, with slides, action towers, halfpipe, balance beam, swing, cliff and many other awesome elements. This summer, the 1200 m2 territory expands with 35 new elements (including a trampoline).

It’s important to teach kids at an early age how to approach animals and treat them with respect. In case of good weather, you can take your little ones to the Festetics Imre Animal Park in Gyenesdiás. It’s a 4.2 hectare property which gives home to indigenous Hungarian animals (Hungarian goat, Hungarian goose, and so on) and wild game species (red deer, pheasant). The youngest of visitors are allowed to enter the petting zoo.

Water and fairy world

If the weather isn’t pleasant enough for outdoor activities, Balatonfüred also has something in store for your family. Visit Bodorka Balaton Aquarium that showcases the Balaton’s flora and fauna! Other than the 15 freshwater aquariums and 2 terrariums, 2 salt water aquariums are also featured (the latter were offered by Croatian city Opatija) to give an insight into the delicate and vulnerable wildlife of the Adriatic Sea.

Don’t worry if the weather doesn’t change for the better at the evening, because we are more than sure that Csukás Theatre’s (located in Balatonszárszó) entertaining children’s shows won’t fail to impress you. During the summer, they are planning to stage numerous tales, including that of Winnie the Pooh, Pinocchio, Vuk the fox (Hungarian novel character), and Süsü the dragon.