Romantic hideaways on Balaton Uplands for the lovers of nature

In contrast to traditional camping, you won’t miss electricity, your fluffy soft double bed or buffet breakfasts here, everything is given for perfect relaxation. Glamping accommodations measure up to modern hotels in their equipment, services and comfort. The movement first appeared abroad, however in the past few years more and more of such accommodations appeared in Hungary. Lake Balaton is not an exception: on the Balaton Uplands luxury tents, Native American tents and yurts are opened to the greatest delight of all those who love special accommodations.

The small, hidden accommodations are particularly suitable for lovers looking for a romantic hideaway: just the two of them, a bottle of wine, starlit sky and crickets chirping. What could be more intimate than that? This is exactly what the Istvándy Glamping offers in Badacsony, with its vintage style honeymoon suite in the middle of Istvándy Park. The accommodation has a truly unique atmosphere due to the antique enamelled bath tube, right next to the double bed: perfect for a romantic candlelit bath. Next to the natural spring of the Park we may have a rest in the hammock reading a good book, or we might enjoy the sunset of unparalleled beauty with an Istvándy Kéknyelű champagne in our hand.

The luxury of waking up in the nature is combined with the beautiful view of Lake Balaton in the Almond Grove Yurt Hotel (Panoráma Jurta Hotel) in Ábrahámhegy. The luxury yurts are equipped with canopy double beds, private bathrooms and minbars; from the porch we have a clear view of the vineyards of Ábrahámhegy’s gentle hills with Lake Balaton behind them. The silence of the hillside is a perfect escape from the bustle of the city, which can be made even more perfect with a great glass of Balaton wine. It can also be an excellent target for the lovers of active recreation, since in a short hike we may reach Folly Arboretum and Winery, where we can admire the special herbarium and the unique panorama.

The Yurt Hotel Balatongyörök also awaits its guests with luxury vacation packed in yurts. On the hills overlooking Lake Balaton there are nine premium equipped yurts for two which can be cooled and heated: they are open to visitors in each season. We must add, however, that a yurt is still a yurt, so temperature fluctuations or the nature itself cannot be entirely controlled, but this is part of the place’s magic.

The accommodation’s guests can choose from additional programs such as hot air ballooning, cycling or visiting a stalactite cave, which can be booked in advance through the accommodation. Although the accommodation offers breakfast it’s worth venturing a little further for gastronomic experiences and discover coastal bistros. The owners of the accommodation place a great emphasis on creating the necessary conditions for relaxation and spiritual recharge, therefore as an adult friendly accommodation they only accommodate adult couples. The yurts’ nighttime illumination gives a special atmosphere to the hillside, which is worth admiring during a romantic walk.

The new type of accommodation is very popular among travellers looking for special places, since offers the unique combination of sense of freedom and perfect comfort. In terms of pricing the accommodations range from mid-range category to luxury, but it’s worth knowing that glamping prices are more similar to the prices of hotel rooms than the fees of traditional Balaton camping.

So if you want a truly special surprise for your next anniversary, or you want to spend a quiet weekend together away from the city’s noise, go the Lake Balaton, go glamping!