Super adventures on the south shore of Lake Balaton at autumn

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Csiszta fürdő – Csisztapuszta BL YachtClub & Apartments Kőröshegyi Levendulás Völgyhíd konyha és rét Bella Állatpark BalaLand FamilyPark Xantus János Gömbkilátó

We don’t have to give up on a trip to Lake Balaton just because the weather forecast doesn’t look promising. It’s still worth heading out, as the southern shore of the lake has plenty of great activities to offer in autumn, too. Here’s where to go!

The article reveals:

What activities are worth trying on the southern shore in bad weather
Where to enjoy wellness, saunas or adventure baths around Lake Balaton
Which family-friendly and unique attractions await visitors
Where to find exciting adventure parks and natural sights

If the beach is not an option, let’s go to the spa or wellness section of the hotel!

There are great places to take a dip on the southern shore of Lake Balaton. In the picturesque Nagyberek we can find Buzsák, where the search for oil in the 1950’s failed – instead of oil, thermal water erupted from underground. This was not that much appreciated by the locals at the time, but today the baths in Csisztapuszta are hugely popular. Contrary to the hypermodern bathing complexes, the Csiszta Spa has a more peaceful, retro atmosphere – but that’s not disturbing at all, in fact! Each of the five pools is filled with sulphurous, carbonated thermal water of Csiszta, which relaxes both body and soul. Before or after bathing, take a ride on the Balatonfenyves narrow gauge railway, whose rebuilt Csiszta line will take you to the unique flora and fauna of the Berek. The latter is also a super rain programme for young and old alike.

At the BL Yacht Club in Balatonlelle, you can relax in the first on-water sauna on the shore and enjoy the fantastic view of the lake from the pools. If you are in the area, be sure to stop by BL Delikát for a selection of delicious and specialities, and even lunch at noon. The programme is child-friendly, but it is also worth coming in pairs if you are looking for a bit of romance.

Adventures around Kőröshegy

The area around the valley bridge at Kőröshegy also offers plenty to discover, both in terms of flavours and programmes. In summer, everything here smells of lavender, the after-effects of which can be enjoyed even after the warmer months have passed. From September, the Lavender Farm at Kőröshegy will be waiting for you every weekend in an autumnal atmosphere, with lots of goodies for the pantry shelves, a market for seedlings and tulip bulbs – so it’s worth a visit even after the lavender blossom has finished. The Völgyhíd (Viaduct) Kitchen and Meadow is located under the pillars of the very special viaduct, offering a stunning view of the monumental structure. You can enjoy gastronomic experiences from the glazed terrace with panoramic views, which is not only a good place to be in good weather.

Ride on camelback on the shores of Lake Balaton!

Open all year round, every day of the year (except Mondays in the off-season), the Bella ZOO in Siófok welcomes visitors even in rainy weather. In a fabulous setting, the small zoo is home to two-humped camels, alpacas, kangaroos, meerkats, zebus, peacocks, ornamental birds and giant parrots, emus, ostriches, felines, rabbits, a host of pets and waterfowl, all of which you can get up close and personal with. You can even hop on one of the hoofed hosts, so adventure rides and camel rides are also a great way to spend time in the park.

At the end of the day, visit the Gömbkilató (Spherical Lookout) in Balatonboglár, where you can not only enjoy an unparalleled panorama, but also walk along the recently built 500-metre canopy trail.