The Keszthely Hills and the Káli Basin
The world of the Keszthely Hills begins at the western corner of Lake Balaton. The landscape is not harsh, much rather gently curving. Forests cover the hills like green blankets and you can feel the resinous scent of the black pine trees in the air. From the top of lookout towers a panorama of the lake and the witness hills opens up before your eyes. This region has a unique balance of nature and tradition. The view of the vineyards and the hills is dotted with wildflower meadows, and small villages – like Vonyarcvashegy, Balatongyörök, Nemesvita or Szigliget, and also Cserszeg, Zalaszántó, Lesences and Raposka on the other side of the hills – all preserve the tranquility of the past and the comfort of modern life at the same time.
Vineyards and the panorama of Lake Balaton
Tiny wine press houses hide between the rows of vineyards while from the distance the magical surface of the lake beckons. Every day it shows itself in a different colour: at dawn it is wrapped in mist, at noon it shines and in the evening it softly falls silent. Looking down from a lookout tower or during a walk this view is enchanting in every season – from spring to autumn the hills are green and in the winter time a dust of frost or snow makes it even more magical.
The Káli Basin and the embrace of the witness hills
Not far from here, in the heart of the Balaton Uplands, embraced by the Witness Hills, lies the Káli Basin. Here you can feel what the Balaton region must have been like in the past, when nature still dictated the rhythm of life. The small villages like Kővágóörs, Köveskál, Szentbékkálla, Mindszentkálla and Salföld blend harmoniously into the landscape. The atmosphere of the Balaton Uplands feels like a journey through time: quiet streets, press houses, the characteristic stepped gable houses and the nearby witness hills – such as Badacsony or Szent-György Hill – create a unique environment and atmosphere.
Exciting days await you – Book with us!
The Keszthely Hills and the Káli Basin are a source of endless treasures: panoramic walks, wine cellars, lookout towers, tiny villages, the witness hills and Lake Balaton itself are all within reach. If you feel like exploring them, book your accommodation with us! Our guesthouse in Balatongyörök is an ideal base for exploring the area and countless destinations await you to make your adventurous days even more memorable. Come and recharge in our guesthouse in Balatongyörök and immerse yourself in the magic of the western corner of Lake Balaton – We look forward to seeing you!
