Lake Balaton - Balaton bar
The most known regional dessert Balaton bar has actually not too much to do with the lake Balaton - apart from the name.
Its history started in the 1950s in Diósgyőr, the city in about 200 km from the lake. Yet, for the last 60 years it has become the iconic chocolate presentation of Balaton Lake.
Nowadays it’s produced in Székesfehérvár, 30 km from the lake, and they offer 14 different flavours.
6 six vine regions – 6 grape tastes
Hungary has six different vine regions with typical wines.
The northern land of the Lake Balaton "Balatoni borrégió" with the small village Csopak in about 30 km from Veszprém is one of the unique places with great folklore and vine traditions.
Tokaji is one of our most famous wines produced in the region.
New bistro Papírkutya - Old beer traditions
The bistro Papírkutya, Szabadság tér 9 (in English "paper dog") is the newest dining area in Veszprem opened this summer.
With the richest choice of great craft beer in the city!
The place is the part of Street Scene Development Programme implemented in the framework of Veszprem-Balaton 2023.
Tihany village – Lavander ice cream
On the northeastern side of Balaton Lake, there's traditional lavender cultivation and the small village Tihany that every June hosts the lovely Lavander festival.
Lavender ice cream and syrup are just some of tasty ideas of the area.
But they inspire lots of different delights appreciated by tourists: jams, candies, cakes...
The mountain region Bakony – Sticks/Ribs with Bakony sauce
This traditional local Bakony sauce made of sour crème and mushrooms got its name from the local mountain region called Bakony - northern from Veszprém.
It’s a traditional dish and great culinary experience that cannot be missed!
Served in all local restaurants.
Somlo Volcano - Somlói Cake
Somló is an old volcano in about 70 km west from Veszprém - it's also a famous wine region.
The desert Somlói resembles a volcano after the eruption; it consists of several delicious layers of different sauces and walnuts.
Like Sticks/Ribs with Bakony sauce, Somlói Cake tastes better than it looks.
It’s because we, Hungarians, are a bit impatient people, and no one wants to waste time just on making the dishes look better, we enjoy them as they are:)
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More travel tips about attractions of Veszprem-Balaton? Find fresh ideas in the interview with local tour guide Katinka Hasprai!