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The largest peninsula of lake Balaton in Hungary, is unique with its rich natural and historical values...
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Tihany village is a situated on peninsula with same name, that reaches 5 km from the north shore into the lake Balaton.
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Traditional Houses of Farmers, of Fisherman's Guild and of Potters are built from basaltic tuff and reed.
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The center of the village is the Benedictine Abbey (Bencés apátság), which was founded in 1055 AD by King Andrew (András) I.
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The whole area belongs to the Balaton Uplands National Park (Balatonfelvidéki Nemzeti Park).
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The surroundings of the abbey offers a stunning panorama with the sparkling water surface of the lake Balaton.
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The local climate is that it allows figs to ripen as often as three times a year, but even more famous is the lavender.
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Besides Lake Balaton two additional lakes the Inner (Belső-tó) and Outer (Külső-tó) lake add to the uniqueness of Tihany.
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There are lot of grey cows (Szürkemarha) around the Inner lake which lies right at the foot of the village.
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Between mid-May-mid-September ferry service ((Balatoni Hajózási)) connects Tihany with Szántód on the south shore.
What a beautiful video you put together, thanks. Tom
thall89553 2 years ago
Thank you Tom. I have just find out your wonderful collection of travel videos. Same places same impressions :)
bolinoga 2 years ago