If you’re planning to be at Lake Balaton (Balaton) in summer 2025, mark your calendars for August 20th, when Péter Rámek will rock Balatonfüred (Balatonfüred) with a live show as part of the ZeneFüred (ZeneFüred) concert series. This is your chance to soak up the signature lakeside vibe: sunny days on the water and carefree nights filled with music. ZeneFüred was made for those moments when you just want to let loose and say, “Yes, THIS is why I came!”
Where Music Meets Lake Living
The Péter Rámek live concert takes place in Balatonfüred (Balatonfüred) on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at 64 Horváth Mihály Street (Horváth Mihály utca 64). This event promises to deliver the unforgettable energy and relaxed fun you expect from summer nights by Lake Balaton (Balaton). And the celebrations don’t stop there: just two days earlier, on August 18, Charlie will also perform—making August a month of musical highlights in Füred (Füred).
Where to Stay: Options for Every Taste
Looking for the perfect accommodation? Balatonfüred (Balatonfüred) offers a diverse selection. The Siloam Reformed Mission House (Siloám Református Missziói Ház) in the heart of town provides peaceful rest, vibrant community events, and breathtaking views of the lake year-round—ideal for families, conference-goers, or anyone seeking a spiritual retreat.
For history buffs or seekers of timeless charm, the Astoria Hotel & Restaurant (Astoria Szálló és Étterem) stands out as one of the town’s most beautiful, castle-like mansions. Built by the Dőry family in 1868, its main building offers elegant rooms and suites furnished with authentic materials and refined textiles. Those who prefer a contemporary flair can choose the more modern guesthouse rooms within the same complex. With its graceful setting, the Astoria is perfect for weddings, family gatherings, meetings, and team-building retreats.
Prefer a smaller spot? There’s a guesthouse on Móricz Zsigmond Street (Móricz Zsigmond utca) close to both the beach (about a 15-minute walk) and Tagore Promenade (Tagore sétány) (just a 10-minute walk). Choose from air-conditioned double rooms, family suites, or accessible ground-floor superior rooms with large terraces—designed to ensure everyone, including guests with mobility limitations, can truly unwind.
Seasonal apartment houses open each spring and stay until fall. Near Tagore Promenade (Tagore sétány), you’ll find units featuring private bathrooms, mini-kitchens, TV, wireless internet, mosquito nets, blinds, and either terraces or balconies. The penthouse apartments are even air-conditioned for those sultry August nights.
Families have hosted guests in Balatonfüred (Balatonfüred) for generations in classic guesthouses, some right beside the beach and Tagore Promenade (Tagore sétány), set on quiet side streets. New builds offer five rooms (three with extra beds), private bathrooms, balconies, TV, mini-kitchens, and breakfast (on request), plus safe on-site parking.
Grand Hotels and Adult Escapes
The Anna Grand Hotel (Anna Grand Hotel) reigns along the historic town center, just steps from Central Europe’s largest freshwater lake. With nearly 220 years of tradition, the newly restored Anna Grand Hotel Wine & Vital (Anna Grand Hotel Wine & Vital) now offers modern luxury while honoring its storied past. Guests are enveloped in a spellbinding blend of classic opulence and contemporary style—truly where past and present meet.
Non-guests can purchase day passes to the 12,900-square-foot wellness complex, which boasts a swimming pool, adventure baths and features like bubble beds, neck showers, jacuzzis, saunas (both Finnish and infrared), steam rooms, Kneipp walks, aroma cabins, adventure showers, an ice well, and plunge pools.
Those seeking tranquility can check into Anna Villa Füred (Anna Villa Füred), designed for adults prioritizing calm and relaxation, just a few minutes’ stroll from the bustle of the lake.
Bruckner Villa Apartment House (Bruckner Villa Apartmanház), built in 2004 on Péter Hill (Péter-hegy) at the edge of Balaton Uplands National Park (Balaton-felvidéki Nemzeti Park), provides panoramic views over the lake and the Tihany Peninsula (Tihanyi-félsziget). Guests enjoy sunny lawns for lounging or sports, a garden pavilion with a grill, and secure parking.
Eat, Drink, and Be Merry
From classic gastronomy to vegan treats, Balatonfüred’s (Balatonfüred) dining scene offers something for every taste. Enjoy a culinary journey from Hungary’s Reform Era to today in a villa restaurant serving both international and local dishes—including vegetarian, gluten-free, and diet-friendly options. On balmy days, relax in a Mediterranean-style garden for 100, sipping a cold drink or feasting on gourmet meals among blooming oleanders.
Craving something sweet or super healthy? Visit the town’s ice cream, açai, and smoothie bars—where summer flavors are “locked in ice.” Everything is plant-based and gluten-free, made from juicy fruit, handpicked seeds, plant milks, and, yes, even region-selected chocolate.
For tradition and modern flair, check out long-standing eateries offering views of the lake and the Tagore Promenade (Tagore sétány). Historic inns like Baricska Tavern (Baricska csárda) serve up legendary local fish and folk recipes with a twist in vineyard-rich settings.
Indulge your sweet tooth at Bergmann Confectionery (Bergmann Cukrászda) on Petőfi Sándor Street (Petőfi Sándor utca), a beloved Hungarian classic since 1992, where tradition meets 21st-century finesse in every cake and pastry.
Wine Culture and Cautionary Notes
Sample local wines straight from producers who oversee every step from grape to bottle. Whites are tank-aged, reds mature in barrels, and all are minimally processed, showcasing pure Balaton (Balaton) character.
A final note for your plans: the organizers reserve the right to change the concert program or schedule. Keep your itinerary flexible—and get ready for a memorable Balatonfüred (Balatonfüred) summer!
