On December 24 at Fő tér 1 (Main Square 1) in Tapolca, the cinema rolls out a festive schedule with clear pricing: 2D adult tickets cost 1,200 HUF (about 3.29 USD), with discounted student and senior seats at 1,000 HUF (2.74 USD). For 3D, adult admission is 1,400 HUF (3.84 USD) and discounted tickets are 1,200 HUF (3.29 USD). Family tickets are 4,000 HUF (10.96 USD) for 2D and 4,800 HUF (13.15 USD) for 3D. To book a family ticket, reserve four discounted tickets.
December 24, 15:00: Királyok királya (King of Kings). Tapolca.
December 24, 15:00: Spongyabob: Kalózkaland (SpongeBob: Pirate Adventure). Tapolca.
December 25, 14:30: Spongyabob: Kalózkaland (SpongeBob: Pirate Adventure). Tapolca.
December 25, 16:00: Királyok királya (King of Kings). Tapolca.
More screenings coming soon. Total results: 5.
Sleep, Restore, Repeat
There’s an 18th-century listed manor with a granary, service buildings, and a former servants’ house, set in a large garden with a small lake. The renovation blends skilled workers and volunteers; in exchange for help not requiring specialized knowledge, they offer accommodation and meals. The rhythm is work-when-you-can: Balaton, Bakony, wine. If you arrive to take it easy, lodging is available, but you’ll chip in for meals. Tasks will be announced; the granary is ready.
By the Mill Pond, an old watermill turned hotel hosts up to 48 guests and handles family and corporate events from planning to execution.
In the city center, Hunguest Hotel Pelion sits in a four-hectare park above a healing cave connected by a covered corridor. The karst cave below has a special microclimate with therapeutic effects, easing respiratory illnesses, asthma, and allergies for decades. The quiet, half-light, and air composition soothe and heal.
At 15 Tavasz Street in western Tapolca, a tastefully furnished apartment house offers four apartments and five rooms.
Mónika Guesthouse, near downtown in a calm, quiet setting, offers a three-room unit with a large living room, kitchenette, and two bathrooms, plus two double rooms and a separate apartment. Comfortably fits 12+3 people. Total accommodation results: 8.
Eat, Sip, and Linger
Childhood sweets live on at Borostyán: foamy creams, birthday cakes, cooked ice cream, and homemade strudel—served under shady trees.
A family organic estate in the Badacsony wine region crafts natural, artisanal wines at the highest possible quality, a tradition of over 20 years. The new wine terrace pairs tastings with great views. Unusually, they combine viticulture with animal husbandry; guests can meet the livestock. It’s a full family experience in tranquil, city-noise-free surroundings. Estate visits with tastings require booking in advance.
Back at the Mill Pond hotel, those 48 beds also pair with full event services for families and companies.
La Pergola Pizzeria in Tapolca welcomes fans of hearty Hungarian fare, international plates, and classic Italian pastas. The wood-fired oven turns out 60 kinds of specialty pizzas. The garden and private rooms host groups and events.
Hunguest Hotel Pelion’s kitchen has earned its fame. Each week, the Orchidea Restaurant delivers memorable specialties, with the seasoned head chef’s flavorful creations. The wood-domed, 300-seat space makes every meal feel special.
Next to the Cave Lake (Tavasbarlang), an impressive, guest-friendly restaurant serves both Hungarian cuisine and global flavors.
Stari, the Balaton Uplands’ first brewery, has brewed premium craft beers for nearly 30 years. Classics include pale, dark, wheat, red ale, and the modern IPA. Fruit lovers get 30% real-fruit brews: tart sour cherry, sweet strawberry, dusky plum, tangy blackcurrant, and orange-grapefruit aged on wheat beer. Non-drinkers aren’t left out: since 2021, Stari 0.0 has brought real beer taste without alcohol.
Tópart Étterem (Lakeside Restaurant), on Tapolca’s lakeshore, serves quality dishes and drinks in a warm, family atmosphere.
Organizers reserve the right to change times and programs.
