Discover Lovas: parks, wine and culture

• Millenniumi Park is in the centre and has purpose-built fire pits for cooking in a cauldron and grilling.
• The prehistoric ochre mine on the edge of the village was in use 30,000 to 40,000 years ago; it was discovered in 1951.
• The Nagy Gyula Gallery displays the painter’s works and hosts cultural programmes and temporary exhibitions.
• Vámosi Pince combines guided wine tastings with dishes made from regional ingredients.
• Lovas is part of the Balatonfüred–Csopak wine region; from the cemetery hill, the view extends to the eastern basin of Lake Balaton.

The central park is a good place to picnic, rest and relax. Its purpose-built fire pits allow you to cook in a cauldron and grill; the park is also suitable for meeting up with family or friends. It offers both a peaceful break and a place to share a meal. These details can help you plan the park as a separate part of your time in Lovas.

At Vámosi Pince, guided wine tastings are paired with dishes made from regional ingredients. The tastings may also include wines made from locally grown grapes. The winery also offers carriage rides, as well as its own cycling and hiking programmes in the area. If you are planning a visit or an activity, check the operator’s information in advance. A reservation may be required for wine tastings.

Wine is not limited to a single offering: Lovas is part of the Balatonfüred–Csopak wine region. When making your choices, you can distinguish between the regional context and the specific offerings at Vámosi Pince without treating them as the same thing.

Located in the centre of Lovas, the gallery displays works by the painter Nagy Gyula and hosts cultural programmes and temporary exhibitions. The exhibitions vary. The gallery also has a 600-square-metre garden area that is suitable as a venue for summer cultural events; the events themselves may also vary. Alongside the exhibition rooms, visitors can therefore choose from other cultural activities.

The prehistoric ochre mine on the edge of the village was in use 30,000 to 40,000 years ago and was discovered in 1951. The two dates distinguish its use in the distant past from its later discovery. The cemetery hill offers wide-ranging views of the surrounding area and the eastern basin of Lake Balaton. In Lovas, local history and expansive landscape views complement the park and cultural offerings.

The broader North Balaton destination also offers distinct nature and culture experiences. Boat trips are available in the Tapolca Lake Cave, which also features the guided exhibition “Wonderful Karst”. Hegyestű is a 337-metre-high mountain between Zánka and Monoszló. It exposes the inner side of a basalt volcano that was active around eight million years ago. The Herend Porcelain Museum features a permanent exhibition and changing exhibitions about the history of the manufactory. These examples broaden the picture of Lovas with other themes from the wider destination.

Discover more destinations: Paloznak, Balatonszepezd, Tagyon, Óbudavár, Örvényes, Monoszló, Vaszoly, Szentantalfa.

What can you do at Millenniumi Park?

The park is a good place to picnic, rest and relax. You can cook dishes in a cauldron and grill at the purpose-built fire pits.

What does Vámosi Pince offer?

It offers guided wine tastings with dishes made from regional ingredients, carriage rides, and its own cycling and hiking programmes. Check the operator’s information before visiting; a reservation may be required for wine tastings.

When was the ochre mine in Lovas in use?

The prehistoric ochre mine on the edge of the village was in use 30,000 to 40,000 years ago. It was discovered in 1951.

For the broader travel overview: Balatonfüred.