Badacsonytomaj

The Szegedy-Róza House is a building constructed in 1790 in the peasant Baroque style and now serves as a museum. The twin-towered Roman Catholic Church of St. Imre was built in 1931–1932 to plans by Gáspár Fábián; it is considered the only church in Central Europe built of basalt. The Folly Arboretum in Badacsonyörs covers 3.6 hectares and features a collection consisting predominantly of evergreen plants. Culture, botanical diversity and wine tours each offer a different focus.

At the Szegedy-Róza House, peasant Baroque architecture meets a literary legacy: the museum preserves the remarkable fireplace by which the poet wrote his stories. Visitors interested in the history of the house and its literary connection will find a different perspective here than in the town’s ecclesiastical architecture.

The Church of St. Imre stands out for its two towers and building material. Its construction in 1931–1932 to plans by architect Gáspár Fábián provides a clearly defined historical point of reference. Its status as the only church in Central Europe built of basalt makes it a distinctive example for travelers interested in church architecture and the use of regionally named materials. Near the harbor, the former home of József Egry has also been renovated and serves as a museum.

The Folly Arboretum in Badacsonyörs centers on a 3.6-hectare plant collection, predominantly evergreen. Garden walks accompanied by a tour guide take place there regularly throughout the year. They are among the arboretum’s recurring and popular programs. This lets you focus your visit on gardens and plants rather than architectural history or museums.

The Badacsony Geological and Botanical Nature Trail provides a broader picture of the area’s natural assets. Its bilingual information boards cover geological and geomorphological topics, as well as botanical and zoological ones. Traditional, nature-friendly forms of land use typical of the area are also among the subjects. An expert-guided tour by the Balaton Uplands National Park Directorate is available on request. Depending on your interests, you can follow the information boards or request an expert-guided tour.

The Viticulture and Oenology Research Institute of the Pannonian University’s Agricultural Sciences Centre is a stop on the Badacsony Wine Route. Vineyard and cellar tours, as well as wine tastings, are available there by prior arrangement. Hableány also offers guided winery tours and wine tastings by prior arrangement. If you want to include these experiences, making a reservation is therefore one of the specific items to address in your plans.

The attractions listed have different focuses; advance booking is also required for the wine tours. To compare other destinations, you can also consider Révfülöp, Kapolcs, Kisapáti and Szentbékkálla, as well as Tapolca, Badacsonytördemic, Nemesvita and Balatonhenye.

What makes the Szegedy-Róza House special?

The building, constructed in 1790 in the peasant Baroque style, serves as a museum. It preserves the fireplace by which the poet wrote his stories.

When are the garden walks held at the Folly Arboretum?

The garden walks, accompanied by a tour guide, are held there regularly throughout the year.

What subjects does the Badacsony Geological and Botanical Nature Trail cover?

The bilingual information boards present geological, geomorphological, botanical and zoological natural features, as well as traditional, nature-friendly forms of land use.

Which wine experiences require advance booking?

Advance booking is required for vineyard and cellar tours and wine tastings at the research institute, as well as guided winery tours and wine tastings at Hableány.

For the broader travel overview: Tapolcai.