Things to do in  Transdanubia

At 48 miles (77 kilometers) in length and seven miles (11 kilometers) at its widest point, Balaton is Central Europe’s largest freshwater lake and landlocked Hungary’s prime summer playground, with spectacular scenery and swim-friendly milky green waters. The lake is fringed by beach resorts, a national park, and wine-producing vineyards.

Both the name of a small village in southern Hungary and its surrounding wine region, Villány is a key destination for visiting wine lovers. Blessed with a Mediterranean climate, Villány is celebrated for its potent red wines, which include Bordeaux varietals such as cabernet franc, cabernet sauvignon, merlot, and Portugieser.