Balatonfüred, a picturesque town located on the northern shore of Lake Balaton in Hungary, is renowned as a historical and cultural gem. Known as the 'Capital of the Northern Lake Shore', it comes alive in the summer with a bustling, vibrant atmosphere, the backdrop of its elegantly lined-up, old-world villas carrying a whisper of age-old aristocracy. Apart from bathing in Central Europe’s largest freshwater lake, visitors can explore the town's numerous vineries, famous for their high-quality wines, get immersed in the tranquillity of the local arboretum, or unwind at a unique heart hospital with a healing, salty and iodic cave. Lively festivals such as the annual Anna Ball and the Wine Weeks with high-quality entertainment add to the town’s charm.