A közel 1000 m2 nagyságú bemutatóhely elsődleges célja a fokozottan védett Kis-Balaton természeti értékeinek közvetítése.

Kis-Balaton – which is a wetland of outstanding value even by European standards – is known to the public in many different ways: as a bird sanctuary, a national park, a Ramsar site, and the birthplace of the first nature conservation warden – the former „heron warden” – the birthplace of institutionalised nature conservation in Hungary, the romantic setting of István Fekete’s novels, the ‘fish nursery’ of Lake Balaton, a water protection system, and an ecotourism destination.

The main features of the visitor centre: an interactive exhibition, a cinema, a nature trail on the roof, a playground, a restaurant seating 100 people and a gift shop. 

The Kis-Balaton Visitor Centre It is situated in Fenékpuszta, Keszthely, on the site next to the Kis-Balaton Research Centre, which serves as the starting point for our land-based and water-based tours showcasing the area’s wildlife: István Fekete Memorial Site, Kis-Balaton / Fenékpuszta / Diás Island.

Further information:
Kis-Balaton Visitor Centre