About the estate
Where a long-held dream found its home…
It all began with a press house...
The Story of Casa Christa
For twenty years, Miklós had pictured an estate: a scattering of houses with a building at their heart where everyone could gather. Kriszta and Miklós had known each other for a long time, but it was at an exhibition opening that they truly connected. They discovered that they were both looking for a holiday home in the Balaton Uplands and had sometimes viewed the very same property without knowing it.
Eventually, they found the land together where it all began. Kriszta had only wanted a peaceful holiday home, and she had one request: “Just one thing: please don’t let this turn into a business!” The name came about in Rome: during an early-morning walk, Miklós befriended a stonemason and returned with a carved stone bearing the words Casa Christa.
The first building was a traditional press house. Others followed, restored in a Tuscan-inspired style. They opened with five houses in 2020. Today, seven press houses, a restaurant and the Balaton Wines Visitor Center welcome guests among the almond trees on the slopes of Kis Gella.
Our philosophy
The way we see Casa Christa
For us, accommodation, nature, wine and gastronomy are not separate experiences but different expressions of the same place. We call this approach agriturismo: coming here means more than booking a place to stay — it means becoming part of life on the estate.
That is why it matters to usthat no one has to hurry here. We welcome our guests with personal attention, hoping they will not simply stay with us, but truly feel they have arrived.
CASA CHRISTA AGRITURISMO
Where everything comes together
The tranquillity of the press houses, the aromas from the kitchen and a glass of Balaton Uplands wine await you on one estate.
Accommodation
Our wine press houses
The seven restored press houses stand apart from one another, each looking out over the landscape. They offer space for a private retreat as well as time together: several houses can be booked as a group. Wellness facilities vary from house to house.
Restaurant
Gastronomy
The kitchen at Casa Christa Restaurant draws on ingredients from local producers and the fruit, vegetables and herbs grown on the estate, so the menu changes with the seasons.
Wine Culture
Balaton Wines Visitor Center
A place where the wine-growing areas around Lake Balaton come together. Wine experts and sommeliers guide you through the wineries and styles in guided and themed tastings.
CASA CHRISTA
The Casa Christa story
Casa Christa has grown slowly, year by year, into the place it is today.
Around 20 years ago
Miklós first imagines an estate of his own.
The first step
Together with Kriszta, he finds the land on the slopes of Kis Gella.
The first press house
Restoring the first press house marks the beginning of a new life for the old buildings.
2020
Casa Christa opens with its first five press houses.
2022
The restaurant opens.
2025
The Balaton Wines Visitor Center launches.
Today
Seven press houses, a restaurant and the Balaton Wines Visitor Center make up the world of the estate.
At the pace of the estate and the Balaton Uplands
From enjoying the peace of Casa Christa to exploring the surrounding countryside, there are many ways to spend your days here.
On the estate
Wine tastings
Guided and themed tastings at the Balaton Wines Visitor Center.
Retreats and residential programmes
Yoga and Pilates instructors can bring their own groups to Nest Cottage.
Special occasions
Weddings, family celebrations and corporate events across the estate’s venues.
In the Balaton Uplands
Walking and hiking
Discover the Balaton Uplands on the trails around the estate; we will be happy to suggest a route.
Cycling
Numerous cycling routes wind through the nearby villages and hills. We can also help arrange bicycle hire.
Sailing
We can also help arrange sailing experiences departing from Balatonfüred.
The Casa Christa Experience
Where time slows down...
Our accolades and achievements
Recognition that means a great deal to us
Our restaurant’s work has been recognised with several professional awards in recent years.
- Michelin Bib Gourmand — Awarded in four consecutive years: 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.
- Dining Guide — In 2023, our restaurant received the “Szerethető étterem” (Lovable Restaurant) award.
- Best of Balaton — In 2023, the jury selected our restaurant among its award winners.
- Gault&Millau — In the 2026 edition, Casa Christa’s kitchen received a two-toque rating.
At the 2025 Dining Guide Restaurant of the Year Gala, Casa Christa’s young chef, Keve Tóth, received the Young Chef Talent of the Year award.
