It was first mentioned in the Veszprém Valley Monastery's Deed of Gift around 970 a. D. According to archaeological findings the place was inhabited since 5000 years.

Paloznak is located at the northern side of Lake Balaton, the southern flanks of Bakony mountain.

The nearby villages are Csopak (from west) and Lovas (from east), the closest city is Balatonfüred.

In the woods one can find oak, beech, and pine, and in the gardens peach, apricot, almond, and – first of all – grape yield.

The population of the village is growing, people from nearby cities and even from Budapest choose Paloznak as their new home.