Here’s what you can do at Lake Balaton in winter
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Balaton season is all year round and here’s a list of activities to prove it.
Everybody knows that once summer arrives to Hungary, Balaton season commences. We’re here to tell you, they are wrong. According to magyarorszagom.hu, there are tons of activities that don’t require a swimsuit and which you can do anytime, even in winter. No matter the weather, the Hungarian sea is always open to visitors!
Wine and dine
There are countless vineyards and excellent restaurants around the lake. It would be a shame to think that these can only be enjoyed in the summertime. Restaurants in this region are known for using local ingredients. It’s not a proper meal from the Balaton region unless it’s with a good wine. Luckily, the hills around the Hungarian sea are abound with vineyards from which fantastic wines are made. You can test the local wines at the Keszthely Bormustra on the 2nd of December.
Now that the weather is turning colder, there’s nothing better to warm the hands and soul than mulled wine. The XIII. Mulled Wine Brewing Festival in Tihany is on the 9th of December and is the perfect place to try some exquisite mulled wines and get warmer in the cold months.
The Koloska valley wildlife park awaits!
Even if it’s not one of the most well-known wild life parks in our country it’s a nice break from the everyday bustle of the weekdays. A calming getaway, here you can enjoy the winter weather with the forest creatures. See how the deers and stags get through the colder months!
Canoe at Hévíz
Canoeing is one of the most typical summer sports, but not in Hévíz. Here, thanks to the thermal waters, the water is warm even in the wintertime. You can enjoy a nice canoe ride on an almost 10-kilometer-long section of the stream.
Visit Veszprém
When you don’t mind a little travelling, you should most definitely visit the city of Veszprém. Here, you can check out the zoo, have a nice meal in one of the top-notch restaurants or see some installations in one of Veszprém’s museums. Especially before the holidays, when the Christmas market opens, the city is dashing. Read more about programs in Veszprém HERE.
