Balaton light ferry and decorated Budapest cogwheel railway makes Advent brighter – PHOTO GALLERIES

The Balatoni Hajózási Ltd. reported that passengers can cross Lake Balaton by the famous and astonishing light ferry daily. Furthermore, in Budapest, a decorated cogwheel railway serves passengers during Advent to make everyone’s Christmas happier and brighter.

New ferries, Balaton light ferry in operation during the Advent and Christmas period

According to turizmus.com, the company wrote on their official Facebook page that Lake Balaton’s light ferry carries passengers daily. In the morning, you may travel with the beautifully decorated light ferry between 7 AM and 8.15 AM. In the afternoon, you may take the ferry for a ride between 4 PM and 5.15 PM.

We wrote HERE that the state-owned Balaton Shipping Company (Bahart) received brand-new ferries and catamarans in 2023 built at the Komárom shipyard. The EUR 5 billion investment was made possible by the state’s capital increase of more than EUR 6 billion in Bahart in 2019.

First and foremost, the boats improved the transportation options for people living around Lake Balaton. Additionally, tourists can now have a better experience, and the crossing between the shores of the lake is also faster. Moreover, the vessels can transport more bicycles than the previous boats. The development could also reduce car traffic around Lake Balaton. Finally, one of the boats could be decorated for the Advent season to provide a unique experience for all passengers on board.

Decorated cogwheel railway in service

According to the Budapest Transport Centre (BKK), the Budapest cogwheel railway’s interior and exterior have been dressed in decorative lighting. The LED lighting contains 11,412 LED bulbs and is 500 metres long. The cabin is decorated with light nets and neatly placed artificial pine.

Check out the operating days and routes of the illuminated tram fleet of the BKK below:

Photo: BKK

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