Lake Balaton

Discover Lake Balaton, Hungary’s top holiday region — beaches, wines, festivals, and hidden gems await!

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Will swarms of midges once again fly into our mouths along Lake Balaton? Researchers’ prognosis

lake balaton summer heatwave weather

Forint rally: Is the Adriatic really cheaper than Lake Balaton? New study and experts weigh in

Lake Balaton Atlantis of Hungary Losta fishing village

Tragedy: Body with gunshot wound to the head found in Lake Balaton

Serious rail line delays due to technical failures

Serious delays on key Hungarian rail lines to Lake Balaton and Vienna

Palatinus strand beach pool spa

How much does a day in a Hungarian spa or pool really cost in 2026?

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Warning: Extreme, near-record heat grips Hungary as thousands head for Lake Balaton

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Hungary’s beach season begins: Lake Balaton entry fees, places worth visiting

Lake Balaton hotel blaze

Dawn panic at popular Lake Balaton hotel as blaze breaks out, hundreds evacuated

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1,000x price surge: Hungary’s favourite beach food is now a luxury – lángos prices explode at Balaton

Lake Balaton Tihany Inner Lake

Approaching the shore banned at Lake Balaton’s gem, Tihany: mass fie-off, pungent stench signal serious trouble

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Something unexpected is happening on the shores of Lake Balaton: and not everyone will benefit

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Fancy a good lángos? Here’s how food prices changed around Lake Balaton

Not enough good-quality trains for the summer MÁV

Hungary’s MÁV lacks sufficient high-quality trains for the summer season

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Lake Balaton could be the biggest victim of strong Hungarian forint

Energy crisis hits Hungary’s baths: later openings and higher prices, but good news from Lake Balaton

Lake Balaton midge infestation pest control residents impact Hungary news

Will midges swarm Lake Balaton’s shores once more this year, crawling into ears, noses, and mouths?

Renewed bath opened near Lake Balaton

Renewed bath opened in town near Lake Balaton

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Is Lake Balaton in huge trouble? Water levels are abnormally low

Extra trains to our favourite holiday hotspots

Good news for travellers: extra trains to Hungary’s favourite holiday spots

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Trends in Hungarian real estate for expats in 2026

Villány vineyard wine region

No more luxury villas: Popular Balaton village bans panoramic luxury holiday homes

Galerius Bath Siófok renovation reopening spa Lake Balaton

Popular bath at Lake Balaton will reopen after almost 5 years of hiatus

Airport upgrade in Hungary

Hungarian airport near vacation paradise upgraded

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Fire in Budapest and by Lake Balaton: Flat blaze and vast reed fire lit up the night sky – videos

Rákosi bunker F4 object

Secret NASA bunker beneath Lake Balaton? Armed guards, luxury suites and the legend of a 65,000-person underground city

Yacht harbour hotel in Siófok Lake Balaton

New ownership at a Lake Balaton marina-side hotel in Siófok

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Lake Balaton in serious trouble, summer catastrophe ahead? This has not happened since 1921

frozen Lake Balaton

Let’s admire it together: Lake Balaton has frozen over for the first time in 9 years – VIDEO

Expect extreme cold and drifting snow today in Hungary

Lake Balaton freezes over completely after nine years – but it is still life-threatening

Lake Balaton ice sheet

Ice to blanket Lake Balaton in days after almost a decade – perfect for skating?

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Thinking about buying a holiday home at Lake Balaton? Here’s why winter is the best time

Lake Balaton at winter cold front shift hungary news

What’s happening around Lake Balaton? Tropical fish are now biting people!

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Would you move to this Hungarian town? You’ll have to dig deep — newcomers must pay to settle in!

Fish festival at Lake Balaton

Fish festival to start this weekend at Lake Balaton

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New EU entry system launch date at Hungarian airports revealed: expect longer waiting times

Lake Balaton Atlantis of Hungary Losta fishing village

Where is the Atlantis of Hungary? The story of the long-lost fishing village

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Hungarian luxury hotel among world’s best!

Lake Balaton Bahart ferry company

Ferry company reports record season at Lake Balaton

Balaton beach Lake Balaton Hungary tourism travel

Has Lake Balaton lost its charm? Tourists spend less and less time at the Hungarian sea

Balatonfüred Balaton settlement history

The fascinating legend of “Lake Balaton’s capital”

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