Discover Lake Balaton’s Easter extravaganza with 50+ amazing events
An increasing array of Easter-related activities awaits visitors at Lake Balaton this year, with over fifty events planned throughout the festive period. Guests can expect to encounter a myriad of creative and delightful solutions throughout these gatherings.
During Easter, hotels experience a significant five to six-fold increase in traffic compared to an average spring weekend. Hungarians primarily opt for accommodations in apartments, guest houses and four-star hotels, with Lake Balaton offering a diverse range of relaxing and engaging activities for guests, according to Turizmus.com.
Tamás Fekete, Vice-President of the Balaton Tourism Association, has highlighted Siófok as an excellent example where tourists are welcomed with unique attractions, such as a 15-metre-long sandwich. Beyond cultural festivals and religious observances, the Easter period sees a surge in sporting events prompting a healthy lifestyle, integral parts of the Open Balaton campaign showcasing the region’s dynamic offerings for visitors seeking both leisure and active pursuits.
What’s the deal with the 15-metre-long sandwich at Lake Balaton?
One of the most anticipated events during Easter is the egg and rabbit race, featuring a 15-metre sandwich which serves as the centrepiece of the South part of Lake Balaton’s largest sporting event, drawing thousands of children and parents.
Scheduled from March 29th to April 1st, the Siófok Festival promises a vibrant array of activities, including a rabbit derby, magic shows, egg tree decorating, dance school performances, folk games and numerous exhibitors. The festival’s highlight is the Sunday running race, a tradition since 2016, organised by Éva Molnár, president of the Balatuning Association.
This family-oriented race offers a shorter distance for children, who can participate using scooters, roller skates or bicycles. As a unique finale, the race culminates in the creation of the world’s largest Easter egg sandwich at the Main Square, composed of 80 cm loaves of bread extending ten beer benches to form a spectacular 15-meter-long sandwich.
Following the race, festivities continue with an egg-eating and peeling competition, along with the crowning of an egg king, adding an extra layer of fun and excitement to the celebration.
Other activities at Lake Balaton
The Open Balaton campaign offers a fun activity during Easter called the bike egg hunt, where participants can chase the Easter Bunny around Lake Balaton on bicycles. To join, you have to visit BalatonBike 365 stations in Keszthely, Balatonföldvár or Ferenc to rent bikes of any size. The Hunt starts from Balatonfüred, and participants need to take a photo of five Easter egg signs along the route to win some Easter presents.
There are also five more exciting Easter events around Lake Balaton, including the Bunny Ears Festival in Gyenesdiás which will take place on the 29th of March, the Ham and Loaf Festival in Csopak from the 29th of March to April 1st, Easter at Korzo in Zalakaros from March 29th to 1st of April, the Easter Cavalcade in Balatonalmádi on 30th of March and the Easter Egg-Rollin Competition in Balatonalaki on 31 March.
Additionally, there are five more exciting Easter events around Lake Balaton, including the Bunny Ears Festival in Gyenesdiás, scheduled for 29th March, the Ham and Loaf Festival in Csopak from 29 March to 1st April, Easter at Korzo in Zalakaros from 29th March to 1st April, the Easter Cavalcade in Balatonalmádi on 30th March and the Easter Egg-Rolling Competition in Balatonalaki on 31st March.
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