Access paid Balaton beaches for free! Here is where and when

There are municipalities on Lake Balaton where you can swim free of charge on the paid beaches during certain periods.

According to TermálOnline, in Balatonalmádi, visitors can enjoy free entry at the Wesselényi Beach and Budatava Beach, as well as both beaches in Káptalanfüred (a part of Balatonalmádi).

This applies for 45 minutes in the early morning and for 3 hours after closing.

Wesselényi beach. Photo: balatonalmadi.hu

This allows for a refreshing morning swim, but guests must leave by 7:45 AM to give staff time to prepare the facilities for opening. The beaches of Almádi close at 19:00, but this is the end of the paid period; the gates close at 22:00, so swimming is free for 3 hours.

Budatava beach. Photo: balatonalmadi.hu

According to Infostart, In Alsóörs, you don’t need to buy a ticket from 18:30 in the evening. However, those arriving around 7 AM may be informed that after 8 AM, a ticket is required to remain on the beach.

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