Lake Balaton

25/07/2024

Shocking breakfast bill in Tihany confectionery sparks outrage

A receipt from a guest at the popular Tihany confectionery has been circulating online, causing public outrage.
22/07/2024

Accommodation prices skyrocket in Hungary

Accommodation prices in Hungary are rising, with significant increases observed in guest houses, apartments, and 3-star hotels.
17/07/2024

Everything you need to know about the Blue Ribbon, Europe’s oldest round lake competition

The Blue Ribbon Regatta, Europe's biggest lake race will be held again this year on Lake Balaton for the 56th time.
14/07/2024

Tragedy: Young foreigner drowns in Lake Balaton (18+)

A young foreigner drowned in Lake Balaton, near Siófok, on Saturday. #LakeBalaton
14/07/2024

Taste 100-year-old cakes at the charming Szalay Confectionery at Lake Balaton

Try the iconic Hungarian flavours of times gone past in the new Szalay Confectionery near Lake Balaton.
14/07/2024

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. #LakeBalaton #beach #summer
13/07/2024

This is Lake Balaton’s best beach in 2024!

It's definitely worth checking out this beach at Lake Balaton! #LakeBalaton #beach #summer #entertainment
11/07/2024

Popular Balaton festival is no more: contract expiry threatens future

This year's festival was the last. #festival #Balaton
10/07/2024

Great news: Navigation season on Lake Balaton begins with more cruises and discounts

Following a successful pre-season, the main navigation season on Lake Balaton kicked off on the first weekend of July. Consequently, the Balaton Navigation Company (BAHART) has increased the frequency of its services on several routes.
09/07/2024

It will be difficult to reach Lake Balaton on motorway!

This week will probably be the year's hottest. Therefore, many may spend some days at Lake Balaton's cool water. But getting there will not be easy. #balaton #travel #tourism #motorway
08/07/2024

Shocking summer crime map: this is where the most thefts at Lake Balaton occur

Can you guess whether the northern or the southern shore sees more cases of thefts at Lake Balaton during the summer season?
07/07/2024

High season kicks off at Lake Balaton: here’s what to expect

The extended school year has delayed the start of the high season by a week at Lake Balaton too. However, the warming weather and record-breaking heat suggest that it will last longer this year.
03/07/2024

Average prices on Lake Balaton property market exceeded those in Budapest

This year, the amount spent on purchasing real estate on the Lake Balaton property market has exceeded the average in the capital.
01/07/2024

Programme guide: Best summer festivals around Lake Balaton in 2024

In addition to the most famous Hungarian festival, Sziget, the area around Lake Balaton is also home to many festivals you can visit during summer.
30/06/2024

MÁV’s new policy and dog-friendly beaches make holidays with four-legged friends easier this summer

To provide more dog-friendly travelling, MÁV is introducing some changes to make journeys more comfortable for our four-legged friends.
27/06/2024

Watch out for these deadly spots at Lake Balaton!

Contrary to popular belief among beachgoers, you cannot walk for kilometres into Lake Balaton without encountering deep waters. #LakeBalaton #tourism #danger
26/06/2024

Discover 5 beautiful lakes in Hungary beyond Balaton and Velence!

While Lake Balaton is undoubtedly a tourist favourite in Hungary, and Lake Velence is a close second, our country has many more amazing lakes. Discover them with us! #lake #nature #tourism #water #environment
23/06/2024

Short history of Lake Balaton: the golden age of Balatonfüred

We revisit a chapter from the lake's past: the flourishing of Balatonfüred, one of its central towns.
22/06/2024

Bad news: Hungary’s busiest motorway to be partly closed during the holiday season

Contrary to previous plans, work on the M7 motorway will start this summer. As a result, there will be periods when some lanes of the motorway will be closed, which will make travelling to Lake Balaton from Budapest more complicated.
18/06/2024

Beaches at Lake Balaton: Entrance ticket prices increased by 50% in some places

How much more expensive are they compared to the previous year? #beach #LakeBalaton #tourism