Lake Balaton

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
13/06/2024

Are eateries and ice cream shops at Lake Balaton trying their best to keep prices low?

Despite the increases, many vendors are striving to keep their prices within a range acceptable to their customers. #food #LakeBalaton #prices
10/06/2024

High salaries at Lake Balaton: workers might earn EUR 4,500 over summer

Do you think it's worth working at Lake Balaton for these salaries?
10/06/2024

Amazing cruises: Pre-season for navigation on Lake Balaton begins!

Pre-season for navigation on Lake Balaton begins, so cruises depart from all ports on weekends.
08/06/2024

VIDEO: Shark in Lake Balaton? – Here’s the logical explanation

A TikTok video has recently sparked a frenzy, showing what appears to be a shark swimming in Lake Balaton. #shark #LakeBalaton #water
05/06/2024

Anna Grand Hotel: Lake Balaton’s newest 5-star luxury hotel – PHOTOS

Anna Grand Hotel, the luxury hotel in Balatonfüred, which was renovated last year, has been awarded a 5-star rating. #AnnaGrandHotel #AnnaBall #hotel #tourism
30/05/2024

You’ve never heard of ice cream like this: after cheese and cream lángos, another Hungarian ice cream to be tasted

Ever heard of flame ice cream? It's a strange idea, but it's popular on the shores of Lake Balaton, where this year, we can taste a new Hungarian flavour:
26/05/2024

How to get a bargain on this year’s Balaton holiday

Here's what to pay attention to if you would not like to spend a fortune on your Balaton holiday. #LakeBalaton #travel #holiday #useful
21/05/2024

Holiday home prices in Hungary decreased compared to last year

The selection of holiday homes has become much larger compared to recent years. #holiday #realestate #property
19/05/2024

Lake Balaton forecast: guest workers to ease labour shortage, relatively low price increase

Good news about prices at Lake Balaton for this summer! #LakeBalaton #summer #vacation
17/05/2024

Travelling to Lake Balaton during Pentecost becomes more accessible

For the Pentecost weekend, MÁV announces that they will expand the capacity of certain trains on 19 and 20 May. #MÁV #travel #Pentecost