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Giro d’Italia cycle race roadshow rolls by Balaton
Think pink! The Giro d’Italia cycle race and its road show will be running through Badacsony, Tihany and Balatonfüred this Sunday afternoon, 8 May.
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New lookout tower offers panoramas of Balaton on four levels
Climb the four levels of the new lookout tower outside Balatonberény for views of monadnocks, Szigliget Castle and even the Tihany peninsula on a clear day.
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150 years of ice sailing on Lake Balaton
Some winters, the ice on Lake Balaton is thick enough for adapted sailboats to race across the surface. The first attempt took place 150 years ago – we look back at this heroic sporting tradition.
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Take part in Skating Night around Balaton!
Get your skates on when Saturday, 22 January comes around as ice rinks around Balaton will be opening late, offering special prices and laying on special events!
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Balatonfüred to host SUP World Championships
One of the world's fastest-growing sports, SUP now has its own world championships – and the 2021 edition is coming to Balatonfüred 9-12 September.
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English-language horseback riding experience launches near Balaton
In the beautiful countryside around Káptalantóti, Finns Sonja Mäkinen and Aime Kuusela offer English-language tuition at Riding in Hungary, no previous experience required!
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Hévíz closes but may soon reopen
Hévíz, the large thermal lake near Balaton, was forced to close this week due to the pandemic shutdown – but the good news is that it may even reopen a week from now. Watch this space!
