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New harbour for Balatonfüred with ferry season in full swing
A blue ribbon day at Balatonfüred, with the unveiling of a new harbour, Kékszalag, capable of accommodating some 140 sailing boats.
A blue ribbon day at Balatonfüred, with the unveiling of a new harbour, Kékszalag, capable of accommodating some 140 sailing boats.
Get on board for the new boat service between Balatonakali and Balatonszemes this summer – running from Friday to Sunday.
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.
Catch big-name international DJs at Balaton Sound this year, which is merging with B my Lake this summer between 29 June and 2 July.
Off the radar for many years, Hévíz-Balaton at Sármellék is now back in the frame with the news that Hungarian budget carrier Wizz Air will be using the airport for Dortmund flights from this June.
There's an electroclash of music festivals at Balaton this year, as B my Lake and Balaton Sound now combine at the Zamárdi site from late June. Full line-up details expected soon!
The woman behind the legend, Sándor Petőfi's wife, Júlia Szendrey, was as revolutionary as her husband, independent, talented and a published author in her own right. Yet her story is barely told...
The main Balaton resort of Balatonfüred will welcome more pedestrians and cyclists this summer after banning traffic from key streets in the town centre, widening pavements and restaurant terraces.
Oscar winner Mel Gibson nipped into the Jásdi Winery in Csopak for a crafty glass of wine and dined at the Fricska restaurant in Veszprém while taking a break from filming The Continental in Hungary.
Paul Kalkbrenner, Martin Garrix and Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike all to perform at Balaton Sound 2022, along with Becky Hill, Timmy Trumpet and Marshmello.
Take a winter tour of historic wine cellars around Lake Balaton, each with their own unique decoration and quaint architectural solutions.
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.
Even without a blanket of snow, Lake Balaton can be magical in winter, sunset flooding the barren landscape and wildlife taking to the freezing waters in search of sustenance.
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.
Skate ye not. A new time-lapse video posted onto a police website shows the dangers of the thin ice currently on the surface of Lake Balaton, with strict fines imposed for anyone who ventures onto it.
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!
Just published, ‘How to cook at Lake Balaton’ showcases the stellar cuisine, cultural highlights and key chefs for visitors to this year-round destination – with particular tips for cyclists!
Experts are confident that remains discovered at the Benedictine Abbey of Tihany are the bones of András I, who ruled Hungary in the 11th century.
Book your tickets now for Diana Krall, James Blunt and Ana Moura, all to appear at VeszprémFest 2022, due to take place between 11-16 July.
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.
Check out these top terrace spots around Lake Balaton while the summer sun is still upon us – from pulled pork at Balatonakali to fine wines at Figula Borkert.
Hey, it's still summer! Check out these great new places along Balaton's south shore, from Helka craft beers on the 'Földvár waterfront to vegan treats in Siófok.
In the beautiful countryside around Káptalantóti, Finns Sonja Mäkinen and Aime Kuusela offer English-language tuition at Riding in Hungary, no previous experience required!
It's going to be a bumper summer around Balaton this year for food trucks, with festivals and events galore, and thousands of visitors to cater for.