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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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
In the beautiful countryside around Káptalantóti, Finns Sonja Mäkinen and Aime Kuusela offer English-language tuition at Riding in Hungary, no previous experience required!
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!
With record numbers of cyclists heading to Balaton in 2020, Hungarian state rail MÁV and the Hungarian Cycling Club are working on a series of proposals to make travel easier in 2021.
See how Hungary is welcoming back visitors thanks to a high-spec video showcasing the best the country has to offer.
Balaton’s Kab-hegy offers a hike through a multifaceted landscape, perfect for a day out.
This easy hike to Tihany’s venerable hill fort will reward you with a captivating view.
This is what Lake Balaton looks like from the basket of a hot air balloon flying more than a kilometre above the ground.
These SUP routes around Lake Balaton will help you take stand-up paddleboarding to the next level.
The forgotten hill of Haláp recently became more tourist-friendly with a study trail – now you can get a closer view of this deserted beauty.
See brilliant images from Lake Balaton’s major sailing race, Kékszalag 2019.
The Red Bull Air Race will be staged at Zamárdi this year – here’s what to expect.
The beach at Tihany jetty has recently been refurbished and now features food trucks, reusable cups and more.
Balaton’s wine regions collected one gold, eight silver and five bronze medals, and one Trophy Award at two prestigious international wine competitions.
Morcheeba and Róisín Murphy appear at Balaton Piknik, a two-day gathering around the iconic globe-shaped landmark, the Gömbkilátó, in Balatonboglár.
The town on Lake Balaton’s south shore hosts major music fests and key sports event, the Red Bull Air Race.
A 75-year-old sailboat, Trinidad, was rebuilt by the shipbuilding Bruckner family in Balatonarács.
With its cosy wine terraces and romantic hiking trails, Somló hill is the perfect destination for a weekend in autumn.
Vote for the works of Hungarian photographers in one of the most renowned sailing photography competitions in the world.
Paraglider paradise Csobánc also offers beautiful views for hikers.
Here are some tips on how to survive the summer heat at Lake Balaton.