For winter visitors to Lake Balaton, December is a month of Christmas markets, classical music and feasts.

Santa Regatta

Start the month of December by enjoying a race on Lake Balaton’s cool waters as part of the Santa Regatta.

Balaton Advent Culinary Picnic and Christmas Market

Balatonlelle’s Christmas market will also house one of Balatoni KÖR’s Culinary Picnics, so there’ll be no end to all the Balaton goodness. 


Aranycsengő Advent Market in Siófok

Siófok gained official city status 50 years ago and its Advent Market is part of the anniversary celebrations: stop by for a hot chimney cake or a warming cup of mulled wine throughout the first three weeks of the month.

Advent and Christmas in Keszthely

Keszthely brings Christmas cheer to Lake Balaton’s shore all through the month of December with various exciting events.

  • Where: various locations in Keszthely
  • When: from December 1 to January 1
  • More details: here.

Savaria Symphony Orchestra

Violinist Márta Ábrahám will play pieces by outstanding Hungarian composers together with the Savaria Symphony Orchestra at Keszthely’s Balaton Theatre.


Santa Run in Siófok

Put on a Santa costume and run a marathon with others clad in red. With scooters and bikes also permitted, and with a themed buffet right after the finish, the day promises to be lots of fun.


Győr Philharmonic Orchestra with Gilbert Varga

Gilbert Varga will conduct the Győr Philharmonic Orchestra as they play Haydn, Mozart and Mussorgsky in Veszprém.

  • Where: Hangvilla in Veszprém
  • When: December 15
  • More details: here.

Svenskt Julbord

The Óbester Pension in Badacsonytomaj awaits guests with a real Scandinavian experience, the Svenskt Julbord, a traditional Christmas dinner to be hosted this month. Places are limited, so make sure to book ahead.

Mandelssohn Chamber Orchestra

This free concert taking place in Keszthely’s grand Festetics Palace promises to be a magnificent experience for lovers of classical music.