Balaton
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.
Fri, 17 Jun 2022
Balaton
Boats to sail between Balatonakali and Balatonszemes – with free service for locals
Get on board for the new boat service between Balatonakali and Balatonszemes this summer – running from Friday to Sunday.
Wed, 4 May 2022
Active
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.
Wed, 13 Apr 2022
Nightlife
Richie Hawtin and Sven Väth confirmed for B my Lake stage at Balaton Sound
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.
Wed, 30 Mar 2022
Balaton
Wizz Air to fly out of Hévíz-Balaton airport from June
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.
Sat, 26 Mar 2022
Nightlife
B my Lake festival to run at same time and place as Balaton Sound
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!
Tue, 15 Mar 2022
Balaton
The widow of the nation – Mrs Sándor Petőfi, the wife and muse who inspired Hungary’s hero of 1848
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...
Wed, 9 Mar 2022
Balaton
Main streets in Balatonfüred to be made car-free
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.
Thu, 24 Feb 2022
Balaton
Mel Gibson tries wines in Csopak and dines in Veszprém
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.
Fri, 18 Feb 2022
Nightlife
Star DJs Paul Kalkbrenner and Martin Garrix confirmed for Balaton Sound 2022
Paul Kalkbrenner, Martin Garrix and Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike all to perform at Balaton Sound 2022, along with Becky Hill, Timmy Trumpet and Marshmello.
Thu, 3 Feb 2022
Sights & culture
Best decorative wine cellars around Balaton’s vineyards
Take a winter tour of historic wine cellars around Lake Balaton, each with their own unique decoration and quaint architectural solutions.
Tue, 1 Feb 2022
Active
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.
Tue, 25 Jan 2022
Balaton
Winter at Lake Balaton – see our photos of icy waters and fiery sunsets
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.
Tue, 18 Jan 2022
Active
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.
Fri, 14 Jan 2022
Balaton
New video shows Balaton freezing but ice not thick enough for skaters
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.
Wed, 12 Jan 2022
Active
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!
Mon, 10 Jan 2022
Mon, 13 Dec 2021
Balaton
Where cuisine and cycling dovetail – new book ‘How to cook at Lake Balaton’ combines chefs’ tips and day trips
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!
Fri, 10 Dec 2021
Sights & culture
Rare historic finds discovered in Tihany – expert study awaits on remains of András I
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.
Thu, 25 Nov 2021
Nightlife
Diana Krall, James Blunt and Ana Moura to appear at VeszprémFest 2022
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.
Fri, 27 Aug 2021
Active
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.
Fri, 23 Jul 2021
Active
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!
Thu, 1 Jul 2021
Gastro
Food trucks to roll around Balaton this summer
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.
Fri, 4 Jun 2021
Nature
Fonyód’s shellfish shore – see today’s remains of prehistoric Balaton
See how Lake Balaton – then the Pannonian Sea – would have looked millions of years ago thanks to these atmospheric images of thousands of empty shells at Bélatelep in Fonyód.
Fri, 28 May 2021
Balaton
Swift, easy transport around Balaton this summer
If you're going to Balaton this summer, leave the car at home and use the swifter train service from Budapest, with 24- and 72-hour tickets for the whole lake. There's more space for bikes, too!