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Balaton ferries start up again, beaches reopen and top jazz acts play Paloznak

Balaton ferries are now zipping between resorts, more beaches are opening and top jazz stars play Paloznak in August. As always – social distancing rules apply!

Fri, 22 May 2020

Gastro Balaton

New boats for Balaton, Hévíz reopens and indoor dining now permitted

Restaurants, hotels and amenities around Lake Balaton are slowly reopening, with plenty to look forward to in 2021 – including new ferries and catamarans.

Thu, 30 Apr 2020

Nightlife

Balaton Sound 2020 cancelled!

Sound-free summer! Balaton's biggest music festival, Balaton Sound, due to take place this July, has had to be cancelled in the light of a new government directive on public gatherings.

Fri, 4 Oct 2019

Active

Explore Kab-hegy, an extinct volcano with a sweeping vista

Balaton’s Kab-hegy offers a hike through a multifaceted landscape, perfect for a day out.

Thu, 3 Oct 2019

Sights & culture Nagyon Balaton

Balaton from above: Gulács

Lake Balaton from above is always uplifting – as we have discovered on our tour of its panoramic points. Next: Gulács.

Tue, 1 Oct 2019

Active

Tour Óvár for a splendid view

This easy hike to Tihany’s venerable hill fort will reward you with a captivating view.

Mon, 30 Sep 2019

Sights & culture

Balaton from above: Szépkilátó in Balatongyörök

Lake Balaton from above is always uplifting – as we are discovering on our tour of its panoramic points. Next: Szépkilátó in Balatongyörök.

Fri, 27 Sep 2019

Balaton

What’s happening around Lake Balaton in October 2019

See what Lake Balaton has in store for the month of October in 2019.

Wed, 25 Sep 2019

Balaton

See historic Balaton come alive in black and white

As part of a collaboration between boat company BAHART and the Hungarian Museum of Science, Technology & Transport, century-old Balaton photos have been made public.

Mon, 23 Sep 2019

Sights & culture Nagyon Balaton

Balaton from above: Eötvös Károly Lookout Tower at Fekete-hegy

Lake Balaton from above is always uplifting – as we have discovered on our tour of its panoramic points. Next: Eötvös Károly Lookout Tower at Fekete-hegy.

Wed, 18 Sep 2019

Nightlife Nagyon Balaton

Relive Balaton Piknik 2019 with these fantastic images

One of Balaton's biggest festivals took place by the iconic Gömbkilátó lookout tower this weekend – here are our favourite images from the event.

Wed, 11 Sep 2019

Sights & culture

Balaton from above: Ranolder Cross at Badacsony

Lake Balaton from above is always uplifting – as we have discovered on our tour of its panoramic points. Next: Ranolder Cross at Badacsony.

Tue, 10 Sep 2019

Gastro Nagyon Balaton

Pinyó – from tired tavern to Balaton discovery of the year

Keszthely eatery Pinyó started out slowly but ended up being a major discovery. This is its story.

Mon, 9 Sep 2019

Sights & culture Nagyon Balaton

Discover Balatonfüred through archive photographs

See how Balatonfüred changed during the 20th century thanks to these archive photographs.

Tue, 3 Sep 2019

Sights & culture Nagyon Balaton

Balaton’s iconic Gömbkilátó is ready to party

The grass around Balatonboglár’s iconic Gömbkilátó is staging the Balaton Piknik festival for the second year running.

Mon, 2 Sep 2019

Sights & culture Nagyon Balaton

The history of Balatonboglár and Balatonlelle in pictures

Balatonboglár and Balatonlelle are like twin towns, and their symbiosis has a long history – here it is in pictures.

Fri, 30 Aug 2019

Balaton

What’s happening around Lake Balaton in September 2019

See what Lake Balaton has in store for the month of September in 2019.

Thu, 29 Aug 2019

Sights & culture

Balaton from above: the Panoráma Lookout at Balatonvilágos

Lake Balaton from above is always uplifting – as we have discovered on our tour of its panoramic points. Next: the Panoráma Lookout at Balatonvilágos.

Tue, 27 Aug 2019

Sights & culture

Rare archive photos reveal the hidden history of Keszthely

Known for its grand palace, Keszthely has a patchwork history now revealed with these rare archive photos.

Fri, 23 Aug 2019

Sights & culture Nagyon Balaton

Discover romantic Balatonhenye

Káli Basin’s Balatonhenye is a romantic spot that embodies all the charm of the Káli-medence.

Wed, 21 Aug 2019

Balaton

7 ways to help conserve Lake Balaton

The beauty of Lake Balaton lies in its intact interdependence. Follow these simple tips suggested by the Balaton Uplands National Park to help it keep this way.

Fri, 16 Aug 2019

Gastro

Taste heavenly croissants at G&D Artisanal Confectionery and Bakery in Balatonkenese

Visit G&D Artisanal Confectionery and Bakery in Balatonkenese for delicious pastries and desserts.

Thu, 15 Aug 2019

Gastro Nagyon Balaton

Resti bistro reopened in Balatonszemes

Resti in Balatonszemes is this summer’s comeback kid: it reopened after 17 years, offering a retro vibe and a buzzing communal vibe.

Wed, 14 Aug 2019

Sights & culture Nagyon Balaton

Balaton from above: Csönge-hegy in Salföld

Lake Balaton from above is always uplifting – as we we have been discovering as we tour the lookout towers of Balaton in an ongoing series. Next: Csönge-hegy in Salföld.

Tue, 13 Aug 2019

Gastro

Balaton Beach Food of the Year 2019

The results are in – these are the winners of this year’s Balaton Beach Food of the Year awards.

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