6 of the best routes for boat trips in Hungary

Raise your hand if you agree that cruising in the August sunshine is one of the most special experiences in the summer. If you happen to be relaxing in one of the bigger wellness centres located around the Danube or other major flows in Hungary, or around Lake Balaton, then you should consider taking a boat trip on these waters. Termalfurdo.hu has six suggestions for you.

The romantic: Lake Balaton

Relaxing at Hévíz is definitely refreshing, and if you’re already there, then why not sail around Balaton as an evening programme? There is a range of varieties to choose from when you’re planning your trip: you can stick with simple 1-hour trips (the view and the experience are both amazing), you can go on wine tours, cruise on a concert boat, have dinner on a boat, or pick one that will ensure that your kids are having fun too. Several boats take off at different hours from the port of Keszthely, and you can even rent a boat for your group. You can admire the lake and the shore from the boat, so it is a must-try if you’re in the vicinity.

The secrets of Mother Nature explored at Lake Velence

It is probably a less-known program around Lake Velence, but you can cruise here as well. If you’re spending your holiday at Agárd, then visit the Pákozd monument, from where the cruising boats take off. If you want to dive deeper into the mysterious reed labyrinth of the lake, then we recommend the canoe trips. The 1,5-3 hour canoe trips allow you to explore those regions of the lake that are inaccessible by boat. This is the best option to see the interesting and strange floating moors, and also the best for birdwatching. If you’re with a group, then we suggest the trips between Agárd and the Szúnyog island (Mosquito Island). You can fix your taking off time in advance, just like at Gárdony and Velence.

Budapest, the classic

If we’re on the topic of water and Budapest, then first we suggest you try out the historic baths, and then definitely go cruising. You have several options at the capital too, such as longer trips to Szentendre, Esztergom and Visegrád, where you can choose to go with a fast hydrofoil craft, with a pleasure boat or even opt for a motorboat adventure. You can simply stick with Budapest, where a lot of sight-seeing boats take off from Vigadó square and the ports nearby. BKV offers boat trips in the city as well, however, in this case, you have to check the schedules.