Lake Balaton

Discover Lake Balaton, Hungary’s top holiday region — beaches, wines, festivals, and hidden gems await!

Villány vineyard wine region

No more luxury villas: Popular Balaton village bans panoramic luxury holiday homes

Galerius Bath Siófok renovation reopening spa Lake Balaton

Popular bath at Lake Balaton will reopen after almost 5 years of hiatus

Airport upgrade in Hungary

Hungarian airport near vacation paradise upgraded

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Fire in Budapest and by Lake Balaton: Flat blaze and vast reed fire lit up the night sky – videos

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Secret NASA bunker beneath Lake Balaton? Armed guards, luxury suites and the legend of a 65,000-person underground city

Yacht harbour hotel in Siófok Lake Balaton

New ownership at a Lake Balaton marina-side hotel in Siófok

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Lake Balaton in serious trouble, summer catastrophe ahead? This has not happened since 1921

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Let’s admire it together: Lake Balaton has frozen over for the first time in 9 years – VIDEO

Expect extreme cold and drifting snow today in Hungary

Lake Balaton freezes over completely after nine years – but it is still life-threatening

Lake Balaton ice sheet

Ice to blanket Lake Balaton in days after almost a decade – perfect for skating?

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Thinking about buying a holiday home at Lake Balaton? Here’s why winter is the best time

Lake Balaton at winter cold front shift hungary news

What’s happening around Lake Balaton? Tropical fish are now biting people!

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Would you move to this Hungarian town? You’ll have to dig deep — newcomers must pay to settle in!

Fish festival at Lake Balaton

Fish festival to start this weekend at Lake Balaton

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New EU entry system launch date at Hungarian airports revealed: expect longer waiting times

Lake Balaton Atlantis of Hungary Losta fishing village

Where is the Atlantis of Hungary? The story of the long-lost fishing village

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Hungarian luxury hotel among world’s best!

Lake Balaton Bahart ferry company

Ferry company reports record season at Lake Balaton

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Has Lake Balaton lost its charm? Tourists spend less and less time at the Hungarian sea

Balatonfüred Balaton settlement history

The fascinating legend of “Lake Balaton’s capital”

Lake Balaton faces serious challenges

Lake Balaton may become unsafe for swimming sooner than thought

Hungarian teen devastating accident MotoGP

MotoGP in Hungary: Hungarian teen suffers devastating crash – VIDEO

Lake Balaton midge infestation pest control residents impact Hungary news

Shocking VIDEOS capture apocalyptic midge invasion at Lake Balaton

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Children from afar spend their holidays in Hungary

Heviz thermal lake safest Hungarian town

Two Hungarian towns ranked among world’s safest places: you can walk freely at night here

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Locals terrified as swarms of midges invade Lake Balaton, unleashing giant spiders – VIDEOS

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Water level of Lake Balaton alarmingly low – only a few centimeters away from the 2022 drought record

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Hungary’s beach food of 2025: You would never guess what it’s made of!

Water disappeared from Balaton powerful winds shifted the lake

Water level of Lake Balaton is getting lower and lower. Is it something to worry about?

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That’s it, then? Forecasts suggest summer’s a no-show this year – Even Lake Balaton’s on the chilly side

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PHOTOS: Teenagers crowned the prettiest at the 200th annual Anna Ball in Balatonfüred

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Is Lake Balaton really that expensive? A day at Western Hungarian spas might cost even more!

Hungarian beaches stand empty despite summer heatwave – but why?

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Hungary’s Lake Balaton more expensive than the Croatian or the Italian seaside?

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Beware: This seemingly innocent activity could cost you EUR 500 at Lake Balaton!

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VIDEO: The famous “Balaton shark” almost caused panic near Tihany

Which are the best and worst beaches at Lake Balaton in 2025? See the list

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Tourists beware: Yellow “taxis” are scamming visitors at a popular Hungarian festival

Pictogram Lake Balaton máv (1)

What are these pictograms at railway crossings around Lake Balaton?

Lake Balaton archaeology underwater finds

Hidden history beneath Lake Balaton is beginning to surface

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