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

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Galerius Bath Siófok renovation reopening spa Lake Balaton

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

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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

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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

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Expect extreme cold and drifting snow today in Hungary

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

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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

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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!

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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

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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!

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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

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Balatonfüred Balaton settlement history

The fascinating legend of “Lake Balaton’s capital”

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Lake Balaton faces serious challenges

Lake Balaton may become unsafe for swimming sooner than thought

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Hungarian teen devastating accident MotoGP

MotoGP in Hungary: Hungarian teen suffers devastating crash – VIDEO

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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

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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!

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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!

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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

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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

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What are these pictograms at railway crossings around Lake Balaton?

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Lake Balaton archaeology underwater finds

Hidden history beneath Lake Balaton is beginning to surface

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