Subscribe to our social channels to get the latest news about Hungary!
Winter Carnival Extravaganza: Lake Balaton’s best events revealed!
Change language:
Lake Balaton offers exciting activities beyond the summer season. This winter, tourists will find numerous carnivals, gastronomic festivals, and colourful events. According to the Balaton Tourism Association, more than 30 to 40 events are planned in the coming weeks to keep the area buzzing after the Christmas period.
Year-round tourism: the new face of Lake Balaton
The aim of the Balaton Tourism Association is to make the region a vibrant tourist centre throughout the year. With the “1,000 Reasons for Lake Balaton” campaign, they aim to demonstrate that the lakeside offers a wealth of experiences even in winter. The campaign seeks to create many permanent jobs and reduce seasonal fluctuations.
According to Péter Princzinger, CEO of VisitBalaton365, the region will offer more than 1,500 services and 80 festivals by 2025, proving that Lake Balaton has something new to offer in every season. The autumn and winter programmes will help transform the lakeside into a lively destination even after the summer.
Gastronomic festivals and traditional programmes
According to Világgazdaság, traditional events will be held in several towns across the region, including the Torkos Tomaj Carnival on the 8th of February in Badacsonytomaj, where a traditional pig slaughter will take centre stage. Meanwhile, the 12th Fonyód Sausage Festival, one of the most important culinary events on the south coast, will take place from the 7th to the 9th of February. Visitors to these events can enjoy fresh sausages and other local delicacies.
On the 15th of February, the 16th Révfülöpi Rianás will be held in Révfülöp, which last year featured a spectacular pig slaughter and a mulled wine competition. Similar traditional events are planned for this year.