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Lake Balaton and its surroundings are the most popular holiday area in Hungary. For many it means an obvious destination year by year; regardless of the season. This fact is easily understood, since the water temperature is 20-26 °C. The countless beaches and colourful cultural events attract crowds of people in the summer. During the winter season the ice-covered lake, the small villages of snow-capped mountains, hot water spas, historical castles and palaces provide entertainment and unforgettable experiences.
Lake Balaton is the largest lake in Central Europe; its coastline is 195 kilometres long, the average depth is 3 metres. The northern and the southern shores are different in character and atmosphere.
The geographic structure of the northern part is more varied, the mountains are higher here and they are situated closer to the lake. On the shores former fishing villages can be found; the mountains and cool woods with lovely streams are very popular with hikers.
The water on the southern side of the lake is shallower and deepens more slowly. There are several settlements which are capable of accommodating a large number of tourists. For instance Siófok, which is called the capital of Lake Balaton, has a huge beach and plenty of hotels. It also offers ample opportunities for those who are looking for entertainment at night.
Beaches are usually grass-covered, but sandy beaches have also been established in several places. Almost every beach has a specially developed part with safe shallow water for small children. It is possible to rent water-sports goods, for instance boats, surfboards, or pedal boats nearly everywhere.
Lake Balaton is the centre of Hungarian sailing tourism. Several sailing boat facilities and yacht clubs are available for the lovers of this sport; (other motor-driven boats e.g. motor boat or jet skis, are not allowed).
Several wine growing regions can be found around the lake, where wines of different character and flavour can be tasted – either under organized tours, or individually discovering the old cellars carved into the hillsides.
The area around Lake Balaton is famous for its tradition of horsemanship. Riding schools and equestrian guest houses offer tours and possibilities for riding. In particular the Balaton Uplands are popular among riders, where they can, on horseback, enjoy the woods and valleys with small villages hidden among the mountains. The atmosphere of the Balaton Uplands is different from that of the shores. The small settlements have preserved the traditional folk architecture; here you can even find thatched houses with white-washed walls.
Both by bicycle and on foot, it is really worth discovering the castles and castle ruins of the area. Some of them need to be literally discovered, since they are situated in tucked away places. They are difficult to reach in the depths of the woods, thus preserving their legends and mystery. But of course, there are castles where time has not stopped; they offer cultural events and tournaments which present the battles and costumes of the past.
Autumn is also busy around the lake. Grape harvest and wine festivals follow each other. With the arrival of cold weather, spas, museums and historical cities offer so many programmes that it takes the whole season to visit all of them.
Geographical regions, areas:
Balaton Uplands (Balaton-felvidék)
Kis-Balaton
Balaton Uplands National Park (Balaton-felvidék)
Smaller towns, townlets:
Tapolca
Balatonalmádi
Balatonfüred
Balatonboglár
Balatonlelle
Hévíz
Zalakaros
Balatonföldvár
Fonyód
Keszthely
Siófok
Badacsonytomaj
Zamárdi
Municipalities, villages, hamlets:
Révfülöp
Szigliget
Balatonszőlős
Tihany
Balatongyörök
Szentbékkálla
Balatonvilágos
Nagyvázsony
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Balaton Uplands (Balaton-felvidék) (123 photos / 6 galleries)Balaton Uplands National Park (Balaton-felvidék) (440 photos / 13 galleries)Badacsonytomaj (4 photos)Zamárdi (16 photos)Révfülöp (12 photos)Szigliget (25 photos)Tihany (106 photos / 3 galleries)Balatongyörök (8 photos)Szentbékkálla (10 photos)Balatonvilágos (26 photos)Nagyvázsony (45 photos)Tapolca (37 photos)Balatonalmádi (61 photos / 2 galleries)Balatonfüred (252 photos / 4 galleries)Balatonlelle (13 photos)Hévíz (150 photos / 2 galleries)Zalakaros (43 photos)Balatonföldvár (11 photos)Fonyód (290 photos / 4 galleries)Keszthely (100 photos / 3 galleries)Siófok (388 photos / 5 galleries)
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Balaton Uplands (Balaton-felvidék) (123 photos / 6 galleries)Balaton Uplands National Park (Balaton-felvidék) (440 photos / 13 galleries)Badacsonytomaj (4 photos)Zamárdi (16 photos)Révfülöp (12 photos)Szigliget (25 photos)Tihany (106 photos / 3 galleries)Balatongyörök (8 photos)Szentbékkálla (10 photos)Balatonvilágos (26 photos)Nagyvázsony (45 photos)Tapolca (37 photos)Balatonalmádi (61 photos / 2 galleries)Balatonfüred (252 photos / 4 galleries)Balatonlelle (13 photos)Hévíz (150 photos / 2 galleries)Zalakaros (43 photos)Balatonföldvár (11 photos)Fonyód (290 photos / 4 galleries)Keszthely (100 photos / 3 galleries)Siófok (388 photos / 5 galleries)
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Every regular photo within the area (here: Balaton)
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Balaton Uplands (Balaton-felvidék) (5 photos)Balaton Uplands National Park (Balaton-felvidék) (15 photos)Szigliget (2 photos)Tapolca (3 photos)Balatonalmádi (2 photos)Balatonfüred (2 photos)Zalakaros (3 photos)Keszthely (8 photos)Siófok (11 photos)
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Balaton Uplands (Balaton-felvidék) (5 photos)Balaton Uplands National Park (Balaton-felvidék) (15 photos)Szigliget (2 photos)Tapolca (3 photos)Balatonalmádi (2 photos)Balatonfüred (2 photos)Zalakaros (3 photos)Keszthely (8 photos)Siófok (11 photos)
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Each panorama photo within the area (here: Balaton)
Destinations, locations in the travel guide:
Balaton (1,597 photos + 35 panoramic images)
Hungary (27,287 photos + 163 panoramic images)
and in addition:
(within here: Hungary)
Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén megye (county) (1,088 photos + 7 panoramic images)
Hajdú-Bihar megye (county) (328 photos + 7 panoramic images)
Heves megye (county) (781 photos + 10 panoramic images)
Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok megye (county) (726 photos)
Nógrád megye (county) (1,150 photos)
Somogy megye (county) (971 photos + 15 panoramic images)
Veszprém megye (county) (983 photos + 16 panoramic images)
Zala megye (county) (354 photos + 12 panoramic images)
Western Hungary (985 photos + 10 panoramic images)
Southern Transdanubia (Dél-Dunántúl) (1,597 photos + 8 panoramic images)
Budapest and surrounding (Central-Hungary) (15,989 photos + 52 panoramic images)
Northern Great Plain (Észak-Alföld) (1,619 photos + 7 panoramic images)
Southern Great Plain (Dél-Alföld) (817 photos + 14 panoramic images)
Lake Tisza (Tisza-tó) (457 photos)
Central Transdanubia (Közép-Dunántúl) (1,409 photos + 20 panoramic images)
Northern Hungary (2,817 photos + 17 panoramic images)
Cserhát Mountains (892 photos)
Every panorama photo here:
Balaton (35 photos)
Hungary (163 photos)
Europe (165 photos)
Every regular photo here:
Balaton (1,597 photos / 35 galleries)
Hungary (27,287 photos / 462 galleries)
Europe (30,494 photos / 523 galleries)
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