Grape Harvest Season Opens in South Balaton with Promising Yield The earliest ripening grape variety, Csabagyöngye, was harvested on Wednesday, marking the start of this year's harvest in the southern... 2025.07.31.
Three Days of Soul, Jazz, and Funk: Paloznak Jazz Picnic Is Back The 13th edition of the Paloznak Jazz Picnic begins this Thursday, drawing music lovers to the picturesque village on the... 2025.07.30.
Hungarian Tourism Soars: Near-Record Summer Season in 2025 Hungarian tourism will do very well in 2025, according to the latest statement by the Ministry for National Economy. In... 2025.07.30.
Newly Equipped Water Rescue Team to Look Out for Visitors at Lake Balaton The Water Rescue Services of Hungary (VMSZ) have received a higher government subsidy than before, amounting to HUF 26 million... 2025.07.30.
Light & Sound Festival Will Bring the Walls of Tihany Abbey to Life The picturesque settlement of Tihany, on the northern shore of Lake Balaton, will host a two-day cultural event on August... 2025.07.29.
Tourist Numbers Surpass 10 Million before the End of July On July 23 this year, the number of visitors exceeded 10 million, with the tourism sector already handling more visitors... 2025.07.28.
Lake Balaton Cross-Swim Postponed due to Storm Risk The 43rd Lidl Balaton Cross-Swim, originally set to take place this Saturday between Révfülöp and Balatonboglár, will be postponed, the... 2025.07.25.
Delicacy Treasure Hunt at Lake Balaton Marks American Ice Cream Day File photo featuring ice creams of this year's Ice Cream of Balaton competition One thousand ice cream coupons have been... 2025.07.21.
New Visitor Center Opens in Révfülöp to Boost Community Life and Tourism Révfülöp The government is working to make Lake Balaton a more livable region with a high standard of living, said... 2025.07.21.
Best Beaches on Lake Balaton Revealed For the 22nd time, the Balaton Association has conducted its "Blue Wave Flag" beach rating. With a record participation of... 2025.07.15.
Stunning Turnout at 8th Balaton Paddle Crossing The Hervis Balaton Paddle Crossing was held for the eighth time on July 12, Saturday, with over four thousand people... 2025.07.14.
Lake Balaton Still Tops Hungary’s Fishing Rankings despite Decline Last year, anglers caught 633 tons of fish from Lake Balaton, which is 9.8 percent less than in 2023, but... 2025.07.11.
Breaking Its Own Record, Fifty-Fifty Wins the Blue Ribbon Regatta Breaking its own previous record, the MLS Raiffeisen Fifty-Fifty, helmed by Márton Józsa, was the first to cross the finish... 2025.07.11.
Severe Storm Batters Hungary, Biggest Power Outage in 30 Years Aerial photo shows storm-damaged shopping mall roof in Debrecen on July 7, 2025 Due to Monday's storm, around 2,200 firefighters... 2025.07.08.
Peak Boating Season Kicks Off at Lake Balaton with Expanded Services Balaton Shipping Company (BAHART) is expecting a busy peak season with outstanding traffic on the "Hungarian sea." With more frequent... 2025.07.05.
Hungarians Choose Balaton over Adriatic as Prices Rise and Travel Habits Change Balaton Rising prices on the Adriatic, fluctuations in the forint and more conscious planning are all contributing to Hungarian travelers... 2025.07.04.
Record Number of Participants to Compete in This Year’s Balaton Swim Breaking all records, nearly 13,000 people have registered for this year's Balaton Swim. Four weeks before the start, all distances... 2025.06.30.
Vacation Homes Show Bold Price Divide across the Country Hungary's vacation home market presents a clear picture of contrasts: while the most affordable properties are found along Lake Tisza,... 2025.06.25.
First Lake Balaton Hotel Receives Green Globe Certification for Sustainability The five-star Mövenpick BalaLand Resort Lake Balaton has become the first hotel at the "Hungarian sea" to receive the prestigious... 2025.06.24.
Tihany Turns Purple – Pick Your Own Flowers during Lavender Weeks! Lavender began blooming weeks earlier than usual this year, providing a beautiful purple carpet in the lavender fields around Lake... 2025.06.16.
Beach Favorite Lángos Now Costs as Much as a Meal at Lake Balaton Lángos (fried dough) is an essential part of the Hungarian summer – and it is not just the taste that... 2025.06.16.
