Top Anglers from 28 Countries to Compete in Carp Catching Mayhem During the week-long fishing competition, teams of 3–4 anglers will line the entire shoreline of Lake Balaton, competing from the... 2025.04.12.
Charming Lake Balaton Arboretum Invites Young and Old to Celebrate 120th Anniversary Family leisure programs, guided tours, and playful exploration of the flora await visitors at the end of April, and the... 2025.04.07.
Budapest and Lake Balaton the Most Popular Tourist Destinations In February 2025, Hungarian tourism continues to grow: over one million guests were registered at domestic accommodation establishments, an increase... 2025.03.28.
New Legislation to Protect Balaton’s Shores A new government decree on the future of Lake Balaton is expected to be adopted this year: the scope of... 2025.03.26.
The Vatican’s Ice Cream Flavor Can Soon Be Tasted at Lake Balaton From next week, the Vatican's ice cream flavor, named "Hallelujah," the official dessert of the Jubilee Holy Year 2025, will... 2025.03.20.
Luxury at Your Fingertips! Chateau for Sale at Lake Balaton One of the most beautiful buildings of Fonyód (southern shore of Lake Balaton), the Zichy Chateau, is looking for a... 2025.03.18.
Boating Season Soon to Kick Off on Lake Balaton The 179th cruise-boating season on Lake Balaton will start on Friday March 28, the Balaton Shipping Company (BAHART) announced on... 2025.03.16.
Significant Expansion of Ryanair in Hungary in Sight Irish low-cost airline Ryanair is planning a massive expansion in Hungary. In addition to the growth of its Budapest hub,... 2025.03.12.
Running Season Kicks off with Supermarathon at Lake Balaton The 196-kilometer Balaton Supermarathon, a 14-year running event organized by the Budapest Sports Office, starts today. The event takes place... 2025.03.06.
Ice Cream Season Kicks Off at Lake Balaton The ice cream season officially started on Saturday at Lake Balaton, marking a period of economic recovery for local confectioneries... 2025.03.03.
Multi-million Euro Hotel Bookings Recorded by Hungarian Guests Besides the capital, Eger, Szeged, and Pécs attracted the most guests in winter, with the majority of Hungarian travelers taking... 2025.02.28.
Lake Balaton Town Is the Most Popular Rural Destination According to the 2024 aggregate local overnight stay figures, the town of Siófok is once again the most popular rural... 2025.02.15.
Colorful Array of Carnival Activities at Lake Balaton Dozens of programs - including festivals, balls, costume parades, cycling tours, and car shows - await visitors to Lake Balaton... 2025.02.10.
Record Number of Passengers on Lake Balaton Last Year Over 2.3 million passengers traveled on Balaton Shipping Company's (BAHART) routes in 2024, 178,000 more than last year's record-breaking traffic,... 2025.01.30.
Hungarians Are Spending More on Leisure and Travel 2024 was a record year for tourism: the number of overnight stays increased by 6 percent to 44.2 million, while... 2025.01.29.
Lake Balaton Increasingly Attractive during Off-season Domestic tourism reached record highs in November 2024: the number of guests increased by 17 percent, while the number of... 2025.01.07.
First Continuous Layers of Ice Form on Lake Balaton A partially frozen dock in Balatonberény (southern shore of Lake Balaton) on January 2, 2025. Due to the continuous sub-zero... 2025.01.04.
January Madness! Swimmers Take to Frosty Lake Balaton Brave swimmers took to the icy waters of Lake Balaton on New Year's Day to take a traditional splash in... 2025.01.02.
Germans Choose Hungary for Affordable Living and Political Stability An increasing number of German pensioners are choosing to settle in Hungary, attracted by its affordability and favorable tax policies,... 2024.12.10.
Nine Ice Rinks Await Winter Sports Enthusiasts in the Balaton Region Ice rink in Balatonfüred in January 2024 Lake Balaton, striving for a stable flow of visitors over four seasons, has... 2024.11.27.
Large Ice Rink and Special Winter Festival Await at Lake Balaton A 1,200 square meter ice rink will open at the end of November in Balatonlelle, the largest ice rink on... 2024.11.17.