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.
Summer Staples Lángos and Ice Cream Just Got Pricier The Oeconomus Center has analyzed the expected prices of two popular summer foods in Hungary: ice cream and lángos (fried... 2025.06.04.
MÁV Vows to Pay You for Waiting On Tuesday, János Lázár, Minister of Construction and Transport, announced several important changes, mainly set to take effect this summer.... 2025.05.28.
90th Balaton Sailing Season Kicks Off The Raiffeisen Fifty-Fifty won the Balaton Season Opening Blue Ribbon Port Grand Prix over the weekend, kicking off the 90th... 2025.05.26.
Tiny Animals Could Be the Solution to Keeping Lake Balaton Clean The wildlife of Lake Balaton is particularly sensitive to rising average temperatures, increasingly frequent extreme weather events, growing coastal development,... 2025.05.20.
Cruise-boating on Lake Balaton Increasingly Popular Following the success of the busy spring break, the long weekend in May exceeded all expectations in the boating sector... 2025.05.18.
Balaton Bay Cross Swim Celebrates New Edition after Ten Years The Benedictine Abbey in Tihany After ten years, the Allianz Balaton Bay Cross Swim will be held again on June... 2025.05.15.
This Year’s “Ice Cream of Balaton” Flavor Revealed The professional jury awarded the title of "Ice Cream of Balaton" 2025 to the goat cheese creation of Füge Ice... 2025.05.12.
Extended Train Timetable for Tourists Traveling to Lake Balaton The Hungarian State Railways will switch to a summer pre-season timetable on May 12, with more trains for excursionists, the... 2025.05.10.
Countless Activities Await Sports Lovers at Lake Balaton in Spring The dynamic development of sports tourism has a positive impact on tourism at Lake Balaton, attracting a large number of... 2025.04.28.
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.