with close to 18 million people staying at domestic accommodations Nearly 9.3 million of these travelers were Hungarian residents showing a significant rise in domestic tourism According to the National Tourism Data Supply Centre (NTAK) Veszprém County emerged as the biggest winner welcoming over one million domestic tourists to its accommodations The most popular destinations for Hungarian travelers included Siófok tourists from Komárom–Esztergom primarily traveled to Siófok residents of Békés and Nógrád counties journeyed the farthest from their home regions favouring destinations like Hajdúszoboszló travelers from Bács–Kiskun County primarily visited Siófok NTAK data also revealed differences in travel preferences across age groups senior travelers (65+) from the same region—approximately 131,000 individuals—were more inclined to visit spa towns such as Hajdúszoboszló Luxury travel preferences also varied by region Tourists from Győr–Moson–Sopron were the most likely to book high-end accommodations with 63 per cent of their stays occurring in 4- or 5-star hotels campers from Pest County made up the majority of those booking campsites With domestic travel booming and Hungarians exploring their own country more than ever 2024 has proven to be a milestone year for tourism in Hungary the country’s picturesque destinations remain as popular as ever among local and international visitors alike Hungarian Conservative is a quarterly magazine on contemporary political philosophical and cultural issues from a conservative perspective Explore the top dining destinations along Lake Balaton’s southern shore where stunning scenery complements exquisite culinary delights This guide showcases the essential restaurants and cafés ranging from cozy lakeside spots to high-end gourmet venues perfect for food enthusiasts discovering Hungary’s beautiful lakeside area If you’re on the lookout for one of the most peaceful and tranquil spots on the southern shore for your culinary adventures At Egy csipet nádas (A Pinch of Reeds) in Siófok you can enjoy excellent drinks and delicious dishes accompanied by the soothing sounds of birdsong you can even dive into flavours from around the world 8611 Siófok, Töreki u. 40. | Website At the Club Aliga marina in Balatonvilágos you can indulge in the finest dishes from around the globe Tarow Bistro brings the relaxed vibe of leisurely weekend brunches to the shores of Lake Balaton 8171 Balatonvilágos, Aligai út 1. | Facebook Tiki Beach Bistro has kicked off its new season in Zamárdi 8621 Zamárdi, Margó Ede stny. | Facebook The new venue of the well-known Fricska in Veszprém has opened its doors on the promenade in Balatonföldvár This year-round restaurant offers impeccable dishes all while you enjoy the last rays of the setting sun 8623 Balatonföldvár, Rákóczi Ferenc u. 9. | Facebook Il Limone brings the best of Italian flavours to Siófok where you can experience la dolce vita with dishes made from carefully selected ingredients 8600 Siófok, Petőfi stny. 3. | Facebook At Kékajtó (Blue Door) Winery and Vineyard in Kőröshegy you’ll find not only a deep passion and respect for wine in every bottle but also stunning panoramic views This family-run winery offers the finest thirst-quenchers and delicious wine pairings 8617 Kőröshegy, Árnyas köz | Facebook Many people have fond memories of the delicious lovingly served dishes at Kedvesem Bistro in Balatonlelle the restaurant offers stunning views of Lake Balaton year-round featuring the best of Hungarian cuisine as well as heavenly international dishes 8636 Balatonlelle, Móló sétány | Facebook One of the southern Balaton region’s hidden gems is the restaurant at Hubertus Hof Landhotel in Balatonfenyves from Angus beef soup to venison-stuffed ravioli 8646 Balatonfenyves, Nimród u. 4. | Website Once you visit Mistral Bistro in Balatonboglár The warm and friendly service is the cherry on top 8630 Balatonboglár, Kodály Zoltán u. 24. | Facebook We highlight the must-visit spots for food lovers exploring Hungary's stunning lakeside region. Finding those hidden gems that offer unique experiences will make your stay even more memorable! Dining at a restaurant with a spectacular panorama can make any meal and dinner unforgettable. Whether you’re a casual rider or a pro, you can create your own biking routes through this app! Looking for some top-notch places to eat in Budapest? Funzine has you covered with the best spots! Explore the top restaurants in the capital, where you can savour authentic Hungarian delicacies. Walking along Kazinczy Street, you wouldn’t think that a secret museum takes you time travelling. Explore our curated selection of the best restaurants in Budapest. With the Budapest Card in hand, you can unlock the season’s best-kept secrets. Join us as we explore the can’t-miss experiences that make Budapest the place to be this season! Immerse yourself in a diverse array of exhibitions, festivals, and experiences this fall! Discover where locals grab their burgers, soups, and bubble teas on the go. The consulate is headed by entrepreneur and philanthropist Zoltan Horvath, who helps the Ukrainian servicemen, who have participated in the anti-terrorist operation in Donbas, Ambassador of Ukraine to Hungary Liubov Nepop posted on Facebook. As noted, the Hungarian counties of Zala, Veszprém and Somogy will be within the competence of the newly-established consulate. The ambassador of Ukraine to Hungary presented new Honorary Consul of Ukraine Zoltan Horvath with a consular patent and an exequatur. Zoltan Horvath is a representative of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Hungary and owns the East West Mentor consulting company. On May 26, 2018, the East West Mentor’s representative office was opened in Kyiv. The company plans to expand cooperation between the businesses of Ukraine and Hungary in various fields. Online media entity; Media identifier - R40-01421. © 2015-2025 Ukrinform. All rights reserved. Stephen Humphrys hit a first half double before Callum McManaman added a third in the second half after the Hungarian side had pulled one back A late penalty from the hosts wasn't enough as Latics ended their week in Hungary with victory Click here to read our summary of the game. Enjoy all the Latics goals in our Inside Matchday feature above *Please note players' shirt numbers do not necessarily reflect the official 2023/24 squad numbers the highlight of the EHF European League season is scheduled for this weekend in Baia Mare French outfit Nantes Atlantique Handball and the Hungary’s Siófok KC fighting for the trophy The EHF European League Women has replaced the Women’s EHF Cup this season with 16 teams headlining the preliminary round divided into four groups of four teams each All group winners have progressed to the final weekend of the competition after sweeping their opponents in the quarter-finals Siófok KC are the only unbeaten side still in the competition winning seven games and drawing the eighth against Russian side Kuban in the preliminary round “It is the form of the moment who decides the winner therefore we will have to pay attention,” said Siófok’s back Yet Siófok will have their work cut out in the semi-finals against Herning-Ikast Handbold one of the most decorated teams in the history of European competitions Herning have won the Women’s EHF Cup and the Women’s Cup Winners’ Cup twice and also have one title in the Women’s City Cup and in the Champions Trophy The Danish powerhouse have the best attack of the competition 15 more than Siófok in the previous rounds of the EHF European League Women who are on a 16-game unbeaten streak in European competitions have won both mutual games against Herning-Ikast in the Women’s EHF Cup preliminary round in the 2018/19 season hosts CS Minaur Baia Mare will face Nantes Atlantique Handball in what could prove to be Baia Mare’s biggest-ever European performance after reaching the Women’s Challenge Cup final in the 2001/02 season whose home advantage has worked wonders this season – winning all five games on home court – Baia Mare have both the experience and the desire to mark their comeback in European competitions after a five-year hiatus so I want us to win even more,” said Baia Mare’s coach With players from six different countries and three continents – Europe Asia and South America – Baia Mare are an interesting cocktail of characters and cultures but have dropped only one game out of eight in the competition Nantes boast the top goal scorer of the EHF European League Women this season who has scored 54 goals throughout the competition Nantes have played the most games this season as they have already achieved their best-ever European performance The four games will take place in the Lascar Pana Arena in Baia Mare For more information about the games and how to watch, visit the competition website By continuing to browse ihf.info, you agree to our terms of use , privacy policy and the use of cookies. For more information, please review our cookie policy The coach was hit by the Budapest to Nagykanizsa train just after 8.30am (0635 GMT) as it crossed a railway line near Siofok dragging one of the sections about 150 metres along the tracks "The scene is just horrible," a local police spokesman said Though the exact cause of the accident was not immediately clear eyewitnesses said that the crossing signal had been on red when the bus started moving across the tracks one died while being transported to a hospital by helicopter and the 32nd victim died at a hospital One of the two bus crash survivors in intensive care at hospital had also died Eyewitness Istvan Galos said he had seen the bus cross the track while the warning lights were red "The train blew its whistle twice to warn the bus but the train was not able to stop in time," he said The 39-year-old engineer added that two tour buses with German license plates were travelling together The first bus had crossed the tracks while the warning lights were flashing white but the second crossed as the lights were already flashing red The crossing was unguarded and only a flashing light served as a warning of oncoming trains which are rare at Hungarian railway crossings "The wreckage is too deformed," he said the state secretary at the interior ministry said that the bus had been carrying 38 passengers described it as "one of the all-time worst traffic accidents" in Hungary Gerhard Schröder to express his condolences spokesman for the German embassy in Budapest said that a crisis centre was being set up and that the ambassador was on his way to the crash scene we don't have any information on the victims," he said "We have a crisis centre here at the embassy and we are in contact with our foreign ministry in Berlin The crash is one of the worst to have happened in Hungary in recent decades 19 Poles were killed and 32 injured when a bus taking them on a pilgrimage to Bosnia ploughed into a roundabout and overturned which is central Europe's largest freshwater lake is one of Hungary's most popular holiday areas and a major wine-producing region It draws large numbers of tourists every year and is especially popular with German holidaymakers Hungary isn’t a fish-eating nation: fish courses are kind of exotic meals here and that doesn’t only stand for Beluga caviar A decent trout or zander can only be found in white tablecloth restaurants with wine lists and other posh props and is accompanied prices that are really not suitable for the thickness (or more like the slimness) of the average Hungarian’s wallet This isn’t necessarily caused by a lack of good fish or the eating habits of this culture Fish House is a great example that one can eat swordfish between two rounds of sunbathing, without having a black American Express card in their beach bag Even the appearance of Fish House suggests that it won’t be like that: there’s no wine smelling here but there’s the sign of a big beer producing company so the place is easily mistaken for a simple Balaton-buffet – however we can spot the octopus arms at the bar once we get closer We thought we would prefer eating Hungarian fish so we chose the trout with grilled vegetables and the fried carp slice with mayonnaise potato salad It felt really nice to sit on the shaded terrace we weren’t the only ones who thought so: it was around lunchtime and the place filled up with people eating unhurriedly talking over their tuna steaks like they would at a buffet on the beach so our conversation was mostly just half-sentences: “The place is popular But eight out of ten people come here for something else; they’d rather eat black shells with tomato sauce Many people say it’s as good as the one they had during their holiday on the seashore.” By the way the seafood allegedly comes freshly from Italy and now that they’ve been around for two years the management is thinking about expanding their season They would like to turn Fish House into a strong constant contestant among the fish-focused spots The hottest season is just around the corner and we can’t wait to finally visit our beloved Hungarian sea We at Funzine couldn’t imagine a nicer Hungarian destination for the summer and thanks to Siófok’s gorgeous white-sand beach the illusion of a seaside vacation is almost perfect What better way to kick off the holiday season than with great concerts fun activities and a glass of refreshing rosé wine in hand The dazzling landscape is a feast for the eyes and the relaxing vibes of the lake take you off your feet in the blink of an eye Treat your sun kissed skin and dip into the lake’s mildly warm water before shaking off the everyday stress at one of the evening programs try the gastronomical delights and celebrate Siófok’s 50th birthday at Pünkösdi Festival where the Hungarian rock and roll’s legend Miklós Fenyő the popular Wellhello and the internationally famous Csík Band (authentic performer of Hungarian folk music) hit the stage among several other performers PLÁZS opens on 16 June with an epic opening party where two well-known Hungarian bands Ocho Macho and Punnany Massif will entertain the audience In July OneDay Electronic Fest with the Swiss producer Luciano brings the best beats to the lakeside The season ends with a wine and spritzer (fröccs) festival in August crowned by Ferenc Demjén’s concert who is the legendary figure of Hungarian popular music with 17 solo albumson his resume Siófok is just 1,5-2 hours away from Budapest (depending on the means of transport you choose), so it’s the perfect destination for a day-trip or a nice weekend too. It’s time to start making memories, don’t miss out on a great holiday! For ticket information and more details, follow PLÁZS Siófok on social media! Explore the top dining spots along the lake where stunning scenery complements culinary delights you can create your own biking routes through this app Let our guide be your map to the best seasonal delicacies and quality local wine in the area Escape the everyday hustle and immerse yourself in a world full of relaxation in the summer heat Hot summer days shouldn't stop you from stepping out of the air-conditioned house you wouldn’t think that a secret museum takes you time travelling Explore our curated selection of the best restaurants in Budapest you can unlock the season’s best-kept secrets Join us as we explore the can’t-miss experiences that make Budapest the place to be this season Immerse yourself in a diverse array of exhibitions We have good news: Siófok is finally ready to celebrate the arrival of summer for real. If you can’t wait to witness the transformation of the town’s main beach we recommend you time your visit for this coming Saturday the sizable sandy beach is now called PLÁZS but that’s far from being the only thing that’s changed The most important features are the same: the sandy plage hasn’t shrunk so this is still “Hungary’s biggest sandy beach” and the awesome view is still there as well There are plenty of cool spots to choose from for a bit of lakeside lounging: you can relax in the comfy sun loungers set up on the sand 400-square meter sun deck with a mug of pleasantly inebriating craft beer in hand Go for the pool for the ultimate refreshing experience or the 500-square meter terrace around the pool if you’re an avid sunbather The second leg of the EHF European League Women 2022/23 quarter-final between Ikast Handbold against Siófok KC ended just as convincingly for the Danish side as the first leg After taking a big 31:21 victory on Saturday evening Ikast are the first team this season to qualify for the EHF Finals Women in Graz QUARTER-FINAL, SECOND LEGIkast Handbold (DEN) vs Siófok KC (HUN) 31:21 (17:8)Ikast Handbold won 61:41 on aggregate The second leg between Ikast and Siófok was going to decide which team qualified for the EHF Finals Women 2023 on 13-14 May 2023 Ikast were in front by one goal – and so it continued With a great tactical performance from players like Stine Skogrand Ingvild Bakkerud and Sarah Iversen – who all scored goals in the first part of the first half – Ikast were in front 5:3 after seven minutes Siófok were right on the heels of the Danes with Dejana Milosavljevic adding to her account Julie Scaglione is unstoppable tonight ☄️#ehfel pic.twitter.com/5IUAWv5mM1 who continued to score goals and showcase their defence before they could celebrate a 10-goal victory like last weekend Even though Siófok have to travel back to Hungary without a victory Dejana Milosavljevic can enjoy that she became the top scorer of Saturday's game with nine goals from 12 shots produced a great performance to finish with a save percentage of 52.94 per cent Ikast are the first team to make it to the semi-finals of the EHF European League Women 2022/23 The draw for the semi-final pairings of the EHF Finals Women will be drawn on Tuesday 28 March at 4pm in Graz You said no to using cookies or similar tools that help improve your experience. To see this content, you would need to update your Privacy Preferences SUMMARY: Thüringer HC are crowned in Graz as the new EHF European League Women champions following an intense final against Ikast Håndbold FLASH QUOTES: Comments from players and coaches after the EHF Finals Women 2025 final and third place match FINAL REVIEW: THC come from behind to beat Ikast 34:32 at the EHF Finals in Graz FINAL PREVIEW: Ikast Håndbold meet Thüringer HC in final; Blomberg and Dijon play for third place SUMMARY: Ikast Håndbold and Thüringer HC celebrated semi-final wins in Graz as they get ready for the final on Sunday FLASH QUOTES: Comments from players and coaches after the EHF Finals Women 2025 semi-finals SEMI-FINAL REVIEW: The 2023 champions are back in the final of the EHF Finals Women in Graz FEATURE: Ikast Håndbold's new signing shares her excitement and ambitions ahead of the EHF Finals Women 2025 in Graz FEATURE: Thüringer HC left back becomes MVP and top scorer of EHF Finals Women after netting 29 times in Graz THIRD-PLACE MATCH REVIEW: The French side beat their opponents from Germany at the EHF Finals Women Béla Pálóczi has been making lángos in Hungary and abroad for 17 years he does not believe in special secrets; the oil has to be boiling hot so the thin dough only needs about half a minute of frying according to his creed: “You have to swell the dough until it answers back,” meaning that you cook it until the small air bubbles in the dough start to pop Sándor Bosnyák provides paddlers with tasty lángos in the tiny Határ Street beach between Balatonlelle and Balatonszemes so he threw it into the bin and decided to bring this Magyar-made delicacy to perfection Their motto says: “szívvel és kézzel” (meaning “wholeheartedly and by hand”); even though they bought a dough maker György Lángi has been operating Gyuri Lángos Buffet for 15 long years He believes that making lángos is truly easy – all you need is quality ingredients; a fun and kind team; and great love for making lángos Karám at Gyenesdiás has been a family business for 26 years She thinks that quality ingredients bear key importance especially the flour that she purchases from a nearby producer Her one indispensable ingredient will not be a surprise: you have to put your whole heart into it the buffet of Róza mama – who started out at the Móricz Beach of Balatonszárszó – at a new spot adding that the quality of the flour and the heat of the oil also kind of matter Pál László Styaszni operates his lángos eatery at the Azánka beach where they also entice everyone with tasty kürtőskalács (chimney cakes) He believes that for a good lángos you need love Looking at what we know from keeping an eye on the region all year long two things are for sure: that Balaton is alive and well during the off-season and that the south shore is just as great as the north ice cream and camping are back on the to-do lists after the darker days of the colder months Campgrounds on Lake Balaton’s shore are like villages: each has its own community its experienced returning visitors who can’t wait to claim their usual spot and to say hi to their old and new neighbours and the fact that everything is in one place it’s also a big plus that such holidays now mean trailers as well as tents The camping officially fully opens on April 27 with all the things a decent village might need: snack outlets, restaurants (including the popular Paletta) and there’s even a massage salon on the grounds You don’t have to go far for a swim either: the public beach is right in front of the campground The refrain of the song was embedded in our vocabulary for the remaining shooting days: whenever we were contemplating whether something could or could not be done it was only a matter of time for someone to slam: 'Well Railway watering halls are hardcore classics with their vodka/mixed/pálinka selection you can only survive with such a drink card When it arrives and unloads a small brass band This is how Grand Mexican Warlock performs Love Struggle at the Révfülöp train station joined by strings in one of the waiting rooms.Production manager Vera Nemes-Jeles:I clearly remember sitting in our office hesitating whether I even dared write down in our shooting permit request to the Hungarian Railway Co that the planned number of people present was to be min added in brackets that a part of this was the Gödöllő Symphony Orchestra scattered on the train thanks to the virtuosity of our steadicam operator one an angle even that Subscribe took the slide of Fonyódliget's beach with their song Ringside seat The video remains busy since the camera zooms in time to time on particulars like the guys drumming on the wastebin or singer Bálint Csongor who endangered the safety of the swing in the left side of the picture worn LÁNGOS sign on the slide couldn't have been better.Production manager Vera Nemes-Jeles: This is my favourite clip from the movie until I finally found the owner in Kaposvár opened the slide/buffet complex for us - completely free mind you - and made 200 gyros platters fro the crew asking that we weren't thinking about climbing up to the top of the slide I still have Marci Rév's text message in my phone: "We need an ice cream truck a sailboat and an upright piano."We hadn't known the Vác Youth Brass Band but they weren't intimidated by the task of having to accompany the rattle of Subscribe (plus the wild drumming of Strokes) they were extremely disciplined; I remember that in the meantime we had to get a boat and I wrote the kids' statement for absence from school sitting in the boat Peti Egyedi lies barefoot aboard a sailboat The one-shot is more than enough here: there is no close-up or zoom out The minimal solution is perfect for revealing that Lake Balaton can easily deliver the "unbearable-lightness-of-being" feeling in the summer Vera Nemes-Jeles: This video was shot aboard the sailboat of Marci Rév's family so this means that it is a memorable summer location for him our lifeguard was Máté Felcser (Punnany Massif) which of course had nothing to do with the fact that there were only bikini-clad choir members in this scene since the crew was forged together in the Tesco there - for details check out the #BalatonMethod hashtag in Instagram We would have extremely missed retro hotels from the movie, and luckily the crew was thinking alike, and Siófok's Hotel Ezüspart made it to the screen drums and everything occupy the balconies of the hotel which looks like gigantic amoebae from afar Even Shakespeare would be proud of this one-shot balcony scene for the song Tulipános.Production manager Vera Nemes-Jeles: This hotel knocked our socks off with its red faux leather armchairs and the real hair salon on the ground floor and when I looked out from the 8th floor balcony in the morning our fahrt master Zsolt Mona was already standing below with the crane which helped us shoot the legendary façade of the building Only a few guests had to be ousted from their rooms at 7AM because of us Coda Nostra Big Band took on themselves to help out Napra and to have someone who tries -repeatedly - to fall off a balcony and (spolier alert!) they managed in the end a gospel choir is probably one of the most unexpected cooperation in the history of underground music The acoustic version of Valahol messze is also joined by a bunch of strings and winds we fly off with Szabi aboard a hot-air balloon from Balatonalmádi towards the south shore.Production manager Vera Nemes-Jeles:It's quite telling that at the end of this day the preacher of the Vörösberény fortified church (Gyula Faust) asked me 'Vera it'll remain an unforgettable memory that I stand by a Calvinist church, on the verge of tears because the balloon cannot take off because of the strong wind the band is running late from an important rehearsal in Pest the sun is setting and there won't be calm for days - and then there is for a mere 5 minutes and we could shoot the scene.This characterized the entire shooting: there was always a Balaton resident with a crow bar YOu can listen to all the songs of Balaton Method here This information will come in handy for ship owners Whichever marina you want to have your ship stored at you should always sit down with the head of the establishment to hash out the details of the storage service and to find out what services are included in the annual fee electricity and a cable television hook-up but certain marinas charge extra for air conditioning and Wi-Fi Ask if winter storage is included in the price and inquire about the conditions as well (i.e whether the storage space is covered or open Make sure to find out if craning and ship cleaning at the beginning and end of the season are the marina’s responsibility or if you should make arrangements yourself but it’ll save you a lot of trouble if you clear things up in advance you’ll probably want to know the exact fee of staying overnight at a random marina We’ve collected the relevant prices for your but make sure to call the leader of your destination marina before you set out on your journey: find out if they have any free guest berths at all so you won’t be stranded out in the open water when you arrive and ask where the guest berths are located exactly who’ll sort out the necessary paperwork as well all of which offer the guests of the other marinas free nights during the season If you like hiking and exploring Balaton towns with the help of a sailing boat   Some marinas have guest berths of various sizes (for a range of fees) – enquiring in advance is a great idea to make sure that the berth reserved for you doesn’t end up being too small The water is about 2-2.5 metres deep at every one of the marinas we’ve mentioned so far meaning that ships of average size and weight will have no problem sailing in and out Drier and hotter summers or the opening of the Sió Channel can reduce the water’s depth but the north shore is less of a problem because of the soft mud at the bottom of the lake If you want to sail closer to the south shore with a boat that has a large draught Don’t panic if you get stuck a little bit: restart the engine try to tip the boat as much to the side as possible or the restaurant of Vonyarc Marina called Balaton A La Carte which is going to be built on water – we’re really looking forward to checking it out Most marinas have a small playground or playing corner for the little ones you can let the kids loose in the outdoor play area or the indoor playroom Kenese Marina Port has its own playground too and on the tiny beach adjacent to the Siófok marina there’s a children’s pool Most marinas take advantage of the water’s proximity As the water is very shallow on the south shore all of the beaches there are safe for the little adventurers but on the north shore you should keep an eye on your kids at all times because the water gets deep really quickly You can view the sailing boats moored by these piers up close A crazy night in Siófok: the members of a group of officers drink champagne and those who aren't drinking or dancing talk about the fights This is how the novelist Ferenc Karinthy imagined the last peacetime holiday by Lake Balaton in one of his short stories.In the spring of 1944 the fights hadn't reached Hungary yet but the Brit and American bombers looking to destroy defense plants were already flying over Lake Balaton where they were attacked by Hungarian and German fighters Many witnessed the air combats in the sky above the summer Balaton following which the planes hit often crashed into the water an British bomber crashed into Lake Balaton by Gyenesdiás and it was followed by another 40-50 planes before the end of the war on the shores and even on the ice of the Lake Boats were sunk and the famous bath house of Balatonfüred was destroyed Hitler launched his last offensive from the eastern corner of Lake Balaton  in March 1945.After the war the beaches and the boating routes were cleared of wrecks and other remnants of the war but there are still planes in the depths of Lake Balaton today a Junkers-88 were lifted out of the water near Balatonföldvár a mostly intact Soviet Il-2 was recovered near Balatonkenese and the engine of another was dug out of the reeds  of Alsóörs in 2003.Neither the exact number nor the exact location of the planes still under water are known - or at least the relevant information is not classified there are also hearsays and half-truths circulating The wrecks in the lake have moved many a creative mind:  the legend of the sunken German Tiger tanks is still holding up while the second episode of a popular Hungarian adventure series revolves around the treasure found among the wrecks of a German plane that had crashed into the water The first one we recommend of these is the Rókarántó hill in Szigliget The snowhwite "Kiskápolna" ("Small Chapel") atop Rókarántó is worth your time anyway thanks to its gorgeous surroundings and the wonderful Balaton panorama There is also a monument in front of the chapel preserving the memory of the crew of an American bomber that crashed not far from here There are two Soviet soldiers resting in Alsóörs' cemetery: the plane of Lieutenant Mironov and Corporal Teslenko crashed into the reeds here It was the engine of their plane that was dug out in 2003 however their remains had been lifted out and buried earlier there's a memorial for those perished in air combat the private collection Tarrka Militaria - The Museum of World Wars which exhibits various military relics including objects abandoned after local fights The Lake doesn't only hide planes: on account of the winter fights on the ice like mines and ammunition and other war rubble underwater can never be 100% efficient.  Each summer there are remnants of war found in the water or at the beaches.Should you stumble across a metallic object on the beach especially if its not a simple iron pipe but still cylindrical If you happen to step on a suspicious object and most of all don't monger panic; just go to the shore and notify the authorities but also high winds and reached the ‘Hungarian sea’ In Hungary, the settlements along the Danube are most at risk of flooding, but the Somogy county news portal reports that Cyclone Boris has not spared Lake Balaton either Extremely strong winds hit Fonyód residents over the weekend with gusts of up to 130 kilometers per hour measured by Kab Hill instruments Winds of 105 kilometres were recorded in Siófok and Alsóörs The cyclone hit the area with extreme wind gusts and also caused the lake’s water level to shift Experts measured very different water levels in the two parts of the lake with the southern side 33 centimeters higher than the northern side While the water level at Siófok was 109 centimeters as measured on Sunday morning As we wrote earlier, the Hungarian geological site, near Lake Balaton, was recognised among the world’s most significant, details HERE and website in this browser for the next time I comment Y"},"category":false,"taxonomy":{"active":false,"name":"category"}},"markup":{"custom_html":true,"wpp-start":"","wpp-end":"<\/ul>","title-start":"","title-end":"<\/h2>","post-html":"{thumb} {title} {stats}<\/span>{excerpt}<\/p><\/li>"},"theme":{"name":""}} You have successfully joined our subscriber list SupportUs Newsletter © 2025 DailyNewsHungary | All rights reserved This past weekend marked the peak season at Lake Balaton there are opportunities to vacation at up to 20% less cost Travellers willing to bike or walk 15 to 30 minutes to reach the shore could find accommodation near the lake for as little as HUF 7,000 (EUR 17.77) per person Despite the common concern about crowds and lack of availability around 20 August, the situation is more nuanced, Világgazdaság reports Last-minute searches on various booking platforms revealed that good value accommodations were still available with options for two people costing between HUF 15,000 and 20,000 (EUR 38 and 50.78) Vice President of the Balaton Tourism Association some were offered at HUF 7,000 (EUR 17.77) per person for a single night this past weekend These deals were primarily taken by cost-conscious travellers planning group or family getaways Fekete noted that those opting for such affordable accommodations are often more adventurous and less concerned about staying directly on the shore They are generally willing to bike or walk to reach the lake and prefer tranquillity over the bustling lakeside prices are expected to drop in the coming weeks This reduction is partly due to the availability of many well-priced rental properties around Balaton with around 30,000 accommodation units recently updated through the Kisfaludy program Most of these properties are available year-round Fekete believes that the current weekend had the highest prices of the season and that those planning their trip now can expect to save 15-20% in the following weeks During the long weekend, one in three travellers chose Lake Balaton for their vacation, with Siófok being the most popular destination Other attractive spots included Hajdúszoboszló Nearly half of the bookings were for three nights and 26% of August’s online bookings used the SZÉP card for payment Featured image: depositphotos.com A young foreigner drowned in Lake Balaton, near Siófok, on Saturday, the water rescue services told MTI on Sunday The youth was with four others on a pedalo before becoming submerged People on a nearby sailboat phoned for help and a patrol boat was on the scene within minutes A rescue boat arrived later and divers brought the youth to the surface but were unable to revive the foreigner Only referring to them as a “foreigner” seems odd A young foreign person isn’t the same as a Hungarian dying A Hungarian life is worth more or different I suppose but maybe it is just to show that that was a person not familiar with the lake So it can show how it is potentially dangerous for anyone to be overly confident in unknown waters My heart goes out to the young persons family we discussed the cost of food and drinks at Lake Balaton we are examining beach entrance fees at the “Hungarian Sea” and comparing them to the 2023 prices has provided updated information on the prices for the municipal beaches in Balatonvilágos At the Municipal Paying Beach on Zrínyi Avenue daily tickets are priced at HUF 1,200 (EUR 3.01) for adults HUF 1,000 (EUR 2.51) for pensioners and students and HUF 800 (EUR 2.01) for children aged 3–6 years A family ticket for two adults and two children under 14 costs HUF 3,500 (EUR 8.79) Residents can use the beach for free with proof of address and photo ID the adult entrance fee has increased by 50 percent from last year the beach has been renovated for the new season there is a municipal beach that remains free of charge Esterházy Strand’s entrance fee was HUF 2,100 (EUR 5.27) which rose by HUF 150 (EUR 0.38) this year Kisfaludy Strand’s fee increased by HUF 200 (EUR 0.50) Esterházy Strand is building a multifunctional cabin with bathrooms Kisfaludy Strand has renovated its pergola Both beaches have improved their green area irrigation installed eco-friendly robotic lawnmowers and renovated playgrounds Lake Balaton beach fees remain unchanged for 2024: HUF 1,500 (EUR 3.77) for adults and HUF 500 (EUR 1.26) for children aged 3 to 18 between 9 a.m and holiday homeowners can buy discounted seasonal tickets The entrance fees for the central beach in Balatonszárszó have not increased in 2024: adult tickets are HUF 1,300 (EUR 3.26) children’s and pensioner’s tickets are HUF 700 (EUR 1.76) and family tickets are HUF 3,200 (EUR 8.03) modernisation and improvement have been prioritised to make these beaches more appealing to visitors The season at Siófok’s main beach runs from 15 June to 1 September with unchanged entrance fees: HUF 2,500 (EUR 6.28) for adults HUF 800 (EUR 2.01) for children and HUF 1,500 (EUR 3.77) for students adult admission on weekdays is HUF 150 (EUR 0.38) and on weekends HUF 1,700 (EUR 4.27) A family ticket on weekdays is HUF 3,500 (EUR 8.79) while on weekends it is HUF 4,200 (EUR 10.55) A ticket for children on weekdays is HUF 1,100 (EUR 2.76) and on weekends HUF 1,200 (EUR 3.01) Student and pensioner tickets are HUF 1,100 (EUR 2.76) on weekdays and HUF 1,200 (EUR 3.01) on weekends Adult admission increased by HUF 200 (EUR 0.50) compared to 2023 prices remain unchanged: HUF 950 (EUR 2.38) for an adult ticket HUF 480 (EUR 1.20) for a pensioner and a student ticket and HUF 2,400 (EUR 6.02) for a family ticket (2 adults and 2 children) particularly in popular vacation spots like Lake Balaton It is recommended to check the operating hours of local branches of various store chains as many around Balaton now stay open until 10 PM Here’s an overview of the summer hours for major chains such as Lidl Lidl informed Pénzcentrum that eight of its stores around Balaton (located in Balatonfűzfő and Tapolca) will have extended hours from 10 June to 1 September they will open at either 6:30 or 7:00 AM and close at either 9:00 or 10:00 PM from Monday to Saturday all stores will uniformly open at 7:00 AM and close at 8:00 PM Penny stated that various factors were considered when setting the summer hours for its Balaton stores including the last school day (21 June 2024) and customer shopping habits will see stores open until 9 PM from Monday to Saturday Aldi has designated several stores around Lake Balaton as high-traffic locations The changes affect ten stores in places like Siófok These stores started longer hours from 16 May with even further extensions from 14 June to 20 August with some stores around Balaton open until 11 PM The availability of Tesco’s home delivery and store pickup services will continue and Keszthely will also offer on-demand orders through partners like Foodora and Wolt These stores generally open between 6:00 and 6:30 AM and close between 8:00 and 9:00 PM like a store in Siófok that stays open until 10 PM Spar’s express stores at gas stations operate 24/7 Spar’s online shop delivers to over 200 locations and the drive-in service is available in 36 Interspar hypermarkets and 4 Spar supermarkets and Gyenesdiás are now included in the delivery zone with home delivery also available in Hévíz starting 5 June There will be extended store pickup hours in Keszthely and Veszprém from 17 June Lake Balaton is one of the most preferred holiday destinations in Hungary There are astonishing beaches on the lake’s northern and southern shores the “Hungarian Sea” is not as safe as you think Theft rates are high making it hard for holiday-goers to relax Hungarian police have made a map showing the “most criminal” towns around the lake over 1.7 million tourists visited the Hungarian Sea last year Many people seek escape from the city’s heat on hot summer days What could be a better idea than going to Lake Balaton it is much easier to get away with theft and smaller crimes you should really look out for your valuables when going on holiday Statistics have shown that crime rates are much higher in certain towns around the lake You might want to take this into consideration before going on a holiday The website of the Hungarian police provides maps showing the rate of crimes in the area. When selecting theft as the crime for the map to showcase, some of the most popular beaches turn red around Lake Balaton According to the data from the last 60 days Siófok and its surroundings have the highest rate of theft as it is one of the busiest towns during the summertime You should definitely keep an eye out for the railway station and the beach more serious crimes are also more likely to happen in Siófok we can say that the northern shore might be safer The Hungarian police emphasise taking the right measures to avoid becoming a victim of crime we tend to forget about keeping our belongings safe as we just want to relax and have a good time a good time can quickly turn into a nightmare if we become victims of theft thieves usually choose elderly people as their victims The Hungarian police suggest the following things: The nightlife of the entertainment venues in Siófok will be subject to new in order to improve the cleanliness and public safety of the city Siófok lies on the southern bank of Lake Balaton and is one of the most popular holiday destinations in Hungary As of 2 May, the representative body of Siófok will bind the opening hours of the city’s entertainment venues between midnight and 4 AM to six new conditions, index.hu reports The Petőfi Promenade of Siófok and its surroundings are one of the busiest spots in the city a popular place for tourists to relax during the day and at night the new rules aim to reduce noise emissions from the facilities and maintain public cleanliness in the area As we have reported on the issue previously the Siófok municipality created the decree that would have regulated the nightlife of the Petőfi promenade the decree ran into several legal problems at the time with the Somogy County Government Office classifying the restrictions as illegal The Siófok municipality unanimously rejected the County Office’s declaration the Supreme Court found two out of nine disputed points to be illegal the local Siófok town hall made the appropriate changes to the text of the law venues will face more scrutiny in their nightlife operation entertainment venues must meet six conditions in order to be able to operate at night Róbert Lengyel made the following statement at the council meeting regarding the upcoming changes: “We have won decisively in a lawsuit against the government office and now can implement the decree in the spirit of the 9-year-long systematic effort to ensure as much order and public safety as possible on the Petőfi Promenade […] We are strengthening the image of Siófok as a family-friendly city but entrepreneurs affected by [the new regulations] can also agree that these provisions serve the interests of the public.” Get our daily news collection, sign up and subscribe your friends to our daily newsletter here This means passengers can count on 9 cruises on weekdays and 10 cruises on the weekend between Siófok and the northern shore More about the schedule HERE. Renovation of the existing fleet is an ongoing project as well Some current ships under renovation are the Szigliget ship which is being prepared for its 95th birthday They also take environmental upgrades seriously more modern ferries and catamarans to the fleet Another long-awaited improvement to the Lake Balaton cruise ship experience is the online availability of tickets This feature is already a work in progress even though it was promised to be done by May The website also gained a brand new look and the whole company went through a rebranding process Do not hesitate to make the most out of your day at Lake Balaton by taking a cruise on one of the beautiful new ships It will also allow you to attend numerous parties and festivals happening all around Balaton this summer “a perfect way to spend a gorgeous summer (night)” if one is so inclined has announced his plans to restrict the consumption and selling of alcohol and it is safe to say that the party-goers of the Golden Coast of Balaton are not happy Dr Lengyel revealed his plans to the public in a Facebook post where he also mentioned legal obstacles to Siófok’s Petőfi promenade’s closure and surveillance by security guards as well as the updating of their surveillance system in the area “The further development of our space surveillance system has started now we are working on the police being able to directly monitor the events of the promenade from the building of their captaincy soon and thus be able to react to them immediately,” the mayor wrote He also plans to make the promenade an event area again it seems that the promenade will close in mid-July Dr Lengyel also proposed a ban on the consumption of alcohol in public areas and a restriction on selling alcohol in commercial shops during a board meeting on July 16th The aim of these proposals would be to make the city safer and more livable for residents during the summer The ban on alcohol consumption in public spaces – meaning streets and waterfront promenades – would ensure that there is no swigging by anyone in public spaces without consequences while the restriction of purchasing alcohol from commercial shops – not restaurants or pubs – would ensure that there are no empty beer or other alcoholic beverage bottles and cans lying around on the streets Both of the drafts are supported by the police This comes not long after a very strict regulation was accepted in Budapest’s party district, sparking protest from the employees “I can hear in advance the objections of the sceptics and the threats of those opposed as well and I am aware that not a single magic spell will change everything and there can be visible results over time.” And Dr Lengyel is right mostly questioning the decision in various tones “I see a way bigger problem with some restaurants on the promenade and the hyped-up guests do not want to go home I don’t know what kind of legislations are possible but I think opening hours should be restricted first if possible because I think this is a bigger problem or I could say the real problem,” one Facebook user wrote in the comments “But it is a good thing that the mayor is trying to do something It should be supported instead of being all pedantic In regular shops only drinks under 5% can be purchased In the whole country,” another user suggested A couple of journalists from Index went undercover on the Golden Coast at night to find out what the people partying thought most of them saying that Siófok is for partying Sort out the drug dealing and consumption in Siofok and the rest will follow Drugs in Siofok on the party scene are rife One of Lake Balaton’s largest festivals: with a renovated main stage and 35 concerts over 17 weekends this year’s Plázs in Siófok will open its season between 17 and 20 May The opening weekend of Pentecost is jointly organised by the municipality and the Plázs, with a cavalcade of family and leisure activities on the Great Beach (Nagystrand) and musical events on the technically and externally modernised stage of the Plázs They pointed out that after the daytime events and children’s shows Blahalouisiana will give a free concert on Friday there will be performances by local DJs in several venues Dj Dominique and the Fergeteg party will be waiting for the party-goers the Plázs attracted a record number of visitors “there is a good chance of beating that” Besides big returning acts such as Azahriah several other acts will debut on the big stage equipped with huge LED walls Tickets and further information can be found HERE The unique Ferris wheel was presented at the Hannover World Exhibition in 2000 and it’s been going around European cities since then which is Hungary’s biggest and Europe’s tallest mobile Ferris wheel moves to Siófok Grand Beach again this summer from the 24th of June until the 21st of August to dazzle visitors with the breath-taking panorama of Lake Balaton The construction’s unbelievable sizes are demonstrated by the facts that its total weight matches the weight of a Boeing 747 and its height equals two ten-floored block of flats put onto each other The cables of the Ferris wheel are 2 kilometres long when stretched out which means that we could easily walk through them to the Tihany peninsula The Ferris wheel awaits visitors every day from 3 pm There is also an accessible cabin among the 40 cabins of the wheel it’s probably the most imposing during the night when there are 30 thousand colourful bulbs that light up the enormous construction the Ferris wheel will be easily accessible from the northern coast as well There are going to be special Siófok Ferris wheel boat rides – in cooperation with Balaton Nautical Inc – from Balatonfüred and Balatonalmádi for those who want to be delighted by the breath-taking view Siófok is a beautiful port- and holiday town next to Lake Balaton in Somogy County Even though its population is about 25,000 An interesting fact about it is that Balatonkiliti and Balatonújhely are attached to it It was used to be called Fok (degree in English) but got the prefix ‘Sió’ in 1901 because of the Sió Canal next to it Siófok is a beautiful city; this is why visitors should take a nice walk here One of the latest attractions is the Ferris Wheel It is a seasonal program since visitors can enjoy it only during the summer season it is good to know that the minimum height is 140 cm for all of the visitors It is also a great way to take a look at the area nearby from the Siófok Water Tower you can admire the view the beautiful landscape while drinking a cup of coffee the Mineral Museum could be an excellent choice It is a nice programme not only for children but also for adults since the exhibition is very informative There is a wide range of water activities in this city the most popular way to enjoy the water is Lake Balaton Bebo Aquapark is a perfect example for that because everyone will find the most exciting activities for themselves therefore everyone is safe while having fun here you can even go on a boat trip that can be a refreshing experience due to the wind blowing on the open water we can assure you that there are many places to rent one a romantic date idea could also be rowboating during the sunset If you are not keen on bathing in the lake we have good news for you because there is also a Thermal Bath in Siófok Its name is Galerius Bath and Wellness Centre that offers different kinds of activities for all ages If you want to have a break from bathing and relaxing under the sun here are some ideas to spice up your holiday Escape Game Siófok is also an exciting program teams have to escape from a room with brain-teasers and hidden clues using good examining skills and cooperation It offers fun and brings the team members closer together you can try the so-called “Bubble Soccer” that means you can play football while your body’s upper part is in a giant there is no need to know all the rules of soccer Ugrani Jó (It is good to jump) is a great opportunity to release your stress and get some adrenaline instead It is a company that flies you up in the air and then let you jump with a well-trained expert and a parachute of course It is a great way to see the area from a bird’s-eye view while experiencing something astonishing and memorable If you like playing paintball or you always wanted to try it Adrenaline Paintball Action Park is your place The friendly staff members know a lot about this sport and can explain the sport in great details also in English and German There is also a restaurant to refill your energy after the fight Featured image: www.facebook.com/SiófokÓriáskerék Lake Balaton’s best beaches have been revealed for 2020 as part of the annual Kék Hullám Zászló competition the beaches are put into different categories based on several aspects This year, due to COVID-19, the top beaches of Balaton were announced a bit later than usual, but the list is finally here. There were a total of 35 beaches which were graded, HellóVidék reported The goal of the Kék Hullám Zászló (Blue Wave Flag in English) competition is to encourage beaches on Lake Balaton to be developed and modernised further The Blue Wave Flags were distributed in Zamárdi this year and the judges were the Association of Balaton Tourism and employees of the Department of Public Health of the County Government Offices Some of the aspects of the competition included: “There has never been a need for this competition like right now We all believed and believe that there will be a Balaton summer It feels really good that a lot of beaches applied There have been countless beach developments in the past year and there are countless on-going ones,” Gábor Lombár the President of the Association of Balaton If you happen to visit any of these beaches, make sure to try some of the amazing food offered at Lake Balaton Lake Balaton is more popular than ever as the Hungarian government asked people to have a vacation in the country rather than travelling abroad Out of all the reservations at the most popular tourist destinations of Hungary 34% are for Lake Balaton’s popular places Forbes reported that the hotels of Lake Balaton use approximately 70-90% of their capacity this summer season The number of active reservations has increased by 6% while the average number of reservations by 12% the number of nights spent at apartments and hotels has increased rapidly compared to last year the number of reservations at hotels decreased and Tihany are the most expensive places where accommodations cost between 22-28 EUR/person/night The cheapest places can be found in Balatonkereszttúr for 17 EUR/person/night Lakes Tisza and Velence are also popular destinations this year among Hungarians Featured image: www.facebook.com/BalatonFelvidek.hu Lake Balaton has been suffering from it rather than enjoying the advantages and the increased amount of algae can easily cause skin and other health problems for everyone who swims in Lake Balaton READ MORE HERE one of the most famous Hungarian holiday and foreign tourist targets around the “Hungarian sea” aims to introduce new restrictions on alcohol consumption The local government has already accepted the relevant decree in their end-March session According to turizmus.com the local council of Siófok is to introduce new restrictions impacting the catering and entertainment sector of the Petőfi promenade the city’s famous tourist attraction The city’s local council passed the relevant decree with 9 Ayes and two abstentions The members of the local government accepted the new rules on 25 March Only those catering service providers and shops can remain open between 12 pm and 4 am that adapt to the new rules all sound systems in the promenade have to contain a limiter owners have to hire staff to prevent bluster on the promenade the local government asked people to carry out that task for free The local government decided to abolish plastic cups and authorise only re-cups They hope that fewer people will throw away those cups so they can reduce waste in the town alcoholic beverages will be forbidden to be taken out from the shops toilets will also be assigned to place owners’ responsibilities The owners will have to clean the pavement in front of their stores with a high-pressure cleaning machine They must guarantee that any erotic activities will not be visible from public spaces regardless of whether it happens inside their place or on their terrace The local government will enable late-night opening for only a 1-year-long term And the city will have the power to withdraw it any time if they breach the rules nobody can receive such a permit if they owe taxes or fines to Siófok The new decree has not yet come into force and they will be able to share their remarks on it at a hearing.  Closing the most valuable part of the city the party district around the promenade would be a utopic solution – the head of the Balaton Touristic Association said Henrik Hoffman believes the party district should become a place offering high-quality entertainment The first step can be the new decree of the local government – he concluded The photos of those slappers are not ‘erotic’ No offense but the word decree is spelled incorrectly as degree twice in the article Infostart.hu reveals that Hévíz and Keszthely are the most popular destinations in the Balaton region editor of balatontipp.hu shared his data about the ranking among these cities Hévíz is the most successful city in the Balaton region since it has a 7 percent growth regarding the number of nights spent in the hotels of the town last year Nights spent here by foreigners rose with 9,7 percent while the Hungarians’ number grew by 3 percent 700 thousand people from abroad decided to stay in Hévíz Siófok got the second place in the competition it is the winner among the cities that are located right by the shore a touristic outgrowth of the city decreased spectacularly with 8,6 percent thanks to the 15,9 percent domestic decline it earned the second place on the list with 240 nights internationally and 467 domestically Árpád Győrffy highlighted that it has been Hévíz, Siófok, and Balatonfüred on the stage for years now It is a change however that while Siófok’s popularity seems to be decreasing Balatonfüred is getting more and more beloved due to its 11,3 percent rise This causes Siófok be on very thin ice because 706 thousand nights are not much more than Balatonfüred’s 693 thousand nights Zalakaros got the fourth place with a 10,7 percent rise that means 554 thousand nights in this case. Domestic popularity has grown with a notable 10,1 percent. Keszthely won the fifth place from Zamárdi compared to last year. What is more, Cserszegtomaj and Tihany improved their accomplishment with one-one place Lake Balaton is not only the most popular summer destination among Hungarians but also among many foreign visitors the “Hungarian sea” is becoming more and more expensive as the prices of accommodation real estate and food have been continuously rising you have to pay an entrance fee of 2-3-4 EUR on most of the beaches One of the Hungarian media outlets collated the remaining free beaches around Lake Balaton Pénzcentrum asked all local municipalities on the lake to operate free public beaches and compiled a list of such beaches in their article the number of free beaches did not decrease The number of free beaches currently stands at 57 the local municipalities stated that they did not plan to impose entrance fees on these beaches The media outlet suggested there should be an official register of such beaches but the Hungarian Tourism Agency did not answer their request there are only two free public beaches left on the more popular northern coast of the lake Tihany and Örvényes will remain free for all visitors even in 2022 imposing an entrance fee is neither easy nor worth it Additional obligations can reduce the revenue the small size of the beach precludes that option Győrffy added that the reasons for the increasing entrance fees are the rising food and drink prices we have to pay 30-40 per cent more in many restaurants around Lake Balaton more and more visitors arrive with a cooler to the beach thousands of people swarm the Nagystrand and the Sóstói beach even though the entrance ticket costs 700 HUF (EUR 1.77) there is a sweeping free beach near the famous Hungarian city a free beach does not guarantee large flocks of tourists many local municipalities increased the entrance fees by 60 per cent for they feared decreased traffic and higher service costs Pénzcentrum said some settlements demanded a second rise last year the following local municipalities plan to increase entrance ticket prices: declared that their beaches would remain free this year and be renewed with government support the Somos and Gödrös beaches will remain free visitors must pay for using the parking lots Zamárdi awaits tourists with a 3 kilometres long free beach which the local municipality plans to develop in the future Here is a map of the free beaches around Lake Balaton: “One of the Hungarian media outlets collected the remaining free beaches” did they pick them up and put them in their pocket For god’s sake WOODS write ENGLISH!! It is time for swimming and summer recreation A popular destination is Lake Balaton where families like to go to relax which they also take with them on summer trips their four-legged friends are not allowed to take part in the beach activities Here is a list of beaches to enjoy this summer with your furry friends The Keszthely Dog Park and Picnic Garden, which opened its doors in 2020 A number of alterations have been made to the area before opening to make the beach as safe as possible It awaits dogs and their owners on nearly half an acre movement area – everything is provided to make both bipeds and quadrupeds feel great in their free time and umbrellas enhance the comfort on the beach which has recently won the title of Tourism of the City of Keszthely the beach will charge a token entrance fee this year The entrance fee is HUF 200 for dogs and HUF 300 for their owners The beach is open from 9 am to 7 pm in the summer The Keszthely Dog Park and Picnic Garden also requires mandatory vaccinations There is also a snack bar and washbasins in the area The more than nine-hectare beach can be accessed from Highway 7 via a row of plane trees There are many grass and sand sports fields on the beach and a basketball court has been set up in the water There is also a children’s playground on the beach The Balatonföldvár dog beach opened its doors on 2,500 square metres. It can be reached from the capital in up to an hour. Here, dogs and their owners can enjoy Lake Balaton in a large open area there is a specially designed ramp for the dogs to get into the water but there are also shallower parts in the beach area It is worth noting that the beach can only be visited with regularly vaccinated and worm-free dogs and it does not hurt to have the vaccination book on hand In the middle of Balatonlelle, west of the boat station, there is a nearly two-kilometre-long free beach and there are several buffets for those who are hungry after enjoying a swim there is a huge slide for adrenaline seekers The long stretch has many restaurants and public toilets Small dogs and large dogs fit in perfectly with each other on the beach in Fonyód so there is no changing room for the dog owners and puppies can only be brought along with a vaccination book Admission is HUF 300 for students and HUF 500 for adults and dogs There is a washbasin and a snack bar for the owners which is something worth preparing for.Like other beaches an immunity certificate is not required here either according to the unanimous opinion of dog lovers provides excellent recreation for dogs and their owners The open beach with a narrow shore is a place for those who want to relax as opposed to the Gödrös free beach not far from the entrance of the Tihany Peninsula It is located close to the centre of the settlement between the Tihany boat station and the ferry and can be accessed on foot on a stepped road leading through a forest but there is also a possibility of paid parking nearby Source: sokszinuvidek.24.hu; turizmus.com; hirado.hu the production of new ferries and catamarans has begun in addition to the renewal of the Balaton Shipping Company’s current fleet and the preparations for the refurbishment of the ports operated by the company Balaton Shipping Company’s new ships will arrive in 2022 The state’s capital increase of HUF 6.6 billion (⁓EUR 17,968,114) allows Balaton Shipping Company to purchase two 45-metre ferries and two 35-metre catamarans for nearly HUF 5.7 billion (⁓EUR 15,517,916) the shipping company’s large-scale development project lasting until 2030 and aiming to replace the existing old ships on Lake Balaton with a modern fleet the company told Turizmus and the new vessels are equipped with state-of-the-art propulsion systems and passenger service equipment The main goal is to provide passengers with a service that meets European standards This is a development of historic proportions in the life of Lake Balaton The ferries will run between Szántódrév and Tihanyrév while the catamarans will run between Siófok thus ensuring access to the key destinations of Lake Balaton The new vessels are built in Komárom (Komarno) the most important port city of the former Austro-Hungarian Monarchy Komárom’s 119-year-old engineering enterprise has vast experience in the production of large ships and heavy steel structures SAM also builds ships and high-performance floating cranes for China and the Republic of South Africa Read also: Balaton region to become the most popular residential area? the company will put a strong emphasis on improving their program offerings and passenger information and introducing online ticket distribution Are they electric-powered or polluting ships Siófok is a vibrant and popular tourist destination situated on the southern shore of Balaton Known as the “capital” of the lake it offers a wide range of attractions and activities for visitors One such attraction is, naturally, the beach. Siófok Beach stretches for several kilometers and offers facilities such as sunbeds Those who love outings at night shouldn’t worry either Siófok is famous for its vibrant nightlife also known as “Party Street,” is the hub of nightlife in Siófok with numerous bars and clubs lined up along the waterfront For those who enjoy bathing, but are not a big fan of the waters of Balaton, we recommend to visit Galerius Wellness and Spa Located located only a short hop from Siófok it is a popular attraction for relaxation and rejuvenation steam rooms and a wide range of wellness treatments the city has some fascinating cultural and historical sites worth exploring as well offers panoramic views of the town and the lake The city’s centre features several charming churches including the Holy Trinity Church and the Protestant Church Tihany offers a unique window into the hidden opportunities and gems of Balaton it provides tourists with stunning panoramic views of the lake and the surrounding landscapes The peninsula is a designated nature reserve The Benedictine Abbey is one of Tihany’s main landmarks and a significant historical site it is a beautifully preserved architectural gem Visitors can explore the abbey’s interior admire the tranquil courtyards and enjoy the serene beauty of the region Tihany is famous for its lavender cultivation and the sight of vibrant purple fields is a treat for the eyes visitors can stroll through the fragrant lavender fields learn about lavender production and purchase lavender products and gifts Keszthely is a picturesque town located on the western shore of Lake Balaton Known for its rich history and cultural heritage Keszthely offers a range of attractions and activities for visitors The main highlight of Keszthely is by far the Festetics Palace one of Hungary’s largest Baroque-style castles This impressive mansion was the residence of the Festetics noble family lavish interiors and beautifully landscaped gardens the palace serves as a museum where visitors can explore its various rooms Keszthely boasts several beaches along the shores of Lake Balaton offering excellent opportunities for swimming Some popular beaches in Keszthely include the Libás Beach and the Balaton Museum Beach Keszthely is home to the Marzipan Museum and Confectionery a unique attraction that showcases intricate marzipan sculptures made by local artists Visitors can admire the impressive artworks learn about the history and techniques of marzipan-making and indulge in delicious marzipan treats The organizers of Balaton Sound are willing to bring new services each and every year for those who are keen for real special experiences The best artists of the international house tech-house and deep house scene will have special daytime sessions from Wednesday till Sunday (6-10 July) on Balaton Sound’s Party Boat The boat awaits visitors from 2 pm already on all program days leaving the Siófok port at 3 pm when the superb party-excursion starts on the water The five program days of the boat will be awesome and colorful the Andhim duo from Cologne and Agoria from Paris The Badacsony catamaran will be our boat for this 5 days and we’ll transform it into a real party boat with high quality sound system We suggest to buy the tickets as soon as you can because they are available in a very limited number Transfer from the festival to the port of Siófok and back is included in the ticket price Transfers are available every day from 1 pm leaving from the main entrance of Balaton Sound.Tickets on a discounted price are available for Balaton Sound pass holders from today You can get tickets on any of the Balaton Sound ticket pre-sales points or online Source: Press release – http://sziget.hu/balatonsound/