{"id":25958,"date":"2023-02-13T00:22:02","date_gmt":"2023-02-12T23:22:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/?p=25958"},"modified":"2024-02-22T12:33:50","modified_gmt":"2024-02-22T11:33:50","slug":"things-to-do-in-lake-balaton","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/hungary\/things-to-do-in-lake-balaton\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to see and do in Lake Balaton?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-auto kksr-align-left kksr-valign-top\"\n    data-payload='{&quot;align&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;25958&quot;,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;valign&quot;:&quot;top&quot;,&quot;ignore&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;reference&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;count&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;legendonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;readonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;score&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;starsonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;best&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;gap&quot;:&quot;4&quot;,&quot;greet&quot;:&quot;Rate this post&quot;,&quot;legend&quot;:&quot;5\\\/5&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Things to see and do in Lake Balaton?&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:&quot;138&quot;,&quot;_legend&quot;:&quot;{score}\\\/{best}&quot;,&quot;font_factor&quot;:&quot;1.25&quot;}'>\n            \n<div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\" style=\"padding-right: 4px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\" style=\"padding-right: 4px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\" style=\"padding-right: 4px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\" style=\"padding-right: 4px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\" style=\"padding-right: 4px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 138px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 4px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 4px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 4px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 4px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 4px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                \n\n<div class=\"kksr-legend\" style=\"font-size: 19.2px;\">\n            5\/5    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<p>Did you know that Lake Balaton is the second most visited destination in <a href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/hungary\/things-to-do-in-hungary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hungary,<\/a> behind Budapest? No wonder. This lake is a real natural paradise, perfect for a short holiday. We assure you that you won&#8217;t get bored. Water adventures, excursions, partying and beaches to relax on &#8211; what more could you ask for?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Post content<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d4cb490ddda\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d4cb490ddda\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/hungary\/things-to-do-in-lake-balaton\/#What-to-do-at-Lake-Balaton\" >What to do at Lake Balaton<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/hungary\/things-to-do-in-lake-balaton\/#1-Balatonfured\" >1. Balatonf\u00fcred<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/hungary\/things-to-do-in-lake-balaton\/#2-Lake-Herviz\" >2. Lake Herviz<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/hungary\/things-to-do-in-lake-balaton\/#3-Tihany-peninsula\" >3. Tihany peninsula<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/hungary\/things-to-do-in-lake-balaton\/#4-Zamardi\" >4. Zam\u00e1rdi<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/hungary\/things-to-do-in-lake-balaton\/#What-to-see-around-Lake-Balaton\" >What to see around Lake Balaton<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/hungary\/things-to-do-in-lake-balaton\/#1-Balaton-Highland-National-Park\" >1. Balaton Highland National Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/hungary\/things-to-do-in-lake-balaton\/#2-Budapest\" >2. Budapest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/hungary\/things-to-do-in-lake-balaton\/#3-Veszprem\" >3. Veszpr\u00e9m<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/hungary\/things-to-do-in-lake-balaton\/#5-day-trip-to-Lake-Balaton\" >5-day trip to Lake Balaton<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/hungary\/things-to-do-in-lake-balaton\/#How-to-get-to-Lake-Balaton\" >How to get to Lake Balaton<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/hungary\/things-to-do-in-lake-balaton\/#Where-to-eat-around-Lake-Balaton\" >Where to eat around Lake Balaton<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/hungary\/things-to-do-in-lake-balaton\/#What-are-the-best-accommodations-on-Lake-Balaton\" >What are the best accommodations on Lake Balaton?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/hungary\/things-to-do-in-lake-balaton\/#Travel-Tips-for-Going-to-Lake-Balaton\" >Travel Tips for Going to Lake Balaton<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/hungary\/things-to-do-in-lake-balaton\/#How-to-plan-your-trip-to-Lake-Balaton\" >How to plan your trip to Lake Balaton<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/hungary\/things-to-do-in-lake-balaton\/#Frequently-asked-questions-about-going-to-lake-Balaton\" >Frequently asked questions about going to lake Balaton<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-to-do-at-lake-balaton\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-to-do-at-Lake-Balaton\"><\/span>What to do at Lake Balaton<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Lake Balaton is one of the largest freshwater lakes in Europe. It measures 80km by 14km and is 12m deep. In the surrounding area there are many villages offering a wide range of cultural and leisure activities, which means that there is plenty to do on this large lake. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-Balatonfured\"><\/span>1. Balatonf\u00fcred<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is one of the oldest settlements around the lake although it is now one of the most modern cities. The town is famous for its hot springs, the most luxurious marina on the lake, and the old holiday palaces of the aristocracy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main sights of Balatonf\u00fcred are Tagore S\u00e9t\u00e1ny, a lakeside promenade, Gy\u00f3gy Ter Square, the Kossuth Pump House and its hot springs, the J\u00f3kai writer&#8217;s memorial museum and the Balaton Pantheon where famous people are laid to rest. 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data-url=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/visit-balaton-beach.webp\" data-width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/visit-balaton-beach.webp?ssl=1\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\"\/><\/figure><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"25963\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/hungary\/things-to-do-in-lake-balaton\/attachment\/excursions-balaton-lake\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/excursions-balaton-lake.webp?fit=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1024,768\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" 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data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/excursions-balaton-lake.webp?fit=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Open image 4 of 4 in full-screen\"srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/excursions-balaton-lake.webp?strip=info&#038;w=600&#038;ssl=1 600w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/excursions-balaton-lake.webp?strip=info&#038;w=900&#038;ssl=1 900w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/excursions-balaton-lake.webp?strip=info&#038;w=1024&#038;ssl=1 1024w\" alt=\"Excursions balaton lake\" data-height=\"768\" data-id=\"25963\" data-link=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/?attachment_id=25963\" data-url=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/excursions-balaton-lake.webp\" data-width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/excursions-balaton-lake.webp?ssl=1\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\"\/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-Lake-Herviz\"><\/span>2. Lake Herviz<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Lake H\u00e9rviz, formed in the crater of a volcano, is located 8&nbsp;km from Keszthely, and is Europe&#8217;s largest hot spring lake. It is a real pleasure to bathe in its crystal-clear waters, always at 22&nbsp;\u00b0C in summer and winter, completely surrounded by forest. In the middle of the lake there is a building accessible by footbridges from where you can bathe and sunbathe on its platforms. The entrance fee is 100 HUF.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote alignwide\"><blockquote><p><em><em>Organize your travel itinerary with\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/auth\/signup?&amp;ref=blogpassporter3&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=things-to-do-in-lake-balaton&amp;utm_term=recommendation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Passporter<\/a><em>\u00a0easy and functional. Get inspired by the experiences of other travellers and choose the places that interest you the most, adding them to the route map.<\/em><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-Tihany-peninsula\"><\/span>3. Tihany peninsula<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tihany is one of the most historic settlements on the lake and one of the most visited by tourists because of its beauty. It is located on a small peninsula that juts 5km into the lake and is home to the Tihany Abbey. The institution was founded in the early 10th century, and has undergone numerous restorations and reconstructions over the years. The abbey is open from 10:00h to 16:00h and is worth a visit just for the views of the lake. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-attachment-id=\"25964\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/hungary\/things-to-do-in-lake-balaton\/attachment\/tihany-lake-balaton\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Tihany-lake-Balaton.jpg?fit=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1024,682\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Tihany lake Balaton\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Tihany-lake-Balaton.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Tihany-lake-Balaton.jpg?fit=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Tihany-lake-Balaton.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Tihany lake Balaton\" class=\"wp-image-25964\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Tihany-lake-Balaton.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Tihany-lake-Balaton.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Tihany-lake-Balaton.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tihany @pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-Zamardi\"><\/span>4. Zam\u00e1rdi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Located in the south, Zam\u00e1rdi is one of the most touristy towns on Lake Balaton. Its beaches are small, and being situated on the narrowest part of the lake, you can see the Tihany peninsula on the other shore. The town is very lively during the summer, when concerts and festivals are organised. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Zam\u00e1rdi you can also choose from a multitude of water activities such as windsurfing or water parks, hiking trails or other cultural options, such as museums or ancient ruins. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\">\n<figure class=\"aligncentre size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-attachment-id=\"25965\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/hungary\/things-to-do-in-lake-balaton\/attachment\/visit-zamardi-hungary\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Visit-Zamardi-Hungary.jpg?fit=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1024,682\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Visit Zamardi Hungary\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Visit-Zamardi-Hungary.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Visit-Zamardi-Hungary.jpg?fit=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Visit-Zamardi-Hungary.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Visit Zamardi Hungary\" class=\"wp-image-25965\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Visit-Zamardi-Hungary.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Visit-Zamardi-Hungary.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Visit-Zamardi-Hungary.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Zamardi Hungary @pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-to-see-around-lake-balaton\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-to-see-around-Lake-Balaton\"><\/span>What to see around Lake Balaton<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While the villages around Lake Balaton are characteristically touristy and crowded, the surrounding area is quite the opposite. Small villages scattered with medieval architecture, fortresses, underwater cave galleries, vineyards and historic towns. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-Balaton-Highland-National-Park\"><\/span>1. Balaton Highland National Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Balaton Highlands National Park measures over 500 hectares and is located to the west of the lake. Its main feature is its volcanic rock formations, as well as the views of Lake Balaton from its hills. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The park is divided into 6 areas. The aforementioned Tihany Peninsula is the best known, but there are others worth visiting as well. The P\u00e9csely Basin is a wine-growing area located inland, and is characterised by vineyards, wineries and small charming villages. The K\u00e1li and Tapolca Basin is a flat, green area characterised by rock formations, views and a network of caves hidden beneath the surface. The caves can be visited by boat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Keszthely Hills&nbsp;are a forest area where we find the Festetics Palace. And finally there is the Kis-Balaton area, a large wetland with a great variety of birds. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"556\" data-attachment-id=\"25966\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/hungary\/things-to-do-in-lake-balaton\/attachment\/what-to-see-in-hungary-national-park-balaton\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/What-to-see-in-Hungary-National-Park-Balaton.jpg?fit=1024%2C556&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1024,556\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"What to see in Hungary National Park Balaton\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/What-to-see-in-Hungary-National-Park-Balaton.jpg?fit=300%2C163&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/What-to-see-in-Hungary-National-Park-Balaton.jpg?fit=1024%2C556&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/What-to-see-in-Hungary-National-Park-Balaton.jpg?resize=1024%2C556&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"What to see in Hungary National Park Balaton\" class=\"wp-image-25966\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/What-to-see-in-Hungary-National-Park-Balaton.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/What-to-see-in-Hungary-National-Park-Balaton.jpg?resize=300%2C163&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/What-to-see-in-Hungary-National-Park-Balaton.jpg?resize=768%2C417&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">National Park Balaton @pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-Budapest\"><\/span>2. Budapest <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Hungary&#8217;s capital is well connected to the towns around the lake, and is a good choice for a day trip. It takes about 1.5 hours by car or train, and departures are fairly frequent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Budapest you must see the Parliament and the Danube Shoes, the Sz\u00e9chenyi Thermal Baths, the Budapest Citadel, Buda Castle, Fisherman&#8217;s Bastion, the Jewish Quarter and the Great Synagogue of Budapest. The Central Market is also a place not to be missed, where you can buy typical Hungarian products. Clearly you won&#8217;t have time to see it all in one day, but at least you&#8217;ll get a good souvenir of its streets and lively pubs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-499968f5 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/auth\/signup?&amp;ref=blogpassporter5&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=things-to-do-in-lake-balaton&amp;utm_term=download-app\" style=\"background-color:#2a7057\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">download the Passporter app, it&#8217;s free! \ud83d\ude09<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-Veszprem\"><\/span>3. Veszpr\u00e9m<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite the fact that this western city is not on the lake, it is one of the most visited for its historic centre and beauty. Veszpr\u00e9m is known as the city of queens, as many of the country&#8217;s queens were crowned here. In addition to strolling through the old town, you should visit the Archbishop&#8217;s Palace and climb the Fire Tower, from where the views are incredible. The baroque palace is open from 9:00h to 17:00h every day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another must-see is Veszpr\u00e9m&#8217;s neo-Romanesque cathedral, which is simple but interesting inside for the paintings on the walls. You should also see the city&#8217;s oldest building, the Gizella Chapel, whose original frescoes are still preserved to some extent.  <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\">\n<figure class=\"aligncentre size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-attachment-id=\"25967\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/hungary\/things-to-do-in-lake-balaton\/attachment\/palace-festetics-in-veszprem\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Palace-Festetics-in-Veszprem.jpg?fit=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1024,682\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Palace Festetics in Veszpr\u00e8m\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Palace-Festetics-in-Veszprem.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Palace-Festetics-in-Veszprem.jpg?fit=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Palace-Festetics-in-Veszprem.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Palace Festetics in Veszpr\u00e8m\" class=\"wp-image-25967\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Palace-Festetics-in-Veszprem.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Palace-Festetics-in-Veszprem.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Palace-Festetics-in-Veszprem.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Palace Festetics in Veszpr\u00e8m @pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-day-trip-to-lake-balaton\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-day-trip-to-Lake-Balaton\"><\/span>5-day trip to Lake Balaton<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Lake Balaton is a very versatile destination in terms of length of stay. It allows you to spend from one day to two weeks doing beach tourism and discovering the surrounding towns and villages. It is also a very affordable holiday that includes activities for all tastes and ages. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We recommend spending at least 5 days. In that time you can visit the main cities such as Balatonf\u00fcred, Veszpr\u00e9m or Zam\u00e1rdi, and other points of interest such as the Tihany Peninsula or the thermal springs of Lake H\u00e9rviz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lake Balaton is located in the heart of the Balaton Highlands National Park, where you can go on numerous excursions. And if that&#8217;s not enough, think about taking time to relax on the lake&#8217;s beaches and do some water sports. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-attachment-id=\"25968\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/hungary\/things-to-do-in-lake-balaton\/attachment\/holidays-on-the-lake-balaton\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/holidays-on-the-lake-balaton.jpg?fit=1440%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1440,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" 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100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">@myshko_petriv<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-attachment-id=\"25969\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/hungary\/things-to-do-in-lake-balaton\/attachment\/vacations-on-the-lake-balaton\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/vacations-on-the-lake-balaton.jpg?fit=1440%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1440,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" 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src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/vacations-on-the-lake-balaton-1024x768.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"vacations on the lake balaton\" class=\"wp-image-25969\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/vacations-on-the-lake-balaton.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/vacations-on-the-lake-balaton.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/vacations-on-the-lake-balaton.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/vacations-on-the-lake-balaton.jpg?resize=1140%2C855&amp;ssl=1 1140w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/vacations-on-the-lake-balaton.jpg?w=1440&amp;ssl=1 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">@myshko_petriv<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-to-get-to-Lake-Balaton\"><\/span>How to get to Lake Balaton<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The nearest airport is S\u00e1rmell\u00e9k airport, however, it is used for domestic flights or flights from nearby European capitals, so you won&#8217;t find direct tickets from Spain. So it&#8217;s almost better to fly to Budapest. From the airport it&#8217;s easiest to hire a car, especially if you&#8217;re going to be driving around the lake. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The lake is relatively well served by public transport. There are frequent trains from Deli and Kereti stations to the lakeside towns, Balatonf\u00fcred being the most important. The train takes between 2 and 3.5 hours and costs around \u20ac14. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-where-to-eat-around-lake-balaton\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where-to-eat-around-Lake-Balaton\"><\/span>Where to eat around Lake Balaton<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can imagine what is the typical dish around Lake Balaton, can&#8217;t you? Well, of course, it is fish, of course. However, you will also find in the surrounding villages many restaurants serving Hungarian, German and international cuisine. These are just a few of the restaurants where we recommend you stop for a bite to eat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Andr\u00e1s Buffet:<\/strong> is one of the most famous fried fish restaurants. The prices are very moderate and the terrace is very pleasant. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Halas Karcsi, Zam\u00e1rdi: <\/strong>This fish restaurant is in the village of Zam\u00e1rdi. The decor is retro style, the prices are also very affordable and the owners are very friendly. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kistucsok<\/strong>: a restaurant in Balatonszemes specialising in Hungarian signature cuisine. Prices range between 20\u20ac and 30\u20ac and it&#8217;s definitely worth it. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vitorl\u00e1s \u00c9tterem:<\/strong> This restaurant specialises in Hungarian and Central European cuisine. The room is very pleasant and they have vegan and vegetarian options. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-attachment-id=\"25970\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/hungary\/things-to-do-in-lake-balaton\/attachment\/must-see-in-hungary-lake-balaton\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/must-see-in-Hungary-lake-balaton.jpg?fit=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1024,682\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"must-see in Hungary lake balaton\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/must-see-in-Hungary-lake-balaton.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/must-see-in-Hungary-lake-balaton.jpg?fit=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/must-see-in-Hungary-lake-balaton.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"must-see in Hungary lake balaton\" class=\"wp-image-25970\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/must-see-in-Hungary-lake-balaton.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/must-see-in-Hungary-lake-balaton.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/must-see-in-Hungary-lake-balaton.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lake Balaton @myshko_petriv<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-best-accommodations-on-lake-balaton\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-are-the-best-accommodations-on-Lake-Balaton\"><\/span>What are the best accommodations on Lake Balaton? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Lake Balaton is a very touristy place, so you won&#8217;t have any problems finding accommodation as there is plenty on offer. Be sure to book well in advance, especially if you&#8217;re travelling in the summer months, as the lake is a favourite destination for many Hungarian and foreign tourists alike. Here are some suggestions with different price ranges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Aqua Hostel<\/strong>: is an affordable hostel located in Si\u00f3fok, 800&nbsp;m from the bus station and, 500&nbsp;m from the beach. It is simple, quiet and has a garden. Room prices start from \u20ac70. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>H\u00e1z a kishegyen<\/strong>: is a beautiful wooden cottage in the middle of nature. It has three rooms, parking and a garden with barbecue. It costs \u20ac88 per night.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pole Position Beach Hotel<\/strong>: two-star hotel located on the beachfront. They also have their own bar, offer breakfast and have a sauna. The price per night is \u20ac140. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong> CSOPAK Resort &amp; Lake<\/strong>: a very modern and comfortable hotel, 5 minutes&#8217; drive from the beach. It has a garden with swimming pool, tennis court and a restaurant serving Hungarian cuisine. It is perfect for families. The price per night is \u20ac111.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-travel-tips-for-going-to-lake-balaton\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Travel-Tips-for-Going-to-Lake-Balaton\"><\/span>Travel Tips for Going to Lake Balaton<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The official currency of Hungary is the Hungarian Forint<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We recommend that you exchange money before you set off on your trip, as it will be cheaper. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As European citizens, we don&#8217;t need a visa to enter the country either, just an ID card or passport is enough. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The best time to travel to the lake is in summer, when the weather is warmer and there is more atmosphere in the surrounding towns.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Buy museum tickets in advance to avoid queues. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The city is safe, but as with any tourist destination, it&#8217;s best to be careful with your belongings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be covered for possible medical emergencies: travel insured.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-plan-your-trip-to-lake-balaton\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-to-plan-your-trip-to-Lake-Balaton\"><\/span>How to plan your trip to Lake Balaton<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Register or download the Passporter App and discover all its possibilities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Get inspired by the experiences of other travellers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create your own itinerary and add suggestions from the app to it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add the stops you&#8217;re most interested in, as well as the restaurants and bars where you want to eat (you can use the points of interest listed in this post as a reference).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organise your itinerary by route days according to their location on the map (you can take inspiration from the routes we present in the post)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check out the travel budget that the app calculates for you based on your travel stops, restaurants, and leisure activities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make any modifications you need, and you&#8217;ll be all set for your trip.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Share your experience. Upload photos of places you visited on your trip to the app and recommend to other travellers what to see in Lake Balaton in Hungary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-499968f5 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/auth\/signup?&amp;ref=blogpassporter5&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=things-to-do-in-lake-balaton&amp;utm_term=register-free\" style=\"background-color:#2a7057\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register for free on PASSPORTER<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p><em>If you have doubts about how to do it, you can check our post:<a href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/travel\/trip-planner-itinerary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">\u00a0How to create a travel itinerary in Passporter.<\/a><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions-about-going-to-lake-balaton\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently-asked-questions-about-going-to-lake-Balaton\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions about going to lake Balaton<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1645121850447\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the best time to travel to Lake Balaton? <\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The best time in terms of weather is from May to October, with the summer months being the most pleasant as temperatures are milder. <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1645354010259\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can you swim in Lake Balaton? <\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Of course! The best time is during the summer, however, the surrounding area has thermal springs that stay at 22\u00b0C all year round. So you can bathe at any time of the year.   <\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that Lake Balaton is the second most visited destination in Hungary, behind Budapest? No wonder. This lake is a real natural paradise, perfect for a short holiday. We assure you that you won&#8217;t get bored. Water adventures, excursions, partying and beaches to relax on &#8211; what more could you ask for? What to do at Lake Balaton Lake Balaton is one of the largest freshwater lakes in Europe. It measures 80km by 14km and is 12m deep. In the surrounding area there are many villages offering a wide range of cultural and leisure activities, which means that there is plenty to do on this large lake. 1. Balatonf\u00fcred It is one of the oldest settlements around the lake although it is now one of the most modern cities. 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