Balaton Region

Region

Hungary's summer playground, a long, warm lake with resorts on both shores. Siófok is the party town, the north shore has Tihany's abbey, Balatonfüred and volcanic wine hills, Keszthely has the Festetics Palace and Hévíz a thermal lake, and Veszprém and Zalaegerszeg are the main towns inland. July and August are high season.

Balaton Region Lake HévízBakonyŐrség National ParkTransdanubian MountainsSt. Michael's Cathedral, VeszprémCastle of SümegOur Lady of the Assumption Cathedral, KaposvárZirc AbbeyBelső-tóVeszprémBalatonfüredTihanySiófokKeszthelyLake BalatonTihany AbbeyFestetics PalaceKaposvárZalaegerszegNagykanizsaPápaAjkaSümegHévízTapolcaVárpalotaLentiDevecserBarcsZirc

Balaton Region essentials

Country: Hungary
Driest months: Jan-Mar
Pay in: Forint (Ft)
Language: Hungarian
Emergency: 107

Where to Go in Balaton Region

City Veszprém VeszprémCity in Veszprém, Hungary City Kaposvár KaposvárCity in Somogy County with thermal baths City Zalaegerszeg ZalaegerszegCity in Zala County, Hungary with thermal baths City Nagykanizsa NagykanizsaCity in Hungary known for its thermal baths City Siófok SiófokCity in Somogy County, Hungary History Castle of Sümeg Castle of SümegReconstructed hilltop medieval castle in western Hungary History Festetics Palace Festetics PalaceBaroque-neoclassical palace near Lake Balaton Nature Lake Balaton Lake BalatonCentral Europe's largest freshwater lake and summer resorts Nature Lake Hévíz Lake HévízThermal lake spa known for medicinal waters Nature Bakony BakonyHilly forested region in western Hungary Nature Őrség National Park Őrség National ParkLowland park protecting oak forests and cultural landscapes Nature Transdanubian Mountains Transdanubian MountainsLow mountain range west of Hungary's Danube River
Regions & Cities
Veszprém Explore Veszprém Veszprém overlooks the northeastern approach to Lake Balaton; castle ramparts and narrow streets host cafés and festivals, and nearby vineyards and the Badacsony hills invite wine tastings and short excursions. Balatonfüred Explore Balatonfüred Promenades and vintage spa hotels line Balatonfüred, popular for sailing on Lake Balaton, waterside cafés, the Tagore promenade, and nearby vineyards producing Olaszrizling wines. Tihany Explore Tihany Perched on Lake Balaton’s northern shore, Tihany draws visitors for its 18th-century Benedictine abbey, lavender fields, ferry crossings and fish restaurants serving local carp and balatoni halászlé. Siófok Explore Siófok On Lake Balaton’s southern shore, Siófok draws sun-seekers to its sandy beaches, ferry rides to Tihany and a busy promenade of bars and lángos stands. Keszthely Explore Keszthely On Lake Balaton’s western shore, Keszthely centers on Festetics Palace, baroque gardens and promenades. Lake Balaton Explore Lake Balaton A freshwater lake in western Hungary, Lake Balaton draws swimmers and sailors to its shallow, warm waters, beaches and resort towns like Siófok and Balatonfüred. Tihany Abbey Explore Tihany Abbey Benedictine abbey on the Tihany Peninsula above Lake Balaton; visitors come for the baroque church, monastery museum, altar paintings and panoramic views across Hungary’s largest lake. Festetics Palace Explore Festetics Palace In Keszthely on Lake Balaton, Festetics Palace is an 18th‑century Baroque residence with period rooms, ornate gardens and a small museum; tourists combine palace tours with lakeside promenades.

Balaton Region at a Glance

Local Time
12:39 AM
GMT+1
Population
1,096,666

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