The Balaton swim is cancelled again, the new date is August 9th, registration is also open again

By: Trademagazin Date: 2025. 08. 01. 11:55

Based on the weather forecast of the HungaroMet Siófok Observatory, the organizer, Budapest Sports Office, with the agreement of the Balaton Water Police Chief, has decided that the 43rd Lidl Balaton Swim will NOT be held on the weekend of August 2, 2025.

Weather forecast: Despite the moderate base wind on Saturday, local showers and thunderstorms may develop in the increasingly unstable atmosphere, in the vicinity of which temporary wind strengthening is possible. The highest daytime temperature near the water. It will be around 25 degrees, the water temperature is expected to be between 23-24 degrees.

The planned new date of the event is August 9. The organizers will decide on the new date on Thursday, August 7.

You can register again!

The event was fully booked for the original date of July 26, as all places were sold out a month before the event. However, due to the new date, several people have canceled their participation, so the opportunity to enter will open again after the official decision. Accordingly, it will be worth keeping an eye on the news on August 7th at noon or early afternoon, because if the organizers announce that the 43rd Lidl Balaton swim can be held on August 9th, the entry interface will open immediately!