Tag "Balaton"
Beach buffets are getting more expensive: the average price of a “beach combo” at Lake Balaton is now 4,289 forints
The prices of the free beach buffets on Lake Balaton have increased further by the summer of 2025, exceeding inflation, according to a recent overview by balatontipp.hu. At the 26...
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Olympic sailor Jonatán Vadnai promotes Lake Balaton
Olympic sailor Jonatán Vadnai will take part in the four-season sports and experience-oriented promotion of Lake Balaton – the athlete, the Hungarian Sailing Association and VisitBalaton365 Nonprofit Kft. announced on...
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Choosing a beach wisely: this is how the touristic map of Lake Balaton is changing
Lake Balaton remains unbeatable among domestic holidaymakers – however, it requires an increasingly conscious decision as to which stretch of shore to choose. The latest Blue Wave Flag ratings from...
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A promotion launched on Sunday at Lake Balaton on the occasion of American Ice Cream Day
A thousand ice cream scoop coupons will be hidden around Lake Balaton starting Sunday on the occasion of American Ice Cream Day. The campaign aims to draw attention to the...
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Lidl Balaton swim is approaching
Next week, on July 26, the 43rd Lidl Balaton Swim, one of the most popular Hungarian leisure sports events, will be held. The event, which is also considered a curiosity...
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The Lidl Balaton swim is approaching
One of the most popular leisure sports events in Hungary, the 43rd Lidl Balaton Swim, is approaching. More than 10,000 people will take on the 5.2-kilometer distance, which requires serious...
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The weather is not the best for tourism in Lake Balaton
Huge storms have been wreaking havoc at Lake Balaton for the past few days. A single stormy day could have caused a significant drop in the number of tourists arriving...
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Luxury at Lake Balaton: a cheese and sour cream lángos can cost as much as 3,900 forints
The classic Balaton lángos was once considered a penny retro dish, but by the summer of 2025 it can be considered more of a premium beach treat. According to the...
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Tourism in Lake Balaton shows a mixed picture – yet there is reason for optimism
The tourist season at Lake Balaton did not start smoothly: the weather and the shortening booking times had a significant impact on the development of guest traffic. However, according to...
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Lake Balaton prices remain high
Vacationers at Lake Balaton cannot expect cheap meals this year either – especially not in Balatonfüred, where the picturesque surroundings and bustling coastal life are now coupled with serious prices....
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120 thousand students work during the summer: here are the most typical hourly wages
Not surprisingly, the summer season is the most intense period for student workers, but it is no longer true that student work is concentrated exclusively during this period. Seasonality is...
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MOHOSZ: Lake Balaton is the first in the catch ranking of Hungarian waters
Anglers caught 633 tons of fish from Lake Balaton last year, although the quantity was 9.8 percent lower than the 2023 value, but the lake still maintained its leading position...
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Stormy winds hit Lake Balaton and the capital – swimming is prohibited at the lake
A second-degree storm warning is in effect for the entire area of Lake Balaton due to stormy weather, so swimming is currently prohibited. According to the Időkép report, the lake’s...
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NAV’s inspection series at Lake Balaton and Lake Velence will start this week
The National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV) began its summer inspection series this week, during which the inspectors will inspect, among other things, popular tourist resorts, beaches and outdoor events....
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Irrigation water resources equivalent to one-third of Lake Balaton are available
Despite the extraordinary drought and lack of precipitation, we can meet all irrigation needs – said Imre Hubai, State Secretary for Agriculture at the Ministry of Agriculture. He added that...
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More and more people are choosing Lake Balaton instead of Croatia this year – but caterers can’t sit back
Although the 2025 summer season at Lake Balaton promises strong traffic, most caterers are hoping not for growth but for survival. The return of Hungarian guests to the most popular...
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Lake Balaton boating: the high season starts with discounts and more frequent sailings
Balatoni Hajózási Zrt. (Bahart) is expecting a high-traffic peak season, increasing its services on its busiest routes, adding a new route to its scheduled shipping service and offering numerous discounts...
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Lake Vadása: once again the secret favorite of the summer in the heart of Őrség
There is life beyond Lake Balaton – and what a life! Hidden deep in the Őrség, between the quiet slopes of the western border, Lake Vadása has quietly but spectacularly...
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A new level of gastronomy at Lake Balaton
The hospitality industry at Lake Balaton and vocational training are facing major changes: the region’s gastronomy is to be raised to a higher level, while the challenges posed by seasonality...
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The SZÉP card remains stable – even if not at Lake Balaton
Although its popularity has decreased slightly, the SZÉP card is still a key player in the Hungarian cafeteria system: according to the latest data from the K&H SME Confidence Index...
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Ice Cream of Lake Balaton competition
This year marked the twelfth Ice Cream of Lake Balaton competition, which has become a nationally recognised professional event by now. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin...
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There is little water in Lake Balaton and major rivers, but there is no reason to panic
The water levels of Lake Balaton, Lake Velence, the Danube and the Tisza are also lower than usual, but according to the National Directorate General of Water Resources, there is...
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Siófok leads Szallas.hu’s domestic booking top list for the summer of 2025
Siófok leads Szallas.hu’s domestic booking top list for the summer of 2025, with nearly two and a half times as many bookings as second-place Budapest. The Balaton region is the...
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Szallas.hu: Lake Balaton, an apartment and two nights are the hit for Hungarian travelers this summer
Siófok leads Szallas.hu’s domestic booking top list for the summer of 2025, with nearly two and a half times as many bookings as second-place Budapest. The Balaton region is the...
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Price drop in tomato selection and ample ice cream selection at PENNY
With the arrival of summer, PENNY awaits customers with seasonal products and price reductions. From June 18, juicy, home-grown tomatoes will be on the shelves at even more favorable prices,...
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Duna House: Lake Balaton holiday homes now function as second homes
Lake Balaton holiday homes are now functioning as second homes, as a result of which not only prices have stabilized, but the season at Lake Balaton has also been postponed...
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Mol Limo: over the last three long weekends, Lake Balaton was the most popular domestic destination for Hungarians
The most popular destination for long-term domestic rentals was Lake Balaton, while for foreign rentals it was Austria; the average trip length is now reaching 300 kilometers, Mol Limo car...
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Falling water levels, warm water, mosquito invasion: mixed outlook for Lake Balaton
The shores of Lake Balaton welcomed weekend visitors with perfect beach weather, but there are more and more worrying signs in the background: falling water levels, weather warnings and an...
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Balaton jobs 2025: 600 thousand salary, accommodation, food
The 2025 Lake Balaton beach season promises not only relaxation for tourists, but also serious earning opportunities for those who take on summer work in coastal buffets and restaurants. According...
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Visit Hungary: 45% more guests were welcomed at Lake Balaton this Pentecost
The heat wave that broke out at the beginning of June brought a real travel fever and with it outstanding results: 288 thousand guests sought relaxation during the holiday long...
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