Tag "Balaton"
Zsolt Hegyi: MÁV Group adjusts transport schedule to the masses of passengers returning home from Lake Balaton
On Whit Monday, the MÁV group will adjust the traffic schedule and the available additional capacities to the masses of passengers returning home from the Balaton region – wrote CEO...
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Pentecost sailing schedule on Sunday and Monday on Lake Balaton
During the long weekend, Balatoni Hajózási Zrt. (Bahart) awaits passengers on expanded routes and in several ports compared to the spring season, and scheduled boats will also operate from all...
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Szallas.hu: Lake Balaton is the most popular destination at Pentecost
A regional summary of bookings for the Pentecost long weekend revealed that the Balaton region is the most popular domestic tourist region among Hungarians: 24.3 percent of all Pentecost domestic...
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Duna House: the holiday property market will remain on a stable growth path in the summer of 2025
The holiday home market will remain on a stable growth path in the summer of 2025, thanks to the continuously increasing demand despite the limited supply, Duna House told MTI...
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Balaton wines connect the past and the present, the producer and the consumer
Wine is not only a factor in the national economy, but also culture, history, the essence of human work and the spirit of community – stated István Nagy, Minister of...
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New holiday paradises in Borsod and Zala
Besides Lake Balaton, the holiday resorts of Borsod and Zala counties are becoming increasingly popular – according to a statement from the GDN Real Estate Network. With the transformation of...
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Natural disaster or human challenge? – The water of Lake Balaton is getting warmer
Lake Balaton is no longer the same lake we knew even two decades ago. According to a recent study by the HUN-REN Balaton Limnological Research Institute, the water temperature has...
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Kifli.hu has launched its service towards Lake Balaton in several new settlements and in the Kecskemét area
Kifli.hu is expanding its delivery area: starting from June 2, fresh, high-quality food delivery will be available in several new towns around Lake Balaton and Székesfehérvár, as well as in...
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Water tourism is experiencing a new renaissance in Hungary
It has been in the background for a long time, but with the support of the government, water tourism is now experiencing a renaissance in Hungary – stated the State...
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Millions of wage demands and panoramic accommodation on Lake Balaton: a new reality in summer hospitality
The summer season at Lake Balaton hasn’t even fully begun, yet hospitality business owners are already facing exceptional challenges. As skilled workers become increasingly difficult to find, seasonal job applicants...
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Labor shortage and unrealistic expectations plague the hospitality industry
The labor shortage in the domestic hospitality industry is getting worse – especially in the Balaton region – where more and more restaurant and accommodation owners are reporting increased, often...
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The Balaton Association will be the conscience of Balaton
The Balaton Association (BSZ), which brings together local governments, must be the conscience of Lake Balaton – said the Minister of Public Administration and Regional Development at the organization’s general...
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This year, the police are giving priority to the Balaton and Lake Velence regions
During the tourist season, the Balaton Public Safety Coordination Committee (BKKB) will coordinate the activities of the police headquarters in Somogy, Zala, Veszprém and Fejér counties, as well as the...
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Lake Balaton and blue grapes
“Nowadays consumers are looking for really high quality, lighter red wines that emphasise fruitiness instead of tannins”, says Antal Benesch, head winemaker of Veszprémi Érseki Winery. White wines have become...
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This year’s Balaton ice cream is a goat cheese creation
The creation of the Füge Ice Cream Parlor and Café in Veszprém called Mekkóstollak, made of goat cheese with rosemary, roasted and salted almonds, won this year’s 12th Balaton Ice...
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A promising wine from the Balaton Uplands
Amid climate change and stricter plant protection regulations, more and more vineyards are looking for a way out towards sustainable winemaking. The Viticulture and Enology Research Institute of the University...
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Lake Balaton accommodation prices in 2025: moderate price increase, but the high season may still bring surprises
As the long weekend and pre-season approach, more and more visitors are heading to Lake Balaton. According to a recent report by Pénzcentrum, accommodation prices are expected to rise only...
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VisitBalaton365 destination management office opened in Keszthely
There is a need to strengthen the connections that affect the entire region and its economy at Lake Balaton, and the destination management office is taking on this mission, said...
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Record wages at Lake Balaton: seasonal workers can earn up to 800 thousand forints
Summer jobs on Lake Balaton in 2025 will attract young people and seasonal workers with higher wages than ever before: the net hourly wage will reach or exceed 3,000 forints...
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Balaton Tourism Association: the Easter long weekend could bring a significant increase in traffic in the Balaton region
According to hotel reservation data, the four-day long weekend could bring a significant increase in tourism in the Balaton region, the Balaton Tourism Association told MTI on Friday. They added...
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A small boat stop network is being established on the southern shore of Lake Balaton
A network of small boat stops consisting of six stations, called the South Balaton Water Circle, will be established on the southern shore of Lake Balaton with a grant of...
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New training series for Lake Balaton tourism: practice-oriented trainings in Keszthely
One of the keys to the development of tourism at Lake Balaton is increasing the competitiveness of service providers – a goal now supported by a targeted training series jointly...
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This is why a pilgrimage to Lake Balaton starts from Monday
Milan, Vienna and Balatongyörök have also joined the European campaign. After Rome, we can also taste the special Vatican ice cream on Lake Balaton, which was named Hallelujah by its...
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The ice cream season has officially begun at Lake Balaton
The ice cream season officially began on Saturday at Lake Balaton, which means a period of economic recovery for local pastry shops and restaurants, the Balaton Tourism Association announced. According...
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Siófok was the most popular domestic, rural destination last year
Siófok has once again become the country’s most popular rural destination in domestic tourism based on the total number of guest nights last year, the city said in a statement....
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If it is summer, it is Lake Balaton
This summer almost a third of all overnight stays in Hungary were registered in commercial accommodation in the Lake Balaton region. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin...
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Gastronomic festivals all year round at Lake Balaton
The vice president of the Balaton Tourism Association, Tamás Fekete, emphasized in his press release that tens of thousands of people come to the Balaton area every year to participate...
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Lake Balaton is changing: it was frozen for eight years, now it is experiencing record temperatures
Eight years ago, Lake Balaton froze completely due to the prolonged cold, while ice was also present on the Tisza and Danube. In contrast, this January temperatures are 15-18 degrees,...
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The St. Martin’s Day weekend at Lake Balaton was a great success
Great interest surrounded the St. Martin’s Day programs on the shores of Lake Balaton, where thousands of visitors enjoyed culinary experiences this weekend. The Tihany Gardalia Days, also known as...
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A new idea competition for the development of Lake Balaton with a scholarship of millions
The Hungarian Tourism Association Foundation has announced the CheckINN tourism innovation idea competition for the sixth time, which this year is based around Lake Balaton. The purpose of the competition...
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