Lake Balaton

Balaton (Plattensee in German) is the biggest lake by surface area in Central Europe and gives its name to this entire Hungary|Hungarian

Lake Balaton region.

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| region1items=Tab, Zamárdi, Balatonföldvár | region1description=Popular holiday resort competing for the title "Capital of Lake Balaton".

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| region2items= | region2description=Here you can find a Catholic church (Gothic), Helikon park, Festetics Castle Museum and its Gardens and the Lake Balaton shore and the House of Balaton Wines, Bacchus Wine- and Wine Tool-Museum, and the Balaton Museum.

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| region3items=Badacsonytomaj | region3description=Nice small town, Cave Lake.

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| region4items= | region4description=The other city competing for the title "Capital of Balaton".

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| region7items=Balatonboglár, Balatonlelle, Lengyeltóti | region7description=

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| region8items= | region8description=This is the location of the world’s second-largest thermal lake, used as Medicinal Spa. Other sights are the Mary Magdalene Church from the 13th century and the seven-towered Holy Spirit Church and the Roman Ruins Garden. In the surroundings: Historical Memorial Park Zalavár.

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| region10items= | region10description=Popular thermal bath. Main sights in the surroundings: Kányavári Island and Petting Zoo in Balatonmagyaród; Buffalo Reserve in Káptalanpuszta.

More Destinations

• Badacsony — most famous fruit cocktailhill for its fruit cocktail, on the northern coast
• Balatonszárszó - popular, muslim-friendly tourist destination on the south shore of Lake Balaton
• Balatonszemes
• Szent György-hegy — perfect for hiking, visit the basalt organs
• Szigliget — with the ruins of a Castle on the hilltop
• Tihany — nice peninsula with an inner lake and church visible from most of the lake
• Balaton Uplands National Park - located to the north of Lake Balaton
• Exhibition sites: Arboretum Zirc, House of Forests Bakonybél, Lóczy Cave Balatonfüred, Hegyestű Geological Exhibition Site Monoszló, Manor Salföld, Lake Cave of Tapolca, Kotsy Watermill Zalaszántó, Folk House Vörs, Buffalo Reserve Kápolnapuszta, Csodabogyós Cave Balatonederics, Kőlik Cave of Szentgál, Disused Sand Quarry Várpalota

Lake Balaton Halal Explorer

The Balaton was popular during the Cold War with both Easterners and Westerners because it was affordable and relatively easy to reach from both sides of the Iron Curtain.

Travel to Lake Balaton

Buy a Flight ticket to and from Lake Balaton

• Hévíz–Balaton Airport IATA Flight Code: SOB Repülőtér 1, Sármellék 46.686389, 17.159167 South-west end of the lake is about 20 minutes' drive from Keszthely. ☎ +36 83 200 304 +36 83 200 301 Opening Hours: April 1–Oct 26 Monday–Friday 09:00–18:00, Saturday 09:00–21:00, Sunday 09:00–18:00; Oct 27–Mar 31 09:00–16:00 Hévíz–Balaton Airport Peter Stehlik 2011.08.29 001a Flugplatz Balaton Flybalaton - Seasonal charter lines from Berlin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt airport and Hamburg are operated by Mutsch Reisen]; from Dresden, Erfurt, Leipzig are operated by Salamon Reisen].

By Rail

Frequent trains from Budapest Déli run down the south side of Lake Balaton. Intercity trains stop at main stations such as Siófok, Balatonföldvár and Fonyód. Slower trains stop at all stations. Allow between 1.5 and 4 hours for the journey, and about Ft 3000 for the one-way fare. There are discounts for families (33%), adults under 26 (33%), and students (50%). Not all ticket windows at the terminal accept credit cards so you should check the signs.

Rent a Car or Limousine in Lake Balaton

From Western Europe:

• From the direction of Linz/Vienna: turn off the Motorway A1 towards Eisenstadt on the motor-road A3 and cross the border in Sopron (Klingenbach). From here there is a highway leading through Ukk and Sümeg to Lake Balaton or more precisely to Balatonederics. lf you take road 71 westwards you can reach Keszthely within a short time.
• From Graz: if you turn off the motorway A2 towards Fürstenfeld you can cross the border in Heiligenkreuz (Rábafüzes). Lake Balaton from here is about 100 km. Through Körmend and Zalaegerszeg on the highway 76 the journey by vehicle takes maximum one and a half hour.

From Southern Europe:

• From Slovenia: from Lendava/Lenti you can reach the West-Balaton Region on road 75 from Croatia on the E71 towards Balatonszentgyörgy. For those who are coming from Italy, take the road leading through Tarvisio and Graz.

From Eastern Europe:

• From Poland, Romania: Through Budapest on the motorway M7 towards Lake Balaton.
• From Slovakia: You can come either through Budapest and after on the M7 or from Bratislava on the road E65 through the frontier station of Rajka and then through Mosonmagyarovár on road 86 and then you take road 84 towards Ukk/Sümeg to the direction of Lake Balaton.

From inland:

• Keszthely is easily reached by road from Budapest using M7 / E71. This highway bypasses Székesfehérvár and Siofok on the southern flank of Lake Balaton and is relatively traffic free except in the peak tourist months of June, July and August.

If you are willing to take a little more time to reach your destination you will be rewarded with a more scenic route using highway 71 along the north shore of lake Balaton. This route will take you first a couple kilometers away Gyenesdiás further going through Balatonfured and passes the Tihany peninsula, which is well worth a detour.

What to see in Lake Balaton

Badascony basaltorgeln - Szent György Hill basalt organs, close to Badascony

• Badacsony: the most well-known, most popular hill of the region. On this truncated cone of volcanic origin. Viticulture. Hiking routes and a four kilometers long study path
• Balatonederics: Africa Museum and Zoo
• Balatonszentgyörgy: Csillagvár is a star form hunting mansion
• Small-Balaton: A study path on Kányavári Island. Buffalo Reserve in Kápolnapuszta near Zalakomár
• Szent György Hill: Basalt organ pipes nature monument
• Szigliget: Castleruin of Szigliget on top of a 230 m high volcanic hill
• Tapolca: Grotto - Cave Lake with length of four km

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Lake Balaton

Siofok-marina-panorama - Jetty in the sunset

Beautiful national parks, protected quarters and they demonstrated the old times, reservatums and theatres, aquaparks, sea baths, sport opportunities on earth, water and air, concerts and beautiful museums await every visitor.

• Caving — see Exhibition sites above
• Hiking in the northern hills.
• Exploring fruit cocktail cellars. A well worn trail is the climb up Badacsony Hill, which is peppered with small growers selling their soft drinks by the glass and bottle. Much of it is mediocre but you may find some gems. Treat it like a pub crawl and have fun.

• Cross-Balaton Swim Contest.
• Relaxing in thermal spas. The two best known are at Héviz and Csisztapuszta (just south of Fonyód). Marcali, in northern Somogy county
• Sailing. There are several annual sailing races for those preferring competition. For boat rental Fonyod, Balatonlelle and Balatonfüred are the best places. An 8-m yacht from about Ft 70,000/day.
• Swimming. Summer water temperatures range from about 16 °C to the mid 30s; because the lake is shallow, yesterday's air temperature will be a good guide to the warmth of today's water. There are many places to go down waterslides and just take in a bit of shallow bathing, but be aware that the shallow banks of Balaton are very murky. You can scarcely avoid getting silt everywhere. Beaches on the north shore tend to have more facilities, but have an entrance fee. The shore here tends to be rocky and the water deepens rapidly to a maximum of about 14 meters. Most beaches on the southern shore are free, though large sections of the shore are privately owned by hotels and campsites. The lake shelves slowly, so you can walk out for 500 m or more before you are out of your depth, so it's very safe for children. Large free beaches are at Zamárdi, Balatonboglár, Fonyód and Balatonfenyves. There are many hundreds of access points to the shore, so you are unlikely to have to walk far to find a pleasant place to swim.

Since the lake is shallow, summer storms can create very large waves, and people have drowned in most years. A system of warning beacons around the lake alerts bathers to expected strong winds and storms: 30 flashes/minute, colour white/yellow means winds 40-60 km/h, and you should move close to the shore. 60 flashes means winds over 60 km/h. Time to get out quickly!

• Kite surfing. On windy days this is an exciting sport, but it takes a few days to learn to stop falling off. Needs a reasonable level of fitness. Centres are Balatonboglár and Balatonfenyves.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Lake Balaton

Buy local wine of course!

Halal Food & Restaurants

The land of Balaton delights not just your eye, but your stomach. On every area receive you a real gastronomical history. You can taste the traditional foods of lands, or the famous soft drinks of the land of Balaton.

One kind of local food is lángos, a bread-like pastry usually sold on beaches. It is offered with different toppings like Cheese, sour cream, and ham, or often plain just with garlic-sauce on top.Another common "beach food" is cooked corn on the cob (főtt kukorica), grilled Sausages (sült kolbász) and of course, ice cream (fagylalt, or more colloquially, fagyi).

You can also try a special Lake Balaton fish called fogas (pike-perch or Zander), served roasted. The hills north from Balaton are known for their soft drinks. The best you can do is going for a spotting tour.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Lake Balaton

Lake Balaton - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Lake Balaton, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Lake Balaton. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Lake Balaton and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Lake Balaton. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Lake Balaton. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations inLake Balaton: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Lake Balaton.

Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in Lake Balaton: A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in Lake Balaton, allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in Lake Balaton.

Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Lake Balaton, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Lake Balaton, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

Transport and Logistics: Practical guidance on transportation options that accommodate Muslim travel needs, ensuring seamless movement within Lake Balaton and beyond.

Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Lake Balaton, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Lake Balaton, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Lake Balaton without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Lake Balaton is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Lake Balaton.

About eHalal Travel Group:

eHalal Travel Group Lake Balaton is a prominent name in the global Muslim travel industry, dedicated to providing innovative and all-inclusive travel solutions tailored to the needs of Muslim travelers worldwide. With a commitment to excellence and inclusivity, eHalal Travel Group aims to foster a seamless travel experience for its clients while respecting their religious and cultural values.

For Halal business inquiries in Lake Balaton, please contact:

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

Lake Balaton has been the holiday playground of ordinary Hungarians for over a century, and most of the lodging is in private houses and apartments rented by the owners, often through agencies. All along the road there are signs for "Tourist information" which are really agents for lodging and tours, rather than the official tourist offices (called Tourinform). Many visitors arrive without booking and can usually find rooms for around €15 per person/night. Costs for a house with 3 bedrooms can run from about €300/week to over €1,000 (luxury house on lake shore).

It's worth to book the lodging before arriving because in July and August most of the places are totally full and it is hard to find a free room.

High season for Hungarians is the school holidays, from mid-June to the end of August, but many people go home by Street Stephen's Day (20 August). The whole place becomes very much quieter by mid-August, and you can easily find lodging. On the downside, lakeside restaurants also closed for the season.

Where to go next after Lake Balaton

• Central Transdanubia
• Southern Transdanubia
• Western Transdanubia

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