Lake Balaton Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)

The Largest Lake in Central Europe

Lake Balaton is a freshwater lake in western Hungary. There are numerous resorts located around the lake, and the town which I chose to visit is Siofok. It takes roughly 2 hours via train to get here from Hungary’s capital, Budapest. I visited during the winter season, so most of the bars, restaurants and water activities were closed. However, if you visit in the Summer season, the plenty of bars, restaurants and night clubs will be sure to attract you to this town. One of the must do when at Lake Balaton is to catch the sunset. Due to the clear waters, as the sun sets, it looks like it’s gradually receding into the waters below and you’ll be able to snap some beautiful pictures! A must go when visiting Budapest