Watch: Hungary's Lake Balaton Freezes for the First Time in Years

  • 20 Jan 2026 8:47 AM
Watch: Hungary's Lake Balaton Freezes for the First Time in Years
Hungary's Lake Balaton froze almost completely in recent days, marking the first time the massive lake has frozen in the past decade.



Residents gathered to witness the rare winter spectacle near the main ferry crossing, while some celebrated the return of traditional cold weather.

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