1,420 result(s) for balaton
Rare Ice Spectacle at Frozen Balaton in Hungary
- 23 Jan 2026 9:49 AM
- MTI
Lake Balaton, Hungary's largest freshwater lake, has recently frozen over completely for the first time since 2017, creating a rare winter spectacle.
Balaton Lake Turns to Ice – Spectacle Draws Crowds Despite Warnings
- 20 Jan 2026 8:47 AM
- getting around
Hungary's Lake Balaton froze almost completely in recent days, marking the first time the massive lake has frozen in the past decade.
Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 15 January
- 15 Jan 2026 1:39 PM
- specials
The fresh newsletter for the International Community in Hungary - described by readers as a "Great read each week" - is now available for your interest and use via the link below.
Watch: Dog Rescued from Ice-Covered Danube in Budapest
- 15 Jan 2026 9:35 AM
- getting around
Hungarian firefighters faced freezing conditions on Tuesday, January 13, to rescue a dog that had fallen into icy water. The incident occurred amid a severe winter cold snap affecting much of the country.
Ágnes Németh, Founder, Editor in Chief, Hungarianwines.eu
- 14 Jan 2026 11:32 AM
Ágnes is a journalist, wine writer, “creator” and tour guide. She has run Hungarianwines.eu, the only constantly updated English language online magazine about Hungarian wines for 10 years.
Timea Sipos, Hungarian-American Writer & Translator
- 14 Jan 2026 10:45 AM
Tímea is a Hungarian American writer, poet, and literary translator with an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and a certificate of translation from the Balassi Institute in Budapest.
Top 5 Winter Experiences Around Balaton
- 14 Jan 2026 6:49 AM
- getting around
The expansive Lake Balaton region offers a great variety of experiences in the colder season as well as in summer, as you can see in this handy one minute video.
Update: Warning Issued Due to Risk of Freezing Rain in Hungary
- 14 Jan 2026 6:37 AM
- getting around
HungaroMet, the national weather service, has withdrawn its 2nd degree (orange) alerts issued on Tuesday for freezing rain in Budapest and other parts of the country. The weather service, has however, maintained a first-degree alert for some areas in south-eastern Hungary, where further, scattered sleet is expected.
Record Hungarian Tourism Over 20 Million Visitors - Top 10 Visiting Nations Revealed
- 13 Jan 2026 7:29 AM
- travel
The number of guests who stayed at tourism accommodations in Hungary rose to over 20 million in 2025, a new record, the head of the Hungarian Tourism Agency just announced.
Rare Ice Spectacle at Frozen Balaton in Hungary
- 23 Jan 2026 9:49 AM
- MTI
Lake Balaton, Hungary's largest freshwater lake, has recently frozen over completely for the first time since 2017, creating a rare winter spectacle.
Balaton Lake Turns to Ice – Spectacle Draws Crowds Despite Warnings
- 20 Jan 2026 8:47 AM
- getting around
Hungary's Lake Balaton froze almost completely in recent days, marking the first time the massive lake has frozen in the past decade.
Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 15 January
- 15 Jan 2026 1:39 PM
- specials
The fresh newsletter for the International Community in Hungary - described by readers as a "Great read each week" - is now available for your interest and use via the link below.
Watch: Dog Rescued from Ice-Covered Danube in Budapest
- 15 Jan 2026 9:35 AM
- getting around
Hungarian firefighters faced freezing conditions on Tuesday, January 13, to rescue a dog that had fallen into icy water. The incident occurred amid a severe winter cold snap affecting much of the country.
Ágnes Németh, Founder, Editor in Chief, Hungarianwines.eu
- 14 Jan 2026 11:32 AM
Ágnes is a journalist, wine writer, “creator” and tour guide. She has run Hungarianwines.eu, the only constantly updated English language online magazine about Hungarian wines for 10 years.
Timea Sipos, Hungarian-American Writer & Translator
- 14 Jan 2026 10:45 AM
Tímea is a Hungarian American writer, poet, and literary translator with an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and a certificate of translation from the Balassi Institute in Budapest.
Top 5 Winter Experiences Around Balaton
- 14 Jan 2026 6:49 AM
- getting around
The expansive Lake Balaton region offers a great variety of experiences in the colder season as well as in summer, as you can see in this handy one minute video.
Update: Warning Issued Due to Risk of Freezing Rain in Hungary
- 14 Jan 2026 6:37 AM
- getting around
HungaroMet, the national weather service, has withdrawn its 2nd degree (orange) alerts issued on Tuesday for freezing rain in Budapest and other parts of the country. The weather service, has however, maintained a first-degree alert for some areas in south-eastern Hungary, where further, scattered sleet is expected.
Record Hungarian Tourism Over 20 Million Visitors - Top 10 Visiting Nations Revealed
- 13 Jan 2026 7:29 AM
- travel
The number of guests who stayed at tourism accommodations in Hungary rose to over 20 million in 2025, a new record, the head of the Hungarian Tourism Agency just announced.


















