54 result(s) for balaton railway
Insider’s Guide: Charming Narrow-Gauge Forest Railways in Hungary
- 1 Dec 2025 4:44 PM
- getting around
For anyone interested in exploring Hungary beyond the usual tourist spots, narrow-gauge forest railways offer a fascinating mix of history, nature, and a little bit of nostalgia. Originally built for logging, mining, and industrial purposes, these small railways crisscross forests, mountains, and valleys, providing a very different perspective on the country.
Insider's Guide: Best Markets Around Balaton
- 30 Sep 2025 6:04 AM
- shopping
Wine, cheese, fruit and handcrafted products—markets around Lake Balaton offer more than shopping; they are places to experience local life. Each market has something unique, and here are some favorites worth visiting.
Tony Hyde, First Secretary, British Embassy Budapest
- 27 Aug 2025 5:11 PM
Tony joined the British Embassy in Budapest as Head of Policy in April 2025. He previously worked in Europe Department in the FCDO in London, and worked on Brexit negotiations prior to that.
Pilot Project: Fresh Corner Café Opens in Budapest's Nyugati Station
- 18 Aug 2025 3:37 PM
- food & drink
MOL’s Fresh Corner café brand has opened a new outlet at Budapest’s Nyugati train station, marking another step in the company’s push beyond its filling-station network.
Highest Heat Alert Now - Free Water by MÁV
- 14 Aug 2025 10:14 AM
- health & wellness
The chief health officer has issued a third degree heat alert - the highest level - for the whole of Hungary from today to midnight on Sunday, the Public Health Centre and the disaster management authority announced.
Passenger Traffic Now Running Normally at Budapest Airport
- 8 Jul 2025 8:23 AM
- travel
Passenger traffic at Ferenc Liszt International Airport is currently running according to schedule, without delays, as normal. The airport was hit by heavy rains at around 10:00 again, but thanks to the accurate weather forecast and the preparedness and coordinated efforts of our staff, the current storm is not causing any disruption to traffic.
Updated: Apology Compensation Offered for Disruption on Lake Balaton Train Line - 10,000 People Affected
- 13 Jun 2025 1:01 PM
- getting around
As an apology for the delays, not just half of the train tickets, but the entire price will be refunded to passengers who were delayed on the Balaton railway line on Saturday due to a barrier fault, Janos Lazar, the minister of construction and transport said in a post on social media.
Xploring Hungary Video: Lake Tisza
- 24 Apr 2025 1:58 PM
- getting around
If you're looking to escape the buzz of Budapest or the bustle of Balaton, Lake Tisza offers a refreshingly off-the-beaten-path alternative. Also known as the Kisköre Reservoir, this is Hungary’s largest artificial lake - and it’s a paradise for nature lovers, active explorers and expats seeking an unusual weekend retreat - as the video below shows.
Oldtimer Show, Budapest Railway History Park, 12 - 13 April
- 8 Apr 2025 4:38 PM
- entertainment
Step back in time at Hungary’s biggest international vintage vehicle exhibition! The 2025 Oldtimer Show returns to Budapest’s Hungarian Railway History Park with a stunning lineup of over 500 meticulously selected classic cars, motorcycles, tractors, and more — including vehicles over 100 years old with wooden wheels!
Insider’s Guide: Charming Narrow-Gauge Forest Railways in Hungary
- 1 Dec 2025 4:44 PM
- getting around
For anyone interested in exploring Hungary beyond the usual tourist spots, narrow-gauge forest railways offer a fascinating mix of history, nature, and a little bit of nostalgia. Originally built for logging, mining, and industrial purposes, these small railways crisscross forests, mountains, and valleys, providing a very different perspective on the country.
Insider's Guide: Best Markets Around Balaton
- 30 Sep 2025 6:04 AM
- shopping
Wine, cheese, fruit and handcrafted products—markets around Lake Balaton offer more than shopping; they are places to experience local life. Each market has something unique, and here are some favorites worth visiting.
Tony Hyde, First Secretary, British Embassy Budapest
- 27 Aug 2025 5:11 PM
Tony joined the British Embassy in Budapest as Head of Policy in April 2025. He previously worked in Europe Department in the FCDO in London, and worked on Brexit negotiations prior to that.
Pilot Project: Fresh Corner Café Opens in Budapest's Nyugati Station
- 18 Aug 2025 3:37 PM
- food & drink
MOL’s Fresh Corner café brand has opened a new outlet at Budapest’s Nyugati train station, marking another step in the company’s push beyond its filling-station network.
Highest Heat Alert Now - Free Water by MÁV
- 14 Aug 2025 10:14 AM
- health & wellness
The chief health officer has issued a third degree heat alert - the highest level - for the whole of Hungary from today to midnight on Sunday, the Public Health Centre and the disaster management authority announced.
Passenger Traffic Now Running Normally at Budapest Airport
- 8 Jul 2025 8:23 AM
- travel
Passenger traffic at Ferenc Liszt International Airport is currently running according to schedule, without delays, as normal. The airport was hit by heavy rains at around 10:00 again, but thanks to the accurate weather forecast and the preparedness and coordinated efforts of our staff, the current storm is not causing any disruption to traffic.
Updated: Apology Compensation Offered for Disruption on Lake Balaton Train Line - 10,000 People Affected
- 13 Jun 2025 1:01 PM
- getting around
As an apology for the delays, not just half of the train tickets, but the entire price will be refunded to passengers who were delayed on the Balaton railway line on Saturday due to a barrier fault, Janos Lazar, the minister of construction and transport said in a post on social media.
Xploring Hungary Video: Lake Tisza
- 24 Apr 2025 1:58 PM
- getting around
If you're looking to escape the buzz of Budapest or the bustle of Balaton, Lake Tisza offers a refreshingly off-the-beaten-path alternative. Also known as the Kisköre Reservoir, this is Hungary’s largest artificial lake - and it’s a paradise for nature lovers, active explorers and expats seeking an unusual weekend retreat - as the video below shows.
Oldtimer Show, Budapest Railway History Park, 12 - 13 April
- 8 Apr 2025 4:38 PM
- entertainment
Step back in time at Hungary’s biggest international vintage vehicle exhibition! The 2025 Oldtimer Show returns to Budapest’s Hungarian Railway History Park with a stunning lineup of over 500 meticulously selected classic cars, motorcycles, tractors, and more — including vehicles over 100 years old with wooden wheels!

















