327 result(s) for lake balaton in Articles
Train Insight: MAV Finds Solution to Cope with Summer Traffic to Balaton
- 20 May 2026 5:35 AM
- getting around
Hungarian state railways MAV will lease ten InterCity carriages from the Austrian railways for the summer, David Vitézy, the minister for investment and transportation, said on Facebook.
Pentecost Holiday: Long Weekend in Hungary - Celebration of Traditions
- 19 May 2026 6:40 AM
- community & culture
Pentecost is a major public holiday, observed on Sunday 24 May 24 and Monday 25 May in Hungary this year. Known as Pünkösd in Hungarian and historically referred to as Whitsun in English, this Christian celebration provides a three-day weekend that is popular for excursions, cultural exploration, and experiencing rural traditions.
Top Rural Restaurants from Around Hungary in Spotlight at Gourmet Festival Budapest
- 18 May 2026 12:06 PM
- food & drink
Budapest’s Millenáris Park will host the annual Gourmet Festival from June 4–7, bringing together around 100 exhibitors, dozens of interactive events, and exclusive tastings.
Margaret Island's Open-Air Theatre in Budapest Starts Summer Season Soon
- 13 May 2026 12:51 PM
- entertainment
The Margitsziget Open-Air Theatre held its season launch press conference on May 12. Director and artistic head Bán Teodóra presented the venue's 2026 summer programme, with leading Hungarian artists offering previews of the upcoming shows.
Protest in Balatonalmádi Against Planned Privatisation of State-Owned Lake Balaton Properties
- 27 Apr 2026 1:26 PM
- property
Civil groups staged a protest in Balatonalmádi on Sunday against the planned privatisation of state-owned Lake Balaton properties, including the Balatonalmádi Postás holiday resort.
Record Participation Expected for 20th Anniversary Ultrabalaton
- 16 Apr 2026 7:32 AM
- sport
Europe’s premier lake-circling ultramarathon reaches a major milestone during the last weekend of April, as the NN Ultrabalaton celebrates its 20th anniversary. This year, organizers are preparing for the largest turnout in the event's history, cementing its status as a cornerstone of the Hungarian sporting calendar.
Tom Cruise in Hungary, Again - Spotted Filming in Budapest & Balaton
- 15 Apr 2026 6:10 AM
- entertainment
Hollywood royalty Tom Cruise has returned to Hungary, with recent sightings placing him first in Budapest and now around Lake Balaton, where filming activity has been reported around Balatonboglár.
Record Entries Expected for Balaton Cross-Swim ‘26
- 14 Apr 2026 12:37 PM
- sport
Registration has officially opened for the 44th Lidl Balaton Cross-Swim, and the "Hungarian Sea" is already seeing a surge of interest. Despite winter only recently bowing out, over 2,600 participants signed up within the first 24 hours, with registrations surpassing the 5,000 mark in just two days.
Margó Festival of Literature & Book Fair, Budapest, 9 - 11 April
- 9 Apr 2026 12:00 PM
- community & culture
For those looking to dive into Hungary’s rich intellectual scene, the Margó Literary Festival has established itself as the premier forum for book lovers since its debut in 2011. Transcending the boundaries of a traditional book fair, Margó has evolved into a dynamic cultural powerhouse that bridges the gap between authors and the public through music, performance, and lively debate.
Train Insight: MAV Finds Solution to Cope with Summer Traffic to Balaton
- 20 May 2026 5:35 AM
- getting around
Hungarian state railways MAV will lease ten InterCity carriages from the Austrian railways for the summer, David Vitézy, the minister for investment and transportation, said on Facebook.
Pentecost Holiday: Long Weekend in Hungary - Celebration of Traditions
- 19 May 2026 6:40 AM
- community & culture
Pentecost is a major public holiday, observed on Sunday 24 May 24 and Monday 25 May in Hungary this year. Known as Pünkösd in Hungarian and historically referred to as Whitsun in English, this Christian celebration provides a three-day weekend that is popular for excursions, cultural exploration, and experiencing rural traditions.
Top Rural Restaurants from Around Hungary in Spotlight at Gourmet Festival Budapest
- 18 May 2026 12:06 PM
- food & drink
Budapest’s Millenáris Park will host the annual Gourmet Festival from June 4–7, bringing together around 100 exhibitors, dozens of interactive events, and exclusive tastings.
Margaret Island's Open-Air Theatre in Budapest Starts Summer Season Soon
- 13 May 2026 12:51 PM
- entertainment
The Margitsziget Open-Air Theatre held its season launch press conference on May 12. Director and artistic head Bán Teodóra presented the venue's 2026 summer programme, with leading Hungarian artists offering previews of the upcoming shows.
Protest in Balatonalmádi Against Planned Privatisation of State-Owned Lake Balaton Properties
- 27 Apr 2026 1:26 PM
- property
Civil groups staged a protest in Balatonalmádi on Sunday against the planned privatisation of state-owned Lake Balaton properties, including the Balatonalmádi Postás holiday resort.
Record Participation Expected for 20th Anniversary Ultrabalaton
- 16 Apr 2026 7:32 AM
- sport
Europe’s premier lake-circling ultramarathon reaches a major milestone during the last weekend of April, as the NN Ultrabalaton celebrates its 20th anniversary. This year, organizers are preparing for the largest turnout in the event's history, cementing its status as a cornerstone of the Hungarian sporting calendar.
Tom Cruise in Hungary, Again - Spotted Filming in Budapest & Balaton
- 15 Apr 2026 6:10 AM
- entertainment
Hollywood royalty Tom Cruise has returned to Hungary, with recent sightings placing him first in Budapest and now around Lake Balaton, where filming activity has been reported around Balatonboglár.
Record Entries Expected for Balaton Cross-Swim ‘26
- 14 Apr 2026 12:37 PM
- sport
Registration has officially opened for the 44th Lidl Balaton Cross-Swim, and the "Hungarian Sea" is already seeing a surge of interest. Despite winter only recently bowing out, over 2,600 participants signed up within the first 24 hours, with registrations surpassing the 5,000 mark in just two days.
Margó Festival of Literature & Book Fair, Budapest, 9 - 11 April
- 9 Apr 2026 12:00 PM
- community & culture
For those looking to dive into Hungary’s rich intellectual scene, the Margó Literary Festival has established itself as the premier forum for book lovers since its debut in 2011. Transcending the boundaries of a traditional book fair, Margó has evolved into a dynamic cultural powerhouse that bridges the gap between authors and the public through music, performance, and lively debate.