Balaton
FAQFrequently asked questions
What is Balaton and where is it?
This is the largest lake in Central Europe, located in the west of Hungary. The area is about 594 square kilometers, and landlocked Hungarians call it their sea - and they're not joking.
Is the lake deep?
No, and this is his chip. The average depth is only about 3 meters, the maximum is about 11 meters in the Tigan basin. You can go a long way before it gets up to your neck.
When to go swimming?
The bathing season lasts from mid-May to the end of September. In summer, the water warms up to about 20-22 degrees, and on hot days - up to 26.
What to see nearby?
Tigan Peninsula with an ancient abbey and volcanic terrain, the resorts of Balatonfüred, Siofok and Kestgei, and nearby - Héviz, the largest thermal lake in Europe.
What else is interesting about this place?
The lake freezes over almost every winter, basalt rocks of volcanic origin are found on the shores, and the water is full of waterfowl and swans.
