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“Croatia is reasonable. Vienna is more expensive. But either is nice to visit and is close to Hungary.
Lake Balaton is fun, and Budapest is beautiful.”
— green45
1. THERMAL POOLS:
Soak among other bathers who
might even be playing a floating game of chess.
2. FESTETICS CASTLE:
Marvel at the 101 ornate rooms
in this baroque palace of excess in Keszthely.
3. RIDE A HORSE:
Explore the countryside around Lake Balaton astride
a regal Hungarian steed.
4. SPAS:
Indulge in a soothing Russian-Tibetan honey massage or other
unusual treatment at one of the many wellness spas that dot the Lake
Balaton area.
5. ICE SAILING:
Take part in this winter activity, which is growing in
popularity on Lake Balaton.
6.
LÁNGOS
:
Dig into this garlicky deep-fried dough served with sour
cream and cheese. It’s a delightful addition to the traditional Hungarian goulashes and paprika-
based dishes.
7. JÓKAI LOOKOUT TOWER:
Hike the Tamás-hegy peak and stop for a 360-degree panorama of
Lake Balaton and the town of Balatonfüred.
8. BENEDICTINE ABBEY:
Take a selfie in front of this iconic monastery, dating to 1055, in Tihany.
9. HARVEST FESTIVALS:
Join in a folk dance during the joyous celebrations that fill the fall
calendar in the region.
10. HOUSE OF THE BALATONIAN WINES:
Sample a Badacsony pinot gris at this wine museum
in Keszthely. The Lake Balaton area is celebrated for its abundance of vineyards and wineries.
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For a fairy-tale landscape of medieval villages and cities filled with grand Art Nouveau buildings, for a fabled
river that snakes through rolling countryside, and for magic waters that have the power to heal. Central Europe holds an
abundance of travel experiences, and nowhere are they more accessible than in Hungary’s Lake Balaton region. Teeming
with thermal hot springs and wellness centers — lively even in the coldest weather — Lake Balaton’s resort towns proffer
nightlife, water sports, wine touring, and historical and cultural attractions.
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From many resort areas in
Central Europe, Budapest
is less than a day’s drive.
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