Lake Balaton, Hungary
A beautiful destination in Hungary that attracts visitors from around the world.
📖 About Lake Balaton
Lake Balaton is a freshwater rift lake in the Transdanubian region of Hungary.
It is the largest lake in Central Europe, and one of the region's foremost tourist destinations.
The Zala River provides the largest inflow of water to the lake, and the canalized Sió is the only outflow.
Trip Settings
🛂 Visa Requirements
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Total Budget
$2,324
$166 per day × 7 days × 2 travelers
Accommodation
$91 per night
Food & Dining
$36 per day
Local Transport
$15 per day
Entertainment
Budget Tips for Lake Balaton
- Your money goes much further here than Western Europe
- Local transportation is very affordable
- Try traditional restaurants for authentic and cheap meals
- Many historic sites have minimal entrance fees
Current Weather in Lake Balaton
11.9°C
53.4°F
Cloudy
💨 6.2 km/h
💧 86%
Fri
23.3°
10°
Sat
14.9°
10.2°
Sun
22.8°
13.6°
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Hungary Facts
🏛️ Capital
Budapest
🌍 Continent
Europe
📐 Area
93,028 km²
📞 Phone Code
+36
💰 Currency
Hungarian forint
Ft (HUF)
🗺️ Region
Central Europe
🗣️ Languages Spoken:
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
8 sites in Hungary
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