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Lake Balaton

our Riviera

Europe’s largest freshwater lake, the “Hungarian Sea” is a and the cooked sweetcorn, while those who walk with
paradise for enthusiasts of water sports, anglers, and fami- their eyes open will find a real fairy tale here, because

lies looking for a relaxing holiday with its high-quality ho- Lake Balaton is an exciting place. Its coastline in Veszprém

tels, restaurants, and modernized beaches. County offers unparalleled experiences in all seasons; it is
Lake Balaton provides the venue for Europe’s longest and well worth visiting the lakeside towns and villages.

oldest lake sailing competition, the “Blue Ribbon”, which Balatonfüred is the city of grape and wine; the first spa re-

has been held here since 1934. When we think of the lake, sort in Hungary. There were seven mineral water springs
we usually remember the suntan oil, the fried fl atbread, in its area; the town was declared a spa resort due to their

healing effect in 1700. Lake Balaton’s first steamship “Kis-

faludy” set sail from the shores of the most popular spa re-
sorts of Hungary in September 1846. The exhibition ven-

ues offer great recreation for the whole family: the Villa Va-
szary, the House of Jewish Excellence, the Bodorka Visi-
tors’ Centre, or the memorial house of Mór Jókai, a special
building highlighting the town’s literary history. Th e Anna
Ball, which has been held each year since 1825, has gained
international fame, and it’s became hungaricum, while the
Wine Week and the Balaton Fish and Wine Festival also

attract thousands of people to the lakeside town each year.

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