Title: Lake Balaton in Hungary - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca

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# Lake Balaton Tours and Activities

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## Visit Lake Balaton

Activities

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#### Discover historical buildings, sail over aquamarine waters and party on a beach at one of Hungary’s most popular vacation destinations.

Beautiful natural scenery, watersports and historic landmarks are some of the features of a vacation at Lake Balaton. This is central Europe's largest freshwater lake and the region encompasses hills, mountains and lakeside towns and resorts. Hike through the landscape, take a boat cruise across the water and tour a splendid 18th-century Baroque palace.

The lake stretches for approximately 50 miles (80 kilometers) and there are many beaches along its shoreline where you can relax and swim. In addition to swimming there are lots of other water-based activities here, including sailing, surfing, waterskiing and wakeboarding. Stay active when you are back on dry land by cycling along lake-side paths that extend for more than 124 miles (200 kilometers) around the body of water. 

Carve out some time to tour the lake’s towns and villages. Explore [Balatonfüred](https://www.expedia.ca/Balatonfured.d500746.Destination-Travel-Guides) on the lake's northern shore. Visit museums housed in old villas, drink from a mineral spring well and walk along the Tagore Promenade. Go to [Tihany](https://www.expedia.ca/Tihany.d500722.Destination-Travel-Guides), located on the Tihany Peninsula for its medieval Benedictine abbey. Nearby is a geyser field.

Journey to [Keszthely](https://www.expedia.ca/Keszthely.d5910.Destination-Travel-Guides) on the western shore to see the majestic [Festetics](https://www.expedia.ca/Festetics-Palace-Keszthely.d6102296.Vacation-Attraction) Palace, an 18th-century masterpiece built for a noble family. Enjoy the party atmosphere at [Siófok](https://www.expedia.ca/Siofok.d5911.Destination-Travel-Guides), the biggest town on the lake. Refresh your body in nearby Heviz, a town famed for its spas.

Take advantage of the lake’s scenic backdrop with some outdoor adventures. Hike through the Balaton Upland National Park, see the large basalt columns of the Káli Basin and try bird watching in the Kis Balaton wetlands area. Among the species you might see are white-tailed eagles and ospreys. In winter, go ice skating, ice sailing and ice windsurfing when the lake freezes over.

Reach Lake Balaton by driving from Budapest, a journey that can take up to 2 hours, depending on which part of the lake you are visiting. There are also train services from the Hungarian capital to several historical and picturesque destinations around the lake.

## Plan a trip to see Lake Balaton

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### Eurostars Palazzo Zichy

Budapest City Centre

CA $1,213

per person

Mar 13 - Mar 19

found 5 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Toronto (YYZ) to Budapest (BUD)

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)

It was very clean and looked expensive and I liked the view of the church😁Excellent…

Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026

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### Aurea Ana Palace by Eurostars Hotel Company

Budapest City Centre

CA $1,497

per person

Mar 13 - Mar 19

found 5 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Toronto (YYZ) to Budapest (BUD)

9.4/10 Exceptional! (371 reviews)

Amé este hotel , justo al lado del parlamento, excelente atención, la habitación hermosa, es de los mejores hoteles que he estado en Europa, regresaría mil veces aquí

Reviewed on Dec 10, 2025

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### Ikonik Parlament

Budapest City Centre

CA $1,243

per person

Mar 13 - Mar 19

found 5 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Toronto (YYZ) to Budapest (BUD)

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)

The staff was very attentive, the room was clean, and the all-day coffee was wonderful. Ikonik is located close to the Hop-on-Hop-Off bus. I walked everywhere and went to Hungarian restaurants outside of the tourist spots only because the staff gave great recommendations. I would stay there again!

Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026

### Popular places to visit

#### Balatonlelle Amusement Park

Enjoy a fun-filled day at Balatonlelle Amusement Park during your visit to Balatonlelle. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area. 

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#### Bujdosó Winery

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Bujdosó Winery during your travels to Balatonlelle. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area. 

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#### Rádpuszta medieval church ruin

Learn about the local history of Balatonlelle when you spend time at Rádpuszta medieval church ruin. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's volcano viewpoints. 

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#### Ikon Borászat

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Ikon Borászat during your travels to Látrány. 

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#### Garamvári Szőlőbirtok

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Garamvári Szőlőbirtok during your travels to Balatonlelle. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area. 

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#### Gömbkilátó

Learn about the local history of Balatonboglar when you take a trip to Gömbkilátó. Wander the parks and lakeside while you're in the area. 

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