Lake Balaton

freshwater lake in Hungary

Siófok (; ; ) is a town in Somogy County, Hungary on the southern bank of Lake Balaton. It is the second largest municipality in Somogy County and the seat of Siófok District. It covers an area of about between Lake Balaton, the Mezőföld and the Outer Somogy-Hills. Lying at the firth of the Sió Channel, it serves as the most important logistic station for goods between Lake Balaton and the River Danube.

Keszthely (; also known by alternative names) is a Hungarian city of 20,895 inhabitants located on the western shore of Lake Balaton. It is the second largest city by the lake and one of the more important cultural, educational and economic hubs in the region. Due to its favorable location and accessibility by both road and rail, Keszthely and the surrounding area is a preferred holiday destination.

Balatonfüred (; ; ) is a resort town in Veszprém county, in Hungary. The town with a population of 13,000 is situated on the northern shore of Lake Balaton. It is considered to be the capital of the Northern lake shore and is a yachting destination. It is also a location for fishing (carp being the most common catch) although the introduction of eels and other non-indigenous species has caused ecological damage in recent years.

Tihany () is a village on the northern shore of Lake Balaton on the Tihany Peninsula (Hungary, Veszprém County). The whole peninsula is a historical district. thumb|276x276px|View from Tihany Belső-tó The center of the district is the Benedictine Tihany Abbey, which was founded in 1055 AD by András (Andrew) I, who is buried in the crypt. The founding charter of this abbey is the first extant record of Hungarian language, preserved in Pannonhalma Benedictine Archabbey. The church itself was rebuilt in baroque style in 1754. The still functioning abbey is a popular tourist attraction due to its

Fonyód (; ) is a town and holiday resort on the southern shore of Lake Balaton, in north-west Somogy County, western Hungary, with over 4,700 residents. It is the seat of Fonyód District.

Balatonboglár is a resort town situated on the south shore of Lake Balaton in Somogy County, Hungary. It is the official centre of the Balatonboglár wine region, and is often called the "town of grapes and wine."

Balatonföldvár (, ) is a popular resort town in Somogy County, Hungary, on the southern side of Lake Balaton, approximately 120 km southwest from Budapest and about 23 km southwest from Siófok, the "capital of Balaton". Balatonföldvár is a frequently visited tourist destination among Hungarians and foreign guests (especially Germans and Austrians) because of its natural beauties (like the loess hill and the big flowery parks), historical heritages (such as the Celtic path, the old mansions and villas) or its countless leisure opportunities. The town offer several water sport (sailing

Zamárdi is a town in Somogy County, Hungary. It is known for its beaches at Lake Balaton and for its music festivals during the summer (e.g. Strand Festival, Balaton Sound etc.).

Balatonalmádi () is a popular resort town in Veszprém county, in Hungary, with a population of 8,500, situated on the northern shore of Lake Balaton.

Balatonlelle is a resort town located in Hungary on the southern shore of Lake Balaton, about 35 km west of Siófok. During the summer, the town becomes a holiday destination for many Hungarian and German families, and is known for its tourist attractions, including a 3 km long beach, an aqua park, a go-cart course, an annual wine festival, a numerous bars and restaurants. It is accessible from Budapest by train, taking approximately 2.5 hours.

Balatonfűzfő is a town at the northeast corner of Lake Balaton in Hungary.

Badacsonytomaj () is a town in the Hungarian county of Veszprém with 2,341 inhabitants, as of 2011. It is located at the eastern foot of the volcanic Badacsony hill along the Lake Balaton in Hungary.

Balatonkenese () is a small town in Veszprém county, Hungary, by the Lake Balaton.

Gyenesdiás is a village in Zala County, Hungary. Gyenesdiás is located on the north shore of Lake Balaton, next to the city of Keszthely. It is a popular tourist attraction during the summer and has an award-winning ice cream shop. 300px|thumb|left|Gyenesdiás from above

Révfülöp is a town in Veszprém county, Hungary, located on the northern shore of the Balaton. Révfülöp is well known as the starting point for an annual long-distance swimming race across the Balaton to Balatonboglár.

Vonyarcvashegy () is a town and tourist resort on the north shore of Lake Balaton, in western Hungary. The settlement was created when the former Vonyarc and Vashegy settlements were united in 1850. At that time, the inhabitants dealt primarily with viticulture and fishing. The later cultivated local bathing life was based upon the activity of a bathing association founded in 1930. The town sign is famous for using Ancient Hungarian runes.

Csopak is a village in Veszprém county, Hungary at Lake Balaton. There is a beach in the village.

Balatonszárszó is a village along the southern shore of Lake Balaton in Somogy county, Hungary. The settlement is part of the Balatonboglár wine region, and belongs to the region of Southern Transdanubia. The village is famous for being the home and place of death of the renowned Hungarian poet József Attila.

Balatonfenyves is a village at Lake Balaton in Somogy county, Hungary. The name comes from the lake and the Hungarian word for pine tree: fenyves. Formerly part of Fonyód, the village was granted independence as a result of a referendum held on 12 May 1991.

Balatonberény is a village in Somogy county, Hungary, with a popular nudist beach. The country village had a population of 1,200 in 2011.

Balatonakali () is a village in Veszprém county, Hungary.

Balatonmáriafürdő is a village located on the southern shore of Lake Balaton in Somogy county, Hungary.

Balatongyörök is a village in Zala County, Hungary. Balatongyörök is located on the north shore of Lake Balaton, not far from Keszthely. It has a view of the Badacsony.

Balatonszemes is a village in Somogy county, Hungary. It lies on the southern shore of Lake Balaton, on the northern slopes of the Outer Somogy hills overlooking the lake and on the half-kilometre wide coastal plain. It has a train station on the (Budapest-)Székesfehérvár-Gyékényes railway line.

Balatonudvari is a village in Veszprém county.

Zánka is a village in Veszprém county, Hungary.

Alsóörs is a village in Veszprém county, Hungary.

Balatonszepezd is a village in Veszprém county, Hungary, on the northern shore of the Lake Balaton.

thumb|Örvényes - where the water meets the sky Örvényes is a village at lake Balaton, in Veszprém county, Hungary.

Balatonrendes () is a village in Veszprém county, Hungary. It is one of the least populated locales on the northern shore of Lake Balaton, having lost much of its population over the course of the 20th century due to urbanization. One of the last permanent sources of work in the village, a local quarry, closed in the latter part of the 1900s. As with almost all townships near the Balaton, in the summer months it attracts vacationers, but due to its distance from the lake shore proper and its more elusive location, traffic is lower than average. Significant viticulture, due to the proximity of

Balatonkeresztúr is a village in Somogy county, Hungary.

Szigliget is a village in Veszprém county, Hungary.

Szántód is a village in Somogy county, Hungary situated between Balatonföldvár and Zamárdi on the shore of the Lake Balaton. The village is known for its ferry, ferryboats, views of Tihany from Szántód and the Szántódpuszta Tourist and Cultural Center which is a village museum ("skanzen"). It is approximately 13.4 km from Siófok, the major town of the area, 65.8 km from Kaposvár, the capital of Somogy County and 117 km from Budapest, the capital of Hungary.

Balatonvilágos is the northernmost as well as the easternmost village of Somogy county, Hungary.

Ábrahámhegy is a village in Veszprém county, Hungary. It is located on the shore of Lake Balaton.

Balatonakarattya is a village in Veszprém county, Hungary, established from the area of the town of Balatonkenese in 2014.

Badacsonytördemic () is a small village in Veszprém county, Hungary. Notable scenery in the region includes the Badacsony hill and the Balaton lake. It is one out of four Badacsony villages, and the least populous after Badacsonylábdihegy. In the village centre you can find two shops, (a co-op and a small independent shop) both selling basic items. There is also a doctor's surgery, a nursery and a church. On the Romai road you can find some apartments to stay in during the Summer, and there is a small pub where you can find food, drinks, and ice cream. On the hill there is a car repair, and so

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race track in Hungary

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