Lake Balaton Accommodation

Searching for hotels in Lake Balaton (Hungary) or Lake Balaton accommodation?  Lake Balaton is the largest lake in Hungary in Central Europe and is often called the "Hungarian Sea". The shore of Balaton is one of Hungary's important wine-producing areas. The Csopak-Füred and Tihany areas on the north shore are famous for the wines of Badacsony'.
The major resorts around the lake are Siófok, Keszthely and Balatonfüred. Siófok is the "Party Capital of Hungary", which attracts many young party goers in summer due to its numerous large discos. Keszthely is the site of the famous Festetics Palace and Balatonfüred is a historical bathing town home to the annual Anna Ball.
Each year water sports, the various sailing and swimming races across the lake, the famous balls and scores of events draw thousands of visitors to the lake's shore. During the winter the lake is often covered by ice for a long time and this also makes it popular for winter sports.
Attractions include the historical heritage, the ruins of medieval churches and castles like the castle of Szigliget, the stone pillars of Csobánc, mineral spas, the castle of Hegyesd and remainder of the ruins walls of the castles of Rezi and Zádor. The two-towered Abbey of the Tihany peninsula can be seen form far away; there is also a wildlife reserve in the Tihany Peninsula, where rare water birds nest.
Being one of Europe’s most popular tourists destination Lake Balaton has many resorts lining both shores of its 48-miles stretch which include the Ramada Hotel & Resort and the oldest and most popular spa resort the Balantonfüred.
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