Hungary’s Popular Holiday Paradise: Lake Balaton – Entry Fees Adults 2,100 Forint, Children 1,300 Forint

Lake Balaton, located in western Hungary in the Transdanubia region, is Central Europe’s largest lake, stretching approximately 77 kilometers in length, 14 kilometers in width, and covering an area of 592 km². The lake has an average depth of 3.2 meters, with its deepest point reaching 12.2 meters. Its shallow waters warm quickly in summer, making it ideal for swimming.

Tourism and Recreation
Lake Balaton is a favorite destination for tourists, especially in the summer. The lake area offers numerous beaches, campsites, and holiday resorts. Visitors can enjoy water sports such as sailing, canoeing, swimming, and fishing.

Nature and Environment
The northern and southern shores of Lake Balaton have different characteristics:

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• Northern shore: Hilly and rocky, with colder waters, vineyards, and nature parks.

• Southern shore: Flat and sandy beaches with shallow, warm waters, making it ideal for families.

Economy and Culture
Tourism plays a major role in the local economy. The region is known for Balaton wines and local cuisine, particularly fish dishes. Every year, numerous festivals and cultural events take place around the lake.

Entry Fees and Beaches
As of 2025, entry fees to Lake Balaton are:

• Adults: 2,100 Ft

• Children: 1,300 Ft

Highlighted beaches such as Kisfaludy Beach (Balatonfüred) have the following fees:

• Single entry adult ticket: 2,100 Ft

• Single entry child/student ticket: 1,300 Ft

• Daily adult ticket (2 entries per day): 2,500 Ft

• Daily child/student ticket (2 entries per day): 2,100 Ft

• 3-day adult ticket (1 entry per day, 3 consecutive days): 5,800 Ft

• 3-day child/student ticket: 3,600 Ft

• Afternoon discount adult ticket (after 16:00): 1,100 Ft

• Afternoon discount child/student ticket (after 16:00): 800 Ft

• “Big family” ticket (parents + at least 3 children under 14): 6,900 Ft

• Weekly adult ticket: 12,600 Ft

• Weekly child/student ticket: 7,900 Ft

• Weekly senior ticket: 9,100 Ft

• Monthly senior ticket: 25,000 Ft

• Adult season ticket: 59,500 Ft

• Child/student season ticket: 34,500 Ft

• Senior season ticket: 42,000 Ft

Additional services include seasonal rental of changing cabins, boat and bicycle storage, and special subscriptions for permanent residents of Balatonfüred.