LAKE BALATON, Hungary -- On the busiest day of the summer at Balaton, the biggest lake in Central and Eastern Europe, around 500 boats with thousands of crew members roast under the hot sun, while ...

During the communist era, travel options were limited in Hungary and Central Europe, which meant Lake Balaton became the region’s most popular vacation destination. Now, with the world gripped by the ...

The hilly surrounding area holds some of Hungary’s prime vineyards. A sole sailboat glides on Lake Balaton, central Europe’s largest lake, where Hungarians flock for fun on the water and wine tasting ...

Lake Balaton, also known as the Plattensee, is a popular vacation destination. Photo: GettyImages/Tamas Perlaki Many know Lake Balaton, also known as the Plattensee–yet this part of Hungary remains a ...

Despite its cinematic landscapes, food festivals, vineyards and vast hiking routes, the chances are you’ve never heard of Lake Balaton. Most visitors to Hungary head directly to Budapest and stay ...

There is a renewed wave of outcry against planned construction around Lake Balaton in Hungary. Developers aim to build apartment blocks, houses, a residential park, a visitor center and hotels close ...

Veszprem-Balaton is one of three European Capitals of Culture 2023. Although there is still a lot of building and renovation going on, art and culture will soon be taking center stage. Veszprem is one ...