Make a holiday rental apartment in Lake Balaton North, Hungary Your Home Away From Home

As the largest lake to be found in Central Europe, Lake Balaton in Hungary is a popular destination for an action-packed holiday. A Lake Balaton North holiday offers a multitude of activities, particularly outdoors, and the chance to relax in the warmth of the sunshine. A Lake Balaton North holiday rental apartment not only offers all the mod-cons of home but spectacular views of the lake and the surrounding countryside. There are several resorts and towns to be found on the northern side of the lake, making a Lake Balaton North holiday an experience that you will never forget.

Things to Do on Holiday in Lake Balaton North, Hungary

The main attraction of a Lake Balaton holiday is the opportunity to indulge in a variety of outdoor pursuits. Visitors can enjoy watersports activities such as swimming, windsurfing, jet skiing, sailing, water skiing, fishing and water tubing. The area surrounding the northern part of the lake is also a great destination for those who love paragliding, horse riding, cycling, walking, roller-blading, tennis and golf. There are also opportunities to hunt big and small game in the immediate area. Those who are looking for a bit of pampering can enjoy a stop off at one of the thermal spas that are situated in the towns around the lake.

Places to Visit on Holiday in Lake Balaton North, Hungary

If you have the energy to leave your Lake Balaton North holiday rental apartment, then there are several places worth visiting on this side of the lake. A must on your itinerary is a visit to the historic town of Tihany. This small village has some wonderful buildings to investigate including the Benedictine abbey, which dates back to the 11th century. The abbey was founded by King Andrew I, who is buried in a crypt inside the building. There is also a Baroque church attached to the abbey which has beautiful wooden sculptures with gilding and wonderful frescoes. Visitors will also get a breathtaking view of Lake Balaton from the abbey.

Weather in Lake Balaton North, Hungary

Visitors on a Lake Balaton North holiday will be able to enjoy a Continental climate which means that there are warm summers with low humidity and cold, snowy winters. The warmest months of the year to have a Lake Balaton North holiday rental apartment are June, July and August when the average daytime temperature is 25°C. The winter sees the temperature plummet to around 3°C and it is a regular occurrence for the lake to freeze over. This area sees slightly more rainfall than the rest of Hungary, approximately 27 inches per year.

Travel to Lake Balaton North, Hungary

Travellers on a Lake Balaton North holiday can arrive at Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) which is an hour and 40 minutes away from the area. Airlines offering affordable, regular flights to the area include Jet2.com, easyJet, British Airways and Ryanair. Passengers can depart from several UK airports such as Manchester (MAN), Bristol (BRS), East Midlands (EMA), Gatwick (LGW) and Heathrow (LHR).