Don’t forget to check out the Spring and Easter Fair on Vörösmarty square, it’s open until the end of April. You can buy local, artisanal handicraft products, pottery, ceramics, jewellry and leather products. There are workshops and concerts every weekend.
Also, you can taste the most fantastic treats of the Hungarian cuisine, traditional Easter dishes as ham and knuckle, and great cakes, including of course the festive chimney cake. Enjoy!
Hungary is home to many colourful folk customs, and the most playful Hungarian Easter tradition is locsolás, the Easter Monday ritual of watering. This unique custom, still practiced today, brings together humour, symbolism, and centuries-old beliefs about renewal and fertility. Celebrating Easter in Hungary is a truly memorable experience.
Locsolás takes place on Easter Monday, when men traditionally visit female relatives, friends, and neighbours to sprinkle them with water — or, more commonly today, perfume.
According to old beliefs, water symbolises purification, renewal, and fertility, and the ritual was meant to keep women fresh, healthy, and beautiful throughout the year.
While today most men politely use a splash of perfume, the tradition was once far more dramatic. Just a few decades ago, girls were often doused with large buckets of ice-cold water, sometimes outdoors, to much screaming and laughter.
Thankfully, modern locsolás is gentler — and much more comfortable.
As a thank-you, women traditionally give men decorated Easter eggs, often hand-painted using folk motifs and traditional techniques. These eggs remain one of the most recognisable symbols of Hungarian Easter celebrations.
Locsolás is a joyful mix of humour, symbolism, and community spirit. While it’s mostly practiced within families and small communities today, it remains a beloved part of Easter in Hungary. Also, it is a charming reminder of how folklore continues to shape everyday life.
Lake Balaton has been affectionately called the Hungarian Sea for almost a century. For Hungarians, this vast lake is deeply woven into childhood memories and summer traditions: school camping trips, long family holidays, sailing afternoons, and even ice skating during cold winters.
For decades, Lake Balaton has also been Hungary’s favourite holiday destination — a place where generations return again and again.
Stretching nearly 80 kilometres in length, Lake Balaton is the largest freshwater lake in Central Europe. Its shallow depth gives the water a unique greenish hue and a soft, silky feel — one of the reasons it warms quickly in summer and remains ideal for swimming.
It’s no surprise that Balaton is the number one domestic tourist destination in Hungary, offering something for every pace of travel.
Lake Balaton is many things at once:
A holiday resort for families and sun-seekers
A paradise for sailors, windsurfers, and kitesurfers
A lively venue for summer music festivals
And, just as easily, a peaceful escape for slow travel, nature lovers, and wine enthusiasts
Whether you’re looking for vibrant lakeside life or quiet vineyard views, Balaton delivers both.
The most diverse and dramatic part of the lake is the Northern Shore, where rolling hills rise from the water and extinct volcanoes shape the landscape. This region is known for its highlands, basalt formations, and historic wine regions, making it ideal for exploration beyond the beach.
My Veszprém & Lake Balaton Tour focuses on this picturesque northern side and combines natural beauty with history, architecture, and local flavours.
We also visit some of the most beloved towns around the lake:
Tihany, famous for its abbey and rich cultural heritage
Balatonfüred, where we stroll along the marina and lakeside promenade
Each stop reveals a different face of Balaton life — historic, elegant, and deeply local.
No visit to Lake Balaton is complete without tasting the region. Along the way, I introduce you to:
Local farmers from the Káli Basin
Winemakers from the Badacsony Wine Region
This is where volcanic soil meets crisp white wines, seasonal dishes, and a slower rhythm of life.
Lake Balaton is far more than a summer swimming spot — it’s a landscape shaped by history, nature, and everyday Hungarian life. Exploring it with a local guide allows you to see what lies beyond the shoreline.
