Famous bathing lake · Hungary
Lake Balaton
Lake Balaton has 125 officially rated bathing spots, 114 of them currently with excellent water quality according to the EEA (as of July 2026).
Lake Balaton is Central Europe's largest freshwater lake, stretching about 77 kilometres across the heart of Hungary. Its warm, shallow waters, vine-covered hillsides and dramatic basalt peaks make it one of the continent's most beloved summer destinations. Of 125 rated bathing spots, 124 achieve a good or excellent water quality rating – an outstanding result.
The lively southern shore around Siófok and Zamárdi suits families and those seeking entertainment, with popular spots like Balaton Zamardi Nagy Strand and Balaton Siofok Petofi Szallodasor. The quieter northern shore around Balatonfüred and Tihany attracts water sports enthusiasts and nature lovers: Balaton Tihany Godros Strand and Balaton Balatonfured Esterhazy Strand are prime examples of the quality on offer. The western end near Keszthely invites a more relaxed pace.
nextlake.eu helps you discover all official EU bathing sites on Lake Balaton at a glance – with water quality data, an interactive map and easy filtering to find your perfect spot.
All bathing spots
- Balaton Abrahamhegy Kozsegi StrandExcellent
- Balaton Alsoors Pelso Kemping -Volt Europa Kemping-Excellent
- Balaton Alsoors Riviera StrandExcellent
- Balaton Badacsonytomaj Badacsony KempingExcellent
- Balaton Badacsonytomaj Badacsony StrandfurdoExcellent
- Balaton Badacsonytomaj Banyasz StrandExcellent
- Balaton Badacsonytomaj Club Hotel StrandExcellent
- Balaton Badacsonytomaj Tomaj KempingExcellent
- Balaton Balatonakali Kozsegi StrandExcellent
- Balaton Balatonalmadi Budatava StrandExcellent
- Balaton Balatonalmadi Hotel NereusExcellent
- Balaton Balatonalmadi Wesselenyi StrandExcellent
- Balaton Balatonalmadi Yacht KempingExcellent
- Balaton Balatonalmadi-Kaptalanfured Kocsag Utcai Nagy StrandExcellent
- Balaton Balatonbereny Fizetos StrandExcellent
- Balaton Balatonbereny Naturista Strand Es KempingExcellent
- Balaton Balatonboglar Fiumei Utcai StrandExcellent
- Balaton Balatonboglar Jankovichtelep-Bolya Kozi PartszakaszExcellent
- Balaton Balatonboglar Kodaly StrandExcellent
- Balaton Balatonboglar Platan StrandExcellent
- Balaton Balatonboglar Sello KempingExcellent
- Balaton Balatonboglar Sziget StrandExcellent
- Balaton Balatonfenyves Balatonpart Utcai Kozponti StrandExcellent
- Balaton Balatonfenyves Csalogany Utcai StrandExcellent
- Balaton Balatonfenyves Istvan Kiraly Utcai StrandExcellent
- Balaton Balatonfenyves Pozsonyi Utcai StrandExcellent
- Balaton Balatonfenyves-Alsoi StrandExcellent
- Balaton Balatonfoldvar Hotel RivieraExcellent
- Balaton Balatonfoldvar Keleti StrandExcellent
- Balaton Balatonfoldvar Nyugati StrandExcellent
- Balaton Balatonfured Club Hotel Fured -Volt Mkb Strand-Excellent
- Balaton Balatonfured Esterhazy StrandExcellent
- Balaton Balatonfured Hotel FuredExcellent
- Balaton Balatonfured Kisfaludy StrandExcellent
- Balaton Balatonfured Szechenyi StrandExcellent
- Balaton Balatonfuzfo Fovenyfurdo StrandExcellent
- Balaton Balatonfuzfo Tobruki StrandExcellent
- Balaton Balatongyorok Kozsegi StrandExcellent
- Balaton Balatongyorok Szepkilato StrandExcellent
- Balaton Balatonkenese Hotel Marina-PortExcellent
- Balaton Balatonkenese Kikoko Utca 138. Elotti VizteruletExcellent
- Balaton Balatonkenese Vak Bottyan StrandExcellent
- Balaton Balatonlelle Csopi Kozi StrandExcellent
- Balaton Balatonlelle Keleti Feltoltes + Nyugati Feltoltes -Nagy Strand-Excellent
- Balaton Balatonlelle Napfeny StrandExcellent
- Balaton Balatonlelle Szirom Kozi StrandExcellent
- Balaton Balatonmadi-Kaptalanfured Jozsefvarosi Gyermekudulo FurdohelyeExcellent
- Balaton Balatonmariafurdo Bardos Utcai StrandExcellent
- Balaton Balatonmariafurdo Hajoallomasi StrandExcellent
- Balaton Balatonmariafurdo Hullam Utcai StrandExcellent
- Balaton Balatonmariafurdo Kozsegi Fizetos StrandExcellent
- Balaton Balatonmariafurdo Orhaz Utcai StrandExcellent
- Balaton Balatonmariafurdo Oz Utcai StrandExcellent
- Balaton Balatonmariafurdo Polgar Utcai StrandExcellent
- Balaton Balatonmariafurdo Szabadsag Utcai StrandExcellent
- Balaton Balatonoszod Hullam UduloparkExcellent
- Balaton Balatonoszod Kozsegi StrandExcellent
- Balaton Balatonszarszo Bendeguz Teri StrandExcellent
- Balaton Balatonszarszo Mikszath Kalman Utcai Strand -Nagy Strand-Excellent
- Balaton Balatonszarszo Moricz Zsigmond Utcai StrandExcellent
- Balaton Balatonszemes Berzsenyi Utcai Kozsegi StrandExcellent
- Balaton Balatonszemes Hullam StrandExcellent
- Balaton Balatonszemes Vadvirag KempingExcellent
- Balaton Balatonszemes Vigado StrandExcellent
- Balaton Balatonszepezd Kozponti -Kozsegi- StrandExcellent
- Balaton Balatonszepezd Szepezdfurdoi StrandExcellent
- Balaton Balatonudvari Fovenyesi StrandExcellent
- Balaton Balatonudvari Kozsegi StrandExcellent
- Balaton Csopak Kozsegi StrandExcellent
- Balaton Fonyod Panorama StrandExcellent
- Balaton Fonyod Varosi StrandExcellent
- Balaton Fonyod-Alsobelatelep Bathori Utcai StrandExcellent
- Balaton Fonyod-Alsobelatelep Huszka Utcai StrandExcellent
- Balaton Fonyod-Alsobelatelep Napsugar Kemping Es UdulofaluExcellent
- Balaton Fonyod-Belatelep Belatelepi StrandExcellent
- Balaton Fonyodliget ArpadpartExcellent
- Balaton Fonyodliget Erzsebet TaborExcellent
- Balaton Fonyodliget Furdo Utcai StrandExcellent
- Balaton Gyenesdias Alsogyenes Gyenesi Lido StrandExcellent
- Balaton Gyenesdias Diasi JatekstrandExcellent
- Balaton Keszthely Helikon StrandExcellent
- Balaton Keszthely Libas StrandExcellent
- Balaton Keszthely Varosi StrandExcellent
- Balaton Kovagoors-Palkove StrandExcellent
- Balaton Orvenyesi StrandExcellent
- Balaton Revfulop Csasztai StrandExcellent
- Balaton Revfulop Mathias Corvinus Collegium Vitorl?skikoto FurdohelyeExcellent
- Balaton Revfulop Napfeny KempingExcellent
- Balaton Revfulop Szigeti StrandExcellent
- Balaton Siofok AranypartExcellent
- Balaton Siofok Bimbo Utcai StrandExcellent
- Balaton Siofok EzustpartExcellent
- Balaton Siofok Hotel MoloExcellent
- Balaton Siofok Nagy StrandExcellent
- Balaton Siofok Petofi SzallodasorExcellent
- Balaton Siofok Ujhelyi StrandExcellent
- Balaton Szantod Juhasz Gyula Utcai StrandExcellent
- Balaton Szantod Rigo Utcai StrandExcellent
- Balaton Szigliget Kozsegi StrandExcellent
- Balaton Tihany Balatoni Limnologiai Intezet Bli StrandExcellent
- Balaton Tihany Godros StrandExcellent
- Balaton Tihany Hajoallomasi StrandExcellent
- Balaton Tihany Hotel Club TihanyExcellent
- Balaton Tihany Hotel PanoramaExcellent
- Balaton Tihany Sajkodi StrandExcellent
- Balaton Tihany Tihany Plage 18Excellent
- Balaton Tihany Uvapart StrandExcellent
- Balaton Vonyarcvashegy Lido StrandExcellent
- Balaton Zamardi Jegenye Teri StrandExcellent
- Balaton Zamardi Mirabella KempingExcellent
- Balaton Zamardi Nagy StrandExcellent
- Balaton Zanka Kozsegi StrandExcellent
- Balaton Zankafurdo Gyic Erzsebet StrandExcellent
- Balatonfured Hotel Flamingo StrandExcellent
- Balaton Badacsonylabdihegy Eldorado KempingGood
- Balaton Badacsonylabdihegy Herczeg Ferenc StrandGood
- Balaton Badacsonytomaj Varosi StrandGood
- Balaton Balatonakali Strand Holiday KempingGood
- Balaton Balatonalmadi Hotel Ramada - Bal Resort StrandGood
- Balaton Balatonalmadi-Kaptalanfured Siraly Utcai Kis StrandGood
- Balaton Balatonederics Kozsegi StrandGood
- Balaton Balatonfured Hotel MarinaGood
- Balaton Balatonfured Koloska Marina StrandGood
- Balaton Balatonszepezd Viriusz StrandGood
- Balaton Tihany Somosi StrandSufficient
- Balaton Badacsonylabdihegy Mh 1. Sz. Kikepzo Oktatasi Es Regeneralo Kozpont Elotti VizteruletUnknown
- Balaton Balatonakali Levendula KempingUnknown
- Balaton Balatonfured Aranyhid StrandUnknown
- Balaton Balatonfured Brazay StrandUnknown
- Balaton Balatonfured Hotel UniUnknown
- Balaton Keszthely Hotel HelikonUnknown
- Balaton Keszthely Royal Homes Exclusive MaganstrandUnknown
- Balaton Keszthely Sirius StrandUnknown
- Balaton Lua Resort StrandfurdoUnknown
- Balaton Tihany Parkkert StrandUnknown
FAQ
Can you swim in Lake Balaton?
Yes, swimming in Lake Balaton is absolutely possible and very popular. The lake is a freshwater lake in Hungary and one of Central Europe's most visited summer destinations. Official bathing areas are well-marked and regularly monitored.
How clean is Lake Balaton?
The water quality at Lake Balaton is excellent. Out of 125 officially rated bathing spots, 114 received the top EU rating of 'excellent', 10 were rated 'good', and only 1 was rated 'sufficient'. The lake consistently meets high European water quality standards.
Is it safe to swim in Lake Balaton?
Yes, swimming in Lake Balaton is safe. An impressive 124 out of 125 monitored bathing spots are rated good or excellent under EU standards, making it one of the cleanest large lakes in Europe. Always check local flag signals before entering the water.
Where can you swim in Lake Balaton?
Lake Balaton has 125 officially rated bathing spots spread along its shores, giving you plenty of choice wherever you stay. Visit nextlake.eu for an interactive map with locations and current water quality ratings. Many beaches offer amenities like showers, changing rooms and lifeguards.