At the end of August, with the start of school for the Hungarian schoolchildren, the Lake Balaton area becomes quieter and there are no crowds like in summer. The sun is no longer so hot and it is pleasantly warm. In September and often still in October you can swim in Lake Balaton, go to the beach, sunbathe, lie on the shore with a book and relax and recharge your batteries. You can even enjoy the glassy surface of the water from a SUP or take a canoe trip to see the birdlife of Lake Balaton. You can also take a full-day sailing trip without worrying about the heat and strong UV rays at midday.
The nearby forests, the lookout towers of the Keszthely Hills (Festetics, Berzsenyi, Bél Mátyás, Batsányi, Padkő), the witness hills, basalt organs, castles (Szigliget, Rezi, Tátika, Sümeg), caves, springs, abandoned mines are all tempting destinations. We can offer you a new route for every day with different destinations and fantastic panoramic points. Along the way you can taste the treasures of nature, pick nuts, almonds, hawthorns and rose hips and even go mushroom hunting.
If you want to explore Lake Balaton by bike, late summer is the perfect time. Traffic is lighter, the roads are safer and the temperatures are more pleasant. You can cycle both long and short distances on safe, signposted routes with rest stops along the way.
During the grape harvest in September, there is a wine festival and other gastronomic events every weekend. You can have fun, eat and drink, get to know Hungarian gastronomy and culture. A good time is guaranteed!
Restaurants, markets and wine cellars in the area offer culinary delights, all worth trying and tempting with different specialities.
Museums, exhibitions, visitor centres and animal parks offer a wide range of experiences, from Festetics Castle to the Diás Water Mill, where you can learn about baking and herbs.
The nearby thermal baths, hot springs and adventure spas in Hévíz, Zalakaros and Kehidakustány guarantee watery refreshment even on cooler days.
And we haven’t even mentioned the fact that you can book our appartments at a favourable price and pay no entrance fee to the beaches, so you can spend the money you save on additional experiences.
One thing is for sure, you won’t be bored at Lake Balaton in September either. After hustle and bustle of summer, it is now the perfect destination for a relaxing holiday, but active holidaymakers can also have a great time here.
If you feel like taking a break at the end of summer and want to recharge your batteries, take a look at our holiday homes, write to us and we will be happy to make you an offer!
