KiteGlobeLake Balaton / Balatonfenyves
Lake Balaton / Balatonfenyves is a kiteboarding spot near Budapest in Hungary, with flat-water lake conditions and prevailing N wind.
| Country | Hungary |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Budapest |
| Water type | Flat-water lake |
| Launch | Lake |
| Best wind direction | N |
| Wind type | Frontal |
| Coordinates | 46.7151, 17.4812 |
About Lake Balaton / Balatonfenyves
Lake Balaton. There is a few kms long sand bank parallel to the southern shore. Between the shore and the bank, you will find flat water, while outside the bank, there is deep water and quite choppy. You should be careful, certain areas have very shallow water and water tends to be less and less from year to year. Behind the sandy part there are rocks and a concrete breakwater. Outside the beach area, there are fishing platforms, so be careful with those.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Lake Balaton / Balatonfenyves offers flat-water lake conditions with N wind (Frontal wind), launching from lake.
How do I get to Lake Balaton / Balatonfenyves?
From Budapest you can get to Balatonfenyves by train (2-3hours), by bus (2 hours), or by car (1.5 hours).
Hazards at Lake Balaton / Balatonfenyves
Swimmers, Fishernets.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.