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Balatonlelle

Somogy County, Hungary · Europe

About Balatonlelle

Balatonlelle works well as a base: 5 minutes from Balatonboglár, 6km from Lake Balaton.

Balatonlelle is a town located in Somogy County, Hungary. With a population of 4,910, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Balatonlelle sits in Hungary, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Budapest time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Balatonlelle to your route.

About Balatonlelle

Balatonlelle is a resort town located in Hungary on the southern shore of Lake Balaton, about 35 km west of Siófok. During the summer, the town becomes a holiday destination for many Hungarian and German families, and is known for its tourist attractions, including a 3 km long beach, an aqua park, a go-cart course, an

Read more annual wine festival, a numerous bars and restaurants. It is accessible from Budapest by train, taking approximately 2.5 hours. Since the settlement forms part of the Balatonboglár wine region, a wine festival is often held in the first week of August.

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Where is Balatonlelle located?

Balatonlelle is located in Somogy County, Hungary, Europe. The coordinates are 46.7832 latitude, 17.6950 longitude.

What is the population of Balatonlelle?

Balatonlelle has a population of approximately 4,910 people, making it a town in Hungary.

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Quick Information

Population
4,910
Continent
Europe
Country
Hungary
Region
Somogy County
Timezone
Europe/Budapest
Coordinates
46.7832, 17.6950

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Hungary

Police
107
Ambulance
104
Fire
105
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

e-vignette required for motorways. Zero alcohol limit for drivers.

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Worth the detour from Balatonlelle

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Lake Balaton

Central Europe's largest freshwater lake, known as the Hungarian Sea, a beloved summer destination with vineyards and resort towns.

6 km · about 10 min drive

photogenic

Hegyestű Geological Visitor Site

A quarried-open basalt volcano near Monoszló above Lake Balaton: a 50 m wall of vertical polygonal columns showing the inside of an 8-million-year-old eruption, with Káli Basin views from the rim.

12 km · about 25 min drive

coastal drive

Balaton North Shore Drive (Route 71)

Route 71 hugs Lake Balaton's northern shore beneath volcanic hills and vineyards, linking Balatonfured, Tihany and Badacsony in one of Central Europe's finest lakeside drives.

15 km · about 30 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Tihany Peninsula, Lake Balaton

A lavender-scented peninsula with an abbey perched over Central Europe's largest lake, ringed by a scenic drive.

21 km · about 25 min drive

castle

Sumeg Castle

One of Hungary's best-preserved medieval fortresses crowns a bald limestone hill above the town of Sumeg near Lake Balaton, hosting jousting shows and commanding views over the Bakony hills.

38 km · about 45 min drive

natural wonder

Lake Heviz

Largest thermal lake in Europe open for bathing, near the western end of Lake Balaton, warm enough for year-round swimming.

38 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Balatonlelle

  • Right hereBalaton North Shore Drive (Route 71)Route 71 hugs Lake Balaton's northern shore beneath volcanic hills and vineyards, linking Balatonfured, Tihany and Badacsony in one of Central Europe's finest lakeside drives.
  • 21 kmTihany Peninsula, Lake BalatonA lavender-scented peninsula with an abbey perched over Central Europe's largest lake, ringed by a scenic drive.

Driving in Hungary

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.58/litre
Motorway tolls
None
Vignette
Required, around €16 for a short-stay sticker

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Balatonlelle.

Balatonboglár

🇭🇺 Hungary

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Zánka

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Balatonszárszó

🇭🇺 Hungary

11 km awayPop. 1,992

Fonyód

🇭🇺 Hungary

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Lengyeltóti

🇭🇺 Hungary

13 km awayPop. 3,380

Badacsonytomaj

🇭🇺 Hungary

14 km awayPop. 2,271

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