The largest lake in central Europe, Lake Balaton is located about 50 miles southwest of Budapest in central Hungary. Running along the foothills of Bakony Mountains, Lake Balaton provides visitors with ample opportunities for leisure activities and spectacular scenery. Enjoy a number of aquatic by going for a swim in the warm water or boat through caves in an underground lake. Travelers can also climb a dormant volcano, pick plants in Tihany’s lavender fields, or enjoy a wide variety of wildlife in Balaton Uplands National Park.