Lake Velence

Lake Velence

Lake Velence is the third largest lake in Hungary. One-third of its surface is covered by reed. It is one of the warmest lakes in Europe because of the sunshine and its shallow waters with an average depth of 1.5 metres: the temperature of the water can reach 26-28 ºC.

The excellent water of Lake Velence, rich in minerals (sodium and magnesium) can refresh and regenerate your exhausted body. Apart from bathing it is also suitable for the relieving of rheumatic pains. Lovers of nature can watch the exceptionally rich avian world of the lake at the Dinnyés Bird-watching Spot. It is one of the most frequented holiday resorts in Hungary thanks to its natural and geographical advantages and the regulation of the lake.

The “Lake of sunshine” incites us to bathe, to go punting and to sunbathe. The shallow sandy lakesides on the southern part of the lake provide safe bathing for children. Those looking for active relaxation can try surfing, mini-golf or the water-ski and wakeboard course. Children and those water-sports lovers can choose from lakesides with shallow or deep water.

Dragon-boating, canoe trips, scheduled boats between Agárd, Gárdony and Pákozd, wakeboard, surf for the beginners and the advanced. You can rent boats or sailing-boats. At pre-arranged times there are night-trips into the vast reed where the Moon will be your guide. Cycle round the lake on the newly-built, 31-kilometre-long bicycle path! It is a trip full of attractions and experiences in only a couple of hours. The more adventurous can go on a quad trip around the lake and fight in a paintball battle.

Along the reed huge carps, crucian carps and predatory fish can be caught. You can buy the permit for the region in fishing-equipment shops and tourist information offices.

Visit the first outdoor trampoline-park of Europe in Agárd! Jump City theme park is almost 2000 square metres big and has 8 different zones with more than 120 jumping-areas for holidaymakers and lovers of active entertainment.

The Venice Beach Cable Park has a unique set of elements in the country. On the cable-course the 16 elements are arranged in 4 rows.

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