Central Europe's longest lake (48mi/77km) is surrounded by vineyards, thermal spas, and historic buildings and is just two hours by train from Budapest. The new Green Guide Short-Stays Lake Balaton covers the best of this popular holiday destination. Visitors to Lake Balaton can swim and boat or relax in Lake Hévíz, Europe's world's largest thermal lake. On the north side of the lake are a handful of vineyards producing some of the countries best wines, open for tours, tastings, and sometimes full meals highlighting local ingredients. Whether you want to swim, soak, sip, or just relax on the shores of beautiful Lake Balaton, this compact, packable guidebook is filled with detailed information to make planning your adventure easy and fun.