Balatonföldvár
Balatonföldvár | |
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Descending, from top: Logo of Balatonföldvár on the beach, East Beach, Long-distance cycling route, Loess, Port entrance, Visitor centre, sunset on the lake, Marina of Balatonföldvár | |
| Nicknames: Flowery town of Lake Balaton, Queen of Balaton | |
| Coordinates: 46°51′17″N 17°53′17″E / 46.85469°N 17.88797°E | |
| Country | Hungary |
| Region | Southern Transdanubia |
| County | Somogy |
| District | Siófok |
| RC Diocese | Kaposvár |
| Settled | 14th century |
| Incorporated | 1893 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Huba Holovits (Fidesz-KDNP) |
| Area | |
• Total | 15.32 km2 (5.92 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 208.2 m (683.1 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 104 m (341 ft) |
| Population (2017) | |
• Total | 2,172 |
| Demonyms | földvári, balatonföldvári |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 8623 |
| Area code | (+36) 84 |
| Patron Saint | Our Lady of Mount Carmel |
| Motorways | M7 |
| Distance from Budapest | 120 km (75 mi) Northeast |
| NUTS 3 code | HU232 |
| MP | Mihály Witzmann (Fidesz) |
| Website | Balatonföldvár Online |
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Balatonföldvár (Hungarian pronunciation: [ˈbɒlɒtoɱføldvaːr], German: Földwahr) is a popular resort town in Somogy County, Hungary, on the southern side of Lake Balaton, approximately 120 km southwest from Budapest and about 23 km southwest from Siófok, the "capital of Balaton". Balatonföldvár is a frequently visited tourist destination among Hungarians and foreign guests (especially Germans and Austrians) because of its natural beauties (like the loess hill and the big flowery parks), historical heritages (such as the Celtic path, the old mansions and villas) or its countless leisure opportunities. The town offer several water sport (sailing, windsurfing, fishing, rowing etc.) and mainland sport (beach volleyball, bicycle pathes, football etc.) activities.