The visitor centre presents Lake Balaton and Badacsony. The facility is open all year round and offers visitors the chance to discover the natural treasures of the area. In the presentation rooms, audiovisual equipment, films, text and visual documents and exhibits complete the experience. Visitors can go on a tour on land or on water. They can also enjoy a pleasant stay on the beach. In summer, the Visitor Centre offers canoes for hire on the lake for those who are more adventurous, and can also offer land-based hiking as well as beach activities.

Location: opposite the Badacsonylábdihegy railway station, between the main road 71 and Lake Balaton. Free parking, WiFi.

Visitor centre opening hours: 

• 1 June to 31 August 2025

Free admission with a beach ticket or by buying a separate ticket: adults HUF 1 000, between 6 and 18 years HUF 600. 

• From 16 September 2024 to 31 May 2025

By appointment only!

Reed wind water trail

By appointment only!

Canoe rental

• Kayak: 4,000 Ft/hour.
• Kayak 2: first hour 6,000 Ft, thereafter 4,000 Ft/hour
  
• Canoeing 2: first lesson 6,000 Ft, then 4,000 Ft/hour
  
• Canoe 4: first lesson 8,000 Ft, then 5,000 Ft/hour
  
• Canoe 6: first lesson 10,000 Ft, then 5,000 Ft/hour
  
• SUP: 4,000 Ft/hour
  
• Deposit: 5,000 Ft per boat (cash only)