Balatonlelle

Balatonlelle
Boglárlelle (1979–1991, together with Balatonboglár)
St. Donatus Chapel, Kishegy, Balatonlelle
St. Donatus Chapel, Kishegy, Balatonlelle
Flag of Balatonlelle
Coat of arms of Balatonlelle
Location of Somogy county in Hungary
Location of Somogy county in Hungary
Balatonlelle is located in Hungary
Balatonlelle
Balatonlelle
Location of Balatonlelle
Coordinates: 46°46′56″N 17°40′32″E / 46.78225°N 17.67566°E / 46.78225; 17.67566
Country Hungary
RegionSouthern Transdanubia
CountySomogy
DistrictFonyód
RC DioceseKaposvár
Area
 • Total43.23 km2 (16.69 sq mi)
Population
 (2023)
 • Total5,018[1]
Demonymslellei, balatonlellei
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
8638
Area code(+36) 85
Patron SaintHoly Trinity
MotorwaysM7
Distance from Budapest140 km (87 mi) Northeast
NUTS 3 codeHU232
MPJózsef Attila Móring (KDNP)
WebsiteBalatonlelle Online

Balatonlelle is a resort town located in Hungary on the southern shore of Lake Balaton, about 35 km west of Siófok. During the summer, the town becomes a holiday destination for many Hungarian and German families, and is known for its tourist attractions, including a 3 km long beach, an aqua park, a go-cart course, an annual wine festival, a numerous bars and restaurants. It's accessible from Budapest by train, taking approximately 2.5 hours.

Since the settlement forms part of the Balatonboglár wine region, a wine festival is often held in the first week of August.[2]