The Kis-Balaton (Little Ballaton) is located southwest of the popular tourist region- Hungarian Balaton. "Silent land behind the Lake" – this can be said about the Kis-Balaton region. It is a paradise for leisure seekers and nature lovers. Kis-Balaton once was a part of Lake Balaton. In the consequence of artificial intervention as well as waterlogging the water level became lower. It led to the separation of Kis-Balaton from Lake Balaton. Today its size is over 22 km in length and about 4 km width.
Kis-Balaton is nature reserve and it is a part of the Balaton Highlands National Park. Nature lovers will find a variety of fauna and flora there. This 15,000 acre territory is a real bird-paradise. Different species of birds can be found here: bee-eaters, cranes and marvelous herons. Kis-Balaton area is also rich in other species of animals. European pond turtle, otters, ermine, martens, various species of dragonflies and about 30 species of fish (such as carp, pike, eel) can be found here. Fauna of the region is very diverse, too. Numerous species of orchids can be found here.
Besides the individual trips through the Balaton region there are also the guided hikes to the protected areas of Kis-Balaton available. A visit to a typical peasant village or to the Balatonmagyarod with its Buffalo Reserve is worth a lot. On the southwest shore of the Kis-Balaton small fishing village of Voer is situated. It is famous for the ruins of a medieval church and a cosy guest house. Here you can find interesting facts about the past and present of the region. There are various types of accommodation in Kis-Balaton region, so anyone can find what he/she wants.
Photo: Laszlo Nagy HU (under public license)
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