IV. "St Ivan’s Days" at the Lake Balaton

Lake Balaton
The “Hungarian Sea”, is the people’s name for the 50-mile long lake with silky green-yellow water in the middle of Transdanubia. Lake Balaton is one of Hungary’s most precious treasures and most frequented resorts. It is also the largest lake in Central Europe.
The region lying west of Lake Balaton occupies a unique place on the map of Hungary. Being the part of an important region from the point of view of tourism, that of Balaton, it is a favourite destination for both Hungarian and foreign tourists. As for its climate, it is a pleasant place, it may have the most predictable climatic character, and rarely do we have unsettled weather. As for the features of the terrain – it is Hungary on a small scale as tourists can find here gentle hills, extended flat plains, rivers, lakes.

Keszthely
Keszthely, a city of grand town houses perched at the very western end of Lake Balaton is hands-down one of the loveliest spots to stay, far removed from the tourist hot spots on the lake. You can dip in its small, shallow beaches by day, absorb its lively yet relaxed ambience by night and get a dose of culture by popping into its handful of museums and admiring its historical buildings. Whatever you do, don’t miss the Festetics Palace, a lavish baroque home fit for royalty.

Participants:

• Folklore groups, orchestras, majorettes, modern dance groups, music bands from all over the world 
• The number of the participants is not limited
• No age limits

Participation fee:

• 99 Euro per person - Youth Hostel
  • 4 bedded rooms, shared bathroom
  • 200 m from the city center and the local beach
• 149 Euro per person - 3*** Hotel: Hotel Abbázia Superior (https://clubdobogomajor.hu/hotel/english/)
  • The Club Dobogomajor is ideally located between Héviz and the Lake Balaton, only 800 meters from the famous Thermal Lake
  • Free wellness and spa
  • Apartments for 4 people: apartments have a double living/ sleeping area with a double sofa bed, a double bed (loft design) and most of the rooms have a balcony. Our spacious apartments have a fully equipped kitchen, dining area, bathroom with shower, hairdryer, TV and in-room safe
  • Apartment for 6 people: apartments have a double living/ sleeping area, and additional two bedrooms, most of the rooms have a balcony to provide enough space and an idyllic atmosphere for your relaxation. The modern and comfortable rooms have a fully equipped kitchen, a dining area, a bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer, a TV and an in-room safe
  • Supplement for a 2 bedded apartment is 6 Euro/ person/ day, supplement for a single bedded apartment is 20 Euro/ person/ day
  • Additional day can be booked for 48 Euro/ person/ day
• 159 Euro per person - 3*** Hotel: Hotel Erzsébet, Hévíz (https://erzsebethotelheviz.hu/en/hotel/)
  • The hotel is located directly at the entrance of the thermal bath
  • Free entry to hotel’s sauna complex (Finnish or infra saunas)
  • 2 bedded rooms, supplement for a single room is 15 Euro/ person/ day
  • Additional day can be booked for 55 Euro/ person/ day

Participation fee includes:

• Participation in the festival concerts (2 performances)
• Accommodation
• Half-board
• Diplomas, gifts
• Organizational expenses
• Free entry to the "St. Ivan’s night" programs
• Free entry to the local beach

Participation fee does not include:

• Transport
• Optional programs
• Insurance
• Tourist tax: 2 Euro/ person/ day, payment on the spot at the accommodation

Program:

Any group willing to participate must submit an Application form.
Approved groups pay in advance a 10% guarantee fee, which is to be deducted at the final payment.