Balatonlelle is a resort town in the Southern Transdanubia region of Hungary, on the southern shore of Lake Balaton about 35 kilometers west of Siófok. It becomes a vacation hub in warmer months, drawing visitors mainly from Hungary and Germany to its beach, aquatic park, go-cart track and seasonal wine festival.
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Founding Year Founding Year Sources
1. Balatonlelle (Wikidata)
P1082 (population)Quote, P1082 (population)
population 4,860 (2025)
2. Balatonlelle (Wikipedia)
Source text, founding-year-range-start: 1229
The first written mention of a settlement here from a 1229 letter, referring to the village as "Lela".
Source text, founding-year-range-end: 1229
The first written mention of a settlement here from a 1229 letter, referring to the village as "Lela".
Source text, founding-year: 1229
The first written mention of a settlement here from a 1229 letter, referring to the village as "Lela".
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