Bokod Floating Houses
A unique Hungarian stilt village on Lake Bokodi, known for its picturesque fishing cottages, which gained fame after appearing on Bing's homepage.

📜 Hungarian stilt village on Lake Bokodi.
🔍 Known for its unique fishing cottages.

Why Go

📸 Picturesque landscape, especially for photography, with unique floating houses and wooden boardwalks.
🚶 Easy access from Budapest (approx. 50 miles west).
🎣 Historically a year-round fishing spot.

Why Avoid

🧊 Lake now freezes in winter due to power plant shutdown in 2015.⚠️ Limited visitor infrastructure, no public toilets or restaurants.
🚫 Houses are privately owned, access to piers is limited.
💤 Can be quiet, off the beaten path.
🏭 The setting, while picturesque, is an industrial lake.

Tips

🧭 Best views are from the Oroszlány side of the lake.
🚗 Consider combining your visit with Tata Castle or Komárom.
🚶‍♂️ Expect local traffic on surrounding roads.
🗓️ Used by locals in summer, popular with anglers year-round.

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