Pros and Cons of Living in Balatonfured

"The people here have strong family values and very high food quality. As mentioned they patiently line up in cues and are generally very polite and warm. I have not experienced any anti-foreigner sentiment at all. I notice that most workers typically do a good job without requiring heavy supervision," said one expat in Balatonfured.

"Expats in Balatonfured appreciate the warm and welcoming nature of the local people, who are always ready to help and make them feel at home. They also enjoy the rich cultural heritage of the town, with its beautiful architecture, historical sites, and vibrant festivals. The laid-back lifestyle and slower pace of life in Balatonfured is another aspect that expats appreciate, as it allows them to relax and enjoy the natural beauty of the region. The local cuisine, with its delicious traditional dishes and excellent wines, is also a highlight for many expats living in Balatonfured. Additionally, the town's location on the shores of Lake Balaton provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities and water sports, which expats find both enjoyable and refreshing," said a person living in Balatonfured.

"Expats in Balatonfured, may find the language barrier to be the most challenging aspect of the local culture, as Hungarian is a unique and complex language that can be difficult to learn. Additionally, they might struggle with understanding and adapting to local customs and traditions, such as social etiquette, greetings, and gift-giving practices. Navigating the bureaucracy and dealing with paperwork can also be a challenge, especially if they are not fluent in Hungarian. Furthermore, expats may find it difficult to make local friends and integrate into the community, as Hungarians can sometimes be reserved and take time to open up to newcomers. Finally, adjusting to the local cuisine, which can be heavy and spicy, might be a challenge for some expats," remarked one in Balatonfured.

"There is a defeatist feeling in many Hungarians that things are bad and getting worse. But, on the opposite scale there is this overwhelming desire to get back the territories lost following WWI. I also find it a bit disconcerting that most Hungarians do not understand they have constantly been on the wrong side of every war they have fought in. It is weird to have a national day of mourning for Stalingrad for the loss of 200,000 Hungarian soldiers there but not recognizing that they were complicit in the Nazi attempts of Hitler to conquer Europe. The same is true for the attempted and failed revolution against Soviet occupation in 1956 only 11 years after the war ended in a country still being kept under control following the defeat of Germany and the Axis nations. So, they have supported Germany twice and lost heavily but still have this amazing desire for increased nationality even now that they are members of the EU and much of this is angering their neighbors which acquired the territories lost following the wars. I find this nationalism and increased right-wing behavior somewhat disconcerting," explained one expat.