Major city · Hungary
Bácsalmás
Skip unless you have a specific reason: the town is small, sights are limited, and the best reason to stop is the alkaline Sós-Lake with buffaloes. Half a day is enough.
Bácsalmás is a quiet town in Bács-Kiskun County, southern Hungary, best known for its alkaline Sós-Lake and the annual Festival of Folks and Cuisines. It has no major sights beyond the lake and a small fishing pond, and most travellers pass through on the way to Kecskemét or the Serbian border. A half-day stop works if you want to see the buffalo herd and the interactive educational trail, but the town itself offers little else.
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More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- HUF
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Nov–Feb (cold, lake less active)
- Airport
- BUD
- Nights
- 0
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 7Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Central Europe ↗Six of the nine countries here — Austria, Switzerland, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary and Slovenia — charge a time-based motorway vignette, mostly digital and linked to the number plate; buy it before the first motorway past the border, because cameras, not toll booths, do the checking.
- Central Europe ↗Temporary police checks at internal Schengen borders are common in this region in 2026 (Germany, Austria, Poland, Slovenia among others — check): keep your passport on you on every cross-border train, bus and road even though there is no fixed control post.
- Hungary ↗Hungary is in the EU and the Schengen area: check entry rules, the EU Entry/Exit System and any travel authorisation requirement for your passport on official sources.
- Hungary ↗The currency is the Hungarian forint (HUF), not the euro: decline dynamic currency conversion at cards and ATMs.
- Hungary ↗Motorways need an electronic vignette (e-matrica) bought before you drive on them.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Bácsalmás107 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Bácsalmás, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Hungarian forint (HUF, Ft).Hungary-wide
- SIM or eSIMYettel, Telekom and One (Vodafone) sell prepaid SIMs; passport needed.Hungary-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe.Hungary-wide
- TippingRestaurant without service charge: 10–15%, said as you pay.Hungary-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Hungary-wide
- SafetyBácsalmás is a safe, quiet town.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets often charge HUF 200–400 (≈ US$1–2); carry coins.Hungary-wide
- Emergency numbers107 police · 112 fire and ambulance · 104 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums close Mondays.Hungary-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportBUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt International (About 2 h 15 min by car or bus; no direct rail connection.).
- Getting aroundWalkable centre; a car is useful for Sós-Lake (about 2 km (1.2 mi) south).Walkable centre; a car is useful for Sós-Lake (about 1.2 mi (2 km) south).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeFt 400–700
- BeerBeer (draught)Ft 500–800
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi3.1 mi (5 km) taxiFt 2,000–3,000
- Metro or bus rideBus ticket (local)Ft 350–500
- Budget bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomFt 12,000
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomFt 18,000
- High-end bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomFt 25,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget Ft 8,000 · Mid Ft 13,000 · High Ft 25,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt International (About 2 h 15 min by car or bus; no direct rail connection.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Feb
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Mar
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Apr
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Sep
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Oct
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Nov
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Dec
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)), coolest Jan (−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C) low), wettest May (9 rain days), driest Feb (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Bácsalmás: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
7 rd
Feb
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
6 rd
Mar
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
7 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
8 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8 rd
Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7 rd
Sep
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7 rd
Oct
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
7 rd
Nov
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
8 rd
Dec
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walkable centre; a car is useful for Sós-Lake (about 2 km south). Local buses are infrequent.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 30 min
Bus or car, about 20 min
Larger town with a thermal bath and a lace museum.
Door to door: About 1 h
Bus or car, about 45 min
County seat with Art Nouveau buildings and a zoo.
Bugac
goDoor to door: About 40 min
Car, about 30 min
Puszta landscape with horse shows and a visitor centre.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Town centre
A few guesthouses and a small hotel; limited options, book ahead.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- Ft 8,000–12,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- Ft 12,000–18,000 excl. bed
- High
- Ft 18,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse double room1 × 1 night × Ft 18,000 | Ft 18,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × Ft 13,000 | Ft 26,000 |
| Bus Bácsalmás–Kiskunhalas return2 × Ft 2,000 · check | Ft 4,000 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × Ft 3,000 | Ft 6,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | Ft 5,400 |
| Trip total≈ Ft 29,700 per person per day, bed included | Ft 59,400≈ US$180 |
2026 estimate in forint; flights and rail passes excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | Ft 400–700 |
| Lunch (soup + main) | Ft 2,500–4,000 |
| Beer (draught) | Ft 500–800 |
| 5 km taxi | Ft 2,000–3,000 |
| Bus ticket (local) | Ft 350–500 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Sós-Lake has no permanent water level; check conditions before visiting.
- Festival of Folks and Cuisines dates vary; check the town website.
- No ATM in the centre; bring cash.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 107
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
- Ambulance
- 104
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Erre a címre, kéremTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police107
- Fire and ambulance112
- Ambulance104
Embassy
The US has an embassy in Budapest; most other countries also have embassies in Budapest.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Budapest → Bácsalmás by bus: about Ft 4,000–5,000, about 2 h 15 min (check)
- Taxi from town centre to Sós-Lake: Ft 1,500–2,000
Say or show
- Jó napot — Hello / Good day (yoh nah-pot)
- Köszönöm — Thank you (kuh-suh-nuhm)
- Mennyi? — How much? (men-yee)
- Hol van a tó? — Where is the lake? (hol vahn ah toh)
- Szeretnék enni — I would like to eat (seh-ret-nayk en-nee)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Bácsalmás. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Nov–Feb (cold, lake less active) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Sós-Lake and Kígyós-tó with verified opening hours and entry fees.
- Eat page for local Swabian dishes (quark-egg bake).
- Festival page with confirmed dates and programme.
Sources
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