Peak season or off-season? Five reasons to have an off-season holiday

It can be difficult to decide whether to go on holiday during off-season or the peak season. Most holiday-makers want to take a break in July or August, and book their accommodation well in advance. This may be motivated by work because they have to schedule leave ahead of time, or because they have children and must time the holiday to coincide with the school holiday, but it may just as well be for the weather: many people don’t feel like they are on a real holiday unless the temperature is over 30 degrees.

All of these are good reasons, and far be it from us to dissuade anyone from going on holiday during the peak season, but you should consider going off-season because that is the better option for many people. Read through the descriptions below, and if any of them sound like you, have a think about booking a holiday in May or June.

We have gathered a few reasons to go on an off-season holiday »

Heated outdoors pool – Aranypart Camping, Siófok

The benefits of off-season holidays

1. You like good weather but don’t enjoy the heat

Off-season holidays may be the ideal choice for elderly holiday-makers and those who don’t want to lounge by the water all the time during their break. The weather is warm enough by June but you won’t get any of the massive heat waves that often occur in July and August. If you aren’t planning to spend all day in the water to cool down, pick the off-season.

2. You don’t like crowds

Lake Balaton is one of the most popular summer holiday destinations. We all love it, of course, but during peak season the beach can get very crowded, and that is something we love a lot less. If you are seeking a bit of peace and quiet or if you don’t want to share the beach with a large number of people, visiting in May or June may be the best option for you.

3. You want to bag yourself an off-season discount

Large families that want to make sure their children can enjoy a holiday by Lake Balaton often end up having to do some serious budgeting to be able to afford it, so the discounts offered during off-season may come in very handy. Aranypart Camping has a number of special offers, and if you pick one of the less busy months to go on holiday, you are sure to be able to save some money when staying with us.

4. You like exploring

Going on a day trip should be done when the weather is mild, as it is in the spring. Just try to imagine going on a city break or a hike when the temperature is around 35 degrees… If the purpose of the trip you have in mind is to enjoy day trips, see sights and visit cultural attractions, schedule it for one of the less hot months. As an added bonus, you will be able to save a bit of money on the accommodation, too. The neighbouring area is ideal for exploring by bike, and you don’t even have to bring your own because you can hire a bicycle at the campsite.

Cycling tour routes »

5. Peak season starts mid-June at Aranypart Camping

Aranypart Camping gets really busy starting from 18 June. If you are looking for varied events, entertainment and activities, make sure to schedule your holiday for the peak season. From 18 June onwards, the campsite offers a range of programmes, and a great atmosphere is guaranteed. The animations on offer are primarily targeted at younger holiday-makers, but there is plenty to enjoy for the adults, as well.

Campsite activities starting before peak season »

Animation at the campsite

We are a firm favourite with families, and our summer schedule of activities is designed with them in mind. Young guests will love balloon twisting, crafts and mermaid school. Older children can take part in ‘number wars’, a staple of Hungarian summer camps, or join in fun water balloon fights and the mini disco in the afternoon.

In addition, the various races, quizzes and water-based competitions will be great fun for the whole family.

We haven’t forgotten about the adults

Start the day with a Zumba or yoga class at the campsite so that you can return from your holiday completely reenergised. If you enjoy more vigorous activity, you can also join strength training and stretching classes.

Visit the Aranypart Camping website for the detailed schedule of programmes. The timetable shows a daily breakdown of every animation and other activity, so you can plan your day in advance.

Wellness at a campsite? Is that even possible?

Yes, it is! All of these services are available off-season as well as during the peak season.

Mobile sauna from 1 May

How did a sauna get onto a campsite? It’s in a caravan, of course! It may sound incredible at first, but our wood-firing sauna, situated near the lake, can fit up to 10 guests at the same time. Our sauna masters hold sauna sessions in the evening, with the opportunity to have a dip in Lake Balaton at the end. The timing of these sessions is also included in the Aranypart Camping activity calendar.

Sauna – Aranypart Camping, Balaton, Siófok

Massage

Enjoy a treatment by our expert massage therapists between 10am and 6pm any day.

Experience pool: You can have a splash as early as April, thanks to the heated pool at the campsite. This way, you can enjoy the water regardless of the weather.

Stay with us and enjoy the discounts

You can always get a good deal by spending your holiday with us because you can collect valuable points each time you make a booking, and use them for discounts next time you stay with us. It is also easy to sign up for our loyalty scheme: start by activating your club card.

Step one

Register your discount card

First of all, visit this website: Club Panorama Relax discount card »

Or click on the CLUB CARD button in the top right corner of the Aranypart Camping website to reach the same page.

Activate your discount card

In just a few clicks, you can register your card and start collecting points. To activate and register your card, click here »

Step two

Book your accommodation at Aranypart Camping

To see all the options, visit this link: Accommodation types at the campsite »

If this is your first time with us, check out what you can expect to find. Aranypart Camping is the best campsite in Siófok, and offers not just tent pitches and caravan plots but also mobile houses and villas for you to stay in.

Starting from this year, you can also enjoy a caravan holiday on a ‘comfort’ plot. We take extra care to ensure all the campsite services are of the highest quality, and there is also a range of interesting and varied activities on offer.

What is more, we have everything in one place: our restaurants have a broad range of high-quality dishes on their menus, and the campsite also boasts a grocery store, sporting facilities, a pool and a fully refurbished playground. Children can also look forward to animation activities, so the parents can have a bit of peace and quiet while on holiday. Our campsite is the ideal choice for families.

We also welcome animals at the campsite, so there is no reason to leave your four-legged friends behind when going on holiday.

Step three

Collect points

If you’ve already been to our campsite and are planning to return, you can start using your discount straight away or add new points. If this is your first time with us, make sure you activate your club card so as not to miss out on the points you could collect. We are confident that anyone who’s stayed with us will want to return at least for one more holiday.

Step four

Redeem your points

The purpose of our loyalty scheme is to give something back to our returning guests who enjoy spending their holidays with us every summer. But there is more to the scheme than that. One of its greatest benefits is that you can redeem your points not just at Aranypart Camping but also at two other accommodation providers.

If you would like to give something new a try, here’s your chance. Stay at Aranypart Camping, Mirabella Camping or Platán Hotel and collect or redeem points just the same. If you love visiting Lake Balaton, make sure to join the loyalty scheme.

You can use your discount at two places in Zamárdi

Zamárdi is the perfect place for a team building trip or a family holiday. It has a beautiful beach, an adventure park, loads of day trip destinations nearby, wine cellars and atmospheric restaurant. It is also the starting point for the Balaton Circuit.

Try Mirabella Camping

If you are an avid camper, why not use your points for a stay at Mirabella Camping? You can stay in a tent, caravan or mobile house. The mobile houses are fully equipped, and each has two bedrooms, a lounge and a kitchen. The campsite boasts extensive grounds, and is an ideal place to relax for families, groups of friends and other larger groups of holiday-makers.

Mirabella Camping also has snack bars, restaurants and bars, and plenty of entertainment options for children, too. Young holiday-makers are guaranteed to enjoy the playground, the experience pool and water sports as well as the varied animation activities on offer.

Platán Hotel – An atmospheric, family-friendly hotel

You can also use your discount for a holiday at Zamárdi’s Platán Hotel. It is a boutique hotel with 16 rooms and a family-friendly ambience, situated on green grounds just a couple of minutes away from Lake Balaton. The hotel boasts an outdoor pool, sports facilities and a playground, so it is a great place to stay if you are travelling with children. We also provide a baby kit for those travelling with a baby, including a cot, a high chair and a baby bath to make sure even our youngest guests can stay in absolute comfort.

Each room has its own terrace, which are firm favourites among guests. What’s more, you can also bring your dog with you on holiday, and the price for the room includes breakfast.

Summer is not the only time to visit Lake Balaton. Why not pop down for several weekends from the spring into the autumn so that you can enjoy that Lake Balaton feeling more than once a year? In the spring, the Lake Balaton area is ideal for cycling tours and active relaxation. In the autumn, why not visit for a team building exercise, have a culinary round trip or just extend your summer holiday a bit? You can enjoy the benefits of your club card for any and all of these.