The town of Balatonfüred in the county of Veszprém, the seat of the district of Balatonfüred. The settlement originally belonged to the County of Zala from the time of King Szent István until 1946. "The capital of the northern shore of Lake Balaton", the oldest resort on the shore of Lake Balaton. It is the sixth most popular settlement in Hungary in terms of guest nights spent in commercial accommodation. In addition to its proximity to Lake Balaton, its fame is primarily due to its carbonated springs (which contain carbon bicarbonate, calcium and magnesium, which are especially beneficial for the treatment of circulatory disorders and cardiovascular diseases) and its Mediterranean climate. A major sailing port.

Its territory is made up of three parts: the ancient settlement on both sides of the railway line, the old health resort around the healing springs, and the centers, hostels, campsites, resorts, etc. that accommodate the latest holiday/tourist life of Füred on both sides. area. The former village of Balatonarács was added to it in 1954.