Written by Hungary is a landlocked country, meaning it doesn’t experience extreme coastal winds like some other European nations. However, certain regions, particularly open plains and mountain areas, are known for strong winds.
1. Parndorf Plain (Fertő–Hanság National Park, near the Austrian border)
Windiest area in Hungary, part of the larger Parndorf Plain extending into Austria.
Strong, frequent northwesterly winds make it a prime location for wind farms.
2. Kőszeg Mountains (Western Hungary)
Located near the Austrian border, exposed to Alpine wind influences.
Frequent strong gusts in autumn and winter.
3. Bakony Mountains (Transdanubian region)
One of the windiest mountainous areas in Hungary.
Winds are strongest on high-altitude peaks like Kőris-hegy (709m).
4. Nyírség (Northeastern Hungary)
A flat, open plain that experiences strong winds year-round.
Especially windy in spring and autumn.
5. Budapest (Gellért Hill & János Hill)
The capital isn’t the windiest part of the country, but higher elevations like Gellért Hill (235m) and János Hill (528m) experience frequent strong gusts.
6. Lake Balaton Region
The largest lake in Central Europe creates local wind currents.
The northern shore, near Badacsony and Tihany, is especially windy.
Popular for windsurfing and sailing.
7. The Great Hungarian Plain (Alföld)
A vast flatland that allows strong winds to sweep across with little obstruction.
The strongest winds occur in Hajdúság and Csongrád regions.
8. Bük Mountains (Northern Hungary, near Slovakia)
One of the highest-altitude areas in Hungary, experiencing cold winter winds.
9. Sopron (Western Hungary)
Close to the Austrian border, this city experiences frequent winds due to its proximity to the Alps.
Wind speeds can be high in winter and spring.
10. Mátra Mountains (Northern Hungary)
Hungary’s highest peak, Kékestető (1,014m), experiences strong winds year-round.
While Hungary doesn’t have extreme wind speeds compared to coastal countries, its plains, mountain regions, and border areas experience frequent strong winds.