Lake Bokodi

The Oroszlány Thermal Power Company flooded a low-lying meadow near the plant in 1961 to create Lake Bokodi, a man-made lake in the village of Bokod, some 80 kilometers west of Budapest, Hungary. To run its boilers, the power plant uses cold water from the lake, and warm water is then discharged back into the lake. Due to this ongoing water recycling, the lake never freezes, even in the chilly winter air.

The lake gained popularity as a fishing and angling location over time, and inhabitants built a number of modest wooden cottages on the silts that were connected by wooden boardwalks. Before a picture of the lake and its floating homes appeared in the backdrop of Bing Search in November 2013, few people outside of the locals were aware of this gorgeous location. As word of Lake Bokodi's fame spread online, travelers and photographers began deluging this isolated community.

The power station in the village of Bokod really gets its cooling from Lake Bokodi. You'll never have the chance to see this lake ice because the water is always warm. However, it does offer spectacular views to all its visitors. This lake emanates a sense of brilliance and wonders with its many piers on such a little lake and its tiny but colorful residences erected on top.

Location: Bokodi Village, Hungary