Imagine zipping across Lake Balaton on a speedboat from Fonyód or cruising leisurely from Balatonfenyves, landing in Badacsony before a quick minibus ride to the buzzing Káptalantóti Craft Market. Every Sunday starting at 10 a.m., you get 1.5 hours to shop for handmade goodies and enjoy the free program. In the afternoon, pick your vibe: hike to Folly Arboretum and Winery for 1.5 hours of wandering plus tastings of three syrups or wines, or head to Badacsony for three wines each at Istvándy and Laposa wineries. These tours run only with pre-booked groups—minimum 10 from Fonyód or 15 from Balatonfenyves, but individual bookings can team up. No limits on scheduled ferries. Back by 3 p.m. sharp. Dates kick off March 29, 2026 (Sunday) from Fonyód, then April 5, 12, 19, all from Fonyód, with eight slots in total and more filling up fast.
Speedboat Option from Fonyód
Launch from Fonyód on the speedboat to Badacsony, then minibus to Káptalantóti Craft Market for that 1.5-hour shopping spree and free time. Basic package runs $25 per person. Add an afternoon winery or arboretum trip for $45 total. Every Sunday 10 a.m. departure, return by 3 p.m. Perfect for craft lovers wanting a fast Balaton thrill.
Cruise Ship from Balatonfenyves
Board the Szent Benedek cruise ship from Balatonfenyves, same route to Badacsony and minibus to the market for 1.5 hours of shopping and relaxation. Starts at $34 per person. Add on the Folly visit with syrup or wine tastings, or the Badacsony double winery with three wines apiece, bumping it to $59. Sundays 10 a.m. out, 3 p.m. back. Group of 15 minimum, pre-booking only.
Prime Stays in Fonyód
Base yourself at Boros Kastély Vendégház, tucked on a peninsula in Nagybereki nature reserve behind Fonyód Hill, away from the lakeside buzz. Sleeps 26 in a cozy castle vibe with sailing, boating, and wine tasting perks—great for groups, friends, trainings, or company events. Ten freshly renovated en-suite rooms: doubles and quad family suites consisting of two rooms, terraces, epic views over Fonyód hills and the reserve.
Funoldi Vendégház is beautifully located in Fonyód’s nicest spot, ideal for relaxations or as a conference center.
Enjoy panoramic peace in this attic apartment with private entry: three bedrooms (two doubles, one triple), kitchen, dining, bathroom with bathtub, two toilets, stairwell. Large fenced yard features a grill, hammock swing, cauldron, sandbox, pool, parking.
Air-conditioned apartment in a quiet dead-end street, five minutes from Fonyódliget free beach. Fenced, landscaped lot holds a 430 sq. ft. two-bedroom spot, SZÉP Card accepted.
Separate-entry apartments with stunning panoramas on Balaton’s south shore in Fonyód, open year-round.
North shore-view American kitchen apartment, one minute to the lake.
In Fonyód-ligeti Üdülőpark, Zöldkert Vendéglő’s tree-shaded quiet nook offers classy guesthouse apartments.
Hotel Balaton in town center, 330 feet from lake and harbor, 820 feet from beach, sleeps 50. Full-comfort rooms with showers, minibars, cable TV, smoke detectors, fire alarms. Apartments add mini-kitchens.
Top Eats in Fonyód
Konyhám Stúdió 365 on the main square boasts stunning Lake Balaton views. More than a restaurant—it’s a flavor adventure where artful dishes meet great vibes, perfect for discerning foodies savoring life’s pleasures.
Barbakán in central Fonyód serves paninis, grilled sandwiches, pastries, house lemonades, coffee specials, draft beers. Summer soft serve and slushies, winter cozy indoors, free WiFi.
Zöldkert Vendéglő in Fonyód-ligeti Üdülőpark, surrounded by trees and greenery in a serene spot.
