On Sundays, the perfect day trip plays out in the middle of Lake Balaton: a speedboat from Fonyód or a pleasure boat from Balatonfenyves to Badacsony, then a minibus to the famous Káptalantóti Artisan Market (Káptalantóti Kézműves Piac). You’ll have an hour and a half for free browsing, snacking, and treasure hunting, and in the afternoon you can choose between two tempting wine-and-shade programs. The schedule is simple: departure at 10:00, return by 15:00, Sundays, by prior arrangement and with a minimum group size.
Express from Fonyód: market and tastings
The Fonyód option takes you by speedboat to Badacsony, where a minibus whisks you to the Káptalantóti Market. Enjoy 1.5 hours of shopping and free time. Price: USD 9,000 per person. The afternoon splits two ways: an excursion to the Folly Arboretum and Winery (Folly Arborétum és Borászat) gardens with 1.5 hours of free time and a tasting of three soft drinks or wines; or the wine heart of Badacsony at Istvándy and Laposa wineries, with a three-item tasting at each cellar. This package is USD 16,000 per person. Both options run every Sunday from 10:00 and return by 15:00. The program starts with at least 10 participants; numbers can be reached through multiple individual bookings. The scheduled public service is not subject to this restriction.
Pleasure boat from Balatonfenyves: an easy pace, big experience
If you depart from Balatonfenyves, you’ll board the Szent Benedek pleasure boat. Arrive in Badacsony, continue by minibus to the Káptalantóti Market, with 1.5 hours of free time. Price: USD 12,000 per person. The afternoon also offers two add-ons: Folly Arboretum and Winery (1.5 hours free, with a tasting of three soft drinks or wines), or in Badacsony, the Istvándy and Laposa wineries with three items per tasting at each. The full package is USD 21,000 per person. Sundays, 10:00–15:00, with a minimum of 15 participants; multiple individual bookings can be combined. Operates only at pre-arranged, pre-booked times.
Mark your calendar
Fonyód: 2026.05.03; 2026.05.10; 2026.05.17; 2026.05.24
Where to stay and eat around Fonyód
Behind Fonyód Hill, in the middle of the Nagyberek nature reserve, the Boros Castle Guesthouse (Boros Kastély Vendégház) stands like a peninsula. A family-style yet elegant base for up to 26 guests, with sailing, boating, and wine-tasting programs—ideal for corporate retreats, too. Ten freshly renovated, en-suite rooms await; there are doubles and two-room, four-person terrace rooms with stunning views of the Fonyód hills and the Berek landscape.
The Funoldi Guesthouse (Funoldi Vendégház) is a haven for relaxation at one of Fonyód’s most beautiful spots, also suitable for conferences. It’s a quiet area with panoramic views; the attic features a separate-entrance apartment with three bedrooms (two doubles, one triple), kitchen, dining room, bathroom with tub, two toilets, and a staircase. The large, enclosed yard has a garden grill, swing bed, cauldron stand, sandbox, pool, and parking.
An air-conditioned apartment on a quiet cul-de-sac, five minutes from the Fonyódliget public beach: on a fenced, landscaped lot, a 430-square-foot, two-bedroom apartment awaits those looking to unwind. SZÉP Card accepted (SZÉP Kártya). On the south shore of Lake Balaton, separate-entrance, panoramic apartments are open year-round. There’s also a north-shore–facing, American-kitchen apartment a minute from the water.
Where to eat and relax
In the Fonyódliget Resort Park (Fonyód-ligeti Üdülőpark), the Zöldkert Restaurant (Zöldkert Vendéglő) is a leafy, green, quiet cove; with inn-style apartments, it offers quality lodging within the park. Hotel Balaton is in the town center, 330 feet from the lake and marina, 820 feet from the beach, accommodating up to 50 guests. Rooms include a shower, minibar, cable TV, smoke detector, and fire alarm; apartments have kitchenettes.
Konyhám Stúdió 365 on Fonyód’s main square invites you on a culinary journey with stunning Balaton views, artistic flavors, and a cheerful vibe. Barbakán, in central Fonyód, offers Fornetti, grilled sandwiches, pastries, homemade lemonade, specialty coffees, draft beer, soft-serve and slush in summer, a cozy interior in winter, and free Wi‑Fi. The Zöldkert Restaurant in the Resort Park deserves another mention: greenery, quiet, and inn-style apartments.
The organizers reserve the right to change times and programs.
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