Káptalantóti’s Liliomkert Market throws open its gates every Sunday, drawing regulars and first-timers to one of the prettiest corners of the Balaton Uplands, right in the Káli Basin. Dreamed up and launched by biologist-engineer Ildikó Harmathy, the now nationally famed market rewards anyone who arrives hungry: weaving between the producers’ tables, it’s basically impossible not to taste your way through the offerings. Basket-warmed crackling and cheese scones, fragrant caraway crescent rolls stacked high, and oven-steaming sour cream lángos all demand a bite.
Where and when
Open year-round, every Sunday from 7:00 to 14:00, at 8283 Káptalantóti, Petőfi St. 1. The date 2025.11.09 (Sunday) is set, and the market is ready to buzz.
How it started
What began as a simple friendly conversation in Káptalantóti has grown into one of the region’s favorite meeting spots for producers and shoppers who think nothing of traveling from far away just for this scene.
Why it hits different
It’s the people. Local producers and artisans show up in person, chat with customers, offer tastes, and sell fresh, quality goods straight from the source. That direct connection gives the place its unmistakable vibe—and keeps the crowds thick, especially in late morning.
What to buy and taste
– Food: farmhouse cheeses, fresh pork cracklings, ham, syrups, preserves, fresh and dried fruits, homemade breads, cakes, and strudels in multiple flavors
– Drinks: homemade syrups, pálinka, local wines
– Crafts: woodcarvings, handmade ornaments, lavender- and rose-accented white ceramics, unique gifts
– Antiques: vintage objects, books, one-of-a-kind finds
Good to know
Bring cash—some vendors don’t take cards. Come early to beat the rush, or lean into the bustle and graze your way through. Date: 2025.11.09. Location: Káptalantóti.
