Start your Sunday with a splash across Lake Balaton and end it with clinking glasses among the vines. On select winter Sundays, boats from Fonyód and Balatonfenyves ferry visitors to Badacsony, where a minibus whisks them to the Káptalantóti Handcraft Market for a spirited 90-minute spree. The day continues with a choice of two afternoon trips: a leafy wander and tastings at Folly Arboretum and Winery, or a cellar-to-cellar wine crawl at Istvándy and Laposa in Badacsony. Call to book—these run only at pre-arranged times and with enough people aboard.
Two Ways Across the Water
From Fonyód, the quick hop is by speedboat straight to Badacsony, then by minibus to the Káptalantóti market. You’ll get one and a half hours to shop and roam. This base package is priced at about $25 per person (9,000 HUF), with departures every Sunday at 10:00 and return by 15:00. The program runs with a minimum of 10 participants, and individual bookings can be combined to reach that number. Scheduled public services aren’t restricted by headcount, but the organized tour only departs at pre-agreed times.
Prefer a slower sail? From Balatonfenyves, the Szent Benedek sightseeing boat glides to Badacsony, followed by the same minibus transfer to Káptalantóti for 90 minutes of browsing and free time. This option runs at about $33 per person (12,000 HUF), Sundays at 10:00 with return by 15:00. Here the minimum is 15 participants for the organized trip, again with combined individual bookings possible; the timetable services themselves aren’t subject to this limit, but the curated program requires a pre-arranged start.
Your Afternoon, Your Flavor
After the market, pick one of two add-ons that shape the day’s second act. First option: head to Folly Arboretum and Winery, settle in for roughly 90 minutes of free time among terraced greenery, and sip three tastings—choose from syrups or wines. With the Fonyód speedboat package, this upgraded day comes to about $45 per person (16,000 HUF). With the Balatonfenyves sightseeing option, the fuller program is about $58 per person (21,000 HUF).
Second option: make it a Badacsony double act, rolling between Istvándy and Laposa wineries, with three wine tastings at each cellar. The same pricing applies for the fully loaded day as above, depending on your morning boat choice. All Sunday programs share the 10:00 departure and 15:00 return rhythm, keeping it tidy for a long-lunch vibe with a gentle lake breeze.
Dates to Circle
Mark the upcoming Sundays leaving from Fonyód: January 25, 2026; February 1, 2026; February 8, 2026; and February 15, 2026. More dates will be added—watch this space and call ahead to lock in your spot.
Stay the Night: Local Picks Around Fonyód
Hidden behind Fonyód Hill, beyond the bustle of resort-town life, Boros Castle Guesthouse (Boros Kastély) rises like a peninsula in the middle of the Nagyberek nature reserve. With space for 26 guests, it mixes a family feel with elegant surroundings, offering sailing, boating, and wine-tasting programs that are also ideal for trainings and corporate gatherings. Inside, 10 freshly renovated en-suite rooms include two-person units and four-person, two-room terrace suites, with knockout views of Fonyód’s hills and the protected wetlands.
Funoldi Guesthouse sits on one of Fonyód’s prettiest patches, a calm base for anyone who needs to switch off—and it doubles as a handy conference center. If you prefer a quiet cul-de-sac, look to a fully air-conditioned, fenced, park-like property just five minutes from the Fonyódliget public beach. The 430-square-foot apartment has two bedrooms and welcomes guests year-round; it also accepts SZÉP Cards.
For big-sky views, several separate-entrance apartments along Fonyód’s southern Balaton shore invite guests in every season, with sweeping panoramas of the northern bank. There’s also an American-kitchen apartment a one-minute stroll from the water, facing the northern shore’s ridgelines—an easy win for sunset watchers.
Families will appreciate a top-floor, separate-entrance flat in a peaceful setting with panoramic views: three bedrooms (two doubles and one triple), kitchen, dining area, bathroom with tub, two toilets, a staircase hall, and a large enclosed yard with grill, swing bench, cauldron setup, sandbox, pool, and parking. Over in the Fonyódliget Holiday Park, Green Garden Restaurant (Zöldkert Étterem) sits quietly among trees and lawns, with pension-style apartments providing comfortable on-site stays.
Eat and Unwind
On Fonyód’s main square, My Kitchen Studio 365 (Konyhám Stúdió 365) throws open the doors to the lake and to an adventurous plate. It’s not just a restaurant; it’s an experience where flavor meets good vibes, sending diners on a creative culinary trip and celebrating the small pleasures of life.
For a casual pit stop in the center, Barbican (Barbakán) lines up Fornetti pastries, grilled sandwiches, patisserie cakes, homemade lemonade, specialty coffees, and draught beer. In summer it’s all about soft serve and slush; in winter, the cozy interior takes over. Free Wi‑Fi included.
Right in the town center, Hotel Balaton keeps you within 330 feet of the lake and marina, and 820 feet from the beach. With capacity for 50 guests, rooms come fully equipped with showers, minibars, cable TV, and fire detection systems. Apartments add compact kitchens—ideal if you return from the market with artisanal goodies to taste later.
