Hop on a speedboat from Fonyód or a relaxed sightseeing cruise from Balatonfenyves to reach the vibrant Káptalantóti Kézműves Piac (Handicraft Market). These Sunday tours kick off at 10 a.m., wrapping up by 3 p.m., blending boat rides, market browsing, and afternoon winery visits on Lake Balaton’s north shore. First, zip to Badacsony, then take a minibus to the market for 1.5 hours of shopping for handicrafts and free time. Afternoon choices? Head to Folly Arborétum és Borászat (Folly Arboretum and Winery) for 1.5 hours of wandering with three syrup or wine tastings, or visit Badacsony for Istvándy and Laposa wineries, sampling three wines at each. Programs run only for pre-booked groups—a minimum of 10 from Fonyód (regular scheduled boats exempt), 15 from Balatonfenyves—and can combine individual bookings.
Fonyód Speedboat Option
Launch from Fonyód on a speedy vessel to Badacsony, then take a minibus to the Káptalantóti market for 1.5 hours of browsing and free time. Basic package: $25 per person (9,000 HUF). Add an afternoon excursion and it’s $45 (16,000 HUF). Perfect for craft lovers wanting a quick lake dash.
Balatonfenyves Sightseeing Boat Trip
Board the Szent Benedek sightseeing boat from Balatonfenyves to Badacsony, then take a minibus to the market for 1.5 hours of browsing. Base price: $34 per person (12,000 HUF); full package with afternoon winery visit: $59 (21,000 HUF). More relaxed vibe on this route.
Lock in Your Spot: Upcoming Dates
First up: April 12, 2026 (Sunday) from Fonyód, then April 19, April 26, May 3—all from Fonyód. Eight total slots listed, more filling soon. Book ahead as these fill fast!
Crash at These Fonyód Gems
Behind Fonyód Hill, past the lakeside buzz in Nagybereki nature reserve, the Boros Kastély Vendégház (Boros Castle Guesthouse) juts out like a peninsula hideaway. Sleeps 26 in a cozy castle setup with sailing, boating, and wine-tasting programs—great for groups, friends, training sessions, or corporate events. Ten freshly renovated en-suite rooms: doubles and quadruple family suites consisting of two rooms, with terraces overlooking Fonyód hills and the reserve.
Funoldi Vendégház shines as a restful retreat in Fonyód’s prettiest spot, doubling as a conference center. For peace with views, try the attic apartment: separate entry, three bedrooms (two doubles, one triple), kitchen, dining area, bathroom with bathtub, two toilets, staircase. Huge fenced yard features a grill, hammock swing, cauldron, sandbox, pool, and parking.
In a quiet dead-end near Fonyódliget free beach (5-minute walk), find this air-conditioned 40 sqm two-bedroom apartment on a fenced, landscaped lot. SZÉP Card accepted. Year-round panoramic separate-entry apartments boast stunning south Balaton views. The north-shore-view American kitchen apartment sits just one minute from the lake.
Zöldkert Vendéglő in Fonyód-ligeti Üdülőpark offers tree-shaded quiet with upscale pension apartments inside the resort park. Hotel Balaton anchors the city center, 100 m from lake and port, 250 m from beach, hosting up to 50 guests. Rooms fully equipped: showers, minibars, cable TV, smoke detectors, fire alarms. Apartments add mini-kitchens. Three prime stay options here.
Dine Like Locals
Konyhám Stúdió 365 on Fonyód’s main square flaunts epic lake views—more than a restaurant, it’s a flavor adventure where artful dishes meet great vibes. Dive into unique tastes and life’s joys!
Central Barbakán offers fornettis, grilled sandwiches, pastry delights, house lemonades, coffee specialties, and draft beers. Summer brings soft serve and sorbets; winter offers cozy indoors. Free WiFi all year.
Zöldkert Vendéglő nestles in Fonyód-ligeti Üdülőpark amid trees and green—prime for meals near your market trip base.
