Venture across Lake Balaton on a Sunday and make a beeline for one of the region’s liveliest artisan scenes: the Káptalantóti Craft Market. The day trip kicks off from either Fonyód by speedboat or Balatonfenyves by the Szent Benedek pleasure boat, gliding into Badacsony before a quick minibus hop whisks you to the market. There’s a solid hour and a half to browse, bargain, and snack your way through local produce, handmade goods, and foodie treats—plus time to wander at your own pace.
From there, the afternoon splits into two indulgent options. Choose a leafy escape to the Folly Arboretum and Winery for gardens, views, and tastings, or head deeper into Badacsony’s volcanic wine country with visits to two standout cellars, Istvándy and Laposa, each pouring three styles. Sundays never looked so well spent.
How It Works
Two launch points, same irresistible plan. If you start in Fonyód, you’ll board a speedboat bound for Badacsony, then transfer by minibus straight to the Káptalantóti Market for 1.5 hours of free time and shopping. From Balatonfenyves, it’s the Szent Benedek sightseeing boat to Badacsony, then the same market minibus. Both routes operate every Sunday with a 10:00 start and a 15:00 finish. Advance coordination and booking are required, and the program only runs at pre-arranged times.
Pick Your Afternoon
– Folly Arboretum and Winery: A relaxed 90-minute window to stroll the terraced arboretum and sip as you go, with a three-item tasting flight available as cordials or wines.
– Badacsony Wine Duo: Head to two emblematic producers—Istvándy and Laposa—for cellar visits and tastings. Each winery serves three wines, a concise tour of Badacsony’s basalt-forged character.
Prices, Times, Group Sizes
– Fonyód departure: 9,000 HUF per person (about USD 24) for the market visit; 16,000 HUF per person (about USD 43) if you include one of the afternoon add-ons. Runs Sundays 10:00–15:00. Requires at least 10 participants to operate, with numbers combined from separate individual bookings. The group minimum doesn’t apply to scheduled public transport services.
– Balatonfenyves departure: 12,000 HUF per person (about USD 32) for the market visit; 21,000 HUF per person (about USD 57) with the afternoon add-on. Runs Sundays 10:00–15:00. Requires at least 15 participants, also combinable from individual bookings. The group minimum doesn’t apply to scheduled public transport services.
Both versions need prior arrangement and confirmed orders to depart. Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
Dates and Base
Fonyód hosts the Sunday launch, with listed dates including 2026.04.26., 2026.05.03., 2026.05.10., and 2026.05.17., with more to be added. The postal code is 8640 Fonyód, in Somogy County, on Balaton’s southern shore. Expect classic resort-town bustle on the waterfront and easy access to piers, beaches, and cafés.
Stay the Weekend
Fonyód makes a handy base if you’re turning the tour into a mini-getaway. The Boros Castle Guesthouse (Boros Kastély) rises like a little peninsula in the middle of the Nagyberek nature reserve behind Fonyód Hill, with room for 26 guests. It blends old-school charm and fresh refurbishments, offering 10 en-suite rooms, including terraced doubles and two-room family options for four, with sweeping views of the hills and protected wetlands. Beyond the cozy vibe, it doubles as an elegant spot for trainings and corporate retreats, and can arrange sailing, boating, and wine-tasting programs.
Prefer low-key comfort? Funoldi Guesthouse sits in one of Fonyód’s leafiest corners and also works as a conference-friendly base. Several listings spotlight quiet, panoramic apartments with separate entrances—think top-floor flats with their own stairways, two twin rooms and a triple, kitchen, dining room, bath with tub, two WCs, plus a large enclosed yard. Expect outdoor grills, a swing seat, kettle-pot setup, sandbox, pool, and parking. Air-conditioned two-bedroom apartments in cul-de-sacs near the Fonyódliget free beach are SZÉP Card-friendly, ideal for families after a fenced, landscaped plot. There are also year-round apartments with knockout views to the north shore and an American-style kitchen just a minute from the lake. In the Fonyódliget Holiday Park, the Zöldkert Restaurant sits in a tranquil, leafy setting, and the on-site inn-style apartments provide solid accommodation options.
Where to Eat and Sip
Right on Fonyód’s main square, Konyhám Stúdió 365 serves creative plates with a stellar Balaton view, pitching itself as an experience where flavor and good vibes meet. For something casual in the center, Barbakán pours draft beer and turns out grilled sandwiches, Fornetti bites, and pastry cakes, with house lemonades, coffee specials, soft serve and slushies in summer, and a snug interior in winter. Free Wi-Fi is part of the deal. The Zöldkert Restaurant in Fonyódliget’s Holiday Park offers a calm, green-laced spot to dine, with the bonus of apartment lodging on site.
Plan It
– Sundays only, 10:00–15:00, advance booking required.
– Depart Fonyód by speedboat or Balatonfenyves by Szent Benedek boat to Badacsony, then minibus to the Káptalantóti Market.
– Market time: 1.5 hours of free shopping and exploring.
– Afternoon add-ons: Folly Arboretum and Winery with cordials/wine tasting, or Badacsony tour of Istvándy and Laposa with three-wine tastings at each.
– Group minimums: 10 from Fonyód, 15 from Balatonfenyves; combined bookings count. Not applicable to scheduled services.
For details, updates, or to lock in a date, reach out by phone, follow the organizers, or request notifications. And remember: times and programs can change—just another reason to book ahead and keep plans flexible.
