Hop across Lake Balaton on a summer Sunday and make a day of it: a fast boat from Fonyód or a scenic cruise from Balatonfenyves to Badacsony, a quick minibus transfer into the hills, then 90 minutes to browse, taste, and haggle at the beloved Káptalantóti Artisan Market (Káptalantóti Kézműves Piac). In the afternoon, pick your flavor of wine-country escape—arboretum strolls and tastings at Folly, or a double-cellar adventure with Istvándy and Laposa in Badacsony. Prebook, gather your crew, and go.
Two Ways to Get There
From Fonyód: Depart by fast boat straight to Badacsony, where a minibus whisks you to the Káptalantóti Market. You get 1.5 hours to shop and roam—think artisan cheeses, fresh bakes, flowers, seasonal produce, handmade ceramics, textiles, and a kaleidoscope of Balaton treats—before returning via Badacsony.
Price: 9,000 HUF (about 24.90 USD) per person for the market run. Sundays, departing at 10:00, returning by 15:00.
Group terms: Runs with a minimum of 10 people registered (regular scheduled ferry services aren’t bound by this). Multiple individual bookings can be combined. The program only runs at prearranged, preordered times.
From Balatonfenyves: Board the Szent Benedek sightseeing boat to Badacsony, continue by minibus to the market, and enjoy the same 1.5-hour free time for shopping and snacking.
Price: 12,000 HUF (about 33.20 USD) per person for the market run. Sundays, 10:00–15:00.
Group terms: Minimum 15 people. Individual bookings can be pooled; departures only at prearranged, preordered times. Regular scheduled services are excluded from the headcount rule.
Afternoon Add-Ons: Pick Your Adventure
Option 1: Folly Arboretum & Winery. Spend 90 unrushed minutes in a centuries-old hilltop garden with lake views, then sip three tastings—choose syrups or wines while you wander the terraces and cypresses.
Option 2: Badacsony double winery tour. Visit Istvándy and Laposa, with three wines poured at each cellar—a tight, terroir-driven snapshot of volcanic Badacsony.
Pricing when added to the Fonyód start: 16,000 HUF (about 44.30 USD) per person for the full day.
Pricing when added to the Balatonfenyves start: 21,000 HUF (about 58.10 USD) per person for the full day.
All Sunday departures run 10:00–15:00 as scheduled segments; the tastings and extensions are prebook only and subject to minimum headcounts (10 from Fonyód, 15 from Balatonfenyves), with individual bookings pooled to meet thresholds.
Dates to Mark
Confirmed Fonyód Sundays: 2026.07.12., 2026.07.19., 2026.07.26., 2026.08.02. More dates may be added as schedules fill.
Where to Stay: Fonyód and Fonyódliget Picks
Boros Castle Guesthouse (Boros Kastély Vendégház): Rising like a peninsula in the middle of the Nagyberek nature reserve behind Fonyód Hill, this stately guesthouse sleeps 26 in 10 freshly renovated, en-suite rooms, including two-person and two-room family options with terraces. Expect elegant spaces, views over the Fonyód hills and the wetlands, plus tailor-made group programs—sailing, boating, and wine tastings. A chic setting for trainings and corporate retreats as well as friends’ getaways.
Funoldi Guesthouse (Funoldi Vendégház): A crowd-pleaser for anyone seeking calm in one of Fonyód’s loveliest quarters. Also suited to conference needs, it straddles leisure and business in a laid-back, Balaton-side cadence.
Panoramic attic apartment: Separate entrance, quiet setting, knockout views. Three bedrooms (two doubles, one triple), kitchen and dining area, bathroom with tub, two WCs, internal staircase. Outside: big enclosed yard with grill, swing bed, cauldron stand, sandbox, pool, and parking.
Beachside hotel in Fonyódliget: On the south shore with its own private beach on a 1.7-hectare plot right by the Balaton bike path. Swimming on tap all day for guests—ideal for families cycling in and out between dips.
Air-conditioned two-bedroom apartment: On a fenced, landscaped lot in a peaceful cul-de-sac just five minutes from the Fonyódliget free beach. About 430 square feet, SZÉP Card accepted—simple, breezy, summer-ready.
Year-round view apartments in Fonyód: Separate-entrance units with sweeping panoramas of the north shore. Open-plan American-style kitchens, the lake an arm’s length away—made for morning swims and sunset wine.
Zöldkert Restaurant & pension apartments (Zöldkert Vendéglő): Tucked inside the Fonyódliget Holiday Park, the Zöldkert Restaurant sits in leafy, lawned calm. On-site pension-style apartments deliver straightforward comfort within strolling distance of everything in the park.
Hotel Balaton: In Fonyód’s center, just 328 feet from the lake and harbor, 820 feet from the beach. Capacity: 50 guests. Rooms come with showers, minibars, cable TV, and full safety systems. Apartments add mini-kitchens. A classic base camp close to boats and beaches.
Where to Eat and Unwind
My Kitchen Studio 365 (Konyhám Stúdió 365): On Fonyód’s main square with a sweeping lake view, this is more than a restaurant—think edible artistry and good vibes designed for people who love exploring flavors and savoring the small joys.
Barbakán Café & Bar: A central Fonyód pit stop pouring house lemonades, coffee specials, and draft beer, alongside grilled sandwiches, Fornetti bakes, and classic cakes. In summer, soft serve and slushies; in winter, a cozy indoors. Free Wi‑Fi as standard.
Zöldkert Restaurant (Zöldkert Vendéglő): At Fonyódliget Holiday Park, the leafy, quiet setting and on-site lodging make it an easy choice for long lunches that turn into easy evenings.
How to Book
Reservations are essential. Programs only depart at prearranged, preordered times and require the minimum headcount (10 from Fonyód, 15 from Balatonfenyves; regular scheduled ferries excluded). Individual sign-ups are combined to meet the numbers. Check the latest Sunday slots, lock your seat, and get ready to boat, browse, and toast the Balaton.
