Káptalantóti’s Liliomkert Market throws open its gates every Sunday in 2026, welcoming newcomers and loyal regulars to one of the Balaton Uplands’ most scenic corners, the Káli Basin. Dreamed up and built by biologist-engineer Ildikó Harmathy, the now nationally famous producers’ market turns a lazy Sunday into a full-blown tasting tour. Arrive hungry: weaving through the stalls without trying the cracklings and cheese pogácsa, the caraway rolls stacked high and fragrant, or the oven-steaming sour cream flatbread is nearly impossible.
Find it at 8283 Káptalantóti, Petőfi St. 1. The market runs January 1 to December 31, every Sunday from 7:00 to 14:00, rain or shine. What began as a friendly chat blossomed into the region’s go-to meeting point for growers, makers, and shoppers who don’t mind traveling far for the good stuff.
Why It Hits Different
The magic is in the face-to-face connection. Producers and artisans are right there behind their tables, happy to chat, slice samples, and send you home with fresh, quality goods straight from their hands. The vibe is warm, direct, and gloriously unhurried—part shop, part social club, part picnic.
What You’ll Find
– Food: farmhouse cheeses, fresh pork cracklings, ham, syrups, preserves, fresh and dried fruits, home-baked breads and pastries, and strudels in all sorts of flavors.
– Drinks: homemade syrups, pálinka, local wines.
– Crafts: woodcarvings, handmade ornaments, white ceramics scented with lavender and rose, one-of-a-kind gifts.
– Antiques: old objects, books, curiosities with stories baked in.
Crowds swell in the late morning, so come early for the best pick. Bring cash—some vendors don’t accept cards.
Make a Weekend of It
Káptalantóti sits cradled by four hills at the village edge, with guesthouses waiting when you’re done filling your basket. Lake Balaton is 2.5 miles away, and Badacsonytomaj, Salföld, and Mindszentkálla are neighboring villages. Three apartments are for rent, each with its own kitchen and bathroom—perfect bases for day trips, then back for evening grilling and a glass of wine under the sky.
Eat, Play, Unwind
On the southwest slope of Tóti Hill, a family estate hosts a kitchen led since 2010 by the family’s daughter, Csilla Istvándy. Set on prime land, the hillside spot pairs its restaurant with a soccer field and playground—plenty of space for families and friends to spread out.
Stay in Style
The Sárga Ház is a quiet refuge far from the crowds. The 2,153 sq in house is split into three units—Pergola-Ház, Bunker, and VinCellér—each roughly 2,756 sq in with its own living, dining, bedroom area, bathroom, and kitchenette. There’s also the stand-alone Kivi House, a summer kitchen where fresh garden vegetables turn into easygoing feasts.
Wines With Fire in the Soil
From Sabar Hill, a seven-hectare winery in the Badacsony wine region crafts high-quality, international-style wines: concentrated, lively, with moderated alcohol. The lineup leans white, with rosé and red in the mix, and premium barrels elevating their elegant selections.
Organized by Ildikó Harmathy. The organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
Address: 8283 Káptalantóti, Petőfi St. 1.
