A Sunday in the Káli Basin isn’t complete without getting lost in the bustle of Káptalantóti’s Liliomkert Market—preferably on an empty stomach. Tucked into one of the prettiest corners of the Balaton Uplands, this now nationally famed farmers’ market was dreamed up by biologist-engineer Ildikó Harmathy and has grown into a weekly ritual for locals and road-trippers alike. The address: 8283 Káptalantóti, Petőfi St. 1. Open every Sunday, year-round, 7:00 to 14:00. Next date: 2025.11.30. (Sunday).
From Friendly Chat to Regional Magnet
What started as a casual conversation among friends became one of the region’s favorite meeting points, drawing producers and buyers from far beyond the Káli Basin. The charm is all in the face-to-face contact: makers at their stalls, visitors tasting, chatting, and taking home goods straight from the source. Mornings get crowded, so early birds get the best pick—and the shortest lines.
Eat First, Shop Second (Or Just Eat)
Resisting is futile. Warm, crackling-topped cheese and crackling biscuits nestle in baskets. Caraway crescents scent the air. From the oven comes sour-cream-topped flatbread, still steaming. The market’s food spread runs deep: farmstead cheeses, fresh cracklings, ham, syrups, preserves, fresh and dried fruit, loaves and pastries, strudels in a dozen flavors. To drink: house-made syrups, pálinka, and local wines.
Craft, Curios, and Cash
Beyond bites, browse carvings, handmade ornaments, white ceramics glazed with lavender and rose motifs, one-off gifts, and antiques—from old books to oddities with stories baked in. Bring cash: not every vendor accepts cards. Come hungry, leave happy, and maybe a little heavier in the bag department. Káptalantóti keeps Sundays special.
