Vonyarcvashegy on Lake Balaton’s north shore keeps the calendar full all year: concerts, theater, festivals, beach life, and a slew of guaranteed and optional free-time adventures. It’s worth roaming the resort village and its surroundings too—hiking trails crisscross both inside and outside the borders. Home to around 2,400 residents, its streets climb from the Balaton shoreline up into the Keszthely Hills for knockout panoramas. No wonder the town’s slogan goes: “Forest behind us, water in front of us.”
Save the dates: late 2025
2025.11.15. Vonyarcvashegy “Kolbászoló” Sausage Festival (Vonyarcvashegyi Kolbászoló) – a full-on pork feast and sausage-stuffing contest brings traditional flavors and friendly rivalry to town.
2025.11.15. Open Cellar Day at the 200-year-old Festetics Helikon Taverna Cellar – step into history with a glass in hand.
2025.11.22. Open Cellar Day at the Festetics Helikon Taverna Cellar – an encore tasting for those who missed it (or want more).
2025.11.28. Comedian Péter Aranyosi’s solo evening at Zenit Balaton Restaurant – a laughter break with dinner vibes.
2025.11.29. St. Andrea Wine Dinner – curated pairings for a deep dive into one of Hungary’s standout wineries.
2025.11.29. Open Cellar Day at the Festetics Helikon Taverna Cellar – yes, another round.
2025.12.06., 12.13., 12.20., 12.27. Open Cellar Days at the Festetics Helikon Taverna Cellar – festive-season tastings, four Saturdays running.
Festetics Helikon Taverna: 200 years of cellar cool
The more-than-200-year-old Festetics cellar blends old-world charm with the culinary lineup of the in-house Bacchus Restaurant, aiming to satisfy even picky palates. A four-pronged wooden sculpture at the entrance and the Bacchus wall painting in the dining room celebrate the harmony of wine, gastronomy, and art.
Bock Bistro Balaton (Bock Bisztró Balaton): easy elegance
Since February 2014, Bock Bistro Balaton has hosted guests inside the historic Helikon Taverna building under the famed Bock Bistro franchise. Expect a complete hospitality package: dishes plated for eyes and taste buds alike, paired with top-tier wines, served with a mix of elegance and laid-back ease. The flavors are consistent, the experience memorable, and gluten- and lactose-sensitive guests are accommodated.
Papp and Sons Cellar (Papp és Fiai Borpince) and Csereze: barrel-born Balaton
At Papp and Sons Cellar and the Csereze wine bar, you’ll find varieties typical of the Balaton Uplands wine region. They blend traditional methods with modern techniques to craft quality, barrel-aged wines. The goal: high consumer value in both cask and bottle, representing standout quality across retail and wholesale, and showing up at local and national events.
Pizza, parties, and Balaton views
Think Neapolitan-style pizza, tapas boards, soft drinks and coolers, Balaton wines, and signature cocktails. Looking for a wedding venue everyone remembers? An anniversary surprise, a birthday with your best friends, or even a conference? It’s all here, with apartments boasting prime Balaton views.
Terasz Restaurant & Pizzeria (Terasz Étterem & Pizzeria)
A broad food and drink lineup, a playground, and a warmly welcomed crowd from small to four-legged. The star: crispy pizzas fired in a wood-burning oven right in the dining room. Under the timber roof, fans stir the air to keep the summer heat in check, while the front-garden playground keeps kids busy and parents saner. Open spring through fall for lovers of the Balaton summer.
The organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
