Vonyarcvashegy serves up a year-round buffet of culture, food, and outdoor fun on the north shore of Lake Balaton. Concerts, theater, festivals, the beach, and a rich mix of guided and DIY activities make the resort village an easy pick for travelers who want both lake and forest. With around 2,400 residents, its streets climb from the shoreline up into the Keszthely Mountains, ending in sweeping panoramas that explain its motto: “Forest behind us, water in front of us.” The town and its surroundings are made for exploration, with hiking and excursion options within and beyond the village limits.
Dates to Save
2025.12.27. Open Cellar Days in the 200-year-old Festetics Helikon Taverna Cellar, Vonyarcvashegy
2026.01.01. New Year’s Toast Hike in the Keszthely Mountains, Vonyarcvashegy
December 2025: 2025.12.24 – 2025.12.25.
2025.12.27. Winter Hikes in the Keszthely Mountains – Bejgli Hike
January 2026: 2026.01.01. Winter Hikes in the Keszthely Mountains – New Year’s Toast Hike
Stay Close to the Shore
Just 980 feet from Vonyarcvashegy Station and 1,310 feet from the Balaton shore, Fészek Vendéglő és Apartmanház offers a covered outdoor pool and free parking. Every apartment comes with a fully equipped kitchen, shower bathroom, TV, and a terrace overlooking the garden and pool. Anglers will find fishing within 1,640 feet, while water sports like windsurfing and kayaking are 1,970 feet away.
Guesthouses With a View
“Balaton, panzió, szállás.” Holiday at the Jáger Guesthouse, set in one of the most scenic spots in the village, 3.1 miles from Keszthely on the north shore. Expect modern comfort and a personal, homestyle atmosphere.
Just 490 feet from the lake, a 39-room holiday house lines up doubles, triples, and quads, each with a bathroom, WC, and balcony framing a knockout view of Central Europe’s largest lake. Rooms include satellite TV, telephone, and fridge; a lavish buffet breakfast is included in the room rate.
Zenit Style: Wellness and Wine
Zenit Hotel Balaton**** pairs a panoramic terrace with one-of-a-kind dining at Bock Bistro (Bock BisztrĂł) and an interactive winemaking exhibition space. Near HĂ©vĂz, Keszthely, and the shoreline, the hotel offers elegant, modern rooms with Balaton views, interconnecting garden-access family rooms, suites, and premium suites. It’s designed for families: a quiet, clean-air, forest-flanked location on the edge of Balaton Uplands National Park, yet close to the water. Kids get a playground, outdoor games, a pool area with a children’s pool and slide, and an indoor playroom.
Cellars With History
The more than 200-year-old Festetics cellar brings moody vaults and Bacchus vibes together with hearty plates from the Bacchus restaurant. A four-branched wooden sculpture at the entrance and a Bacchus mural inside nod to the harmony of wine, gastronomy, and art.
Papp and Sons Wine Cellar (Papp és Fiai Borpince) and Csereze Wine Bar (Csereze Borozó) pour the Balaton Uplands (Balaton-felvidék) region through its classic grape varieties. By blending traditional and modern techniques, they craft barrel-aged, quality wines.
The nationally protected, 200-year-old Helikon Taverna Museum and Cellar sits inside the Zenit Hotel Balaton**** complex, rooted in history and wellness. Its lake-country architecture shelters the best from Balaton’s wine regions under graceful vaults.
From Barrel to Bottle
Local winemakers aim for high–value-for-money wines from regional grapes, uniting tradition with modern methods. Their bottles appear in both retail and wholesale channels, and the estate shows up at local and national events.
Pizza Ovens and Party Plans
Find Neapolitan-style pizza, tapas boards, soft drinks, refreshing sips, Balaton wines, and craft cocktails. Planning a wedding everyone will remember? An anniversary surprise? A birthday bash with your best friends? A conference? It’s all doable, with apartments boasting knockout lake views.
Terasz Restaurant & Pizzeria (Terasz Étterem & Pizzeria) in Vonyarcvashegy welcomes small, big, bigger, and four-legged guests with an extensive food and drink list and a wood-fired oven blazing in the dining room. The timbered roof and fans keep the summer heat in check, and the front garden’s playground keeps little ones busy. Open spring through autumn for lovers of the Balaton summer.
On the Ridge
Where modern gastronomy meets local tradition. À la carte dining, family dinners, weddings, and milestone moments on the mountaintop—where every second becomes an experience. Discover one of Balaton’s most beautiful restaurants.
Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
