Vonyarcvashegy

Vonyarcvashegy is a resort village in the West Balaton region.

Understand

The settlement was created when the former Vonyarc and Vashegy settlements were united in 1850. At that time, the inhabitants dealt primarily with viticulture and fishing. The later cultivated local bathing life was based upon the activity of a bathing association founded in 1930.

• 1 Tourinform Vonyarcvashegy, Kossuth Lajos utca 42, ☏ +36 83 348-253, vonyarcvashegy@tourinform.hu. M–F 08:00–16:00. Tourist information. (updated Jan 2019)
• 2 Tourinform Balatongyörök, Kossuth Lajos utca 29, Balatongyörök, ☏ +36 83 346-368, info@balatongyorok.hu. Oct–May: M–F 09:00–15:00; Jun Sep: M–F 09:00–16:00; Jul Aug: M–F 09:00–16:00, Sa 09:00–14:00. Tourist information. (updated Jan 2019)

Get in

By train

Trains are available in every two hours from Kaposvár to Győr via Fonyód (junction point to Siófok), Balatonszentgyörgy (junction point to Nagykanizsa), Keszthely, Tapolca, Jánosháza (junction point to Veszprém and Zalaegerszeg), Celldömölk (junction point to Szombathely) and Pápa. The journey from Keszthely takes 7–8 minutes and costs 250 Ft. From Budapest, you have to transfer in Balatonszentgyörgy. The whole journey from Budapest takes less than 3 hours and costs 3410 Ft.

At the summer, direct trains are available from Pécs and Szombathely.

1 Vonyarcvashegy Train Station, Kossuth Lajos utca 48, ☏ +36 1 349-4949, informacio@mav-start.hu. There is no ticket office, tickets can be purchased on the train. (updated Feb 2019)

By bus

Chapel of Vonyarc

Buses are available from Budapest-Népliget five times a day. The journey takes 3.5 hours and costs 3705 Ft. More frequent buses are available from Keszthely. The journey takes 10–20 minutes and costs 250 Ft.

By boat

Boats are available between Apr 28–Sep 30 from Balatongyörök to Balatonmáriafürdő, Keszthely, Szigliget and Badacsony.

2 Balatongyörök Port, Balatongyörök, ☏ +36 84 310-050, ugyfelszolgalat@bahart.hu. Scheduled boating: 1400 Ft–1800 Ft, one hour pleasure-boating: 1800 Ft. (updated Feb 2019)

Get around

There is no local public transport or taxi service. You can use the regional buses operated by Volánbusz.

By bike

Balaton Bicycle Road is a good way explore the beaches and other attractions in the area.

There is a bike rental network. Bikes can be pick up and hand down in any Tourinform offices in this region (Keszthely, Gyenesdiás, Vonyarcvashegy, Balatongyörök and Héviz). Bike rental: 1500 Ft for two hours, 2200 Ft for one day.

See

Pál Kitaibel Observation Tower

In Vonyarcvashegy:

• 1 40 Fishermen Memorial (40 halász emlékhely), Szentmihálydomb. (updated Feb 2019)
• 2 Chapel of Vonyarc (Vonyarci kápolna), Fő utca. Built in 1836 in Classicist style. (updated Feb 2019)
• 3 Festetics Helikon Taverna Exhibition Hall of Wine-making and Gastronomy (Festetics Cellar and Press House, Festetics Helikon Taverna Borászati és Gasztronómiai Kiállítótér, Festetics-pince és présház), Helikon utca 22, ☏ +36 83 348-004, muzeum@helikontaverna.hu. By appointment only. Built around 1820. Adult: 2000 Ft, children: 1000 Ft. (updated Feb 2019)
• 4 Light Cross (Fénykereszt). There is a nice view to the village. The Cross protects the village symbolically. (updated Feb 2019)
• 5 Pál Kitaibel Observation Tower (Kitaibel Pál-kilátó). Observation tower. (updated Feb 2019)
• 6 Saint Michael Chapel (Szent Mihály-kápolna), Szentmihálydomb. Built in 1870. (updated Feb 2019)

In Balatongyörök:

• 7 Batsányi Observation Tower (Batsányi-kilátó), Balatongyörök. Observation tower on the top of Pap Hill. (updated Feb 2019)
• 8 Mátyás Bél Observation Tower (Bél Mátyás-kilátó), Balatongyörök. Observation tower on the top of Garga Hill. (updated Feb 2019)
• 9 Saint Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church (Szent Mihály arkangyal római katolikus templom), Kossuth Lajos utca 3, Balatongyörök. Built between 1831 and 1833 in late–Baroque style. (updated Jan 2019)
• 10 Szépkilátó, Balatongyörök. Observation point to the Lake Balaton, provides a very beautiful panorama. There is a roman spring nearby. Free to visit.. (updated Jan 2019)

Do

Culture

• 1 Vonyarcvashegy Community House, Fő utca 64, ☏ +36 83 348-053. (updated Dec 2019)
• 2 Bulcsu Bertha Community House (Bertha Bulcsu Művelődési Ház), Kossuth Lajos utca 29, Balatongyörök, ☏ +36 83 546-919, konyvtar@balatongyorok.hu. (updated Dec 2019)

Beaches

• 3 Lido Beach of Vonyarcvashegy (Vonyarcvashegyi Lidó Strand), Fürdő utca 1, ☏ +36 83 348-131, strand@vonyarcvashegy.hu. Jun 9–Sep 2: 8:00-18:00; Táltos Pizzeria: Tu–Su 10:30–21:30; Zátony Food Bar: Jun–Aug: 10:00–22:00. Adult: 900 Ft; senior, student: 500 Ft, children: 400 Ft, pizza: 1550 Ft. (updated Jan 2019)
• 4 Beach of Balatongyörök (Balatongyöröki strand), Balatongyörök. Jun–Aug: 08:00–19:00; Bambusz Food Bar: Jun–Aug: 11:00–22:00; Cantine Food Bar: May–Sep: 10:00–23:00; Mangó Beach Pizzeria and Restaurant: May–Sep: 10:00–00:00; Pizzakert: May–Aug: 10:00–23:00; Party Csóka Restaurant: May–Sep: M–Sa 09:00–21:30, Su 09:00–21:00; Black Sheep Grill and Lounge: Jun–Aug: 10:00–21:30. Adult: 800 Ft, children: 400 Ft, average meal: 1950 Ft, pizza: 1650 Ft, hamburger: 800 Ft. Beyond of the opening hours, the beach can be visited for free. (updated Jan 2019)

Sport

• 5 Golfclub Imperial Balaton, Balatongyörök, ☏ +36 83 346-031, clubhouse@golfimperial.hu. Mar 11–Nov 18. (updated Jan 2019)
• 6 Kneipp Experience Walkway (Kneipp élménysétány), Balatongyörök. 800 m (2,600 ft) long experience walkway with Kneipp points. Free to visit. (updated Feb 2019)
• 7 Minigolf, Böngyér utca 1, Balatongyörök, ☏ +36 30 989-4363, judit0401@freemail.hu. Jun–Sep: 10:00–00:00. (updated Feb 2019)
• 8 Bélap Rest Area (Bélapi pihenőhely), Balatongyörök. Excursion place. Free to visit. (updated Feb 2019)

Events

View from Szépkilátó on Balatongyörök

• Pancake Festival in Balatongyörök (Balatongyöröki palacsintafesztivál). In April. (updated Dec 2019)
• May Picnic (Májusi piknik). In May. (updated Dec 2019)
• Pentecost Season Opening Days (Pünkösdi Szezonnyitó Napok), Balatongyörök. In June. (updated Dec 2019)
• Vonyarcvashegy Craft Beer and Home Taste Festival (Vonyarcvashegyi kézműves sörök és házi ízek fesztiválja). In June. (updated Dec 2019)
• Jazz Fiesta, Balatongyörök. Every Thursdays in July and August. (updated Dec 2019)
• Balatongyörök Wine Festival (Balatongyöröki Borfesztivál), Balatongyörök. In July. (updated Dec 2019)
• Vonyarc Wine Fair (Vonyarci boros forgatag). In July. (updated Dec 2019)
• 40 Fishermen's Memorial Day (40 halász emléknap). In August. Free entrance. (updated Dec 2019)
• Györök Wine and Song Festival (Györöki Bor és Dal Fesztivál). In August. (updated Dec 2019)
• Wine and Grape Festival (Bor- és csemegeszőlő fesztivál). In August. (updated Dec 2019)
• Vonyarcvashegy Carp Festival (Ponty így jó! – Vonyarcvashegyi pontyfesztivál). In August. (updated Dec 2019)
• Vintage Fun and Fish Soup Contest (Szüreti Mulatság és Halászléfőző-verseny), Balatongyörök. In August. (updated Dec 2019)
• Pork and Sausage Filling Competition (Vonyarcvashegyi kolbászoló – disznótoros és kolbásztöltő verseny). In November. (updated Dec 2019)
• Advent Fair (Adventi forgatag), Balatongyörök. In December. (updated Dec 2019)

Buy

• 1 Coop ABC, Kossuth Lajos utca 40, ☏ +36 83 348-031. M–F 07:00–19:00, Sa 07:00–14:00, Su 07:00–11:00. (updated Feb 2019)
• 2 Prima, Rákóczi Ferenc utca 2-4. 06:00–20:00. Supermarket. (updated Dec 2019)
• 3 Coop ABC, Kossuth Lajos utca 68, Balatongyörök, ☏ +36 83 346-012. M–F 06:45–18:45, Sa Su 07:00–14:00. (updated Jan 2019)

Eat

This page uses the following price ranges for a typical meal for one, including soft drink:
Budget	Under 2300 Ft
Mid-range	2300 Ft–2800 Ft
Splurge	Over 2800 Ft

Budget

• 1 Sunny Pub and Grill, Petőfi Sándor utca 128/3, ☏ +36 30 936-4454. May–Sep: 11:00–21:00. Traditional restaurant. 1690 Ft, lunch menu: 990 Ft. (updated Feb 2019)
• 2 Fenyves Büfé, Szépkilátó, Balatongyörök, ☏ +36 30 500-3417, monika3536@freemail.hu. Apr–Oct: 10:00–22:00, Nov–Mar F–Su 10:00–22:00. Food bar. (updated Feb 2019)
• 3 Gesztenye Csárda, Kossuth Lajos utca 68, Balatongyörök, ☏ +36 70 944-3738, radoczi2@freemail.hu. M–Th 06:30–20:00, F Sa 06:30–22:00, Su 07:00–19:00. Food bar. 1490 Ft. (updated Feb 2019)
• 4 Hatod Restaurant (Hatod Kisvendéglő), Kossuth Lajos utca 40, Balatongyörök, ☏ +36 70 882-2799. W–Sa 12:00–21:00, Su 12:00–15:00. Traditional restaurant. 1950 Ft. (updated Feb 2019)
• 5 Kilátó Büfé-Falatozó, Szépkilátó, Balatongyörök, ☏ +36 30 560-6798, janomano24@gmail.com. Apr–Oct. Food bar. 1700 Ft. (updated Feb 2019)

Mid-range

Entrance to the beach of Balatongyörök

• 6 Bacchus Restaurant, Major köz 1-3, ☏ +36 83 349-092, antolovicspeter@t-online.hu. 12:00–22:00. Traditional restaurant. 2190 Ft. (updated Feb 2019)
• 7 Tó Restaurant (Tó Vendéglő), Fő utca 82, ☏ +36 30 630-0680. 07:00–21:00. Traditional restaurant. Lunch menu: 1100 Ft. (updated Feb 2019)
• 8 Fehér Vitorlás Restaurant (Fehér Vitorlás Vendéglő), Kossuth Lajos utca 1, Balatongyörök, ☏ +36 83 346-006. Jun–Aug: 09:00–23:00. Traditional restaurant. (updated Feb 2019)
• 9 Móló Bistro, Kossuth Lajos utca 2, Balatongyörök, ☏ +36 30 221-1655. May–Sep: 11:00–22:00. Traditional restaurant with local and international cuisine. (updated Feb 2019)
• 10 Paphegyi Csárda, Becehegy, Balatongyörök, ☏ +36 83 703-469, tutto66@freemail.hu. 12:00–22:00. Traditional restaurant. (updated Feb 2019)

Splurge

• 11 Strudel Restaurant (Rétes Étterem), Zrínyi Miklós utca 41, ☏ +36 30 217-4263, strudel.restaurant@gmail.com. May–Sep: M–Th 10:00–22:00, F Su 09:00–22:00, Sa 09:00–23:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria. 2790 Ft, pizza: 1590 Ft. (updated Feb 2019)
• 12 Terasz Restaurant and Pizzeria, Arany János utca 7/1, ☏ +36 83 349-063, teraszetterem@gmail.com. May–Sep: 12:00–22:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria. (updated Feb 2019)
• 13 Csóka Fészek, Eötvös Károly utca 153, Balatongyörök, ☏ +36 83 378-325, csokafeszek.etterem@gmail.com. May–Sep: 11:30–20:00; Oct–Apr: M Th–Su 11:30–19:00. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine. 2950 Ft. (updated Jan 2019)
• 14 Magyaros Csárdás Restaurant, Szent István utca 40, Balatongyörök, ☏ +36 83 346-152, gasthoffigder@gmail.com. W–Su 12:00–15:00 17:00–22:00. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine. 2750 Ft. (updated Jan 2019)
• 15 Varga Restaurant (Varga Vendéglő), Füredi út 34/a, Balatongyörök, ☏ +36 83 346-444, vargavendeglo@gmail.com. May–Oct: 12:00–22:00; Nov–Apr: Th–Su 12:00–21:00. Traditional restaurant with local and international cuisine. 2850 Ft. (updated Jan 2019)

Drink

Cafes

A water chute at the beach of Balatongyörök

• 1 Jambori Cafe, Kossuth Lajos utca 2. M–Th Su 09:00–22:00, F–Sa 09:00–00:00. (updated Apr 2020)
• 2 Jégsarok, Kossuth Lajos utca 65, ☏ +36 30 957-5898. Apr–Oct: 10:00–00:00. Ice cream shop. (updated Feb 2019)
• 3 Móló Cafe, Kossuth Lajos utca 2, Balatongyörök, ☏ +36 30 378-8969. 10:00–22:00. (updated Feb 2019)
• 4 Promenád Cafe, Felsőcsetényi út 50, Balatongyörök, ☏ +36 30 974-1626. 09:30–19:00. (updated Oct 2019)

Bars and nightclubs

• 5 Magyar Tenger Disco, Petőfi Sándor utca 112, ☏ +36 20 917-9440, info@magyartengerdisco.hu. May–Aug: F Sa 22:00–06:00. Nightclub. Entrance fee: 2000 Ft. (updated Feb 2019)
• 6 Player's Pool and Lounge, Fürdő utca 3, ☏ +36 30 577-4603, playerspoollounge@gmail.com. Jun–Aug: M–Th 12:00–22:00, F Sa 12:00–02:00. Restaurant and bar. Average meal in the restaurant: 2990 Ft, entrance fee to the bar: 2000 Ft. (updated Feb 2019)

Sleep

This guide uses the following price ranges for a standard double room:
Budget	Under 13,000 Ft
Mid-range	13,000 Ft–20,000 Ft
Splurge	Over 20,000 Ft

Budget

• 1 Szent Kristóf Guesthouse, Rákóczi utca 30/2, ☏ +36 30 631-5213. 5 rooms. Double room: 12,000 Ft. (updated Feb 2019)
• 2 Carina Camping, Balaton utca 12, Balatongyörök, ☏ +36 83 349-084, fax: +36 83 349-084, carinacamping@t-online.hu. Jun–Sep. (updated Feb 2019)
• 3 Topáz Apartments, Kossuth Lajos utca 15, Balatongyörök, ☏ +36 20 548-9808, info@topazbalaton.hu. May–Sep. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 6 apartments, 2 rooms. Double room: 9900 Ft. (updated Feb 2019)
• 4 Zafír Guesthouse, Paphegy, Balatongyörök, ☏ +36 30 539-6471, kisspista0424@freemail.hu. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 9 rooms. Single room: 8000 Ft, double room: 12,500 Ft. (updated Feb 2019)

Mid-range

• 5 Balatontourist Camping and Bungalows Park, Park utca 16/1, ☏ +36 83 348-044, fax: +36 83 348-044, park@balatontourist.hu. Apr 19–Oct 6. Bungalow for two persons: 14,000 Ft. (updated Feb 2019)
• 6 Janika Guesthouse, Petőfi Sándor utca 115/2, ☏ +36 83 548-075, fax: +36 83 348-490, info@janikapanzio.hu. 8 rooms. Single room: 12,500 Ft, double room: 17,000 Ft. (updated Feb 2019)
• 7 Kovács Guesthouse, Székely Bertalan utca 45, ☏ +36 30 921-7033. 4 rooms, 1 apartments. 13,000 Ft. (updated Feb 2019)
• 8 Sissi Guesthouse, Arany János utca 7, ☏ +36 30 601 7386, sissipanzio@rudolfhotels.com. Jun–Aug. 12 apartments. Single room: 11,550 Ft, double room: 14,300 Ft. (updated Feb 2019)
• 9 Vonyarc Hotel, Arany János utca 7, ☏ +36 30 357-8284, vonyarchotel@gmail.com. Jun–Aug. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 27 rooms. Double room: 16,000 Ft. (updated Feb 2019)

Splurge

Sunset in Balatongyörök

• 10 Hotel Lido, Arany János utca 9, ☏ +36 30 947-0649, info@hotellidobalaton.hu. 39 rooms. Single room: 14,400 Ft, double room: 20,400 Ft. (updated Feb 2019)
• 11 Villa Plattensee, Petőfi Sándor utca 203, ☏ +36 30 370-2275, villaplattensee2018@gmail.com. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 11:00. 23 rooms. Double room: 26,100 Ft. (updated Feb 2019)
• 12 Zenit Hotel, Helikon utca 22, ☏ +36 83 900-101, info@hotelzenit.hu. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 11:00. 47 rooms. Single room: 24,950 Ft, double room: 29,900 Ft. (updated Feb 2019)
• 13 Albergo Giardino Hotel, Kossuth Lajos utca 87, Balatongyörök, ☏ +36 83 346-103, hotel@giardino.hu. May–Sep. 14 rooms. Double room: 27,000 Ft. (updated Feb 2019)
• 14 Hotel Panoráma, Petőfi Sándor utca 5, Balatongyörök, ☏ +36 83 349-524, fax: +36 83 346-010, info@hotelpanorama.hu. 70 rooms. Single room: 36,800 Ft, double room: 49,900 Ft. (updated Feb 2019)

Connect

Vonyarcvashegy's postal code is H-8314, and its telephone area code is 83.

• 3 Vonyarcvashegy Post Office, Kossuth utca 42, ☏ +36 83 348-032, ugyfelszolgalat@posta.hu. M–F 08:00–12:00 12:30–16:00. (updated Feb 2019)

Go next

• Gyenesdiás – resort village 2 km (1.2 mi) west
• Hévíz – town with natural thermal lake 12 km (7.5 mi) west
• Keszthely – town with historical downtown 5 km (3.1 mi) west
• Pacsa – small town 29 km (18 mi) west
• Sümeg – town with castle 30 km (19 mi) north
• Tapolca – town with cave lake 22 km (14 mi) northeast
• Zalaszentgrót – town with thermal bath 34 km (21 mi) northwest