Vonyarcvashegy - municipality of Hungary

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.

• Tourinform Vonyarcvashegy, Kossuth Lajos utca 42, 46.75769°, 17.31694°, +36 83 348-253, vonyarcvashegy@tourinform.hu. M–F 08:00–16:00. Tourist information. 2019-01-28
• Tourinform Balatongyörök, Kossuth Lajos utca 29, Balatongyörök, 46.75622°, 17.35050°, +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. 2019-01-28

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 . From Budapest, you have to transfer in Balatonszentgyörgy. The whole journey from Budapest takes less than 3 hours and costs .

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

Vonyarcvashegy Train Station, Kossuth Lajos utca 48, 46.75518°, 17.31795°, +36 1 349-4949, informacio@mav-start.hu. There is no ticket office, tickets can be purchased on the train. 2019-02-05

By bus

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

By boat

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

Balatongyörök Port, Balatongyörök, 46.7501°, 17.3559°, +36 84 310-050, ugyfelszolgalat@bahart.hu. Scheduled boating: –, one hour pleasure-boating: 2019-02-05

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: for two hours, for one day.

See

In Vonyarcvashegy:

• 40 Fishermen Memorial (40 halász emlékhely), Szentmihálydomb, 46.75326°, 17.33176°. 2019-02-05
• Chapel of Vonyarc (Vonyarci kápolna), Fő utca, 46.76357°, 17.30812°. Built in 1836 in Classicist style. 2019-02-05
• 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, 46.76801°, 17.30756°, +36 83 348-004, muzeum@helikontaverna.hu. By appointment only. Built around 1820. Adult: , children: 2019-02-05
• Light Cross (Fénykereszt), 46.76452°, 17.32185°. There is a nice view to the village. The Cross protects the village symbolically. 2019-02-05
• Pál Kitaibel Observation Tower (Kitaibel Pál-kilátó), 46.76736°, 17.32098°. Observation tower. 2019-02-05
• Saint Michael Chapel (Szent Mihály-kápolna), Szentmihálydomb, 46.75276°, 17.33204°. Built in 1870. 2019-02-05

In Balatongyörök:

• Batsányi Observation Tower (Batsányi-kilátó), Balatongyörök, 46.7775°, 17.3569°. Observation tower on the top of Pap Hill. 2019-02-05
• Mátyás Bél Observation Tower (Bél Mátyás-kilátó), Balatongyörök, 46.76870°, 17.35238°. Observation tower on the top of Garga Hill. 2019-02-05
• Saint Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church (Szent Mihály arkangyal római katolikus templom), Kossuth Lajos utca 3, Balatongyörök, 46.75246°, 17.35340°. Built between 1831 and 1833 in late–Baroque style. 2019-01-30
• Szépkilátó, Balatongyörök, 46.77043°, 17.36234°. Observation point to the Lake Balaton, provides a very beautiful panorama. There is a roman spring nearby. Free to visit. 2019-01-30

Do

Culture

• Vonyarcvashegy Community House, Fő utca 64, 46.76260°, 17.31261°, +36 83 348-053. 2019-12-26
• Bulcsu Bertha Community House (Bertha Bulcsu Művelődési Ház), Kossuth Lajos utca 29, Balatongyörök, 46.75452°, 17.35211°, +36 83 546-919, konyvtar@balatongyorok.hu. 2019-12-26

Beaches

• Lido Beach of Vonyarcvashegy (Vonyarcvashegyi Lidó Strand), Fürdő utca 1, 46.75444°, 17.31367°, +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: ; senior, student: , children: , pizza: 2019-01-31
• Beach of Balatongyörök (Balatongyöröki strand), Balatongyörök, 46.75321°, 17.35594°. 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: , children: , average meal: , pizza: , hamburger: . Beyond of the opening hours, the beach can be visited for free 2019-01-30

Sport

• Golfclub Imperial Balaton, Balatongyörök, 46.77714°, 17.37161°, +36 83 346-031, clubhouse@golfimperial.hu. Mar 11–Nov 18. 2019-01-30
• Kneipp Experience Walkway (Kneipp élménysétány), Balatongyörök, 46.74989°, 17.35176°. long experience walkway with Kneipp points. Free to visit 2019-02-05
• Minigolf, Böngyér utca 1, Balatongyörök, 46.74994°, 17.35083°, +36 30 989-4363, judit0401@freemail.hu. Jun–Sep: 10:00–00:00. 2019-02-05
• Bélap Rest Area (Bélapi pihenőhely), Balatongyörök, 46.77348°, 17.34860°. Excursion place. Free to visit 2019-02-07

Events

• Pancake Festival in Balatongyörök (Balatongyöröki palacsintafesztivál). In April. 2019-12-20
• May Picnic (Májusi piknik). In May. 2019-12-25
• Pentecost Season Opening Days (Pünkösdi Szezonnyitó Napok), Balatongyörök. In June. 2019-12-26
• Vonyarcvashegy Craft Beer and Home Taste Festival (Vonyarcvashegyi kézműves sörök és házi ízek fesztiválja). In June. 2019-12-25
• Jazz Fiesta, Balatongyörök. Every Thursdays in July and August. 2019-12-26
• Balatongyörök Wine Festival (Balatongyöröki Borfesztivál), Balatongyörök. In July. 2019-12-26
• Vonyarc Wine Fair (Vonyarci boros forgatag). In July. 2019-12-25
• 40 Fishermen's Memorial Day (40 halász emléknap). In August. Free entrance 2019-12-25
• Györök Wine and Song Festival (Györöki Bor és Dal Fesztivál). In August. 2019-12-26
• Wine and Grape Festival (Bor- és csemegeszőlő fesztivál). In August. 2019-12-25
• Vonyarcvashegy Carp Festival (Ponty így jó! – Vonyarcvashegyi pontyfesztivál). In August. 2019-12-25
• Vintage Fun and Fish Soup Contest (Szüreti Mulatság és Halászléfőző-verseny), Balatongyörök. In August. 2019-12-26
• Pork and Sausage Filling Competition (Vonyarcvashegyi kolbászoló – disznótoros és kolbásztöltő verseny). In November. 2019-12-25
• Advent Fair (Adventi forgatag), Balatongyörök. In December. 2019-12-26

Buy

• Coop ABC, Kossuth Lajos utca 40, 46.75800°, 17.31679°, +36 83 348-031. M–F 07:00–19:00, Sa 07:00–14:00, Su 07:00–11:00. 2019-02-04
• Prima, Rákóczi Ferenc utca 2-4, 46.76252°, 17.31519°. 06:00–20:00. Supermarket. 2019-12-25
• Coop ABC, Kossuth Lajos utca 68, Balatongyörök, 46.75696°, 17.35022°, +36 83 346-012. M–F 06:45–18:45, Sa Su 07:00–14:00. 2019-01-30

Eat

Budget: under {{huf|2300}}, mid-range: {{huf|2300}}–{{huf|2800}}, splurge: over {{huf|2800}} (meal for one + soft drink).

Budget

• Sunny Pub and Grill, Petőfi Sándor utca 128/3, 46.75559°, 17.31152°, +36 30 936-4454. May–Sep: 11:00–21:00. Traditional restaurant. , lunch menu: 2019-02-04
• Fenyves Büfé, Szépkilátó, Balatongyörök, 46.77040°, 17.36061°, +36 30 500-3417, monika3536@freemail.hu. Apr–Oct: 10:00–22:00, Nov–Mar F–Su 10:00–22:00. Food bar. 2019-02-02
• Gesztenye Csárda, Kossuth Lajos utca 68, Balatongyörök, 46.75707°, 17.35020°, +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. 2019-02-02
• Hatod Restaurant (Hatod Kisvendéglő), Kossuth Lajos utca 40, Balatongyörök, 46.75464°, 17.35163°, +36 70 882-2799. W–Sa 12:00–21:00, Su 12:00–15:00. Traditional restaurant. 2019-02-02
• Kilátó Büfé-Falatozó, Szépkilátó, Balatongyörök, 46.76999°, 17.36053°, +36 30 560-6798, janomano24@gmail.com. Apr–Oct. Food bar. 2019-02-02

Mid-range

• Bacchus Restaurant, Major köz 1-3, 46.76272°, 17.31435°, +36 83 349-092, antolovicspeter@t-online.hu. 12:00–22:00. Traditional restaurant. 2019-02-04
• Tó Restaurant (Tó Vendéglő), Fő utca 82, 46.76308°, 17.30867°, +36 30 630-0680. 07:00–21:00. Traditional restaurant. Lunch menu: 2019-02-04
• Fehér Vitorlás Restaurant (Fehér Vitorlás Vendéglő), Kossuth Lajos utca 1, Balatongyörök, 46.75213°, 17.35376°, +36 83 346-006. Jun–Aug: 09:00–23:00. Traditional restaurant. 2019-02-02
• Móló Bistro, Kossuth Lajos utca 2, Balatongyörök, 46.75173°, 17.35373°, +36 30 221-1655. May–Sep: 11:00–22:00. Traditional restaurant with local and international cuisine. 2019-02-02
• Paphegyi Csárda, Becehegy, Balatongyörök, 46.77746°, 17.36590°, +36 83 703-469, tutto66@freemail.hu. 12:00–22:00. Traditional restaurant. 2019-02-02

Splurge

• Strudel Restaurant (Rétes Étterem), Zrínyi Miklós utca 41, 46.75602°, 17.30891°, +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. , pizza: 2019-02-04
• Terasz Restaurant and Pizzeria, Arany János utca 7/1, 46.75527°, 17.31150°, +36 83 349-063, teraszetterem@gmail.com. May–Sep: 12:00–22:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria. 2019-02-04
• Csóka Fészek, Eötvös Károly utca 153, Balatongyörök, 46.76860°, 17.36045°, +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. 2019-01-30
• Magyaros Csárdás Restaurant, Szent István utca 40, Balatongyörök, 46.76277°, 17.35447°, +36 83 346-152, gasthoffigder@gmail.com. W–Su 12:00–15:00 17:00–22:00. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine. 2019-01-30
• Varga Restaurant (Varga Vendéglő), Füredi út 34/a, Balatongyörök, 46.76777°, 17.35729°, +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. 2019-01-30

Drink

Cafes

• Jambori Cafe, Kossuth Lajos utca 2, 46.76173°, 17.31582°. M–Th Su 09:00–22:00, F–Sa 09:00–00:00. 2020-04-07
• Jégsarok, Kossuth Lajos utca 65, 46.75606°, 17.31671°, +36 30 957-5898. Apr–Oct: 10:00–00:00. Ice cream shop. 2019-02-04
• Móló Cafe, Kossuth Lajos utca 2, Balatongyörök, 46.75187°, 17.35359°, +36 30 378-8969. 10:00–22:00. 2019-02-02
• Promenád Cafe, Felsőcsetényi út 50, Balatongyörök, 46.7695°, 17.3595°, +36 30 974-1626. 09:30–19:00. 2019-10-31

Bars and nightclubs

• Magyar Tenger Disco, Petőfi Sándor utca 112, 46.75561°, 17.31196°, +36 20 917-9440, info@magyartengerdisco.hu. May–Aug: F Sa 22:00–06:00. Nightclub. Entrance fee: 2019-02-04
• Player's Pool and Lounge, Fürdő utca 3, 46.75445°, 17.31186°, +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: , entrance fee to the bar: 2019-02-04

Sleep

Budget: under {{huf|13,000}}, mid-range: {{huf|13,000}}–{{huf|20,000}}, splurge: over {{huf|20,000}} (standard double room).

Budget

• Szent Kristóf Guesthouse, Rákóczi utca 30/2, 46.76563°, 17.31516°, +36 30 631-5213. 5 rooms. Double room: 2019-02-06
• Carina Camping, Balaton utca 12, Balatongyörök, 46.75060°, 17.34987°, +36 83 349-084, carinacamping@t-online.hu. Jun–Sep. 2019-02-02
• Topáz Apartments, Kossuth Lajos utca 15, Balatongyörök, 46.75331°, 17.35245°, +36 20 548-9808, info@topazbalaton.hu. May–Sep. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 6 apartments, 2 rooms. Double room: 2019-02-02
• Zafír Guesthouse, Paphegy, Balatongyörök, 46.7753°, 17.3646°, +36 30 539-6471, kisspista0424@freemail.hu. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 9 rooms. Single room: , double room: 2019-02-02

Mid-range

• Balatontourist Camping and Bungalows Park, Park utca 16/1, 46.75154°, 17.33360°, +36 83 348-044, park@balatontourist.hu. Apr 19–Oct 6. Bungalow for two persons: 2019-02-06
• Janika Guesthouse, Petőfi Sándor utca 115/2, 46.75609°, 17.31406°, +36 83 548-075, info@janikapanzio.hu. 8 rooms. Single room: , double room: 2019-02-06
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• Sissi Guesthouse, Arany János utca 7, 46.75529°, 17.31119°, +36 30 601 7386, sissipanzio@rudolfhotels.com. Jun–Aug. 12 apartments. Single room: , double room: 2019-02-06
• Vonyarc Hotel, Arany János utca 7, 46.75493°, 17.31401°, +36 30 357-8284, vonyarchotel@gmail.com. Jun–Aug. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 27 rooms. Double room: 2019-02-06

Splurge

• Hotel Lido, Arany János utca 9, 46.75540°, 17.31028°, +36 30 947-0649, info@hotellidobalaton.hu. 39 rooms. Single room: , double room: 2019-02-06
• Villa Plattensee, Petőfi Sándor utca 203, 46.75944°, 17.30457°, +36 30 370-2275, villaplattensee2018@gmail.com. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 11:00. 23 rooms. Double room: 2019-02-06
• Zenit Hotel, Helikon utca 22, 46.7687°, 17.3077°, +36 83 900-101, info@hotelzenit.hu. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 11:00. 47 rooms. Single room: , double room: 2019-02-06
• Albergo Giardino Hotel, Kossuth Lajos utca 87, Balatongyörök, 46.75935°, 17.34955°, +36 83 346-103, hotel@giardino.hu. May–Sep. 14 rooms. Double room: 2019-02-02
• Hotel Panoráma, Petőfi Sándor utca 5, Balatongyörök, 46.75443°, 17.35589°, +36 83 349-524, info@hotelpanorama.hu. 70 rooms. Single room: , double room: 2019-02-02

Connect

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

• Vonyarcvashegy Post Office, Kossuth utca 42, 46.75781°, 17.31692°, +36 83 348-032, ugyfelszolgalat@posta.hu. M–F 08:00–12:00 12:30–16:00. 2019-02-04

Go next

• Gyenesdiás – resort village 2 km west
• Hévíz – town with natural thermal lake 12 km west
• Keszthely – town with historical downtown 5 km west
• Pacsa – small town 29 km west
• Sümeg – town with castle 30 km north
• Tapolca – town with cave lake 22 km northeast
• Zalaszentgrót – town with thermal bath 34 km northwest