# 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.
* 46.7576917.316941 Tourinform Vonyarcvashegy, Kossuth Lajos utca 42, ☏ +36 83 348-253, vonyarcvashegy@tourinform.hu. M–F 08:00–16:00. Tourist information. (updated Jan 2019)
* 46.7562217.35052 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.
46.7551817.317951 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

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.
46.750117.35592 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

In Vonyarcvashegy:
* 46.7532617.331761 40 Fishermen Memorial (40 halász emlékhely), Szentmihálydomb. (updated Feb 2019)
* 46.7635717.308122 Chapel of Vonyarc (Vonyarci kápolna), Fő utca. Built in 1836 in Classicist style. (updated Feb 2019)
* 46.7680117.307563 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)
* 46.7645217.321854 Light Cross (Fénykereszt). There is a nice view to the village. The Cross protects the village symbolically. (updated Feb 2019)
* 46.7673617.320985 Pál Kitaibel Observation Tower (Kitaibel Pál-kilátó). Observation tower. (updated Feb 2019)
* 46.7527617.332046 Saint Michael Chapel (Szent Mihály-kápolna), Szentmihálydomb. Built in 1870. (updated Feb 2019)
In Balatongyörök:
* 46.777517.35697 Batsányi Observation Tower (Batsányi-kilátó), Balatongyörök. Observation tower on the top of Pap Hill. (updated Feb 2019)
* 46.768717.352388 Mátyás Bél Observation Tower (Bél Mátyás-kilátó), Balatongyörök. Observation tower on the top of Garga Hill. (updated Feb 2019)
* 46.7524617.35349 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)
* 46.7704317.3623410 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

* 46.762617.312611 Vonyarcvashegy Community House, Fő utca 64, ☏ +36 83 348-053. (updated Dec 2019)
* 46.7545217.352112 Bulcsu Bertha Community House (Bertha Bulcsu Művelődési Ház), Kossuth Lajos utca 29, Balatongyörök, ☏ +36 83 546-919, konyvtar@balatongyorok.hu. (updated Dec 2019)

### Beaches

* 46.7544417.313673 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)
* 46.7532117.355944 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

* 46.7771417.371615 Golfclub Imperial Balaton, Balatongyörök, ☏ +36 83 346-031, clubhouse@golfimperial.hu. Mar 11–Nov 18. (updated Jan 2019)
* 46.7498917.351766 Kneipp Experience Walkway (Kneipp élménysétány), Balatongyörök. 800 m (2,600 ft) long experience walkway with Kneipp points. Free to visit. (updated Feb 2019)
* 46.7499417.350837 Minigolf, Böngyér utca 1, Balatongyörök, ☏ +36 30 989-4363, judit0401@freemail.hu. Jun–Sep: 10:00–00:00. (updated Feb 2019)
* 46.7734817.34868 Bélap Rest Area (Bélapi pihenőhely), Balatongyörök. Excursion place. Free to visit. (updated Feb 2019)

### Events

* 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

* 46.75817.316791 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)
* 46.7625217.315192 Prima, Rákóczi Ferenc utca 2-4. 06:00–20:00. Supermarket. (updated Dec 2019)
* 46.7569617.350223 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
### Budget

* 46.7555917.311521 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)
* 46.770417.360612 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)
* 46.7570717.35023 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)
* 46.7546417.351634 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)
* 46.7699917.360535 Kilátó Büfé-Falatozó, Szépkilátó, Balatongyörök, ☏ +36 30 560-6798, janomano24@gmail.com. Apr–Oct. Food bar. 1700 Ft. (updated Feb 2019)

### Mid-range

* 46.7627217.314356 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)
* 46.7630817.308677 Tó Restaurant (Tó Vendéglő), Fő utca 82, ☏ +36 30 630-0680. 07:00–21:00. Traditional restaurant. Lunch menu: 1100 Ft. (updated Feb 2019)
* 46.7521317.353768 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)
* 46.7517317.353739 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)
* 46.7774617.365910 Paphegyi Csárda, Becehegy, Balatongyörök, ☏ +36 83 703-469, tutto66@freemail.hu. 12:00–22:00. Traditional restaurant. (updated Feb 2019)

### Splurge

* 46.7560217.3089111 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)
* 46.7552717.311512 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)
* 46.768617.3604513 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)
* 46.7627717.3544714 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)
* 46.7677717.3572915 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

* 46.7617317.315821 Jambori Cafe, Kossuth Lajos utca 2. M–Th Su 09:00–22:00, F–Sa 09:00–00:00. (updated Apr 2020)
* 46.7560617.316712 Jégsarok, Kossuth Lajos utca 65, ☏ +36 30 957-5898. Apr–Oct: 10:00–00:00. Ice cream shop. (updated Feb 2019)
* 46.7518717.353593 Móló Cafe, Kossuth Lajos utca 2, Balatongyörök, ☏ +36 30 378-8969. 10:00–22:00. (updated Feb 2019)
* 46.769517.35954 Promenád Cafe, Felsőcsetényi út 50, Balatongyörök, ☏ +36 30 974-1626. 09:30–19:00. (updated Oct 2019)

### Bars and nightclubs

* 46.7556117.311965 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)
* 46.7544517.311866 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
### Budget

* 46.7656317.315161 Szent Kristóf Guesthouse, Rákóczi utca 30/2, ☏ +36 30 631-5213. 5 rooms. Double room: 12,000 Ft. (updated Feb 2019)
* 46.750617.349872 Carina Camping, Balaton utca 12, Balatongyörök, ☏ +36 83 349-084, fax: +36 83 349-084, carinacamping@t-online.hu. Jun–Sep. (updated Feb 2019)
* 46.7533117.352453 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)
* 46.775317.36464 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

* 46.7515417.33365 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)
* 46.7560917.314066 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)
* 46.7653517.317377 Kovács Guesthouse, Székely Bertalan utca 45, ☏ +36 30 921-7033. 4 rooms, 1 apartments. 13,000 Ft. (updated Feb 2019)
* 46.7552917.311198 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)
* 46.7549317.314019 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

* 46.755417.3102810 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)
* 46.7594417.3045711 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)
* 46.768717.307712 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)
* 46.7593517.3495513 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)
* 46.7544317.3558914 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.
* 46.7578117.316923 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