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DeutschVonyarcvashegy is a resort village in the West Balaton region.
Understand
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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. Mon–Fri 08:00–16:00. Tourist information.
- 2 Tourinform Balatongyörök, Kossuth Lajos utca 29, Balatongyörök, ☏ +36 83 346-368, info@balatongyorok.hu. Oct–May: Mon–Fri 09:00–15:00; Jun Sep: Mon–Fri 09:00–16:00; Jul Aug: Mon–Fri 09:00–16:00, Sat 09:00–14:00. Tourist information.
Get in
[edit | edit source]By train
[edit | edit source]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.
By bus
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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
[edit | edit source]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.
Get around
[edit | edit source]There is no local public transport or taxi service. You can use the regional buses operated by Volánbusz.
By bike
[edit | edit source]Balaton Bicycle Road is a good way explore the beaches and other attractions in the area.
There is a bike rental network[dead link]. 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
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In Vonyarcvashegy:
- 1 40 Fishermen Memorial (40 halász emlékhely), Szentmihálydomb.
- 2 Chapel of Vonyarc (Vonyarci kápolna), Fő utca. Built in 1836 in Classicist style.
- 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.
- 4 Light Cross (Fénykereszt). There is a nice view to the village. The Cross protects the village symbolically.
- 5 Pál Kitaibel Observation Tower (Kitaibel Pál-kilátó). Observation tower.
- 6 Saint Michael Chapel (Szent Mihály-kápolna), Szentmihálydomb. Built in 1870.
In Balatongyörök:
- 7 Batsányi Observation Tower (Batsányi-kilátó), Balatongyörök. Observation tower on the top of Pap Hill.
- 8 Mátyás Bél Observation Tower (Bél Mátyás-kilátó), Balatongyörök. Observation tower on the top of Garga Hill.
- 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.
- 10 Szépkilátó, Balatongyörök. Observation point to the Lake Balaton, provides a very beautiful panorama. There is a Roman spring nearby. Free to visit.
Do
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[edit | edit source]- 1 Vonyarcvashegy Community House, Fő utca 64, ☏ +36 83 348-053.
- 2 Bulcsu Bertha Community House (Bertha Bulcsu Művelődési Ház), Kossuth Lajos utca 29, Balatongyörök, ☏ +36 83 546-919, konyvtar@balatongyorok.hu.
Beaches
[edit | edit source]- 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: Tue–Sun 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.
- 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: Mon–Sat 09:00–21:30, Sun 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.
Sport
[edit | edit source]- 5 Golfclub Imperial Balaton, Balatongyörök, ☏ +36 83 346-031, clubhouse@golfimperial.hu. Mar 11–Nov 18.
- 6 Kneipp Experience Walkway (Kneipp élménysétány), Balatongyörök. 800 m (2,600 ft) long experience walkway with Kneipp points. Free to visit.
- 7 Minigolf, Böngyér utca 1, Balatongyörök, ☏ +36 30 989-4363, judit0401@freemail.hu. Jun–Sep: 10:00–00:00.
- 8 Bélap Rest Area (Bélapi pihenőhely), Balatongyörök. Excursion place. Free to visit.
Events
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- Pancake Festival in Balatongyörök (Balatongyöröki palacsintafesztivál). In April.
- May Picnic (Májusi piknik). In May.
- Pentecost Season Opening Days (Pünkösdi Szezonnyitó Napok), Balatongyörök. In June.
- Vonyarcvashegy Craft Beer and Home Taste Festival (Vonyarcvashegyi kézműves sörök és házi ízek fesztiválja). In June.
- Jazz Fiesta, Balatongyörök. Every Thursday in July and August.
- Balatongyörök Wine Festival (Balatongyöröki Borfesztivál), Balatongyörök. In July.
- Vonyarc Wine Fair (Vonyarci boros forgatag). In July.
- 40 Fishermen's Memorial Day (40 halász emléknap). In August. Free entrance.
- Györök Wine and Song Festival (Györöki Bor és Dal Fesztivál). In August.
- Wine and Grape Festival (Bor- és csemegeszőlő fesztivál). In August.
- Vonyarcvashegy Carp Festival (Ponty így jó! – Vonyarcvashegyi pontyfesztivál). In August.
- Vintage Fun and Fish Soup Contest (Szüreti Mulatság és Halászléfőző-verseny), Balatongyörök. In August.
- Pork and Sausage Filling Competition (Vonyarcvashegyi kolbászoló – disznótoros és kolbásztöltő verseny). In November.
- Advent Fair (Adventi forgatag), Balatongyörök. In December.
Buy
[edit | edit source]- 1 Coop ABC, Kossuth Lajos utca 40, ☏ +36 83 348-031. Mon–Fri 07:00–19:00, Sat 07:00–14:00, Sun 07:00–11:00.
- 2 Prima, Rákóczi Ferenc utca 2-4. 06:00–20:00. Supermarket.
- 3 Coop ABC, Kossuth Lajos utca 68, Balatongyörök, ☏ +36 83 346-012. Mon–Fri 06:45–18:45, Sat Sun 07:00–14:00.
Eat
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| Budget | Under 2300 Ft |
| Mid-range | 2300 Ft–2800 Ft |
| Splurge | Over 2800 Ft |
Budget
[edit | edit source]- 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.
- 2 Fenyves Büfé, Szépkilátó, Balatongyörök, ☏ +36 30 500-3417, monika3536@freemail.hu. Apr–Oct: 10:00–22:00, Nov–Mar Fri–Sun 10:00–22:00. Food bar.
- 3 Gesztenye Csárda, Kossuth Lajos utca 68, Balatongyörök, ☏ +36 70 944-3738, radoczi2@freemail.hu. Mon–Thu 06:30–20:00, Fri Sat 06:30–22:00, Sun 07:00–19:00. Food bar. 1490 Ft.
- 4 Hatod Restaurant (Hatod Kisvendéglő), Kossuth Lajos utca 40, Balatongyörök, ☏ +36 70 882-2799. Wed–Sat 12:00–21:00, Sun 12:00–15:00. Traditional restaurant. 1950 Ft.
- 5 Kilátó Büfé-Falatozó, Szépkilátó, Balatongyörök, ☏ +36 30 560-6798, janomano24@gmail.com. Apr–Oct. Food bar. 1700 Ft.
Mid-range
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- 6 Bacchus Restaurant, Major köz 1-3, ☏ +36 83 349-092, antolovicspeter@t-online.hu. 12:00–22:00. Traditional restaurant. 2190 Ft.
- 7 Tó Restaurant (Tó Vendéglő), Fő utca 82, ☏ +36 30 630-0680. 07:00–21:00. Traditional restaurant. Lunch menu: 1100 Ft.
- 8 Fehér Vitorlás Restaurant (Fehér Vitorlás Vendéglő), Kossuth Lajos utca 1, Balatongyörök, ☏ +36 83 346-006. Jun–Aug: 09:00–23:00. Traditional restaurant.
- 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.
- 10 Paphegyi Csárda, Becehegy, Balatongyörök, ☏ +36 83 703-469, tutto66@freemail.hu. 12:00–22:00. Traditional restaurant.
Splurge
[edit | edit source]- 11 Strudel Restaurant (Rétes Étterem), Zrínyi Miklós utca 41, ☏ +36 30 217-4263, strudel.restaurant@gmail.com. May–Sep: Mon–Thu 10:00–22:00, Fri Sun 09:00–22:00, Sat 09:00–23:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria. 2790 Ft, pizza: 1590 Ft.
- 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.
- 13 Csóka Fészek, Eötvös Károly utca 153, Balatongyörök, ☏ +36 83 378-325, csokafeszek.etterem@gmail.com. May–Sep: 11:30–20:00; Oct–Apr: Mon Thu–Sun 11:30–19:00. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine. 2950 Ft.
- 14 Magyaros Csárdás Restaurant, Szent István utca 40, Balatongyörök, ☏ +36 83 346-152, gasthoffigder@gmail.com. Wed–Sun 12:00–15:00 17:00–22:00. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine. 2750 Ft.
- 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: Thu–Sun 12:00–21:00. Traditional restaurant with local and international cuisine. 2850 Ft.
Drink
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- 1 Jambori Cafe, Kossuth Lajos utca 2. Mon–Thu Sun 09:00–22:00, Fri–Sat 09:00–00:00.
- 2 Jégsarok, Kossuth Lajos utca 65, ☏ +36 30 957-5898. Apr–Oct: 10:00–00:00. Ice cream shop.
- 3 Móló Cafe, Kossuth Lajos utca 2, Balatongyörök, ☏ +36 30 378-8969. 10:00–22:00.
- 4 Promenád Cafe, Felsőcsetényi út 50, Balatongyörök, ☏ +36 30 974-1626. 09:30–19:00.
Bars and nightclubs
[edit | edit source]- 5 Magyar Tenger Disco, Petőfi Sándor utca 112, ☏ +36 20 917-9440, info@magyartengerdisco.hu. May–Aug: Fri Sat 22:00–06:00. Nightclub. Entrance fee: 2000 Ft.
- 6 Player's Pool and Lounge, Fürdő utca 3, ☏ +36 30 577-4603, playerspoollounge@gmail.com. Jun–Aug: Mon–Thu 12:00–22:00, Fri Sat 12:00–02:00. Restaurant and bar. Average meal in the restaurant: 2990 Ft, entrance fee to the bar: 2000 Ft.
Sleep
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| Budget | Under 13,000 Ft |
| Mid-range | 13,000 Ft–20,000 Ft |
| Splurge | Over 20,000 Ft |
Budget
[edit | edit source]- 1 Szent Kristóf Guesthouse, Rákóczi utca 30/2, ☏ +36 30 631-5213. 5 rooms. Double room: 12,000 Ft.
- 2 Carina Camping, Balaton utca 12, Balatongyörök, ☏ +36 83 349-084, fax: +36 83 349-084, carinacamping@t-online.hu. Jun–Sep.
- 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.
- 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.
Mid-range
[edit | edit source]- 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.
- 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.
- 7 Kovács Guesthouse, Székely Bertalan utca 45, ☏ +36 30 921-7033. 4 rooms, 1 apartments. 13,000 Ft.
- 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.
- 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.
Splurge
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- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Connect
[edit | edit source]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. Mon–Fri 08:00–12:00 12:30–16:00.
Go next
[edit | edit source]- 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