Vonyarcvashegy: Water Sports, Fishing and Winegrowing

Vonyarc Marina is one of the newest sailing harbors on Lake Balaton and can accommodate almost 100 boats longer than 40 feet. The Balatoni Bringakörút cycle route runs directly past the marina. At Lido Beach, there is a wingfoil and windsurfing school, a water-skiing course, and a diving platform. The history of fishing on Lake Balaton is the subject of an interactive attraction at the Érték vagy! Park és Halászkert, housed in the converted fishing boat Süllő II.

Lido Beach offers several different water sports: you can take wingfoil and windsurfing lessons at the school, and there is also a water-skiing course and a diving platform. Those interested in sailing can visit Vonyarc Marina. Its size is reflected in the boats it can accommodate: almost 100 spaces are designated for boats longer than 40 feet.

For cyclists, the specific connection between the Balatoni Bringakörút and the marina is worth noting: the cycle route passes directly by it. This makes it possible to combine a look at the sailing harbor with exploring the route. No information is provided here about route length, duration, or other trail connections, so these details should be planned separately for your own trip.

Fishing on Lake Balaton is presented in a distinctive way at the Érték vagy! Park és Halászkert. The interactive attraction is located in the Süllő II, a fishing boat that has been converted into an exhibition space. It focuses on the history of fishing on Lake Balaton. If you would rather explore a specific historical event, there are other memorials as well: the Szent Mihály Fogadalmi Halászkápolna stands on the 136-meter-high Szent Mihály-domb. It commemorates the rescue of 40 ice fishermen.

At the 40 halász emlékhely, a relief by ceramic artist János Németh commemorates the story of the fishermen’s rescue. Another striking landmark is the 7.38-meter-high Fénykereszt on the summit of Csándor-hegy in Vonyarcvashegy. The memorials offer different points of focus: a chapel, a relief, and a cross on a summit.

At the Festetics Helikon Taverna Múzeum, you can learn about the history of winegrowing and winemaking. Historical grape varieties are also featured at the Zenit Balaton Étterem above the cellar, where they are offered for tasting. These provide two different ways to explore the subject of wine: the history of growing grapes and making wine, and tastings of historical grape varieties.

Fishing history is also marked by an annual commemoration: Balaton Fishermen’s Day is held in early August with the participation of Balatonfishing.

If you would like to consider other destinations as well, you can also find Esztergályhorváti, Zalavár, Várvölgy, Vindornyalak, Zalaszántó, Gyenesdias, Keszthely and Balatongyörök.

What water sports are available at Lido Beach?

Lido Beach has a wingfoil and windsurfing school, a water-skiing course, and a diving platform.

What commemorates the rescue of the 40 ice fishermen?

The Szent Mihály Fogadalmi Halászkápolna on the 136-meter-high Szent Mihály-domb commemorates their rescue. The relief at the memorial to the 40 fishermen also recalls the story.

When is Balaton Fishermen’s Day held?

The commemoration is held every year in early August with the participation of Balatonfishing.

For the broader travel overview: Keszthelyi.