Gyenesdiás

Hungary

Gyenesdiás is a lovely resort village only 100 kilometres from the western border of Hungary, in the West Balaton region 15 kilometres from the Hévíz-Balaton Airport. The towns of Keszthely, known for its fascinating Festetics Palace, and Hévíz with its world famous spa are only a few kilometres from here.

Gyenesdiás – with its 4000 inhabitants – is the perfect holiday resort especially for those who want to spend their holiday at the Lake Balaton actively and joyfully. Gyenesdiás has a lot to offer for every age and interest from relaxation to entertainment and a wide variety of recreation.

  • Tourinform Gyenesdiás, Hunyadi János utca 2, +36 83 511-790. Sep 1–Jun 30: M–F 08:00–16:00; Jun 1–Aug 31: M–F 09:00–17:00, Sa Su 09:00–13:00. Tourist information. Event and program recommendations, tips for trips, reasonable accommodations, attractions, restaurants, discount cards. Spoken languages: English, German.
  • Tourinform Balatongyörök, Kossuth Lajos utca 29, Balatongyörök, +36 83 346-368. 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.
  • Tourinform Vonyarcvashegy, Kossuth Lajos utca 42, Vonyarcvashegy, +36 83 348-253. M–F 08:00–16:00. Tourist information.

Tourinform Gyenesdiás, Hunyadi János utca 2, +36 83 511-790. Sep 1–Jun 30: M–F 08:00–16:00; Jun 1–Aug 31: M–F 09:00–17:00, Sa Su 09:00–13:00. Tourist information. Event and program recommendations, tips for trips, reasonable accommodations, attractions, restaurants, discount cards. Spoken languages: English, German.

Tourinform Balatongyörök, Kossuth Lajos utca 29, Balatongyörök, +36 83 346-368. 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.

Tourinform Vonyarcvashegy, Kossuth Lajos utca 42, Vonyarcvashegy, +36 83 348-253. M–F 08:00–16:00. Tourist information.

Grave goods from the Avar cemetery of Gyenesdiás In Gyenesdiás:

  • Avar History Exhibition, Kossuth Lajos utca 97, +36 83 314-507. May–Sep: Tu–F 09:00–12:00; Oct–Apr: only by appointment. A typical item of rustic architectural traditions, it was built in the middle of the 19th century for the current local herdsman’s official quarters. The building now owned by the Municipality, archeological relics of local history are on display in the two rooms at the rear. In ended of the '80s, – in the area, – found a intact tomb of the greatest leader of Avar (around AD. 660). The Avar was a Caucasian native ethnic group, the most predominant of several ethnic groups living in the Russian republic of Dagestan. Huns was one of this ethnic groups. The exhibit shows the contemporary burial customs and the tomb of the leader in its original form. Free entrance.
  • Berzsenyi Lookout. Lookout tower on the top of Pető Hill.
  • Darnay's Wine Cellar, Darnay utca 10, +36 20 938-1588. Th–Sa 16:00–20:00. A wine cellar from the 17th century is a typical item of original rustic architecture. Its main girder beam carries the date of 1644 engraved. Log cellars used to be built as long as landowners let people cut and use oaks, which used to grow in neighbouring woods in abundance and offer a useful building material. The wine exhibition renovated in 2012 offers its visitor wine tasting opportunity as well.
  • Festetics Lookout. Lookout tower on the top of Varsás Hill.
  • House of Nature, Szent Erzsébet út, +36 30 656-0830. Sep–May: 09:00–17:00; Jun–Aug: 09:00–19:00. Visitor center. Exhibition of Keszthely Hills wildlife. There is also a cafe, a bar and a gift shop. Adult: 600 Ft; senior, student: 400 Ft; children: 200 Ft.
  • Our Lady of Snow Chapel, Kossuth Lajos utca 45. It was erected in the place of a former chapel, to the design of Ákos Radits, an architect from Budapest, in 1894. Most of the building costs were covered by the estate of deceased Mihály Dornyai. Some of the building material was provided by Count Tasziló Festetics, while the costs of equipment were borne by the inhabitants of Diás. The polychromic altar of Renaissance style was made by József Runggaldier, a sculptor from Gröden, Tyrol.
  • Saint Helena Chapel, Temető utca 1. As early as 1807, the inhabitants of the vine-growing village decided to erect a chapel for God. To this end, they demolished the ruins of the Saint Elizabeth's Church of the former village of Falud. Since Count György Festetics, the then owner of the land, did not approve of the construction, the stones from demolition were sold and the capital obtained this way was deposited at interest. After Count Festetics died, his son, László Festetics, encouraged the construction of the chapel and allotted an area for this purpose. The classical church was completed in a matter of a year and dedicated to Saint Helena on 18 August 1826, commemorating Count Laszló’s daughter, Helena, as well. This is the only church in Hungary named after Saint Helena.
  • Saint John of Nepomuk Spring, Malom utca. There is a statue about Saint John of Nepomuk, which was erected by János Talabér in 1828.
  • Vadlány Hole. A simple wind-carved, room-sized cave. The cave opening is actually a stone cabin formed by wind erosion, which was further extended in artificially. Around 1900s most likely used as a secret distillery site. Free to visit.

In Balatongyörök:

In Vonyarcvashegy:

  • Chapel of Vonyarc, Fő utca, Vonyarcvashegy. Built in 1836 in Classicist style.
  • Festetics Helikon Taverna Exhibition Hall of Wine-making and Gastronomy, Helikon utca 22, Vonyarcvashegy, +36 83 348-004. By appointment only.. Built around 1820. Adult: 2000 Ft, children: 1000 Ft.
  • Pál Kitaibel Lookout, Vonyarcvashegy. Lookout tower.
  • Saint Michael Chapel, Szentmihálydomb, Vonyarcvashegy. Built in 1870.

Avar History Exhibition, Kossuth Lajos utca 97, +36 83 314-507. May–Sep: Tu–F 09:00–12:00; Oct–Apr: only by appointment. A typical item of rustic architectural traditions, it was built in the middle of the 19th century for the current local herdsman’s official quarters. The building now owned by the Municipality, archeological relics of local history are on display in the two rooms at the rear. In ended of the '80s, – in the area, – found a intact tomb of the greatest leader of Avar (around AD. 660). The Avar was a Caucasian native ethnic group, the most predominant of several ethnic groups living in the Russian republic of Dagestan. Huns was one of this ethnic groups. The exhibit shows the contemporary burial customs and the tomb of the leader in its original form. Free entrance.

Berzsenyi Lookout. Lookout tower on the top of Pető Hill.

Darnay's Wine Cellar, Darnay utca 10, +36 20 938-1588. Th–Sa 16:00–20:00. A wine cellar from the 17th century is a typical item of original rustic architecture. Its main girder beam carries the date of 1644 engraved. Log cellars used to be built as long as landowners let people cut and use oaks, which used to grow in neighbouring woods in abundance and offer a useful building material. The wine exhibition renovated in 2012 offers its visitor wine tasting opportunity as well.

Festetics Lookout. Lookout tower on the top of Varsás Hill.

House of Nature, Szent Erzsébet út, +36 30 656-0830. Sep–May: 09:00–17:00; Jun–Aug: 09:00–19:00. Visitor center. Exhibition of Keszthely Hills wildlife. There is also a cafe, a bar and a gift shop. Adult: 600 Ft; senior, student: 400 Ft; children: 200 Ft.

Our Lady of Snow Chapel, Kossuth Lajos utca 45. It was erected in the place of a former chapel, to the design of Ákos Radits, an architect from Budapest, in 1894. Most of the building costs were covered by the estate of deceased Mihály Dornyai. Some of the building material was provided by Count Tasziló Festetics, while the costs of equipment were borne by the inhabitants of Diás. The polychromic altar of Renaissance style was made by József Runggaldier, a sculptor from Gröden, Tyrol.

Saint Helena Chapel, Temető utca 1. As early as 1807, the inhabitants of the vine-growing village decided to erect a chapel for God. To this end, they demolished the ruins of the Saint Elizabeth's Church of the former village of Falud. Since Count György Festetics, the then owner of the land, did not approve of the construction, the stones from demolition were sold and the capital obtained this way was deposited at interest. After Count Festetics died, his son, László Festetics, encouraged the construction of the chapel and allotted an area for this purpose. The classical church was completed in a matter of a year and dedicated to Saint Helena on 18 August 1826, commemorating Count Laszló’s daughter, Helena, as well. This is the only church in Hungary named after Saint Helena.

Saint John of Nepomuk Spring, Malom utca. There is a statue about Saint John of Nepomuk, which was erected by János Talabér in 1828.

Vadlány Hole. A simple wind-carved, room-sized cave. The cave opening is actually a stone cabin formed by wind erosion, which was further extended in artificially. Around 1900s most likely used as a secret distillery site. Free to visit.

Batsányi Lookout, Balatongyörök. Lookout tower on the top of Pap Hill.

Mátyás Bél Lookout, Balatongyörök. Lookout tower on the top of Garga Hill.

Saint Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church, Kossuth Lajos utca 3, Balatongyörök. Built between 1831 and 1833 in late–Baroque style.

Szépkilátó, Balatongyörök. Lookout point to the Lake Balaton, provides a very beautiful panorama. There is a roman spring nearby. Free to visit..

Chapel of Vonyarc, Fő utca, Vonyarcvashegy. Built in 1836 in Classicist style.

Festetics Helikon Taverna Exhibition Hall of Wine-making and Gastronomy, Helikon utca 22, Vonyarcvashegy, +36 83 348-004. By appointment only.. Built around 1820. Adult: 2000 Ft, children: 1000 Ft.

Pál Kitaibel Lookout, Vonyarcvashegy. Lookout tower.

Saint Michael Chapel, Szentmihálydomb, Vonyarcvashegy. Built in 1870.

Balaton Bicycle Road There are two beaches available in Gyenesdiás and two in the surroundings for the lovers of bathing, swimming and sunshine.

  • Beach in Diás, Strand utca 3, Gyenesdiás, +36 83 316-007. Jun 15–Aug 31: 08:00–18:00; Dream Beach Cocktail Bar: May–Sep: M–Th Su 09:00–01:00, F Sa 09:00–03:00; Napfénylagúna Restaurant: Jun–Aug: 10:00–20:00; BisztRóka Food Bar: Jun–Aug: 09:00–19:00. Services: playground, natural paddling-pool, once free slip on the giant water slide; animation: kids’ programmes, sport championships, mini disco. Sport fields such as beach volleyball courts with lights, beach football field, table tennis, streetball field, chess, water polo, heading goals, basketball, volleyball, water aerobics. Spacious lawn for sun seekers. Rentals, free internet, restaurants, snack-bars and free parking. Adult: 850 Ft, children: 500 Ft, average meal: 1590 Ft, hamburger: 990 Ft. Beyond of the opening hours, the beach can be visited for free.
  • Beach in Gyenes, Oppel Imre sétány, Gyenesdiás, +36 83 316-008. Jun 15–Aug 31: 08:00–18:00. It is preferred by families with kids and sun seekers due to its cosy and intimate atmosphere. In addition to bathing the beach attracts the active guests with beach volleyball and beach football. Adult: 550 Ft, children: 400 Ft. Beyond of the opening hours, the beach can be visited for free.
  • Beach of Balatongyörök, Balatongyörök. Jun–Aug: 08:00–19:00; 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.
  • Lido Beach of Vonyarcvashegy, Fürdő utca 1, Vonyarcvashegy, +36 83 348-131. Jun 9–Sep 2: 8:00-18:00; Táltos Pizzeria: Tu–Su 10:30–21:30. Adult: 900 Ft; senior, student: 500 Ft, children: 400 Ft, pizza: 1550 Ft.

Beach in Diás, Strand utca 3, Gyenesdiás, +36 83 316-007. Jun 15–Aug 31: 08:00–18:00; Dream Beach Cocktail Bar: May–Sep: M–Th Su 09:00–01:00, F Sa 09:00–03:00; Napfénylagúna Restaurant: Jun–Aug: 10:00–20:00; BisztRóka Food Bar: Jun–Aug: 09:00–19:00. Services: playground, natural paddling-pool, once free slip on the giant water slide; animation: kids’ programmes, sport championships, mini disco. Sport fields such as beach volleyball courts with lights, beach football field, table tennis, streetball field, chess, water polo, heading goals, basketball, volleyball, water aerobics. Spacious lawn for sun seekers. Rentals, free internet, restaurants, snack-bars and free parking. Adult: 850 Ft, children: 500 Ft, average meal: 1590 Ft, hamburger: 990 Ft. Beyond of the opening hours, the beach can be visited for free.

Beach in Gyenes, Oppel Imre sétány, Gyenesdiás, +36 83 316-008. Jun 15–Aug 31: 08:00–18:00. It is preferred by families with kids and sun seekers due to its cosy and intimate atmosphere. In addition to bathing the beach attracts the active guests with beach volleyball and beach football. Adult: 550 Ft, children: 400 Ft. Beyond of the opening hours, the beach can be visited for free.

Beach of Balatongyörök, Balatongyörök. Jun–Aug: 08:00–19:00; 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.

Lido Beach of Vonyarcvashegy, Fürdő utca 1, Vonyarcvashegy, +36 83 348-131. Jun 9–Sep 2: 8:00-18:00; Táltos Pizzeria: Tu–Su 10:30–21:30. Adult: 900 Ft; senior, student: 500 Ft, children: 400 Ft, pizza: 1550 Ft.

  • Nagymező. Excursion place. Good place for picnic and bacon roasting. Good starting point for hiking and Nordic walking tours in the Keszthely Hills to viewing towers, springs, caves etc. The National Blue Hiking Route leads through Gyenesdiás, along with other designated tracks it leads you into the heart of the Keszthely Hills, to Büdöskút. Free to visit.
  • Angyal Riding Hall, Agyagos utca 7, Vonyarcvashegy, +36 30 566-1986.
  • Golfclub Imperial Balaton, Balatongyörök, +36 83 346-031. Mar 11–Nov 18.
  • Kneipp Experience Walkway, Balatongyörök. 800 m long experience walkway with Kneipp points. Free to visit.
  • Minigolf, Böngyér utca 1, Balatongyörök, +36 30 989-4363. Jun–Sep: 10:00–00:00.
  • Rest area of Bélap, Balatongyörök. Excursion place. Free to visit.

Nagymező. Excursion place. Good place for picnic and bacon roasting. Good starting point for hiking and Nordic walking tours in the Keszthely Hills to viewing towers, springs, caves etc. The National Blue Hiking Route leads through Gyenesdiás, along with other designated tracks it leads you into the heart of the Keszthely Hills, to Büdöskút. Free to visit.

Angyal Riding Hall, Agyagos utca 7, Vonyarcvashegy, +36 30 566-1986.

Golfclub Imperial Balaton, Balatongyörök, +36 83 346-031. Mar 11–Nov 18.

Kneipp Experience Walkway, Balatongyörök. 800 m long experience walkway with Kneipp points. Free to visit.

Minigolf, Böngyér utca 1, Balatongyörök, +36 30 989-4363. Jun–Sep: 10:00–00:00.

Rest area of Bélap, Balatongyörök. Excursion place. Free to visit.

Official events:

  • Budding Spring Festival. In April.
  • Bream Festival in Gyenesdiás. In July.
  • Gyenesdiás Wine Festival. In July.
  • Vintage Festival in Gyenesdiás. In September.
  • Potato Day in Gyenesdiás. In September.
  • Advent Chestnut Roasting and Xmas Fair. In December.

Budding Spring Festival. In April.

Bream Festival in Gyenesdiás. In July.

Gyenesdiás Wine Festival. In July.

Vintage Festival in Gyenesdiás. In September.

Potato Day in Gyenesdiás. In September.

Advent Chestnut Roasting and Xmas Fair. In December.

J&A Kerámia

  • First Fish and Small Farmers’ Market of Balaton, Kárpáti korzó, +36 20 911-0344. Apr 7–Jun 17 Sep 3–Sep 30: Sa Su 10:00–21:00; Jún 18–Sep 2: M–F 16:00–21:00, Sa Su 10:00–21:00. Buy products of small farmers like flat bread, stove cake, homemade marmalade and syrup, fruit and vegetables, honey etc.
  • J&A Kerámia, Kossuth Lajos utca 103, +36 83 316-504. 10:00–18:00. A souvenir shop in a folk house. Here can you see and buy potteries. Usage and decorative objects are from the most important Hungarian pottery regions. Provides to the guests the opportunity disc modeling by appointment. The finished pieces are fired upon request.
  • Liget Plaza, Kereskedők útja 4-6, +36 83 314-561. Pláza Bistro: M–F 10:00–15:00. Shopping center. Lunch menu in the bistro: 1390 Ft.
  • Coop ABC, Kossuth Lajos utca 93, +36 83 312-474. M–F 06:30–18:00, Sa 06:30–13:00.
  • Coop ABC, Kossuth Lajos utca 68, Balatongyörök, +36 83 346-012. M–F 06:45–18:45, Sa Su 07:00–14:00.
  • Coop ABC, Kossuth Lajos utca 40, Vonyarcvashegy, +36 83 348-031. M–F 07:00–19:00, Sa 07:00–14:00, Su 07:00–11:00.

First Fish and Small Farmers’ Market of Balaton, Kárpáti korzó, +36 20 911-0344. Apr 7–Jun 17 Sep 3–Sep 30: Sa Su 10:00–21:00; Jún 18–Sep 2: M–F 16:00–21:00, Sa Su 10:00–21:00. Buy products of small farmers like flat bread, stove cake, homemade marmalade and syrup, fruit and vegetables, honey etc.

J&A Kerámia, Kossuth Lajos utca 103, +36 83 316-504. 10:00–18:00. A souvenir shop in a folk house. Here can you see and buy potteries. Usage and decorative objects are from the most important Hungarian pottery regions. Provides to the guests the opportunity disc modeling by appointment. The finished pieces are fired upon request.

Liget Plaza, Kereskedők útja 4-6, +36 83 314-561. Pláza Bistro: M–F 10:00–15:00. Shopping center. Lunch menu in the bistro: 1390 Ft.

Coop ABC, Kossuth Lajos utca 93, +36 83 312-474. M–F 06:30–18:00, Sa 06:30–13:00.

Coop ABC, Kossuth Lajos utca 68, Balatongyörök, +36 83 346-012. M–F 06:45–18:45, Sa Su 07:00–14:00.

Coop ABC, Kossuth Lajos utca 40, Vonyarcvashegy, +36 83 348-031. M–F 07:00–19:00, Sa 07:00–14:00, Su 07:00–11:00.

Hungarian cuisine with famous wines. Family-friendly restaurants provide for the kids, so that everybody can enjoy their lunch.

In Gyenesdiás:

  • Giuseppe Pizzeria, Ibolya utca 1, +36 83 316-155. 12:00–22:00. Italian restaurant and pizzeria.
  • Jaffa Büfé, Szechényi István utca 46, +36 20 233-4178. 11:00–21:00. Food bar. 1990 Ft, hamburger: 1190 Ft.

In the surroundings:

  • Fenyves Büfé, Szépkilátó, Balatongyörök, +36 30 500-3417. Apr–Oct: 10:00–22:00, Nov–Mar F–Su 10:00–22:00. Food bar.
  • Gesztenye Csárda, Kossuth Lajos utca 68, Balatongyörök, +36 70 944-3738. M–Th 06:30–20:00, F Sa 06:30–22:00, Su 07:00–19:00. 1490 Ft.
  • Hatod Small Restaurant, Kossuth Lajos utca 40, Balatongyörök, +36 70 882-2799. W–Sa 12:00–21:00, Su 12:00–15:00. Traditional restaurant. 1950 Ft.
  • Kilátó Büfé-Falatozó, Szépkilátó, Balatongyörök, +36 30 560-6798. Apr–Oct. Food bar. 1700 Ft.
  • Sunny Pub and Grill, Petőfi Sándor utca 128/3, Vonyarcvashegy, +36 30 936-4454. May–Sep: 11:00–21:00. Traditional restaurant. 1690 Ft, lunch menu: 990 Ft.

Giuseppe Pizzeria, Ibolya utca 1, +36 83 316-155. 12:00–22:00. Italian restaurant and pizzeria.

Jaffa Büfé, Szechényi István utca 46, +36 20 233-4178. 11:00–21:00. Food bar. 1990 Ft, hamburger: 1190 Ft.

Fenyves Büfé, Szépkilátó, Balatongyörök, +36 30 500-3417. Apr–Oct: 10:00–22:00, Nov–Mar F–Su 10:00–22:00. Food bar.

Gesztenye Csárda, Kossuth Lajos utca 68, Balatongyörök, +36 70 944-3738. M–Th 06:30–20:00, F Sa 06:30–22:00, Su 07:00–19:00. 1490 Ft.

Hatod Small Restaurant, Kossuth Lajos utca 40, Balatongyörök, +36 70 882-2799. W–Sa 12:00–21:00, Su 12:00–15:00. Traditional restaurant. 1950 Ft.

Kilátó Büfé-Falatozó, Szépkilátó, Balatongyörök, +36 30 560-6798. Apr–Oct. Food bar. 1700 Ft.

Sunny Pub and Grill, Petőfi Sándor utca 128/3, Vonyarcvashegy, +36 30 936-4454. May–Sep: 11:00–21:00. Traditional restaurant. 1690 Ft, lunch menu: 990 Ft.

Darnay's Wine Cellar In Gyenesdiás:

  • Anita Restaurant, Béke utca 2, +36 83 200-177. Tu–Su 11:30–21:00. Traditional restaurant.
  • Nádas Csárda, Kossuth Lajos utca 79, +36 30 936-0907. 11:00–22:00. Traditional restaurant.

In the surroundings:

  • Bacchus Restaurant, Major köz 1-3, Vonyarcvashegy, +36 83 349-092. 12:00–22:00. Traditional restaurant. 2190 Ft.
  • Fehér Vitorlás Restaurant, Kossuth Lajos utca 1, Balatongyörök, +36 83 346-006. Jun–Aug: 09:00–23:00. Traditional restaurant.
  • Móló Bistro, Kossuth Lajos utca 2, Balatongyörök, +36 30 221-1655. May–Sep: 11:00–22:00. Traditional restaurant with local and international cuisine.
  • Paphegyi Csárda, Becehegy, Balatongyörök, +36 83 703-469. 12:00–22:00. Traditional restaurant.
  • Tó Restaurant, Fő utca 82, Vonyarcvashegy, +36 30 630-0680. 07:00–21:00. Traditional restaurant. Lunch menu: 1100 Ft.

Anita Restaurant, Béke utca 2, +36 83 200-177. Tu–Su 11:30–21:00. Traditional restaurant.

Nádas Csárda, Kossuth Lajos utca 79, +36 30 936-0907. 11:00–22:00. Traditional restaurant.

Bacchus Restaurant, Major köz 1-3, Vonyarcvashegy, +36 83 349-092. 12:00–22:00. Traditional restaurant. 2190 Ft.

Fehér Vitorlás Restaurant, Kossuth Lajos utca 1, Balatongyörök, +36 83 346-006. Jun–Aug: 09:00–23:00. Traditional restaurant.

Móló Bistro, Kossuth Lajos utca 2, Balatongyörök, +36 30 221-1655. May–Sep: 11:00–22:00. Traditional restaurant with local and international cuisine.

Paphegyi Csárda, Becehegy, Balatongyörök, +36 83 703-469. 12:00–22:00. Traditional restaurant.

Tó Restaurant, Fő utca 82, Vonyarcvashegy, +36 30 630-0680. 07:00–21:00. Traditional restaurant. Lunch menu: 1100 Ft.

In Gyenesdiás:

  • Piroska Csárda, Faludi utca 7 (North of Hwy 71. About a km North of Alsógyenes Train Station, +36 83 316-301. Tu–Th Su 11:00–15:00, F Sa 11:00–22:00. Richly carved Transylvanian gate in front of the lovely, shingled house. The menu includes Hungarian, and international dishes plus some Sekler specialties can be found. BBQ night on Thursdays. A dozen different main dish made from turkey breast, trout, sirloin, Knuckle, porkchop, duck, venison. Spoken languages: Hungarian, German.
  • Torony Csárda, Napfény utca 1, +36 83 316-847. 12:00–22:00. A roadside restaurant. Wide choice, delicious game and fish dishes,Hungarian and international cuisine.Light Meals, Fish, Beef, Pork, Poultry, Game dishes.

In the surroundings:

  • Csóka Fészek, Eötvös Károly utca 153, Balatongyörök, +36 83 378-325. May–Sep: 11:30–20:00; Oct–Apr: M Th–Su 11:30–19:00. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine. 2950 Ft.
  • Magyaros Csárdás Restaurant, Szent István utca 40, Balatongyörök, +36 83 346-152. W–Su 12:00–15:00 17:00–22:00. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine. 2750 Ft.
  • Strudel Restaurant, Zrínyi Miklós utca 41, Vonyarcvashegy, +36 30 217-4263. 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, hamburger: 2490 Ft.
  • Terasz Restaurant and Pizzeria, Arany János utca 7/1, Vonyarcvashegy, +36 83 349-063. May–Sep: 12:00–22:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria.
  • Varga Restaurant, Füredi út 34/a, Balatongyörök, +36 83 346-444. May–Oct: 12:00–22:00; Nov–Apr: Th–Su 12:00–21:00. Traditional restaurant with local and international cuisine.

Piroska Csárda, Faludi utca 7 (North of Hwy 71. About a km North of Alsógyenes Train Station, +36 83 316-301. Tu–Th Su 11:00–15:00, F Sa 11:00–22:00. Richly carved Transylvanian gate in front of the lovely, shingled house. The menu includes Hungarian, and international dishes plus some Sekler specialties can be found. BBQ night on Thursdays. A dozen different main dish made from turkey breast, trout, sirloin, Knuckle, porkchop, duck, venison. Spoken languages: Hungarian, German.

Torony Csárda, Napfény utca 1, +36 83 316-847. 12:00–22:00. A roadside restaurant. Wide choice, delicious game and fish dishes,Hungarian and international cuisine.Light Meals, Fish, Beef, Pork, Poultry, Game dishes.

Csóka Fészek, Eötvös Károly utca 153, Balatongyörök, +36 83 378-325. May–Sep: 11:30–20:00; Oct–Apr: M Th–Su 11:30–19:00. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine. 2950 Ft.

Magyaros Csárdás Restaurant, Szent István utca 40, Balatongyörök, +36 83 346-152. W–Su 12:00–15:00 17:00–22:00. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine. 2750 Ft.

Strudel Restaurant, Zrínyi Miklós utca 41, Vonyarcvashegy, +36 30 217-4263. 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, hamburger: 2490 Ft.

Terasz Restaurant and Pizzeria, Arany János utca 7/1, Vonyarcvashegy, +36 83 349-063. May–Sep: 12:00–22:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria.

Varga Restaurant, Füredi út 34/a, Balatongyörök, +36 83 346-444. May–Oct: 12:00–22:00; Nov–Apr: Th–Su 12:00–21:00. Traditional restaurant with local and international cuisine.

House of Nature

In Gyenesdiás:

  • Bringatanya, Madách utca 45, +36 30 240-2672. May–Sep: M–F 12:00–19:00, Sa Su 10:00–19:00. Ice cream shop.
  • Mónisüti, Madách utca 46, +36 30 540-1780. Tu–Su 10:00-18:00. Confectionery.
  • Viki Cafe, Kossuth Lajos utca 83, +36 30 629-2414.

In the surroundings:

  • Jégsarok, Kossuth Lajos utca 65, Vonyarcvashegy, +36 30 957-5898. Apr–Oct: 10:00–00:00. Ice cream shop.
  • Móló Cafe, Kossuth Lajos utca 2, Balatongyörök, +36 30 378-8969. 10:00–22:00.
  • Promenád Cafe, Felsőcsetényi út 50, Balatongyörök, +36 30 974-1626. 09:30–19:00.

Bringatanya, Madách utca 45, +36 30 240-2672. May–Sep: M–F 12:00–19:00, Sa Su 10:00–19:00. Ice cream shop.

Mónisüti, Madách utca 46, +36 30 540-1780. Tu–Su 10:00-18:00. Confectionery.

Viki Cafe, Kossuth Lajos utca 83, +36 30 629-2414.

Jégsarok, Kossuth Lajos utca 65, Vonyarcvashegy, +36 30 957-5898. Apr–Oct: 10:00–00:00. Ice cream shop.

Móló Cafe, Kossuth Lajos utca 2, Balatongyörök, +36 30 378-8969. 10:00–22:00.

Promenád Cafe, Felsőcsetényi út 50, Balatongyörök, +36 30 974-1626. 09:30–19:00.

In Gyenesdiás:

  • Faludi Pub, Faludi utca 57, +36 30 585-1958. 13:00–22:00.
  • Korona Pub, Balaton utca 8, +36 30 334-1980. 08:00–21:00.

In the surroundings:

  • Magyar Tenger Disco, Petőfi Sándor utca 112, Vonyarcvashegy, +36 20 917-9440. May–Aug: F Sa 22:00–06:00. Nightclub. Entrance fee: 2000 Ft.
  • Player's Pool and Lounge, Fürdő utca 3, Vonyarcvashegy, +36 30 577-4603. Jun–Aug: M–Th 12:00–22:00, F Sa 12:00–02:00. Restaurant and bar. Average meal in the restaurant: 2990 Ft, hamburger: 2690 Ft, entrance fee to the bar: 2000 Ft.

Faludi Pub, Faludi utca 57, +36 30 585-1958. 13:00–22:00.

Korona Pub, Balaton utca 8, +36 30 334-1980. 08:00–21:00.

Magyar Tenger Disco, Petőfi Sándor utca 112, Vonyarcvashegy, +36 20 917-9440. May–Aug: F Sa 22:00–06:00. Nightclub. Entrance fee: 2000 Ft.

Player's Pool and Lounge, Fürdő utca 3, Vonyarcvashegy, +36 30 577-4603. Jun–Aug: M–Th 12:00–22:00, F Sa 12:00–02:00. Restaurant and bar. Average meal in the restaurant: 2990 Ft, hamburger: 2690 Ft, entrance fee to the bar: 2000 Ft.

Gyenesdiás' postal code is H-8315, and its telephone area code is 83.

  • Gyenesdiás Post Office, Tanácsház utca 33, +36 83 316-019. M–F 08:00–12:00 12:30–16:00.
  • Vonyarcvashegy Post Office, Kossuth utca 42, Vonyarcvashegy, +36 83 348-032. M–F 08:00–12:00 12:30–16:00.

Gyenesdiás Post Office, Tanácsház utca 33, +36 83 316-019. M–F 08:00–12:00 12:30–16:00.

Vonyarcvashegy Post Office, Kossuth utca 42, Vonyarcvashegy, +36 83 348-032. M–F 08:00–12:00 12:30–16:00.

  • Hévíz – town with natural thermal lake 9 km west
  • Keszthely – town with historical downtown 3 km west
  • Marcali – town 36 km south
  • Pacsa – small town 27 km west
  • Sümeg – town with castle 25 km north
  • Tapolca – town with cave lake 23 km northeast
  • Zalaszentgrót – town with thermal bath 32 km northwest