Vonyarcvashegy,

 

Vonyarcvashegy is a popular destination for both locals and foreign visitors. It is located in a nature reserve, on the north shore of Lake Balaton and the southern sides of the Keszthelyer mountains.

Traditional Events in Vonyarcvashegy
- May Picnic - May 1st
- Red Cross Tour - Last Saturday in May
- Beach and Season Opening Ceremony
- First Saturday in June
- Fire Lighting for St. Ivans Night - June 24th
- Balaton Cup /Open Petanque Threesome Competition
- Wine Excursion in Vonyarc - Last week in July
- Vonyarc International Painters Camp - August
- Remembrance Day for 40 Fishermen
- Lake Balaton Fishermens Day - Second Weekend in August
- Vonyarc End of Season Town Fair - Second Weekend in September
- Saint Michaels Day Fair - Last Weekend in September

In addition there are various events at the open air theater / rock concert / operetta night and at the Hungarian Sea disco.

Vacation homes in Vonyarcvashegy

Biking
The bike path around Balaton which runs through Vonyarc has a covered rest area at the base of St. Michael?s Hill for exhausted bikers and tourists.

Nostalgia Train
Ride around the North Shore Lake Balaton / Keszthely-Badacsony/ on the 110 year old Nostalgia Train. The oldest train in Hungary is available for tourists to ride. The Nostalgia Train runs from the end of June to August 20th on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. On each trip the passengers can operate a steam locomotive and earn an honorary train engineer certificate.

picture source: Katalin Sarlos

 

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