| Settlement Type: | Town |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Timezone: | CET |
| Utc Offset: | +1 |
| Timezone Dst: | CEST |
| Utc Offset Dst: | +2 |
| Pushpin Map: | Hungary |
| Pushpin Map Caption: | Location of Gárdony |
| Official Name: | Gárdony |
| Subdivision Type1: | County |
| Subdivision Name1: | Fejér |
| Subdivision Type2: | District |
| Subdivision Name2: | Gárdony |
| Area Total Km2: | 63.50 |
| Population Total: | 10855[1] |
| Population As Of: | 2017 |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
| Postal Code Type: | Postal code |
| Postal Code: | 2483 |
| Area Code Type: | Area code |
| Area Code: | (+36) 22 |
| Blank Name: | Motorways |
| Blank Info: | M7 |
| Blank2 Name: | Distance from Budapest |
| Blank2 Info: | 51.3km (31.9miles) Northeast |
| Coordinates: | 47.1973°N 18.6091°W |
Gárdony is a town in Fejér county, Hungary. It is located 55 km (55km (34miles)) from Budapest, the capital of Hungary.
The name Gárdony is believed to have originated in the early 13th century.
There is at least one known writing dating back to 1260 that referred to Gardun, King of Zsigmond (1387-1437).
On 31 March 1989 Gárdony changed its status from village to town.
This town is next to Lake Velencei and is a popular summer destination. The town is divided into three parts: Gárdony, Agárd and Dinnyés and lies on the south shore of the lake.
In the summertime thousands of tourists visit the lake. In fact, several new resorts have recently opened on the shore of the lake. The lake is known as a great destination to bring the family. Tourists, who like water sports such as boating, swimming, sailing and fishing enjoy the lake. On the shore, there are facilities for volleyball, basketball, tennis, and football. Additionally, there is live entertainment planned throughout the summer months.
Géza Gárdonyi was born in Gárdony. He was born in Agárdpuszta and a statue of him is located centre park of Agárd.
See also: List of twin towns and sister cities in Hungary. Gárdony is twinned with:[2]
Kirchbach, Austria
Lesquin, France
Salo, Finland
Valea Crișului, Romania
Żary, PolandThe association football club, Gárdonyi VSC, is based in the town.