Step into nearly a century and a half of Hungarian sparkling wine history with the programs and events at the Törley Champagne Manufactory and Visitor Center (Törley Pezsgőmanufaktúra és Látogatóközpont) in Budapest. From cellar tours and kid-friendly festivals to mouthwatering gastronomy and live music, 2025 promises a summer of celebration for everyone—whether you’re a sparkling wine enthusiast, a culinary lover, or just looking for a reason to raise a glass.
Glittering Events in August
The highlight of the season is the “Sparkling Summer Evening on Ice”—set for August 2. Organized by the Törley Visitor Center and the Budafok Cellar Route (Budafoki Pincejárat), it’s billed as the sparkling, must-attend event of the summer. Expect perfectly chilled champagne, irresistible culinary delights, atmospheric music programs, free children’s workshops, and an addictive summer vibe. The event is designed for both families and adults—the goal being to bring everyone together, young and old, under the spell of sparkling wine.
If you can’t make it on August 2, don’t worry—there are plenty of other opportunities. Throughout August, the calendar features several guided cellar tours at the Törley Visitor Center (August 9, 14, and 27). Note for spontaneous visitors: Individual tours and cellar walks take place only at set times, so it’s best to check schedules and book ahead. For alternative dates or private groups, be sure to arrange your visit in advance through their group visit system.
Everything Under One Roof at the Event Center
Located in the heart of Budafok, the Törley Event Center (Törley Rendezvényközpont) couldn’t be better situated—right next to the Törley Castle (Törley-kastély) and the Törley Hungarikum Museum (Törley Hungarikum Múzeum). The complex offers four versatile halls, support facilities, a dedicated open-air event space, and a 27-room boutique hotel, ready for everything from intimate family gatherings and dazzling weddings to large-scale corporate parties with hundreds of guests. The in-house kitchen can simultaneously cater to up to 500 people, and the hotel welcomes visitors year-round, whether for an event, business, or leisure.
Beyond Bubbles: Spiritual and Culinary Escapes
For those seeking retreats, spiritual renewal, or moments of reflection, the Spiritual Center of Budatétény (Budatétényi Lelkigyakorlatos Ház) offers programs and spaces open to everyone—individuals, groups, and people of all ages and backgrounds. Their missionary spirit ensures that anyone seeking guidance or inner peace is welcome—doors remain open for seekers of all kinds.
Where to Stay
If you’re looking for relaxation, the Belle Fleur Guesthouse (Belle Fleur Panzió) is your cozy choice on the quiet, green southern side of Budapest. You’ll be just 4.3 miles from the city center, with easy access to public transport. All eight rooms have private bathrooms with showers, free WiFi, TV, and telephone. Plus, there’s an on-site beauty salon, and dining, horse riding, tennis, and swimming pool options are all nearby.
Food, Wine, History
The district seamlessly blends tradition with hospitality. There’s a historic building from 1910—once a carriage house and rest stop for traveling traders—which became the “Kméhling Guesthouse” (Kméhling Vendégház) in 1939. Today, the Borköltők Társasága Cellar Restaurant (Borköltők Társasága Pinceétterem) serves tasty Hungarian classics (and international cuisine), in air-conditioned comfort, with accessible facilities and a welcoming venue for meetings or private parties.
No tour of Budafok’s wine culture is complete without a visit to Záborszky Winery (Záborszky Pincészet) and its Wine City (Borváros), an urban microcosm designed to showcase Hungary’s most famous wine regions. “Wine Street” (Borutca) leads you from Badacsony to Tokaj: ten reconstructed cellars reflect each region’s architectural style, while video displays introduce visitors to twelve more regions.
Diverse Dining and Fine Wines
Budafok’s restaurants offer everything from hearty self-serve lunches at the town’s local favorites to traditional Greek cuisine at Kerkyra Greek Taverna (Kerkyra Görög Taverna) in Campona. For something more rustic, István Tanya Restaurant (István Tanya Étterem)—a family operation since 1999—welcomes up to 100 guests across its indoor dining room, winter garden, and chestnut-shaded outdoor seating, and also caters major events in and around Budafok.
Local wineries like Katona Winery (Katona Borház) and György Villa (György Villa) bottle the essence of the Hungarian terroir. Katona, for example, cultivates forty-five acres on Lake Balaton’s (Balaton) southern shore and one acre in the Tokaj region, with bottling and maturation taking place in both modern and historic cellars. György Villa highlights the pure, fruit-driven character of the Etyek-Buda (Etyek-Buda) and Villány (Villány) wine regions.
Champagne lovers won’t want to miss the legendary Hungaria brand—more than 60 years of passionate expertise, innovation, and strict quality standards have made it synonymous with exclusivity and top-tier sparkling wine in Hungary.
The Brotherhood of Bubbles
Devoted fans of Hungarian sparkling wine can immerse themselves in the world of the Törley Champagne Order (Törley Pezsgőrend). Carrying on the legacy of founder József Törley, the order’s mission is to promote, protect, and preserve sparkling wine traditions and quality while spreading the authentic culture of champagne appreciation.
Finally, a word to the wise: organizers reserve the right to change dates or programs. But whenever you visit, Budafok and Törley promise an effervescent adventure, one glass at a time.
