Discover Badacsony Wine Wandering 2026: Saturday-night cellar dinners, small-batch wines, generous plates, and Lake Balaton views. Limited seats across January–May in Badacsony–Badacsonytomaj. Book early. 🍷
when: 2026.01.31., Saturday
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Sip bold vintages and enjoy smart pairings across Badacsony’s Volcano Valley as local winemakers open their cellars for a Saturday-night wine dinner series running January to May 2026. Expect small-batch bottles, generous plates, and laid-back programs against Lake Balaton’s most photogenic slopes. Book fast—there are 17 evenings, each with limited seating.
Dates and venues
Kicking off January 31 at 6:00 PM at Folly Arboretum and Winery, the tour continues: Büttner Wine Estate (Feb 7, 6:00 PM), Villa Tolnay Winehouse (Feb 14, 6:00 PM), Váli Wine Shop (Feb 21, 6:00 PM), Tilia Wine Restaurant (Feb 28, 6:00 PM), Domaine Edegger Winery (Mar 7, 6:00 PM), Folly Arboretum and Winery (Mar 14, 6:00 PM), Félúton Bistro (Mar 21, 6:00 PM), Borbarátok Restaurant (Mar 28, 6:00 PM), Németh Cellar (Apr 4, 6:00 PM), Büttner Wine Estate (Apr 11, 6:00 PM), Borbély Family Winery (Apr 18, 6:00 PM), Tilia Wine Restaurant (Apr 25, 6:00 PM), Félúton Bistro (May 9, 7:00 PM), Illés Winery (May 16, 7:00 PM), Barna Cellar (May 23, 7:00 PM), Váli Estate (May 30, 7:00 PM).
Location
All events take place around Badacsony–Badacsonytomaj on Lake Balaton’s north shore, Saturdays from Jan 31 through May 30, 2026. Reserve early to secure your table.
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Pros
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Family-friendly vibe if your crew enjoys food-focused outings; relaxed dinners, scenic slopes, and non-wine options/short walks make it workable with teens
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Lake Balaton’s Badacsony is gorgeous and photogenic—great add-on to a Budapest trip for variety
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Hungarian wine (especially volcanic whites like Olaszrizling) is a cool, under-the-radar subject, so bragging rights for discovering small-batch bottles before they’re mainstream
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No Hungarian required at most wineries; staff in this region often speak basic English, and tasting contexts are usually English-friendly
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Easy enough by car from Budapest (about 2–2.5 hours) with winter roads typically fine; parking at wineries/restaurants is straightforward
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Public transport workable: train to Badacsonytomaj from Budapest, then short taxi rides between venues; schedules are decent even off-season
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Compared with wine dinners in Napa/Tuscany, prices tend to be gentler and pours generous, with intimate, winemaker-led chats - Not a well-known destination for U.S. tourists, so planning takes extra research and fewer “plug-and-play” tour options
Cons
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Limited seats on just 17 Saturdays—book early or miss out, and coordinating lodging plus transfers across dates can be tricky
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Less kid-entertainment than big wine regions; evenings are long and centered on alcohol, so small children may get bored
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Winter/early-spring timing means short daylight and chilly weather, so fewer lake activities and views can be foggy
