Hegymagas, tucked in the Tapolca Basin at the foot of Saint George Hill (Szent György-hegy) and just 3.1 miles from Lake Balaton, lines up a full year of markets, wine tasting, and tradition-led escapes in 2026. The village leans into wine tourism, food, and heritage with easygoing charm and serious bottles.
Weekly Hegymagas Market
Taste the Badacsony region and shop straight from local producers at the Hegymagas Market on February 7, 14, 21, 28, and March 7, 2026. It’s all about fresh goods, small-batch specialties, and meeting the makers. Location: Hegymagas. More dates will be added throughout the year.
All-Night Wine on the Volcano
June 6–7 brings “Saint George Hill Until Dawn” (Szent György-hegy hajnalig), the hill’s signature night-into-dawn celebration. Expect open cellars, food, and volcanic terroir in the glass under starry skies.
Stay and Sip
Kovács Guesthouse (Kovács Vendégház) welcomes guests year-round in Hegymagas—an ideal base for tastings and trails.
Tiny Plots, Big Focus
One boutique winery farms two parcels of two hectares each on Saint George Hill (Szent György-hegy) in the Badacsony wine region—its name nods to its pocket size and hands-on care. Unusually for the area, the spotlight is on reds. Book ahead for cellar visits. A six-wine flight showcases the estate’s top picks in a two-hour guided tasting.
Family Roots, Hillwide
Another family operation cultivates 49.4 acres across the southern slopes, pairing winery life with agritourism and bookable guesthouses.
Craft, Character, Memory
Claiming to be the hill’s smallest winery, one cellar crafts distinctive, artisanal, delicatessen-style wines from rare local varieties—tasted in a setting designed to stick in your memory.
Volcanic Signature
Róbert Gilvesy founded his label in 2012. The vinotheque sells during opening hours and by appointment; delivery available. Tasting programs on request.
Grapes and Styles
One Hegymagas family winery pours Olaszrizling, Rizlingszilváni, Zengő, Tramini, Rhine Riesling (Rajnai rizling), Chardonnay, and Rózsakő.
Tradition Meets Tech
Horváth Cellar (Horváth Pince), welcoming wine lovers since 1996 on the southern face, farms 44.5 acres. Alongside modern processing, select wines mature longer in oak.
Views, Classics, Ease
Nyári Cellar (Nyári Pince) sits 219 yards from the Tarányi Cellar and Lengyel Chapel, serving excellent wines with sweeping views; both draft and bottled are available. Tastings by reservation.
Open Year-Round
The Saint George Hill (Szent György-hegy) estate vinotheque is open daily, year-round. From spring to fall, the refreshed Estate Center’s Viridárium kitchen caters to food and wine travelers.
Note
Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
