Sopron’s rolling hills and the shores of Lake Neusiedl (Fertő) are packed with culture, outdoor thrills, and family fun all year. From spring rides and reed-bed paddles to summer festivals and jazz under the stars, 2026 is primed for easy weekend escapes and longer stays across one of Hungary’s most beautiful regions.
May Highlights
Kick things off on May 10 in Fertőrákos with the Panoráma Run (Panorámafutás) along 1 Fő Street. From May 14, hop on the “By E-Boat on Lake Neusiedl” (“E-Hajóval a Fertőn”) electric-boat outings in Fertőrákos, or slip into silence on the “Canoe Tour in the Reed Beds of Lake Neusiedl” (“Kenutúra a Fertő nádasában”) departing from Balf. The wildlife-rich “Hanyi Safari” (“Hanyi szafari”) runs on multiple dates from May 15 onward. On May 16, trace local heritage on “Legendary Fertő Landscape X – From Rákos to Sopron” (“Legendás Fertő-táj X. – Rákostól Sopronig”), starting at the Kőfejtő bus stop in Fertőrákos. Sip local vintages at the St. Urban Day Wine Selection (Szent Orbán) in Hegykő, 74 Kossuth Lajos Street, on May 21. May closes with “Along the Chapels’ Route…” (“Kápolnák útján…”)—a cultural cycling quest across Alpokalja—on May 30, plus more electric-boat sailings and canoe trips.
June Into Summer
June brings more departures of the electric-boat cruises and Balf canoe tours, with family vibes at Children’s Day in Hegykő (Gyereknap Hegykőn) on June 7. Celebrate June 12–14 at the 1 Drop Festival (1 Csepp Fesztivál) in Hegykő. Don’t miss “Somewhere in America – Bon-Bon 30” (Valahol Amerika – Bon-Bon 30) in Fertőrákos on June 21, and the Roby Lakatos Gypsy Jazz Project concert on June 27. The “Hanyi Safari” continues through July 1.
Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
