Hegymagas leans into the volcanic magic of St. George Hill (Szent György-hegy) all year, with programs that taste like local wine and feel like open air. Spring and summer bring wine, food, and hiking across terraced slopes. Autumn shifts to harvest events and panoramic tastings that define the village’s character, while intimate community gatherings keep the vibe warm and personal through winter. Multiple venues across the 8265 Hegymagas area host, so plan to wander.
Dates to Circle
The Hegymagas Market anchors the season with a simple promise: discover the flavors of the Badacsony region and buy straight from local producers. It pops up in Hegymagas on 2026.07.18, 07.25, 08.01, 08.08, and 08.15. More dates are coming—expect the rhythm to continue through late summer. Bring a tote, come hungry, and chat with the makers.
One-Offs and Matinées
On 2026.09.06, the St. George Hill Matinée (Szent György-hegy Matiné) brings a cultural pause to the slopes, blending the mountain’s calm with human-scale experiences on St. George Hill (Szent György-hegy) in Hegymagas. It’s the kind of local morning that stretches into an afternoon if you let it.
Stay the Night
Kovács Guesthouse in Hegymagas welcomes visitors year-round, a handy base for market mornings and twilight tastings. Rooms are limited, atmosphere generous.
Cellars to Seek Out
– A small estate farms 4 hectares on St. George Hill (Szent György-hegy) within the Badacsony wine region, proudly tiny and fiercely attentive. Unlike most neighbors, they spotlight reds. Cellar tours are by appointment; the six-wine flight showcases the top bottles in a focused two-hour tasting.
– A family winery tends 20 hectares on the mountain’s south-facing slopes, blending winegrowing and agritourism. Guesthouses are available for those who want to wake with vines outside the window.
– Perhaps the smallest cellar on St. George Hill (Szent György-hegy) centers on craft, boutique wines from distinctive local varieties. Expect a tasting with atmosphere—the kind that sticks.
– Róbert Gilvesy founded his winery in 2012, pouring volcanic wines from St. George Hill (Szent György-hegy). The vinotheque sells during open hours and by arrangement; delivery is available. Tasting programs are set up in advance.
– Horváth Cellar (Horváth Pince) has welcomed wine lovers since 1996, now farming 18 hectares. Modern processing meets longer oak aging for select wines.
– Nyári Cellar (Nyári Pince) sits on the south side, 200 meters from Tarányi Cellar (Tarányi Pince) and the Lengyel Chapel, serving wine on tap and bottled wines with a knockout view. Tastings by reservation.
– The St. George Hill (Szent György-hegy) estate vinotheque is open daily, year-round. From spring to autumn, the Viridárium kitchen in the renewed estate center greets culinary and wine travelers.
Good to Know
Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs. Check timing, book tastings ahead, and keep an eye on fresh listings as the season builds.
