A sparkling year is uncorking at the Törley Sparkling Wine Manufactory and Visitor Center, where nearly a century and a half of Hungarian fizz takes the spotlight. The Törley Collection and Visitor Center brings 140 years of colorful, sometimes rocky, yet ultimately triumphant history to life with popular programs designed for curious first-timers and dedicated fans alike. Individual visitors can only tour the collection and join the guided cellar walk on the specific dates announced by the venue. Want to come at a different time? Check the group visit option, where flexible bookings can be arranged for private parties and organizations.
The first 2026 dates are already set. On January 29, the Törley cellar walk returns in Budapest, inviting guests underground into the atmospheric, history-soaked cellars that made the brand famous. The experience repeats on February 7, again in Budapest—ideal for those who missed the first slot or simply crave a second round. If you’re planning a broader day out, the Visitor Center also opens the museum between January 26 and January 30, a window that pairs neatly with either cellar tour. Early birds get the most bubbles; the organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs, so keep an eye on updates.
What to Expect on the Cellar Walk
Expect a guided deep dive into the craft and evolution of Törley: the founding vision of József Törley (1858–1907), the techniques that shaped Hungarian sparkling wine, and the enduring culture of celebration that runs through the brand’s story. The aim of the historic Order of Champagne linked to the house remains clear: follow in Törley’s footsteps by preserving tradition and quality and spreading the culture of sparkling wine.
Stay Steps from the Action
Inside the event complex, a boutique hotel merges a period-appropriate exterior with fresh, modern interiors. Rooms are just steps from the event halls, making it a stress-free base for multi-stop tastings, gala evenings, or early-morning departures. Convenience is king—especially when your itinerary involves corks popping.
Spiritual Calm in Budatétény
Beyond wine, the Budatétény spiritual center welcomes anyone seeking renewal: individuals or groups, older or younger visitors, Catholic or not. Guided by Verbite missionary values, the community keeps the doors open to anyone in need of support.
Eat, Drink, and Explore Nearby
Budafok’s hospitality has a long lineage. A 1910–1911 landmark built by innkeeper Károly Kleofász once served as the Villatelep-Beszálló Inn, complete with a stable in the yard for out-of-town traders who fed and watered their horses while they became regulars at the bar. In 1939, the Kméhling family took over; it proudly bore the Kméhling Restaurant (Kméhling Vendéglő) name until nationalization.
Craving a classic cellar meal? The Society of Wine Poets Cellar Restaurant offers flavorful Hungarian dishes, comfortable seating in air-conditioned rooms and outdoor spaces, plus full accessibility. They happily host private events, large-group functions, room rentals, and full-service catering.
Wine Destinations in One Place
At Záborszky Winery’s Wine City (Borváros), a rarity in Europe, you can stroll a skanzen-style Wine Street and get to know ten iconic Hungarian wine regions—Badacsony, Balatonboglár, Eger, Etyek-Buda, Mecsek, Somló, Sopron, Szekszárd, Tokaj-Hegyalja, and Villány—complete with façade tributes to each area’s traditional cellars. Another dozen famed wine regions appear in curated video tours.
Local Flavors, Classic Names
In central Budafok on Kossuth Lajos Street, a self-service spot serves homestyle soups, stews, fresh grills, and desserts, with a daily Chef’s Recommendation for variety. György Villa pours whites from Etyek-Buda and reds from Villány, showcasing clean, bright fruit character. Hungaria—Sparkling, But Different—brings more than 60 years of experimentation under the Törley Group umbrella. Founded in 1955, the brand’s meticulous standards, time-tested processes, and modern international tech converge into a name synonymous with exclusivity and high quality.
More Tables Worth Booking
István Tanya Restaurant opened in 1999 on cobbled Magdolna Street in the heart of Budafok. The dining room seats 30, the heated winter garden another 30, and in summer the cool, giant-chestnut-shaded garden holds 40. A separate room fits 60 for weddings, reunions, corporate events, and birthdays, and they’ll handle 80–150-guest events off-site. Menus focus on Hungarian and international classics.
Katona Winery captures summer sun and golden clusters in the bottle, making clean, juicy wines with fine acidity. Founded in autumn 1996 to revive family tradition, they currently cultivate 111.2 acres on Lake Balaton’s south shore in the Balatonboglár region and have farmed 2.47 acres in Tokaj-Hegyalja since 2006. Grapes are processed and matured to bottling in Boglár, with some lots transferred to Budafok for additional treatment, aging, and final bottling before sale.
For a Mediterranean note, Kerkyra Greek Taverna in Campona serves traditional recipes: chicken and lamb gyros, souvlaki, roast lamb, moussaka, salads, grilled meats, seafood, and tempting desserts.
Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
