Hegymagas sits in the Tapolca Basin at the foot of Saint George Hill (Szent György-hegy), just 3.1 miles from Lake Balaton. From spring to fall, the village swells to many times its size as visitors chase wine, food, and traditions across volcanic slopes and vineyard-lined roads. 2026 is packed with weekly markets, cellar tastings, and a summer night that doesn’t end until dawn.
Weekly Hegymagas Market
Mark your calendar for fresh produce, pantry treasures, and artisan bites from the Badacsony region at the Hegymagas Market on 2026.01.10, 01.17, 01.24, 01.31, and 02.07. Shop directly from local producers; nibble, sip, and chat with winemakers between stalls. Location: Hegymagas. More dates are coming, so expect the market rhythm to continue as the year rolls on.
Saint George Hill Until Dawn (Szent György-hegy hajnalig): June 6–7, 2026
The hill comes alive for Saint George Hill Until Dawn (Szent György-hegy hajnalig), a nocturnal celebration where cellars pour, kitchens sizzle, and music drifts across the vines until sunrise. Book ahead—guesthouses fill fast, including the cozy Kovács Guesthouse (Kovács Vendégház) in Hegymagas, open year-round for wine chasers and hikers.
Volcanic Vineyards and Tastings
Across Saint George Hill (Szent György-hegy), wineries lean into craft, character, and volcanic minerality. One boutique cellar cultivates 4.9 acres on the slopes—intentionally small to focus on detail. Tastings are by appointment, with a six-wine flight showcasing the estate’s best over a two-hour session—rare here, the spotlight tilts to bold reds.
Another family enterprise farms 49.4 acres on the southern slopes, pairing viticulture with agritourism—bookable guesthouses bring you closer to the vines. A tiny artisanal cellar promises distinctive, hand-crafted bottles and a tasting vibe you won’t forget. Robert Gilvesy’s (Gilvesy Róbert) venture, founded in 2012, pours volcanic wines at its Wine Shop (Vinotéka); buy during opening hours or by arrangement, with delivery available and tailor-made tasting programs on request.
Classic Varieties, Modern Craft
A Hegymagas family winery grows Welschriesling (olaszrizling), Müller-Thurgau (rizlingszilváni), Zengő (zengő), Traminer (tramini), Rhine Riesling (rajnai rizling), Chardonnay (chardonnay), and Rózsakő (rózsakő). Horváth Cellar (Horváth Pince) has welcomed wine lovers since 1996, now tending 44.5 acres. Expect modern processing alongside extended barrel aging for select bottles.
Nyári Cellar (Nyári Pince), 656 feet from Tarányi Cellar (Tarányi Pince) and the Polish Chapel (Lengyel-kápolna) on the southern face, pours both draft and bottled wines with knockout views; tastings by booking. The Saint George Hill Estate Wine Shop (Szent György-hegy estate Vinotéka) is open daily, year-round, while the refreshed estate center hosts the Viridárium kitchen from spring to fall for hungry food and wine travelers.
The organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
