Hegymagas sits in the Tapolca Basin at the foot of St. George Hill (Szent György-hegy), just 3.1 miles from Lake Balaton, and fills the year with wine tourism, food, and heritage programs. The village leans into its volcanic terroir and small-plot winemaking culture, pairing cellar tours with farm markets and panoramic tastings.
Weekly Hegymagas Market
Taste the Badacsony region and shop directly from local producers at the Hegymagas Market on 2026.02.07, 2026.02.14, 2026.02.21, 2026.02.28, and 2026.03.07. More dates are added throughout the season, so keep an eye out. Expect artisan foods, seasonal produce, and bottled specialties straight from the hillsides.
St. George Hill Until Dawn (Szent György-hegy hajnalig)
On 2026.06.06–2026.06.07, St. George Hill Until Dawn (Szent György-hegy hajnalig) takes over the slopes for a day-and-night celebration of wine, food, and landscape. Cellars open their doors, terraces fill with clinking glasses, and the volcanic ridges set the backdrop for long tastings and late conversations.
Stay and Sip
Kovács Guesthouse in Hegymagas welcomes visitors year-round, making a perfect base for cellar-hopping and trail walks. Several wineries run agritourism on the southern slopes, with guesthouses available to book for vineyard views and slow mornings.
Small Plots, Big Character
One boutique estate tends 2 × 2 hectares (about 9.9 acres) on St. George Hill (Szent György-hegy), its name nodding to compact size and meticulous care. Unlike much of the region, the focus here leans toward reds. Cellar visits are by appointment, with a two-hour tasting of six top selections.
Volcanic Signatures
Róbert Gilvesy founded his winery in 2012, spotlighting the hill’s basalt-driven style. The vinotheque sells during opening hours and by arrangement, with delivery available. Tasting programs are organized on request, designed to explore mineral energy glass by glass.
Family Cellars and Classics
Local family wineries pour olaszrizling, rizlingszilváni, zengő, tramini, Rhine riesling (rajnai rizling), chardonnay, and rózsakő. Horváth Cellar (Horváth Pince) has welcomed wine lovers since 1996 and now farms 44.5 acres, combining modern processing with extended barrel aging for select wines.
Views, Flights, and Food
Nyári Cellar (Nyári Pince), on the southern face 656 feet from the Tarányi Cellar and Lengyel Chapel, pairs excellent wines with sweeping vistas; both draft and bottled options are available, tastings by booking. The St. George Hill (Szent György-hegy) estate vinotheque opens daily year-round, while the refreshed estate center hosts Viridárium from spring to autumn for food-and-wine travelers.
Plan Flexibly
Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
