Hegymagas kicks off 2026 with a bustling producer market running every Saturday from January 3 to December 19, drawing locals and travelers to the village edge on the road toward Szigliget. Vendors old and new set up early; doors open at 7:30 a.m., and the welcome is warm whether you’re browsing, buying, or just soaking in the small-town buzz. Show up hungry and you’ll be greeted with a surprise breakfast—simple, hearty, and perfect with a steaming coffee in winter or a cool sip in summer.
The Hegymagas Market is built by locals, run by locals, and stocked with the good stuff: chemical-free seasonal vegetables and fruits, hand-crafted cheeses, smoked meats, homemade cordials and jams, fresh breads, pastries, and special-diet baked goods—gluten-free, diabetic-friendly, and vegan. Those with a sweet tooth can hunt down honey and gingerbread, while the natural crowd gravitates to additive-free cosmetics made in small batches. Payment is easy with bank cards accepted, and the site is dog-friendly, so four-legged companions can tag along. Families are covered with a dedicated kids’ corner to burn off energy while parents chat with producers or swap recipes and tips with fellow shoppers.
New faces are joining the producer community this year. Hegymagasi Marhaságok brings its fine smoked meat selection, and Levendula Porta rolls in with marvelous cheeses. The market is meant to be more than a shopping run—it’s a community hangout with time built in for conversation, lounging, and getting to know the people behind the produce. It’s also easy to get to by car, bike, or bus, with parking and access laid out along Szigligeti Road (Szigligeti út), at the 8265 Hegymagas address.
Dates You Can Count On
Saturday is market day in Hegymagas throughout the year. Upcoming Saturdays include January 31, February 7, February 14, and February 21, with more dates filling the calendar right up to December 19. As always, organizers reserve the right to adjust times or programs, so last-minute checks are smart, especially in the shoulder seasons.
Stay the Weekend
If the vibe hooks you, Hegymagas makes it easy to linger. Kovács Guesthouse welcomes visitors year-round, offering a convenient base for early-morning market strolls and afternoon hikes around the nearby volcanic slopes. Book a room, wander the village lanes, and plan your tastings across the St. George Hill (Szent György-hegy) wine scene—one of the gems of the Badacsony wine region.
Wine Country, Volcanic Soul
St. George Hill (Szent György-hegy) is the market’s scenic backdrop and the local wine world’s engine. Several wineries in and around Hegymagas open their doors to visitors, each with its own twist on tradition. One boutique cellar farms a compact 2-by-2-hectare parcel on St. George Hill, a small size that lets them obsess over details and chase the best expression of the land. In a region famed for whites, they lean unusually toward reds, offering pre-booked cellar visits and a six-wine tasting lineup that runs two hours and highlights their top bottles.
Agrotourism is thriving on the hill’s southern slopes, too, with a family operation cultivating 20 hectares and offering guesthouse stays among the vines. Another micro-winery, perhaps the hill’s smallest, focuses on delicate, handcrafted wines from special local varieties, aiming to deliver tastings that linger in the memory as much as on the palate. For volcanic character in a glass, Róbert Gilvesy’s label, founded in 2012, anchors a contemporary approach: the Vinotheque sells wines during opening hours and by arrangement, ships orders, and organizes tastings by request.
Hegymagas also has classic family cellars pouring the local grape roster: Welschriesling (olaszrizling), Müller-Thurgau (rizlingszilváni), Zengő, Traminer (tramini), Rhine Riesling (rajnai rizling), Chardonnay, and Rózsakő. Horváth Cellar (Horváth Pince) has hosted wine lovers since 1996 on the hill’s southern face, working 18 hectares and blending modern processing with extended barrel aging for select wines. Nyári Cellar (Nyári Pince), just 200 meters from the Tarányi Cellar (Tarányi pince) and Lengyel Chapel (Lengyel-kápolna), pairs wines by the glass and bottled wines with a sweeping panorama; tastings here are by appointment.
Another estate keeps its St. George Hill Vinotheque (Szent György-hegy Vinotéka) open all year, every day. From spring through fall, its refreshed estate center hosts the Viridárium kitchen, a seasonal stop for food and wine travelers who want to match plates to pours and linger on the terrace as the light shifts across the basalt hills.
Eat, Talk, Repeat
The market’s charm lies in its rhythm. Producers chat about soil and seasons. Neighbors trade baking tricks and preserving tips. Newcomers get steered toward the best honey or the softest goat cheese. Kids chase each other between stalls, dogs curl at their owners’ feet, and someone always presses a slice of smoked ham or a square of gingerbread into your hand. This is the kind of weekly ritual that stitches a place together—unhurried, practical, delicious.
Whether you’re there for the veg, the vines, or the village feel, Hegymagas on a Saturday is the right kind of habit to form. Pack a tote, bring an appetite, and follow Szigligeti Road (Szigligeti út) until the tents and chatter appear on the horizon. The producers will be waiting. Organizers may change schedules or programs as needed, so keep an eye out for updates before you roll.
