Hegymagas gears up for a full year of farm-to-basket Saturdays with the Hegymagas Market running from January 3 to December 19, 2026. The stalls line the edge of the village on the road toward Szigliget, and regulars and first-timers alike get the same warm welcome: a familiar spread of trusted producers joined by fresh faces, all set for early-morning browsing from 7:30 a.m. And if you arrive hungry, there’s a surprise breakfast waiting to kick-start your shop.
Where and when
The market sets up at 8265, Szigligeti út (Szigligeti Road), right at the Hegymagas village boundary on the way to Szigliget. It runs every Saturday in 2026, opening at 7:30 a.m. Upcoming dates include February 7, February 14, February 21, and February 28, with more to follow throughout the year. Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs, so keep an eye out for updates or sign up for notifications if you don’t want to miss a weekend.
What’s in the baskets
Local producers load their tables with chemical-free seasonal fruit and veg, artisan cheeses, smoked meats, homemade cordials and jams, fresh breads and cakes, plus gluten-free, diabetic, and vegan baked goods. Honey and gingerbread add sweetness to the selection, while additive-free cosmetics bring a natural touch to your skincare routine. Two new names join the line-up this year: Hegymagasi Marhaságok with notably fine smoked meats, and Levendula Porta with standout cheeses that truly earn the word “gorgeous.”
Why it’s different
This is an eco- and organic-focused producers’ market built and run by local residents who care about more than just a weekend sale. Shopping here feels like stepping into a community: conversations bloom between stalls, neighbors swap recipes and tips, kids wander to the play corner, and no one is in a rush. It’s the kind of place where you pick up a loaf, learn a new soup trick, and leave with phone numbers and fresh ideas along with your groceries.
Easy to reach, easy to enjoy
Arrive by car, bicycle, or bus—access is simple whichever way you come. Card payments are accepted, so you don’t have to stuff your wallet with cash before dawn. Dogs are welcome, the kids’ corner buys you a little browsing time, and that surprise breakfast adds a convivial pause between producers.
Wine country all around
Hegymagas sits in the Badacsony wine region, with St. George Hill (Szent György-hegy) rising behind it—volcanic soils, sunlit slopes, and a cluster of cellars ready to pour. Several nearby wineries offer tastings, tours, and bottle sales, often by reservation. One boutique cellar cultivates “2×2 hectares” of vines on St. George Hill (Szent György-hegy), a name that nods to their small scale and tight focus. They spotlight reds—still unusual for the region—and host a two-hour tasting of six top bottles, by appointment.
Another family venture farms 20 hectares on the southern slopes of St. George Hill (Szent György-hegy) and pairs winemaking with agritourism. You can even book overnight stays in their guesthouses, turning a market morning into a weekend getaway among the vines. Across the hill, what may be the smallest cellar on St. George Hill (Szent György-hegy) leans into handcrafted, delicatessen-style wines made from distinctive local varieties, promising tastings that stay with you long after the last sip.
Look for volcanic-driven bottles from a winery founded by Róbert Gilvesy in 2012. Their vinotheque sells year-round during opening hours and by arrangement, with delivery available, and organizes tasting programs on request. A Hegymagas family cellar pours a local set of varieties—Welschriesling (olaszrizling), Müller-Thurgau (rizlingszilváni), Zengő, Gewürztraminer (tramini), Riesling (rajnai rizling), Chardonnay, and Rózsakő—capturing the hill’s character in classic whites.
Horváth Cellar (Horváth Pince) has welcomed wine lovers since 1996 on the south side of St. George Hill (Szent György-hegy), tending 18 hectares. They blend modern techniques with time in wooden casks for selected wines, letting some bottles rest longer in barrel for depth and texture. At Nyári Cellar (Nyári Pince), also on the southern slope, expect sweeping views and both draft and bottled wines; tastings are by appointment and the setting is a showstopper—only about 200 meters from Tarányi Cellar (Tarányi Pince) and the Lengyel Chapel.
An estate vinotheque on St. George Hill (Szent György-hegy) keeps its doors open all year, every day. From spring to autumn, their refreshed estate center hosts the Viridárium kitchen, drawing in food and wine tourists who want plates to match the glass. With so many cellars so close, it’s easy to pair your Saturday market haul with a tasting flight or two.
Stay the night
If you want to linger, Kovács Guesthouse in Hegymagas welcomes guests year-round. It’s a simple move: check in, wake early, hit the stalls for warm bread and local honey, then wander up the hill for a late-morning flight of Welschriesling (olaszrizling). With buses, bikes, and country roads connecting it all, it’s the kind of weekend that takes little planning and pays back every minute.
Plan your Saturday
– Saturdays, January 3–December 19, 2026
– Opens 7:30 a.m., Szigligeti út (Szigligeti Road), Hegymagas (on the way to Szigliget)
– Card payments accepted, kid-friendly corner, dog-friendly
– Surprise breakfast for early shoppers
– Community-run eco and organic producers’ market
– Nearby wine tastings and vinotheques, some by appointment
Keep your calendar flexible: organizers may adjust dates and programs. Add it to your bucket list, set a reminder, and make Hegymagas your new Saturday ritual.
