The Hegymagas Market is back year-round in 2026, serving up that friendly, old-school market vibe on the edge of the village along Szigligeti Road, the way to Szigliget. Every Saturday from 7:30 a.m., locals, curious passersby, weekend regulars, and food-loving travelers roll in for seasonal produce, honest flavors, and a good chat. Expect familiar vendors and a few fresh faces to keep things lively, plus a surprise breakfast for anyone who shows up hungry. Location: 8265 Hegymagas, Szigligeti út.
What’s New and What’s Good
Two notable newcomers have joined the producers’ community. Hegymagas Marhaságok brings fine smoked meats, while Levendula Porta turns heads with beautiful artisan cheeses. These additions slot right into a lineup that champions local, chemical-free seasonal vegetables and fruits, craft cheeses, smoked charcuterie, homemade syrups and jams, breads and cakes, gluten-free, diabetic-friendly, and vegan bakery items, honey, gingerbread, and additive-free cosmetics. It’s a compact masterclass in how a village market can be both traditional and forward-thinking at once.
Real Community, Not Just Shopping
This eco- and organic-focused market was created by, and is run by, local residents with deep ties to the area. You come for tomatoes and leave with recipes, or stop for honey and end up trading tips on sourdough. There’s always time to pause, chat, discover something new, and let the morning stretch into something unplanned. The market is kid-friendly with a dedicated play corner, welcomes dogs, and takes bank cards—little touches that make a big difference if you’re rolling in with family or just hopping off a bike.
When and How to Get There
Open every Saturday in 2026 from January through December, doors up at 7:30 a.m. Hegymagas sits in the Badacsony wine region, so the approach alone is worth the ride. The market is easy to reach by car, bicycle, or bus. Upcoming market days include April 25, May 2, May 9, and May 16, with more dates added throughout the year. The organizers reserve the right to tweak dates or programs, so keep an eye on updates before you set off.
Breakfast, Kids, Dogs, Cards
Details matter: if you arrive on an empty stomach, the market rewards you with a tasty surprise breakfast. Bring the little ones—there’s a kids’ corner to keep them busy. Leash up your four-legged co-pilot; the market is dog-friendly. And yes, you can pay by card, though cash is always handy for quick picks and small producers.
Stay the Weekend
If the market grabs you—and it tends to—staying in Hegymagas is straightforward. The Kovács Guesthouse welcomes visitors year-round, offering a local base that puts you close to both the village market and the surrounding vineyards. From there, you’ve got the volcanic slopes of St. George Hill (Szent György-hegy) within easy reach, with cellar doors and tasting rooms set among hillside vines and panoramic views of the Badacsony region.
Wine Country Next Door
This corner of the Badacsony wine region hums with boutique energy. Several St. George Hill (Szent György-hegy) wineries highlight the area’s volcanic character, each with its own personality. One tiny estate cultivates 2×2 hectares with total attention to detail, leaning—unusually for the region—toward red wines. Book ahead for cellar tours and a six-wine flight showcasing their best bottlings over a two-hour tasting. Another family-run operation farms about twenty hectares on the southern slopes, coupling winemaking with agritourism and guesthouse stays for a full country escape.
A small artisan winery on St. George Hill (Szent György-hegy) focuses on unique, delicatessen-style wines from local varieties, pairing each pour with a memorable sense of place. Meanwhile, Gilvesy’s volcanic wines—launched in 2012—can be picked up at the wine shop during opening hours or by appointment, with delivery and custom tastings arranged on request. The long-established Horváth Cellar (Horváth Pince) has welcomed wine lovers since 1996 across 18 hectares, balancing modern processing with extended barrel aging for select wines.
For a view with your glass, Nyári Cellar (Nyári Pince) sits 200 meters from Tarányi Cellar (Tarányi Pince) and the Chapel of the Poles (Lengyel Chapel) on the sunny southern slope, offering both draft and bottled wines and tastings by reservation. And for a year-round anchor, a St. George Hill (Szent György-hegy) cellar’s wine shop opens daily, with the revamped estate center hosting the Viridárium kitchen from spring through autumn, serving food that plays in harmony with the region’s bottles.
Make a Day of It
Here’s the ideal Saturday script: roll up to Szigligeti Road just after sunrise, snag that surprise breakfast, fill your tote with crisp greens, stone fruit, a wedge of Levendula Porta cheese, a packet of Hegymagas Marhaságok smoked cuts, and a jar or two of homemade jam. Let the kids loosen up in the play corner and give the dog a breather in the shade. Chat with the producers, grab notes on recipes, and map out a post-market tasting flight on St. George Hill (Szent György-hegy). Whether you’re pedaling in or cruising by bus, this is the kind of market morning that turns into the highlight of a Balaton weekend.
Essential Notes
– Location: 8265 Hegymagas, Szigligeti út
– When: Saturdays year-round in 2026, from 7:30 a.m.
– Access: Easy by car, bike, or bus
– Amenities: Kids’ corner, breakfast, bank card payment, dog-friendly
– Upcoming dates: 2026.04.25, 2026.05.02, 2026.05.09, 2026.05.16 (more to come)
Pack a basket. Bring curiosity. Leave room in the trunk. The Hegymagas Market rewards all three.
