Discover Hegymagas Market Saturdays on Szigligeti Road: fresh local produce, artisan cheeses, smoked meats, gluten-free and vegan bakes, family- and dog-friendly, near St. George Hill wineries.
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Hegymagas is doubling down on its beloved Saturday ritual in 2026: a lively producers’ market on the village edge along Szigligeti Road (Szigligeti út), the road to Szigliget. From January through December, every Saturday from 7:30 a.m., regulars and first-timers are welcomed with a generous spread, new vendors, and a friendly, small-town buzz that turns shopping into a weekly meet-up. Arrive hungry—the organizers tease a surprise breakfast for early birds.
The market’s core is fresh, chemical-free seasonal produce and fruit from local growers, backed by a generous lineup of artisan goods: handcrafted cheeses, smoked meats, homemade syrups and jams, breads and pastries (including gluten-free, diabetic-friendly, and vegan bakery items), honey, gingerbread, and additive-free cosmetics. It’s curated for people who love market ambiance and want to buy directly from the hands that make and grow the food.
Set on Szigligeti Road (Szigligeti út), postcode 8265 Hegymagas, the venue is easy to reach by car, bike, or bus. Expect family-friendly touches—a children’s corner, breakfast options, card payments—and a dog-friendly policy that means you don’t have to leave the four-legged family member at home.
Two fresh names join the community this year. Hegymagasi Marhaságok brings fine smoked meats, while Levendula Porta rolls in with a slate of gorgeous cheeses. They fit seamlessly alongside the region’s regular producers, adding new flavors and reasons to linger. The result is a true farm-to-basket experience that keeps evolving without losing its roots.
This is more than a grocery run. The market was founded and is still run by local residents with deep ties to the area, committed to eco and organic products. Between quick tastings and casual chats, people swap recipes and tips, catch up on village life, and take a breather under the open sky. It’s a weekly community check-in that rewards curiosity and conversation as much as it does an appetite.
– Open every Saturday in 2026 from 7:30 a.m.
– March dates: March 7, March 14, March 21, March 28
– Address: 8265 Hegymagas, Szigligeti Road (Szigligeti út)
The organizers reserve the right to change dates or programs, so check updates before you go.
If a morning at the market leaves you wanting more Hegymagas time, Kovács Guesthouse offers year-round accommodation in the village. It’s a base camp for tasting local wines, walking St. George Hill (Szent György-hegy), and unhurriedly exploring the basalt slopes and cellar doors that make this corner of the Badacsony wine region special.
St. George Hill (Szent György-hegy), part of the Badacsony wine region, is right on the market’s doorstep, and several wineries welcome visitors. One small-batch estate tends a compact 2-by-2-hectare (about 9.88-acre) holding with an uncommon regional focus on reds. Visits are by appointment, with a two-hour tasting flight of six standout wines. Another family venture farms 20 hectares on the southern slopes, pairing wine with agritourism and offering guesthouses you can book.
One of the smallest cellars on the hill leans into handcrafted, delicacy-style wines from distinctive local varieties, promising a tasting atmosphere you won’t forget. Gilvesy’s volcanic wines, founded by owner Róbert Gilvesy in 2012, can be bought in the vinotheque during opening hours or by arrangement; delivery is available, and tastings are organized on request.
Horváth Cellar (Horváth Pince) has been welcoming wine lovers since 1996 on the southern side of St. George Hill (Szent György-hegy), now farming 18 hectares with a mix of modern processing and extended barrel aging for select wines. Nyári Cellar (Nyári Pince) sits 200 meters from Tarányi Cellar (Tarányi Pince) and Lengyel Chapel (Lengyel-kápolna), pouring both draft and bottled wines with a knockout view; tastings are available with a booking. The hill’s flagship estate keeps its vinotheque open year-round, every day, and from spring to autumn the revamped estate center hosts the Viridárium kitchen for food and wine travelers chasing pairings and panoramas.
Whether you’re after reds shaped by basalt soils, crisp whites with lake-breeze lift, or a simple glass in the sun, the slopes around Hegymagas make it easy to plan a tasting trail after your market haul.
Here’s the simple ritual locals swear by: roll in early, grab breakfast, stock up on vegetables, fruit, cheese, smoked meats, breads, and a treat or two for later. Chat with the producers, compare notes with your neighbors, and let the kids run off their energy at the play corner while the dog soaks up attention. Then, point your wheels toward St. George Hill (Szent György-hegy) for a cellar appointment or a lazy lunch with a view.
Hegymagas Market keeps it real: local hands, clean food, and the easy rhythm of a Saturday done right. Pack a tote, bring an appetite, and let the weekend start on Szigligeti Road (Szigligeti út).
