Hegymagas in 2026 hosts a full year of events attuned to the magical vibe of St. George’s Hill (Szent György-hegy). Spring and summer bring wine tastings, foodie feasts, and hikes across the slopes. Fall lights up with harvest festivals and panoramic wine tastings that capture the village’s soul, while cozy community gatherings deliver family-style fun year-round. From April 3 (Friday) to April 26 (Sunday), multiple spots around zip code 8265 ramp up the action.
Hegymagas Markets: Fresh Local Flavors
Visit the Hegymagas Market for flavors from the Badacsony region straight from the producers. It takes place every Saturday: April 11, April 18, April 25, May 2, May 23. More dates coming throughout the year—perfect for stocking up on goodies while enjoying the hill air.
Szevasz Terasz! Wine Terraces Calling
From April 3 to 26, “Szevasz terasz!” (“Hi Terrace!”) invites everyone to Hegymagas’s wine terraces. Dive into the St. George’s Hill (Szent György-hegy) charm with drinks, gourmet food, and trail adventures on the hillsides. It’s the spot where the hill’s energy hits hardest.
St. George’s Hill (Szent György-Hegy) Till Dawn Party
June 6-7 brings “Szent György-hegy hajnalig” (“St. George’s Hill Till Dawn”), a non-stop party under the stars. One unmissable event to kick off summer atop the volcanic hill.
Stay at Kovács Guesthouse (Kovács Vendégház)
Kovács Guesthouse (Kovács VendĂ©gház) welcomes guests year-round in Hegymagas. It’s your cozy base for all the action, with that intimate hill feel.
Wineries Crafting Hill Magic
This tiny powerhouse on St. George’s Hill (Szent György-hegy) in the Badacsony wine region farms 2×2 hectares (about 10 acres total). The small scale means total devotion—hand-tended vines yield top reds, unusual for the area. Book cellar visits for a 2-hour tasting of their 6 best bottles.
This family-run agrotourism and winery spans 20 hectares on the south slopes. Book guesthouse stays while sipping their lineup.
Claiming St. George’s Hill’s smallest cellar, they craft unique, delicate handmade wines from special grapes. Tastings come with an epic atmosphere you’ll never forget.
Gilvesy Winery, founded by owner Róbert Gilvesy in 2012, bottles volcanic wines from the hill. Buy at the vinotéka during hours or by appointment, plus delivery. Custom tastings available.
Horváth Cellar (Horváth Pince), on the south side since 1996, tends 18 hectares. Modern tech meets long oak barrel aging for standout wines—wine lovers, this is your spot.
Nyári Cellar (Nyári Pince) sits 200 meters from Tarányi Cellar (Tarányi Pince) and Lengyel Chapel (Lengyel-kápolna) on the south slope, dazzling with excellent wines and views. Bulk or bottled options, tastings by reservation.
Szent György-hegyi Cellar VinotĂ©ka (Szent György-hegyi pince vinotĂ©ka) stays open daily all year. From spring to fall, the revamped estate center’s Viridárium kitchen serves gastro and wine tourists.
Organizers hold the right to tweak dates and programs—stay flexible for the best times!
