The Ságvár Fair (Ságvári Vásár) returns on Saturday, December 13, 2025, transforming the market grounds on Sport Street (Vásártér) into a bustling national flea and small-animal fair. The event runs 06:00–15:00 in the winter months; from March to October the hours are 05:00–15:00. Monthly regulars know the rhythm: it’s held every second Saturday, with entry for season-pass and day-ticket vendors starting at 05:00 on market day. Spaces are allocated first come, first served, while contracted vendors have their spots held until 07:00 each market morning.
The setting is classic South Balaton: Ságvár lies close to Siófok in a valley framed by hilly forests, just 8.1 miles from the lake along the new Endréd Road. The village’s elegant little hunting lodge, named in memory of the Ottoman era, hints at local history woven through the region’s food and wine scene.
Eat, Sip, Repeat in Siófok
BlueDot Bistro, an à la carte restaurant and bar right by the marina promenade in Siófok, serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner year-round. The terrace and garden open directly onto the waterfront walkway, making it a go-to not only for hotel guests but for anyone strolling in from the yacht harbor or town.
Amigo Restaurant (Amigo Étterem), in the city center, fires more than 50 wood-oven pizza variations and pairs them with a café corner and a billiards room. The kitchen leans Hungarian and Italian with international touches; salads are available all year, and the dessert list keeps expanding. In summer, a breezy terrace boosts the vibe.
Vineyards at the Lake’s Gate
At Balatonvilágos, the Aliga Horváth Cellar (Aligai Horváth Pince) cultivates 86.5 acres across roughly 25 wine and as many table-grape varieties. Highlights include Pinot Gris (szürkebarát), Welschriesling (olaszrizling), Zenit, Blaufränkisch (Kékfrankos), Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon. The flagship is, naturally, Welschriesling. They also sell grapevine cuttings. Visits are by prior appointment.
Vegan Treats and Smoothies
Craving chill and clean? The ice cream, açaí, and smoothie bar locks summer into every scoop. Açaí, the Amazon’s superfood star, comes in three dangerously tasty versions. Smoothies are all-natural and plant-based, made with ripe fruit, single-origin chocolate, carefully selected nuts, and plant milks. Everything is vegan and gluten-free, so everyone can get in on the Anjuna vibe.
Retro Charm and Monastic Flavors
Anno Tavern (Anno Taverna) in Balatonszárszó channels early 20th-century charm with antiques, photos, and period furniture in the village center. Nearby, the refreshed range from the Tihany Benedictine Abbey (Tihanyi Bencés Apátság) showcases house-made specialties: local sweets, Father Gellért’s herbal teas, King Andrew’s (András király) and Queen Anastasia’s (Anasztázia királyné) herb-lavender liqueurs, and TICHON monastic beers.
Fresh Fish, Specialty Coffee, and Bubbles
A year-round fish fry spot serves hake, bream, zander, pike-perch fillet, catfish fillet, carp slice, trout, and the local garda, plus fisherman’s soup with carp or catfish. Salads include vitamin-packed mixes, Greek salad, and smoked-trout mayo salad. Gluten-sensitive guests can request any fish breaded in corn flour.
In Balatonalmádi, a specialty café fuels purists. For bottles to take home, Balaton Borkúria spans the lake’s varietal wealth: quality Balaton wines, fruit pálinka, premium spirits, and sparkling wines.
Balatonfüred’s historic restaurant scene still shines, blending traditional flavors with modern cuisine. A panoramic event hall and terrace overlooking Lake Balaton and the Tagore Promenade host weddings, family gatherings, and corporate parties, all paired with the region’s standout wines.
