On Saturday, May 16, 2026, traditional homemade strudel takes center stage in Győr at a hands-on workshop promising to turn childhood memories into fresh, flaky reality. The session, hosted at 9000 Győr, Szent István Road (Szent István út) 8, teaches the old-school art of stretching dough so thin you can read a newspaper through it—without tearing. Expect practical tips, a few time-worn tricks, and the kind of kitchen confidence that lets you pull off a proper Hungarian rétes at home. Participants work in pairs to roll out one full strudel dough; by the end, the class turns out 16 strudel rolls ready for the oven.
What’s on the menu
The May 16 workshop focuses on traditional dough stretching and baking, with seasonal fillings to keep things bright and nostalgic. For this date, the lineup features strawberry–cottage cheese and poppy seed–sour cherry. A second date—June 15, 2026, also in Győr—returns with the same classic method and a fresh slate of fillings: sour cherry–cottage cheese and apple–walnut. Whether you’re in it for the soft, creamy túró (cottage cheese) or the crunchy, aromatic mák (poppy seed), both sessions promise that heavenly sweet-sour balance Hungarians swear by.
Where to stay nearby
If you’re making a weekend of it, Győr has options ranging from riverside inns to baroque boutique hotels. The Amstel Hattyú Guesthouse (Amstel Hattyú Panzió) sits a short stroll from the historic center on a 5,000 m² green riverside plot along the Moson-Danube (Mosoni-Duna). It’s easy to reach, quiet, and geared to active guests with a spread of sports options.
On the classic side, the Baroque Promenade Hotel (Barokk Hotel Promenád) anchors the old town’s pedestrian Ányos Jedlik Street (Jedlik Ányos utca) in a protected baroque palace dating back to the early 1600s. Rooms are two- and three-bed, including a family room, a “bio room,” and a baroque suite, each named for a Győr notable and styled to match. It’s polished comfort for business and leisure travelers who want location with character.
Budget-conscious travelers, workers, and passers-through can find multi-bed rooms (1–6 beds) with showers and private toilets, communal kitchens, washing machines, free Wi‑Fi, and parking in a guarded lot. There’s even a Western-style pub, Lady Farm (Dáma-Tanya), on the lowest level and a convenience store, Dáma ABC, on site. Every room comes with a TV and fridge, and kitchens are shared among every three rooms.
For groups or pilgrims, Domus Peregrini Apartments offers 23 two- and three-bed units with kitchenette counters, shower bathrooms, Wi‑Fi, flat-screen TVs, and laptop-sized safes. Some rooms connect, and extra beds are available for bigger crews. Cyclists can tuck bikes into secure courtyard storage. Another central pick: a small baroque-style guesthouse near the Moson-Danube (Mosoni-Duna) with 14 fully equipped rooms, a cozy baroque lounge, and a petite inner courtyard—made for those who like their lodgings to echo the old town outside.
Győr, easy to love
Győr lives up to its nickname, the City of Encounters, where four rivers meet and centuries of architecture rub shoulders across the baroque old town. Cultural calendars crowd together here, and the beautifully restored center is an open-air highlight reel. The Danubius Hotel Rába’s stately building stands right in that scene, making it an ideal base for explorations between bites of fresh-baked strudel.
Eat, drink, unwind
Pre- or post-rolling, you’re spoiled for choice. At Apátúr Brewhouse (Apátúr Sörház)—revived under the wing of Széchenyi University (Széchenyi István Egyetem) and the Saint Maurus Benedictine Priory—centuries-old brewing tradition meets contemporary hospitality and event hosting, connecting craft beer with monastic and culinary culture.
Gyirmót Sport & Wellness Hotel’s Arundo Restaurant serves à la carte daily from noon, with a generous buffet breakfast and a Sunday smorgasbord. It’s also a reliable venue for family celebrations and corporate events if your strudel plans turn into a full-blown party.
Craving a quiet sip? A sleek tea lounge five minutes from the center pours more than 60 kinds of tea alongside coffees, hot chocolates, and spirits, streams sports on a projector, and offers free Wi‑Fi—plus private events for up to 50 guests. If retro Americana calls, Győr’s first true diner doubles down on classic U.S. flavors and atmosphere with a no-compromise mantra on quality and freshness. Prefer something chic? An elegant cocktail and coffee bar on the famed pedestrian street deals in premium spirits, cocktails, and specialty coffees with a side of polished service.
Belgian twist in a baroque heart
Right in the historic core, the Belgian Pub and Restaurant (Belga Söröző és Étterem) mixes mood and menu with playful precision. Expect spicy beer snacks, clever starters, rich soups, offbeat Belgian salads, a stroll through Neptune’s kingdom, and a homey detour to Rábaköz’s regional dishes, all the way to vibrant pasta plates, retro favorites, and can’t-skip desserts. The daily home-style lunch deal is a safety net when your afternoon suddenly disappears among cobbles and courtyards.
Dates, address, details
– May 16, 2026, Győr: Traditional strudel dough stretching and baking. Fillings: strawberry–cottage cheese; poppy seed–sour cherry. Venue: 9000 Győr, Szent István Road (Szent István út) 8.
– June 15, 2026, Győr: Traditional strudel making. Fillings: sour cherry–cottage cheese; apple–walnut. Venue: Győr.
Pairs will stretch one full strudel dough and, by the end, the group bakes 16 rolls. With a few pro moves, you’ll learn how to make it stretch and stretch—without a single tear—then take the know-how home for your own kitchen encores.
