Sugar, heat, and a lot of whisking: Győr is serving a full calendar of hands-on baking workshops for anyone obsessed with sweets. Set at 9000 Győr, Szent István Road (Szent István út) 8, the 2026 series lines up cakes, classic strudels, vegan options, mono-desserts, and French favorites. Kids and adults can both find their groove, whether it’s piping macarons or rolling paper-thin strudel sheets. The workshops are illustrated with four gallery images, and the venue sits right in Győr at Szent István Road (Szent István út) 8.
When and what to bake
The program kicks off on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, with a Macaron Course starring caramel and strawberry. The lineup keeps the pace:
– May 12, 2026: French classic desserts, with Paris-Brest and crème brûlée in the spotlight. Technique meets indulgence—choux rings filled with praline cream, and the crackle of torched sugar over silky custard.
– May 16, 2026: Traditional strudel stretching, featuring two fillings: strawberry-curd and poppy seed–sour cherry. Expect flour-dusted tables and the meditative art of pulling dough so thin you can read through it.
– May 16, 2026: A second Macaron Course on the same day, this time with pistachio and mango—bright, nutty, and tropical.
– May 19, 2026: Strawberry Desserts Day, with a trio built to please: strawberry–speculoos crumble (Germany’s iconic spiced biscuit reborn as a buttery crumb over berries), strawberry doffins (the ultimate lovechild of muffin and doughnut), and a strawberry-and-whipped-cream roulade (light, fluffy, fruit-forward).
– May 27, 2026: Macaron Course featuring pear and hazelnut—autumnal flavors in delicate shells.
All sessions take place in Győr. Expect a friendly, practice-first approach geared toward perfecting textures, learning the chemistry of batter and meringue, and mastering decoration.
Where to stay nearby
Planning to make a weekend of it? The area is packed with stays from rustic lakeside retreats to baroque townhouses.
A picturesque lakefront holiday village sets the tone with twelve thatched-roof cottages. In summer, the lake turns into a favorite beach for families and young travelers; kayak and rowboat rentals add easy adventure. The resort sits at the park’s center and stays attractive to anglers year-round.
Close to Győr’s historic downtown, Amstel Hattyú Guesthouse (Amstel Hattyú Panzió) spreads over a 53,819 ft² green plot on the Mosoni-Danube. Quick to reach yet quiet, it suits both city explorers and active guests with plenty of sports options.
On Győr’s suburban edge on the Little Hungarian Plain (Kisalföld), an airy youth accommodation stands 8 km (4.97 miles) from downtown. Built in 1994 with chapels on both floors, it hosts 45 guests year-round with prior arrangement. The dining room, lecture hall, and kitchen can be rented even without booking rooms—ideal for retreats and courses.
Right in the heart, Baroque Hotel Promenade (Barokk Hotel Promenád)**** sits on the pedestrianized Jedlik Ányos Street in a listed baroque mini-palace dating back to the early 1600s. Rooms—two- and three-bed options, plus a family room, a bio room, and a baroque suite—are named for Győr notables, reflected in décor and in-room write-ups.
Bolero Hotel channels classic bourgeois charm, catering to couples, families, business travelers, and groups who want quality dining and live music along with their stay.
A first-class family-run guesthouse, opened in 2009, offers elegant rooms with modern bathrooms. It’s in a calm spot just 984 ft from the historic center and a 10-minute walk from Győr train station.
For workers and stopovers, a practical hostel in Győr serves up 1–6-bed rooms with showers and toilets, shared kitchens (one for every three rooms), washing machines, free Wi‑Fi, free parking on a guarded lot, and an in-house Western-style pub called Dáma-Tanya. Every room gets a color TV and a fridge, and the on-site grocery is Dáma ABC.
Danubius Hotel Rába anchors the painstakingly restored baroque downtown. Győr, the city of encounters at the confluence of four rivers, packs cultural programs and layers of history. The hotel’s central address is a perfect launchpad for sightseeing.
Domus Peregrini Apartments welcomes solo travelers, groups, and pilgrims across 23 apartments. Two- and three-bed units include a kitchenette, shower bathroom, Wi‑Fi, flat-screen TV, and laptop-size safe; many can be connected for larger parties. There’s secure courtyard storage for bicycles.
Near the Mosoni-Danube in the old town, a baroque-tinged guesthouse features 14 fully equipped rooms, an atmospheric lounge, and a tiny inner courtyard—immersive old-city character included.
Where to eat and drink
At Apátúr Brewery (Apátúr Sörház), a centuries-old brewing tradition has been revived under the joint wing of Széchenyi University and the Saint Maurus Benedictine Priory. Beyond beer and hospitality, it’s a bridge between the monastic and the modern—aiming to leave a mark in both gastronomy and Benedictine culture.
Gyirmót Sport & Wellness Hotel’s Arundo restaurant serves daily à la carte lunches from noon, Sunday buffets, and generous buffet breakfasts. It also hosts family celebrations, corporate events, and birthdays.
A teahouse five minutes’ walk from downtown brings an intimate vibe with over 60 teas, coffees and specialties, hot chocolates, warm drinks, soft drinks, spirits, and liqueurs. Expect ongoing drink promos, sports on projector screens, free Wi‑Fi, and event hosting for up to 50 people.
Győr’s first true American-style diner goes all-in on authenticity: classic flavors, high standards, no compromises. The goal—beyond great food—is to make every visit memorable, anchored in premium ingredients and a team chosen for both skill and warmth.
On Győr’s famed pedestrian street, a sleek cocktail bar offers premium spirits, signature cocktails, and specialty coffees. It’s pitched as more than a drink—an experience set in polished, exclusive surroundings.
In the baroque center, Belgian Pub and Restaurant (Belga Söröző és Étterem) keeps things playful and refined with spicy beer bites, clever starters, hearty soups, cheeky Belgian salads, treasures from Neptune’s realm, and regionally rooted Rábaköz dishes to round it out.
How to plan it
The workshops run across May in Győr at Szent István Road (Szent István út) 8, with themes shifting weekly from macarons to French classics to traditional strudel and strawberry showstoppers. Pair your session with a night or two in the baroque core or by the water, book a table for a post-bake reward, and you’ve got a sweet city break—whisks up, spirits high.
