Tapolca’s renewed Market and Hall is dialing up the color and community vibe, welcoming shoppers and partners with a full weekly rhythm. Market days run every Tuesday and Friday from 6:00 to 12:00, while shops inside the Hall open Monday to Friday 06:00–17:00 and Saturday 8:00–12:00. There’s also a local producers’ market every Saturday 07:00–13:00. Dates on the calendar already include January 6 and January 9, both in Tapolca.
Hours, Location, Rhythm
Find the Market and Hall at 8300 Tapolca. Expect early starts: Tuesdays and Fridays are classic market mornings, and Saturdays add a farmers’ twist. Shops inside keep extended weekday hours and a short Saturday shift, perfect for grabbing local fare before lunch.
Historic Estate Seeks Helping Hands
An 18th‑century listed manor with a granary, farm buildings, and a servants’ house opens its big garden and small lake to a careful restoration effort. Tradespeople and volunteers are both pitching in. No specialist skills? Swap your help for lodging and meals. Time is managed on a fair “enough for all” basis. Think Lake Balaton (Balaton), the Bakony, and wine. If you arrive to relax, accommodation is available, but you’ll chip in for meals. Updates will come on upcoming tasks—the granary is ready.
Stay by the Mill Pond
In the former watermill on the shore of Mill Pond (Malom‑tó), a hotel hosts up to 48 guests at once and takes on the planning and execution of family and corporate events. Lakeside charm with built‑in logistics, ready year‑round.
Cave Air, Park Calm: Hotel Pelion
Hunguest Hotel Pelion sits in the city center inside a 10‑acre park, directly above a therapeutic cave reached via a covered corridor from the lobby. The karst cave beneath the hotel offers a special microclimate long known to ease respiratory illnesses, asthma, and allergies. Silence, soft light, and the cave’s air composition combine into a soothing, restorative experience.
Cozy Apartments and a Quiet Guesthouse
A tastefully furnished apartment house at 15 Tavasz St., in Tapolca’s western district, offers four apartments and five rooms. Mónika Guesthouse, near downtown yet tucked in calm, features a three‑room unit with a large living room, kitchenette, and two bathrooms, plus two twin rooms and a separate apartment—comfortable for 12+3 guests.
Sweets Under the Trees
Childhood dreams in one spot: fluffy creams, birthday cakes, churned ice cream, homemade strudel—all shaded by trees at Borostyán.
Organic Family Winery with Animals
On the Badacsony wine slope, a family organic estate has made artisanal wines for over 20 years, focused on natural methods and top quality. A new wine terrace now pairs tastings with panoramic views. The rarity: vineyards meet animal husbandry, and guests can get to know the livestock. Book ahead for estate tours with tastings.
Pizza, Orchids, and More
La Pergola Pizzeria fires 60 varieties in a wood‑burning oven, serving Hungarian classics, international plates, and Italian pastas. They cater to groups in the garden and private rooms. At Hunguest Hotel Pelion, the Orchidea Restaurant has built a reputation for weekly culinary specials from its seasoned chef. The wood‑domed, 300‑seat room sets a warm scene. Next to the Lake Cave (Tavasbarlang), an impressive, guest‑friendly restaurant blends Hungarian flavors with global cuisine.
First Craft Beer on the Uplands
The Stari brewery, the Balaton Uplands’ first, has brewed premium small‑batch beer for nearly 30 years. From classic light, dark, and wheat to red ales and the now‑trendy IPA, there’s a style for everyone. Fruit‑beer fans can try 30% real‑fruit brews: tart sour cherry, sweet strawberry, dusky plum, tangy blackcurrant, and orange‑grapefruit aged on a wheat base. Non‑drinkers get Stari 0.0, alcohol‑free since 2021.
Lakefront Dining
Tópart Restaurant (Tópart Étterem), right on Tapolca’s lakeside, promises a family feel, pretty views, and consistently high‑quality dishes and drinks.
Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
