Celebrate Tihany’s Mulled Wine Cooking Competition with festive music, carousel fun, Santa, and guaranteed snowfall at Mádl Ferenc Square on December 6, 2025. Family-friendly winter vibes and foodie thrills.
when: 2025.12.06., Saturday
where: 8237 Tihany, Mádl Ferenc tér 1.
Get ready for one of Tihany’s warmest, happiest Advent traditions on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 1 Mádl Ferenc Square (8237). The much-loved Tihany Mulled Wine Cooking Competition invites bold teams to battle it out with steaming kettles, spices, and secret twists—this year with guaranteed snowfall for extra winter magic. Expect the trademark great vibe, plenty of foodie thrills, and surprise programs all day long.
What’s On
– Mulled wine cooking competition—teams, sign up and bring your best brew!
– A charming carousel and festive bustle for all ages
– Santa’s arrival, a highlight for kids
– Snow machines and wintry sparkle across the square
– Christmas melodies live from Veronika Baricza, setting the mood just right
When and Where
Saturday, December 6, 2025, Tihany, 1 Mádl Ferenc Square.
Good to Know
Organizers reserve the right to change the date and program. Dress warmly, bring your cheer, and follow updates so you don’t miss a cup—or a surprise.
2025, adrienne
Pros
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Family-friendly vibes: carousel, Santa’s arrival, and gentle “snowfall” make it easy to keep kids happy
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Easy seasonal hook: mulled wine and Christmas tunes are universal, even if you don’t follow local traditions
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Tihany is a charming, safe lakeside town near Lake Balaton that’s relatively known to foreign visitors, especially Europeans
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No Hungarian required to enjoy tasting, music, and atmosphere; pointing and smiles go a long way
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Compact town center means you can walk between parking, the square, and sights like the Abbey
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Reaching Tihany is straightforward by car from Budapest (about 1.5–2 hours) and workable by train+bus via Balatonfüred
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Compared with Christmas markets in Austria or Germany, this feels more intimate and quirky, with the live cooking competition as a fun twist
- International name recognition is modest; many U.S. travelers know Budapest, not Tihany, so it may require extra trip planning
Cons
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Public transport from Budapest isn’t direct (train to Balatonfüred, then bus/taxi), which can add time and transfers
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If you’re expecting massive market-style shopping, this is smaller-scale and more community-focused
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Weather is cold and outdoorsy; even with “guaranteed snow” machines, you’ll need warm clothing and stamina
