Zánka, perched on Lake Balaton’s north shore at the gateway to the Káli Basin and Nivegy Valley, packs the year with culture, food, festivals, sports, and easygoing leisure. Locals and holiday-home owners enjoy a steady stream of concerts, theater, workshops, and seasonal traditions, with hiking routes lacing the village and beyond. Here’s what’s coming up as the year winds down into winter.
Town Hall, Buses, Basics
On November 18 at 16:00, the Municipality hosts a public hearing. Mayor Dr. Kálmán Oláh reports on public safety, recaps the council’s 2025 work, and outlines 2026 plans, then turns to protecting the local environment. Two days later, on November 20, the mobile Government Window (Kormányablak) bus rolls into Zánka for on-the-spot administrative services.
Hands-On Fridays
The library’s paper-weaving club turns old newspapers and magazines into clever objects. Sessions run on November 21 and 28, then December 5 and 12. If you like crafts, learning new techniques, and giving recyclables a second life, this is your table.
Advent Traditions
Zánka lights the Advent candles across four Sundays: the first on November 30, the second on December 7, the third on December 14, and the fourth on December 21, which doubles as the village Christmas celebration. Expect a gentle, communal glow as the season builds.
St. Nicholas Weekend
December 6 is all about St. Nicholas (Mikulás). Families meet the red-capped bringer of treats, while runners lace up for the 4th Zánka St. Nicholas Run (Mikulás-futás), adding a brisk loop to the festivities.
Community Voices
The Zánka German Nationality Self-Government holds its public hearing on November 27. It’s another chance to be heard, swap questions for answers, and keep this lakeside village humming.
