Wine Tour Hungary

The Sopron wine region is on the western side of Hungary on the border with the Austrian Burgenland and the Czech Moravia wine region. An ideal combination if you want to do 3 countries in 1 trip and want to taste a large number of wines and see cultures during your wine tour through Hungary. In this region, wine is as old as the Roman Empire and, more recently, Napoleon. There is a story going around that Napoleon’s soldiers paid with blue Francs at that time in exchange for a unit of wine. Most common grape variety in this region is the Kékfrankos similar to the Austrian Blaufrankisch. The other mostly cultivated grape varieties are the Chardonnay, the Irsai Olivér, the Tramini, the Zöld Veltelini, and the Zenit to name just a few.

Hotels and authentic bed & breakfasts are widely available here. We have selected a handful of authentic accommodations for you based on our high criteria so that you can discover this beautiful wine region in the most comfortable way. The Sopron region is also known for a number of delicious local dishes that you can try in one of the local restaurants. Some of our selected wineries offer the full wine experience with wine tastings, activities, accommodation and restaurant. An example of a beautiful winery is the Pannonhalma Abbey Winery which is a winery and monastery with a beautiful authentic architecture.

The region around Lake Balaton, one of the largest water reservoirs in Europe, does not only include Nagy-Somlo. Other wine areas here are Zala, Balatonfelvidék, Badacsony, Balatonfüred-Csopak, Balatonboglár, and Pannonhalma. This wine region extends roughly from northern Hungary on the border with Slovakia to southern Hungary on the border with Slovenia and Croatia. The region produces both white and red grapes as well as some endemic grape varieties such as the Olaszrizling. Growing vines and producing wine dates back to around the first century at the time of Roman rule.

Nagy-Somlo and the region around Lake Balaton have some beautiful wineries, some of which look more like luxury country houses. Moreover, Lake Balaton is ideally suited for walking, cycling, swimming and enjoying the beautiful nature. Enjoy these activities to relax during your wine tour through Hungary. Other sights that you should not miss in the area are the ruins of the Csobánc and Szigliget castle, the Festetics Palace, Hegyestű – a natural phenomenon due to the volcanic subsoil, and the Villa Romana Baláca.

The region around Budapest consists of the wine areas at Mór, Etyek-Buda directly at Budapest, and Neszmély. Grape varieties include the famous Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay, but especially many local varieties such as the Irsai Olivér, Ezerjó – an endemic grape variety -, Tramini, Királyleányka, Olaszrizling, and the Rhine Riesling. The special feature of the area is the high acidity of the grapes and the sunny slopes. This specificity led József Törley, who saw comparisons with the Champagne region in France, to develop the area into the largest sparkling wine area in Hungary.

Of course, you should not miss the capital Budapest, the city on the two sides of the Danube, during your wine tour through Hungary. Other places of interest in the area are the Nagytétény castle, the Gödöllő palace, and a little further on the border with Slovakia is Esztergom, a beautiful town with a beautiful historic centre.

Budapest has good restaurants and beautiful bistros with a wide selection of wines and sometimes even a sommelier for the real wine lover. Good hotels are also not lacking. Outside of Budapest, there are beautiful wineries where as a wine lover can spend the night if you wish to avoid the bustle of the capital.

The next beautiful wine region that your wine tour through Hungary takes you to is the region between Pécs and Kunsag. This region includes the wine regions around Tolna, Szekszárd, Pécs, Villány, Hajós-Baja, Kunság, and Csongrád and lies on the border of Hungary with Serbia and Croatia on the two banks of the Danube. Due to the southern geographical position, the region enjoys more sunshine per year. Moreover, the Danube is an important water supply for agriculture and the vineyards in its immediate surroundings. The main grape variety grown here is the Cirfandli variety that comes from Austria. Other varieties are the Welschriesling, the Chardonnay and the Zierfandler.

Sights are not lacking. Pécs itself is a beautiful city with many architectural forms. Other cities that are worth exploring are Szeged and Kecskemét. The region is also known as a large fertile area with beautiful green landscapes. An activity that you can do well here is horse riding.

The region has a number of beautiful bed & breakfasts and hotels. Most can be found in major cities such as Pécs. Small authentic wineries are plenty here. Some are open to the public.

The wine region around Eger is historically very important for viticulture in Hungary and includes the wine regions at Mátra, Eger, and Bükk. This wine region lies on the route between Budapest and the area with the most famous wines of Hungary, the Tokaj wines. It is therefore an interesting region to discover during your wine tour through Hungary. In addition to the more famous Sauvignon and Pinot noir, or Syrah and other regional grape varieties, many local varieties are grown here such as the Hárslevelű, Királyleányka, Leányka, Muskotály, or the Olaszrizling. In addition to beautiful wines, the region also has authentic wineries with a long history. The Csernyik winery or the Levente Major are beautiful wineries that are certainly worth a visit for tasting delicious wines.

While driving from winery to winery and on to Tokaj, it is worth taking a photo stop at the baroque city of Eger with its beautiful church and castle. This region is quite withdrawn and rural, which means that it lacks real beautiful sights. You can do plenty of nature activities here such as hiking, horse riding or just enjoy the peaceful surroundings. You can spend the night in the La Contessa Hotel, a beautiful authentic building.

Tokaj, in the northeast of Hungary, is the only UNESCO wine region in Hungary. Thus, it may be compared quite well with other UNESCO noted wine regions in Europe. The main grape varieties in the Tokaj region are the Furmint, also the most cultivated here, the Hárslevelu, the Sárga Muskotály, the Zeta, the Kövérszolo, and the Kabar. Thanks to its long wine history and traditions, the Tokaj region also has a number of beautiful wineries, for example the beautiful Erzsébet Pince, where you can taste delicious wines in an authentic setting.

Thanks to its reputation as a wine region, Tokaj is equipped with just about all the comfort a wine lover can imagine with beautiful wine hotels, authentic bed & breakfasts on the wine farms, some with restaurants and even more. Have your wine trip to the Tokaj wine region put together by us and we ensure that everything is arranged for you.

As you can see, Hungary is a beautiful wine country where you can make a nice wine tour with authentic wineries and bed & breakfasts, modern boutique wine hotels, and much more to complete your wine experience. Also, in the culinary field it lacks nothing. Moreover, all regions in Hungary are easy to drive and reach. From Budapest to Tokaj, for example, it is only a 2.5-hour drive. Note that in Hungary there is no tolerance with alcohol. You may therefore discover the country best with a private driver or why not, if you have more time, by train! A large number of wineries is close to a station which makes it easy to take a wine trip by train.