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Kerekdomb Festival – the perfect way to kick off autumn with concerts, wines, theatre, and literature
Every September, the vineyards and wineries of Tállya fill with music, literature, theatre, and of course, unique wine-tasting programs during the Kerekdomb Festival.
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Tállya, the geometric center of Europe and a jewel of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Tokaj Wine Region, shines in a thousand colors each September—not only because of the autumn leaves. The Kerekdomb Festival brings together lovers of culture, active programs, and fine wines, showcasing the beauty and treasures of the village over three days. By day, visitors can join e-bike or rowing tours, discover nearby vineyards, or learn about Tállya’s history. They can also attend engaging theatre or literary performances, films, or wine tastings. In the evenings, favorite bands take the stage at the Vincellér Stage, where festival-goers can dance the wine-filled nights away.
The Kerekdomb Festival has been organized since 2016 by the Arts for Rural Development Foundation. Inspired by the Valley of Arts Festival, the Association launched Kerekdomb with the aim of establishing a multidisciplinary festival in Hungary’s eastern and northeastern regions. This long-missing event brings visitors and cultural enthusiasts to the Tokaj area while breathing new life into the village of Tállya.
TRAVELLING
BY TRAIN
You can also reach the Kerekdomb Festival by train from Budapest. There is no direct railway connection between Budapest and Tállya, but starting from Keleti Railway Station and changing trains in Szerencs, you can arrive at Tállya Railway Station.
From Debrecen, Nyíregyháza, and Miskolc, Tállya can also be reached by train, though in these cases as well, a transfer in Szerencs is required.
Geographic coordinates of Tállya Railway Station:
N48.228175° E21.223046° | N48° 13′ 41.43″ E21° 13′ 22.96″
Geographic coordinates of the Kerekdomb Festival:
48.234382, 21.231799
BY BUS
Tállya can also be reached by long-distance buses. For directions and departure times, please check www.menetrendek.hu.
From Budapest, the journey requires two transfers (one in Eger and one in Miskolc). From Miskolc, several buses depart daily towards Tállya; in this case, no transfer is needed, and you can reach Tállya directly in about one hour. From Nyíregyháza, travel is possible via Hajdúnánás, Tiszaújváros, or Miskolc, with transfers required in each case. From Debrecen, the festival can be reached with one or two transfers (via Miskolc and Szerencs).
TRANSPORTATION AT THE FESTIVAL
Pirint taxi: +36309587495
During the Kerekdomb Festival, visitors with a festival wristband can use the festival’s own shuttle bus free of charge throughout all three days.
The bus operates on the following route:
Tállya – Golop – Monok – Legyesbénye – Szerencs – Rátka – Tállya – Abaújszántó – Tállya – Mád – Tállya.
The timetable shows departures from each stop. Schedules may vary depending on traffic conditions.
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ACCOMODATION
Dear Interested Party!
For accommodation inquiries, please contact szallas@kerekdombfeszt.hu. We recommend booking early and also checking available accommodations in nearby villages.
Booking of accommodation:
Varga-Knizner Petra | tel.: +36 (30) 2462468
CAMP IS TÁLLYA!
Camping spots are available from Thursday onwards. Please note that purchased camping tickets must be exchanged for a valid wristband at the on-site information and ticket desk. Our staff will check wristbands at the campsite entrance.
Tents may be pitched daily from 8:00 a.m. in the designated camping area. Visitors without a valid camping ticket (and camping spot) must leave the campsite by 11:00 a.m. on that day.
Thank you for helping us by following the campsite rules.
We kindly inform all visitors that camping spots can only be occupied starting from Thursday. Purchased camping tickets must be exchanged for a valid wristband at the information and ticket desk on site. Wristbands valid for the campsite will be checked by our staff at the entrance of the camping area. Tents may be pitched each day from 08:00 onwards in the designated camping zone. If a visitor no longer has a valid camping ticket (and camping spot), they are required to leave the campsite by 11:00 a.m. on the given day. Thank you for helping us by respecting the campsite rules.
For local inquiries and booking requests regarding accommodation, please contact us at:
szallas@kerekdombfeszt.hu | Varga-Knizner Petra | tel.: +36 (30) 246-2468
TÁLLYA
History of Tállya
In the 13th century, following the Mongol invasion, Walloon settlers cleared the forests (taille: cutting, clearing), and it is likely that the village’s name originated from this term, serving as an explanation for its etymology.
At the Council of Trent in 1562, Pope Pius IV praised the wines of Tállya with the words: “Summum Pontificem talia vina decent!”—a witty Latin play on words meaning “Such (Tállya) wines befit His Holiness!” In 1631, Ferdinand granted Tállya town privileges, which, along with urban development, allowed the settlement to become part of significant social events over the centuries.
As a result of the 1784 national census, Tállya was recorded as the most populous town in Zemplén County. At that time, it had the largest vineyard area, and its excellent wines inspired many poets and ecclesiastical figures. The Rákóczi family played a key role in the life of the settlement, using it as their headquarters. Several monuments in the town still recall this historic era.
In later centuries, Tállya also played an important role in the lives of surrounding communities. The famous violinist János Lavotta composed many of his works here, including verbunkos dances still performed today. In 1802, Lajos Kossuth—later the Minister of Finance in Hungary’s first free government—was baptized here.
Nonetheless, Tállya became most renowned for its traditions of viticulture and winemaking. Nature was generous to Tállya and its neighbors: the volcanic rhyolite tuff covering the hillsides strongly influenced the viticulture that developed over centuries. The uniqueness of the terroir comes from its composition (rhyolite, zeolite, trachyte, loess), the sunny southern slopes, and the distinctive microclimate. This microclimate created the most favorable conditions for the natural development of sugar in the grapes and encouraged the onset of botrytization, which carried the reputation of Tállya and the Tokaj Wine Region throughout the world.
Traditional Tokaj grape varieties refined over centuries—such as Furmint, Hárslevelű, Yellow Muscat, Zéta, and Kövérszőlő—along with the wine cellars carved into rhyolite tuff, all contributed to Tállya’s recognition. Since 2002, the town has proudly borne the UNESCO World Heritage title as part of the Tokaj Wine Region.
Forrás: tallya.hu
GALLERY
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