Where can you find the scent of caramelizing sugar and the snap of macaron shells in early summer? At 8 Szent István Road (Szent István út 8) in Győr, where a 2026 pastry workshop series rolls out a full calendar for anyone who loves baking—kids and adults alike. The lineup spans cakes, traditional strudels, vegan and classic desserts, plus sleek, modern mono-desserts. It’s a choose-your-own-adventure for home bakers who want to learn pro techniques without losing the fun.
When and what: the calendar of sugar highs
May brings weekly themed classes, each focused on a narrow, masterable skill. The crowd-favorite macaron courses happen three times this month, each with seasonal fillings. On May 5, it’s caramel and strawberry; May 16 goes pistachio and mango; and May 27 pairs pear with hazelnut. Expect a deep dive: stable meringue, the macaronage moment, baking curves, and ganache with structure that holds its shape—without turning chalky.
Classic French pastries take the stage on May 12. The menu? Paris–Brest—those airy choux rings filled with praline cream—and crème brûlée with that hypnotic, glassy sugar cap. It’s the best entry point into the French canon: precise but forgiving, impressive but doable at home, once you catch the custard’s wobble and the choux’s steam game.
Two strudel sessions arrive on May 16 as well, focusing on traditional hand-stretching. The program covers the iconic paper-thin dough and two fillings: strawberry–curd and poppy seed–sour cherry. Yes, the tablecloth trick is part of it. And yes, you’ll learn how to stretch a dough so thin you can read a recipe through it.
Strawberries dominate May 19 with three fast, showstopper desserts designed for quick wins. There’s strawberry–speculoos crumble, where Germany’s spiced cookie becomes a buttery crumb blanket over jammy berries; then strawberry doffins—the doughnut–muffin mashup with a plush crumb and a crisp edge—plus a strawberry-and-whipped-cream roulade that’s all cloud, swirl, and fresh fruit brightness.
Where it happens—and where to stay
The workshops are hosted at 9000 Győr, 8 Szent István Road (Szent István út 8), a central base that puts you within a stroll of the city’s Baroque core. If you’re making a weekend of it, Győr’s hotel and guesthouse scene is stacked with options from polished historic stays to laid-back riverfront inns.
Close to the Mosoni-Danube, Amstel Hattyú Guesthouse (Amstel Hattyú Panzió) spreads out on a 53,820-square-foot green lot with quick access to the historic downtown and all the calm you want after a day of whisking. Active types can grab kayaks or a rowboat when they need a break from buttercream.
Right in the pedestrian zone on Ányos Jedlik Street (Jedlik Ányos utca), the Baroque Promenade Hotel (Barokk Hotel Promenád****) occupies a small Baroque palace dating back to the early 1600s. Rooms—double, triple, a family setup, even an eco “bio room,” plus a Baroque suite—are named after local luminaries, with decor and notes to match. If you’re here for both butter and backstory, it’s a fit.
Bolero Hotel brings a classic, old-school civic vibe—popular with couples, families, business travelers, and groups who like good food and live music folded into their evenings. For simple, budget-conscious stays, there’s a workers’ and transit hostel offering rooms from one to six beds, each with a shower and WC, shared kitchens for every three rooms, free Wi-Fi and parking, and even a Western-style pub in the basement for a low-key nightcap.
Traveling in a small crew? Domus Peregrini Apartments put practicality first: two- and three-bed units with kitchenettes, showers, Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and laptop-size safes, plus interconnecting options for larger parties and a secure yard for bikes. Prefer intimate charm? In the old-town lanes near the Mosoni-Danube, a Baroque-style guesthouse with 14 fully equipped rooms and a cozy inner courtyard gives you that time-capsule feel.
Eat, sip, repeat: where to fuel up
Győr’s food-and-drink scene is lively and layered. The Apátúr Brewhouse (Apátúr Sörház) revives a centuries-old monastic tradition, blending brewing, hospitality, and events under the wings of Széchenyi University (Széchenyi István University) and the Saint Maurus Benedictine Priory. The result is a bridge between the contemplative and the convivial—yes, including a pint that pairs just right with pastry talk.
The Arundo restaurant at the Gyirmót Sport & Wellness Hotel opens daily at noon with an à la carte menu, a generous buffet breakfast, and a Sunday smorgasbord. They host family celebrations and company events, too, if your macaron class turns into an impromptu after-party. Tea fans are covered at a lounge five minutes from the center, pouring over 60 kinds of tea alongside specialty coffees, hot chocolates, spirits, and cocktails, with a projector for sports and free Wi-Fi. For Americana, Győr’s first true diner leans into the full experience—retro mood, no-compromise quality, and peak-fresh ingredients. And if you want sleek, high-end sips, a stylish cocktail-and-coffee bar on the city’s famed pedestrian street delivers premium pours with a dash of downtown gloss.
Make it a getaway
Győr loves a meeting—of rivers, eras, and plans. The reimagined Baroque downtown makes wandering a pleasure, while the Danubius Hotel Rába’s historic building anchors the main sights. A lakeside holiday village of twelve reed-roof houses nearby becomes a summer magnet for families and the young crowd, with kayaking and rowing on tap, and year-round fishing for those who’d rather cast than caramelize.
The workshops keep the focus tight: core techniques, seasonal ingredients, and desserts with personality. Whether you’re burning to nail your first macaron feet, torch a perfect sugar crust, roll strudel so thin it flutters, or whip cream to cloud-soft peaks without crossing into butter, May in Győr is your sweet spot. Bring an apron, a box for takeaways, and an appetite for precision—and play.
