Hirschmann Fagyizó is one of Zamárdi’s oldest places to eat: ice cream has been sold on the corner of Táncsics Mihály utca since 1965. Today the fourth generation, Máté Hirschmann, runs the family business, and the recipes were written by his great-grandfather. Many simply call it the Retro Ice-Cream Parlour, and with good reason: the feel of the sixties here is not a set, it has simply survived.
Four generations, one recipe
The ice cream is made the cooked way, following the family recipes. They use organic milk and local fruit, and the range rotates through around eighty flavours. In 2024 the parlour received a Best of Balaton award, which for a place open for sixty years is more of a confirmation than a discovery.
The counter and the terrace
The ice cream still goes into the cone from the original 1960s stainless-steel tub counter. The terrace sits under a vine arbour with colourful iron chairs, where you can sit in the shade with a sundae on a summer afternoon. A good stop with children, grandparents or on a bike ride.
The flavours
Besides the classics, the range includes playfully named house flavours. Guest favourites include banános nyaflaty (banana), elderflower, grillázs (nut brittle), diós balhé (walnut), bonbon, strawberry curd cheese and fruity rice. The selection changes daily, so take a look along the counter before you decide.
What guests say
Most praise the creamy, true-tasting ice cream, the wide choice and the nostalgic atmosphere. Many guests have been coming since childhood and now bring their own children. In high season there can be a queue in the afternoon, but it moves fast.
Good to know
Seasonal, open in the summer months. Current opening hours and flavours are posted on their Facebook page. It’s a few minutes’ walk from the beach, so easy to reach after a swim.
Who it’s for
Anyone who wants ice cream in Zamárdi, but especially those looking for the taste of old Balaton summers. If you want modern, twisty ice-cream creations, this place sticks to the classics.
How much does it cost?
Good value: scoop prices around the Balaton average, so a family ice-cream stop won’t wreck the holiday budget.
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The person behind the place
The fourth generation
The family founded the parlour in 1965, and today the fourth generation runs it. The ice cream is still made the cooked way, from the great-grandfather's recipes.
Hirschmann Máté, runs the family parlourWorth a taste
Banános nyaflaty (banana)
One of the playfully named house flavours and a guest favourite.
Local tip
Look along the counter
Around eighty flavours rotate and the range changes from day to day. Look along the counter before you decide.
The BalatonEats meal plan
How to put your meal together
- 01Banános nyaflaty (banana)
A house flavour.
- 02Diós balhé (walnut) or grillázs (nut brittle)
Favourites of the creamy line.
- 03Elderflower or strawberry curd cheese
A fresher, summery choice.
What guests say
What stays with guests?
Guests praise the creamy, true-tasting ice cream, the wide choice and the nostalgic atmosphere.
Google and Tripadvisor reviews. Award: Best of Balaton (2024).+
What brings people back
- Family-run parlour since 1965
- Cooked ice cream from great-grandfather's recipes
- Around 80 flavours
- Original 1960s counter
- Terrace under a vine arbour
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Good to know before you go
- Seasonal, closed in winter
- Can be a queue in high season
Photo credits
Photos: Hirschmann Fagyizó Facebook page
