If you’re looking for a lively autumn day out, mark your calendar for October 3-4, 2025, and set your GPS for Tiszaszalka (Tiszaszalka). Between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM, the picturesque village square transforms into a bustling Kirakodóvásár (Open-Air Fair), showcasing an impressive variety of handmade products, local agricultural goods, and even livestock for visitors and buyers alike.
Cozy Stays in the Heart of Nature
Accommodation options in the area blend rustic charm with modern comforts. The Cibere Guesthouse (Cibere Vendégház) almost disappears into its orchard setting, crafted mainly from wood and blending effortlessly into the landscape. Over in Márokpapi (Márokpapi), the Csiperke Forest School & Camp (Csiperke Erdei Iskola és Tábor) sits deep within the Szatmár-Bereg Nature Reserve (Szatmár-Beregi Natúrpark). Their programs are all about introducing guests to the untouched natural and cultural treasures of the Bereg Plain (Bereg-sík)—perfect for anyone wanting to fall in love with nature and the world around them.
At the campsite, eight separate timber cabins are available for rent, each fully equipped with en-suite showers, cable TV, air conditioning, and heating—perfect for year-round relaxation. In total, the site accommodates up to 40 guests, while a friendly, homestyle restaurant serves local specialties, hearty stews, and Tisza River (Tisza) fish dishes to visitors from both near and far.
From Aristocratic Past to Modern Luxury
Mándok (Mándok) invites you to relive historical elegance, with the stately Forgách Castle (Forgách-kastély) now dazzling in modern-day splendor. The castle sits on a lush 9.9-acre property—the countess’s pride was her garden—where visitors can marvel at two towering, 200-year-old plane trees, a majestic tulip tree, a romantic horse-chestnut avenue, and a grove of black pines. After extensive renovations, the estate now combines the charm of a bygone era with premium, modern amenities.
Holiday, Fish, and Feast
If water is your element, Tivadar (Tivadar) is Upper Tisza’s (Felső-Tisza) top swimming and fishing destination. Here, at the House by Living Water (Ház az Élő Vízhez) Youth Retreat, guests can enjoy the best of river life. Not far away, the Seven Star (Hét Csillag) Holiday & Conference Center is nestled in a remote corner of Beregdaróc (Beregdaróc)—right beside a 14th-century Gothic church. This ancient Árpádian-period village combines medieval heritage with 21st-century leisure.
Vásárosnamény’s (Vásárosnamény) centrally located hotel offers 16 baby-friendly rooms, each with a TV and air conditioning. A monitored parking lot, a restaurant with three distinct dining areas, and party spaces make the hotel a popular choice for conferences, weddings, and celebrations of all sizes.
For a more intimate stay, the Upper Tisza (Felső-Tisza) region’s new four-room guesthouse accommodates nine guests, is fully accessible, and features a room for those with limited mobility, plus a shared lounge and modern kitchen. Kisar (Kisar), perched by the Tisza (Tisza) bridge, is a favorite spot for water sports, hunting, and angling.
Taste the Region
You won’t go hungry! Eldorado Pizza World & Caffe (Eldoradó Pizza Világ & Kávézó) adapts its menu to every taste, while local restaurants dish out Hungarian classics with flair and warm hospitality. For large events of up to 100 people, the village inn is ready, offering accommodation for 10 upstairs.
Satisfy your sweet tooth at the café in Kisvárda (Kisvárda), where homemade custard ice creams, specialty coffees, and fresh pastries await. Záhony’s (Záhony) Fire Blossom Restaurant (Tűzvirág Étterem) has been a staple for locals craving familiar, delicious Hungarian fare for years; it hosts everything from graduations to weddings. As the Winkler House (Winkler-ház) in Bereg (Bereg) says: “Don’t just cook well—cook better than anyone else!”
Final Notes
Keep in mind: organizers reserve the right to alter the schedule or programs. Whether for a day or an extended country retreat, Tiszaszalka (Tiszaszalka) and its surroundings promise farm-fresh flavors, rustic comfort, historical grandeur, and pure charm this October.
