Right beside Ópusztaszer National Historical Park (Ópusztaszeri Nemzeti Történeti Emlékpark), the Csillagösvény Labyrinth Eco Adventure Park is packing 2026 with fresh thrills. Home to the world’s third-largest hedge maze, this green giant stretches 3.5 km (2.17 miles) of living walls into the unmistakable outline of the legendary Csodaszarvas (Miraculous Deer) — a pattern so bold it shows up on satellite images. Kids get a bespoke sand-factory play zone and folk games, older visitors can test rare logical carpet labyrinths you won’t find elsewhere in Hungary, and everyone can tackle the question trail embedded in the main hedge maze. Find it at 6767 Ópusztaszer, Szoborkert utca 1.
Night Maze: Step In, Let the Dark Lead
Sunday, 2026.05.24. brings the first nocturnal rendezvous. When night falls, the maze shifts mood: light and shadow become your guides, every step under the starry sky lands differently, and the same question hums all the way through — will you find the exit by midnight? No rush. No hurry. Just step in and let it pull you along. See you in Ópusztaszer.
June 6: A Full-Day Fantasy Called Sárkányliget
On 2026.06.06., the park turns into a dragon’s realm from morning to midnight. The labyrinth transforms — welcome to Sárkányliget (Dragon Grove). This is a space where tales, legends, and adventures come alive, and your imagination runs with the dragons. Be among the first to explore.
Face the seven-headed dragon — and if you’ve got the nerve, cross swords with it. Little ones and grown-ups get a puppet theater lineup; medieval instrumental music rewinds the day by a few centuries; street food stalls keep the energy up; and the bar pours wines, beers, and cocktails to suit every taste. After dark, the Night Maze returns in full elemental force: fire, smoke, shadow. Can you find the way out? This isn’t just a day out — it’s breakfast-to-midnight immersion, right in Ópusztaszer.
King Matthias and the Truthful Shepherd: Music, Puppets, Legend
Also tied to the June program arc is a musical puppet performance of King Matthias and the Truthful Shepherd (Mátyás király és az igazmondó juhász). Brought by the Aranygyapjú Társulat (Golden Fleece Company), the show draws on Gyula Illés’s folk-inspired tale, weaving in medieval melodies and Renaissance music. It’s a sweet spot where story, sound, and stagecraft meet — an easy yes for families and folklore lovers alike.
Pusztán egy piknik – Dragon Grove Specials
On Saturday from 14:00, dragons take the spotlight on the steppe. Bring your own paper kite for a mass fly-up, then dive into a family quiz that sprints through myth and peeks into the secrets of the Draco constellation. Test your knowledge — surprises await the top three teams. Ópusztaszer has never felt more airborne.
Night Maze, Reimagined
The June 6 night edition leans into Sárkányliget’s atmosphere, adding a hint of mystery to the darkness. Fire, smoke, pitch-black turns — and the ticking clock to midnight. Don’t rush. Don’t sprint. Just enter and let the maze own the moment. Ópusztaszer awaits.
Summer Into Autumn: Dates to Circle
– 2026.06.27. — Night Maze and Fire-Jumping: The world changes in the dark. Explore the planet’s third-largest labyrinth guided only by starlight, then leap the flames to cap the night.
– 2026.07.11. — Night Maze: Same monumental hedges, a fresh nocturnal mood, and the sky for a roof.
– 2026.08.08. — Night Maze: Summer’s deep-dark edition keeps the challenge dialed up.
– 2026.08.20. — Fairy Tale Trail (Meseösvény): Story-steeped paths for families and daydreamers.
– 2026.09.12. — Pusztán egy piknik: A perfectly unhurried day to linger together in Ópusztaszer.
– 2026.10.24. — Night Maze and Pumpkin Carving: Autumn’s glow meets hedge-lined mysteries under the stars.
– 2026.10.31. — Halloween Pumpkin Carving and Night Maze: Carve the most chilling jack-o’-lantern, then brave the dark corridors if your courage holds.
Stay the Night: Nature Next Door
Settle in at the Forest Guesthouses (Erdei Vendégházak), a pair that includes the Wellness Guesthouse and the Family Guesthouse. Rooms and apartments deliver comfort with tasteful natural vibes, in a calm setting on the forest’s edge. Year-round lodging is also available right in the village center, offering modern comforts and free parking for everyone craving a quiet Ópusztaszer stopover.
Prefer camping? Just beyond Ópusztaszer National Historical Park, in the Pusztaszer Protected Landscape Area, you’ll find tent and caravan spots, wooden cabins, and apartments shaded by generous trees. It’s a superb setup for families, groups of friends, and student crews — friendly, leafy, and close to everything.
Eat Local: Hearty, Homey, Historic
Ópusztaszer’s csárda serves up Hungarian soups, kettle-cooked stews, fish dishes, and specialties made from beef, Hungarian Grey cattle, and Mangalica pork, plus oven-baked classics and vegetarian plates. The design leans warm and family-first, with a terrace furnished in carved wood for long, lazy meals.
Right by the Ópusztaszer National Historical Park entrance (about 200 meters), the renewed Szeri Csárda channels an authentically historic outlaw-inn atmosphere. The furnishings and on-display artifacts build a full betyár mood — a rare time-warp dining room. Currently, Szeri Csárda welcomes pre-booked groups only, so plan ahead.
Good to Know
Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs. Keep an eye on updates, bring curiosity, and save some late-night energy — Ópusztaszer’s green labyrinth likes to keep you guessing until the very last turn.
