December 24 in Ostoros, just 2.5 miles from Eger, arrives with candlelit charm and village warmth. The day centers on a shepherds’ play and a Christmas program in the local church, a cozy tradition that brings neighbors, families, and visitors together for carols and a living Nativity scene. It’s the small-town heart of the holiday in Heves County, and it beats all day.
If you’re planning to stay, locals are ready to host. Expect intimate guesthouses with a family atmosphere: small, friendly rooms, tasteful interiors, and fully equipped kitchens — a soft landing for holiday travelers. Eger’s famous baths, cafés, and baroque streets are a quick hop away, but Ostoros keeps the pace slow and seasonal.
Raise a Glass: Wineries Welcome
This is wine country, and several family cellars open their doors for tastings. A long-running family winery cultivates 44.5 acres of vines around Ostoros, pouring classics like olaszrizling (Welschriesling), leányka, sauvignon blanc, ottonel muskotály (Muscat Ottonel), kékfrankos (Blaufränkisch), cabernet sauvignon, blauburger, turán, zweigelt, pinot noir, and merlot. Drop by, meet the winemakers, and taste the year in your glass.
Orsolya Pince: Small Cellar, Big Character
Orsolya Pince is a compact family estate working four vineyard sites and nine grape varieties with traditional methods and a quality-first mindset. After fermentation, the wines age deep in a tufa cellar in oak barrels — a quiet, cool world beneath the village. Tastings welcome up to 20 people by appointment, offering both current bottled releases and intriguing barrel samples, paired with cold bites that match the mood and the vintages.
Vines on a Grand Scale
Another family winery in the area farms 296.5 acres across prime hillsides. Expect a focused palette of local favorites: leányka, olaszrizling (Welschriesling), ottonel muskotály (Muscat Ottonel), rizlingszilváni (Müller-Thurgau), and kékfrankos (Blaufränkisch) — a snapshot of the region’s style, from crisp whites to spicy, cherry-bright reds.
Times and details may change at short notice. Organizers reserve the right to modify the schedule and programs.
