Bogács, tucked into the foothills of the Bükk Mountains just 10 miles from Eger and 5 miles from Mezőkövesd, blends mineral-rich thermal waters with crisp forest air, rolling hills, and a packed year-round cultural calendar. The spa town’s headline act is its beloved Medical and Beach Bath (Bogácsi Gyógy- és Strandfürdő), a combined thermal and beach bath complex that’s open all year for rest, recovery, and a dose of wellness. In summer, a slide park makes the pools kid heaven. Add in modern lodging and dining options, and you’ve got the kind of place that makes short breaks feel long and lazy—and festivals hit just right.
December 2025 Highlights
Winter in Bogács is busy, cozy, and festive. December starts with a smile: on December 4, hop on Safari Bus Rides with Santa, a kid-pleasing spin through the village with the season’s main man. The next day, December 5, brings Puppet Theater and Craft Workshops—perfect for small hands and big imaginations.
On December 6, the thermal complex turns into a holiday after-hours playground with the Mikulás Party, a music-fueled night bathing session inside the Medical and Beach Bath (Bogácsi Gyógy- és Strandfürdő). Warm pools, cold air, beats—yes, it’s as good as it sounds. December 7 kicks off the first of the Advent Festive Programs with candle lighting, a local tradition that repeats on December 14 and 21, lending the village squares a glow and a hush as the holidays draw near.
December 19 is the big pre-Christmas moment with the Village Christmas Celebration, a community event that mixes performances, greetings, and the kind of togetherness you can’t fake. And then: New Year’s Eve. On December 31, Hintóvölgye lights up with New Year’s Eve – Night of Hits – Retro Party (Szilveszter – Év végi slágerek éjszakája – Retro Party), a limited-capacity blowout that practically begs you to reserve early. The promise is simple and loud: Party, Eat, Drink, Sing, Dance, and Start the New Year in style. József Czaga keeps the floor moving with live music and a DJ set stacked with the biggest Hungarian and international hits of the past 30–40 years.
Where to Stay: From Yurts to Apartments
Bogács does accommodation with character. The Jurta Holiday Center is named for its trio of round, yurt-shaped buildings, designed to host bigger groups together while still offering smaller rooms for privacy. On the other side, five semi-detached houses hold ten modern apartments. At least one yurt building and one apartment house are wheelchair accessible.
Right by the spa’s western back entrance, the new Patak-party Apartments make things extra easy. The baths are a short walk through the Panzió*** entrance. There are eight upstairs studio apartments: seven doubles that can be fitted with extra beds and one family room split into two rooms. Capacity is 18+7 guests, so think families, friend groups, or just a comfortable base close to the pools.
Thermal Camping and Cabins, All Year
If you’re chasing that fresh-air fix, the all-season Thermal Camping and Cabins sit on the spa’s northern edge without a fence cutting off the park feel. About 250 pitches can host tents and caravans under shade trees on grassy ground. Year-round cabins add a snug option when frost hits the fields. It’s back to nature with the spa a stroll away—a very Bogács combination.
Refreshed Comfort at Thermál Panzió
Freshly renewed and up to the three-star “Panzió” standard set by MSZÉSZ, the Thermál Panzió lines up nine superior rooms: eight doubles—including one accessible—and a two-room family option. The upgrade is more than surface-deep, and the 50-person Conference Room opens the door to symposiums, team-building sessions, social gatherings, and family events. Business by day, baths by night? That’s a viable plan here.
Thermal Hotel (Apartments) on Both Sides of the Baths
The Bogács Thermal Hotel (Bogácsi Thermál Szálló – Apartments) stretches across two buildings: Building A sits right by the main entrance on the eastern side of the spa, while Building B anchors the west. There are 18 rooms in total—configured for 2, 3, or 4 guests—with most offering extra-bed options. It’s plug-and-play accommodation steps from the pools, ideal for wellness weekends or a low-stress, no-car-needed holiday.
Guesthouses with a Local Touch
Akác Guesthouse, in a quiet area near the sports field and the famous wine cellar row (pincesor), is set up for families or small groups of 6–8. Expect rooms with private bathrooms, a spacious living room, cable TV, Wi‑Fi, and a well-equipped kitchen. Outside, the grassy yard, covered terrace, secure parking, and barbecue/cooking area make it a summery classic.
Hosts here lean into hospitality: service, kindness, rest, and full-on relaxation are priorities. In Bogács, that means nature, clean air, thermal water, the spa, and pincesor nightlife. The goal is simple—leave satisfied with your stay and the services you enjoyed.
Close to the Center, Close to the Action
Apartman Ildikó Guesthouse is a standalone house on a quiet street near the village center—an easy walk to the beach bath (strandfürdő) and the wine cellars that keep evenings lively. Rooms and apartments are available, each with a private bathroom, a fully equipped kitchen, cable TV, and Wi‑Fi. It comfortably hosts 10–12 people. The yard is grassy and fenced, with a covered terrace, table tennis, secure parking, and a barbecue/cooking setup that makes group meals effortless.
Whether you come for candlelit Advent Sundays, Santa on four wheels, retro New Year’s hits, or just the steam rising off hot water on a cold night, Bogács packs small-town warmth into every corner of winter. The pools are always warm. The calendar’s full. The welcome’s real.
