Bogács doesn’t just rest on its thermal laurels. The spa town tucked under the Bükk Hills pairs healing water and clean mountain air with a full calendar of festivals, community days, and year-end blowouts. Year-round, the star of the show is the Gyógy- és Strandfürdő, the thermal and beach spa where guests come to relax, recharge, and recover. Come summer, kids sprint to the slide park. And while wellness is a magnet, it’s the stacked event lineup and modern stays that keep people coming back to this Bükkalja getaway, 10 miles from Eger and 5 miles from Mezőkövesd.
December Highlights
Mark the end of the year in style. On December 19, 2025, the village gathers for the Christmas Anticipation Community Celebration in Bogács, a cozy, festive warm-up to the holidays. Two days later, December 21 brings the Advent Holiday Program and Candle Lighting, a tender, traditional evening in the heart of town.
Then comes the big finish: on December 31, Hintóvölgye New Year’s Eve (Hintóvölgye Szilveszter) — New Year’s Eve of Hits — lands with a Retro Party that promises exactly what the name says. The tagline is all-in: Party, Eat, Drink, Sing, Dance, and Start the New Year in Style! Capacity is limited, so book early. The electric atmosphere is guaranteed by József Czaga with live music and a DJ set spanning the biggest Hungarian and international hits of the past 30–40 years. Location: Bogács.
Stay: From Yurts to Spa-Side Studios
Traveling as a group? The Jurta Holiday Center is named for its trio of round, yurt-shaped buildings that fit larger groups together while still offering smaller rooms for privacy. On the other side of the complex, five semi-detached houses split into 10 apartments are ready to host families and friends. At least one yurt house and one apartment house are accessible.
Prefer to wake up steps from the pools? The Patak-part Apartments sit on the west side of the spa near the back entrance. The spa is just a short walk via the Panzió*** entrance. Upstairs you’ll find eight studio apartments: seven doubles, each with the option of an extra bed, and one family room split into two bedrooms. Total capacity: 25 guests (18 beds plus 7 extra).
Pitch a Tent or Book a Cabin
If camping is your speed, Bogács runs a winterized Thermal Camping and Cabins area all year. It spreads across the north side of the spa, seamlessly connected to the park and able to house roughly 250 tents and caravans. Grassy plots shaded by trees make it easy to settle in with your tent or camper, while cozy cabins are available throughout the year for a comfortable upgrade.
Refreshed Comfort at the Thermal Panzió
Freshly updated from top to bottom, the Thermál Panzió offers nine superior rooms: eight doubles, including one accessible unit, plus a two-room family option. The building meets the Hungarian Hotel and Restaurant Association’s Panzió three-star standard after a full-quality overhaul. There’s also a versatile conference room for up to 50 people, ideal for symposia, team-building workshops, social gatherings, and family events.
Thermal Hotel Apartments: East and West Wings
The Bogács Thermal Hotel (Bogácsi Thermál Szálló) Apartments span two separate buildings: Building A sits right by the main entrance on the east side of the spa, while Building B anchors the west side. Between them are 18 rooms for two, three, or four guests, most of which can take an extra bed.
Guesthouses Close to the Action
Akác Guesthouse is tucked into a quiet corner near the sports field and the famed Bogács wine-cellar row. Rooms come with bathrooms, a large living room, cable TV, Wi-Fi, and a well-equipped kitchen, setting up 6–8 guests for a relaxed stay. The garden is grassy, the parking is secure, the terrace is covered, and outdoor cooking is on the menu. It’s ideal for families or groups of friends.
If you want to mix peace with proximity, the Apartman Ildikó Guesthouse sits on a quiet street close to both the beach spa and the wine cellars where the evening buzz happens. Rooms and apartments are available, each with a private bath, cable TV, Wi-Fi, and a well-equipped kitchen. With space for 10–12 people, it’s set up for families and friend groups, and offers a grassy yard, secure parking, a covered terrace, a ping-pong table, and a spot for outdoor grilling and cooking.
Hospitality, Turned Up
Across town, hosts promise service, kindness, rest, and fun — in generous measure. In Bogács you can breathe the clean air, soak in thermal waters, wander in nature, and spend your evenings on the wine-cellar row, also in generous measure. Every detail is designed to make sure you’re happy with your accommodation and the services that come with it.
Why Bogács Wins
Few places stack up quite like this: healing thermal water, forest-fringed hills, a family-friendly slide park, and a December calendar that blends tradition with a dance-floor countdown. Bogács is easy to reach from Eger and Mezőkövesd and even easier to love once you’ve checked in, stepped into the warm pools, and picked your night out — candlelit and quiet, or loud and late.
