Felsőzsolca rolls into 2026 with local celebrations, hearty food fests, and live music across multiple venues. Mark the dates, bring your friends, and keep an eye on last‑minute changes—organizers reserve the right to adjust schedules and programs.
February 9: Loyalty and Freedom – Marriage Week
On Monday, February 9, jubilant couples are honored at the Mayor’s Office in Felsőzsolca as part of Marriage Week under the banner “Loyalty and Freedom.” It’s a warm civic salute to long-lasting partnerships, celebrating milestones in a friendly, communal setting. Expect greetings, recognition, and a ceremony that puts relationships center stage in the town’s official seat.
February 14: 3rd Felsőzsolca Pig Feast (Disznótoros)
Carnivores, rejoice: the third Felsőzsolca Pig Feast brings time-honored pig-slaughter traditions to life on February 14. It’s all about rich flavors, communal cooking, and the unmistakable atmosphere of a winter food fest. From cracklings and sausages to hearty platters, this is where culinary heritage meets weekend revelry. Location: Felsőzsolca, multiple sites.
March 14: Kárpátia Live
Hungarian rock outfit Kárpátia hits the stage on March 14 at the House of Events (Rendezvények Háza) in Felsőzsolca. Big bonus for families: admission is free for anyone under 18. Expect a packed house, anthemic choruses, and a cross-generational crowd singing along.
Make it a Weekend: Lillafüred Escape
A childhood classic for many, Lillafüred is pure postcard—Hungary’s tallest vertical waterfall, the shore of Lake Hámori, the neo-Renaissance Palace Hotel (Palotaszálló), and the flower-laced promenade of the Hanging Garden. Winter or summer, fresh spring or technicolor autumn, it’s a recharging getaway. Take time for yourself and your relationship, unwind in a serene setting, and collect one-of-a-kind experiences in Northern Hungary’s jewel.
Eat, Sleep, Explore Nearby
Under the shadow of Edelény Palace, a combined restaurant-lodging complex in Abod welcomes guests as a gastro-village concept for up to 250 people. The Bárány kitchen merges tradition and modern gastronomy, Hungarian and international alike.
In Miskolc-Tapolca, a fully renovated guesthouse on Aradi Street offers tasteful rooms in a quiet setting, just a 5–6 minute walk from the Cave Bath. Expect maximum rest in calm surroundings.
At the foot of the Bükk Mountains, a two-story, 807-square-foot log house hosts up to eight guests exclusively per booking. The lower terrace has a cushioned chill corner and a six-person jacuzzi with 98 jets. Towering pines shield the garden for privacy, with a sandbox and play corner for kids. Firewood and tools are provided for open-fire cooking.
Wellness seekers can aim for Alfa Hotel & Wellness Center in Miskolc-Tapolca beside the ancient park and near the Cave Bath, complete with a conference room and a family-friendly vibe. Avalon Resort & Spa ***** Superior draws nature lovers with 31 fully equipped rooms, two junior suites, two luxury suites, fifteen exclusive HONKA log houses, and since 2021, a fifteen-room Forest Design wing—modern furnishings in full harmony with wood’s timeless warmth.
Another Tapolca hotel sits 328 feet from Central Europe’s only warm medicinal cave bath, offering both three-star and four-star stays. For eco-minded travelers, the Bekénypuszta Ecohouse stands in forest calm on the southern edge of the Bükk. Campers and groups can head to Bodnár Gábor Scout Park at Miskolc’s May Day Park (Majális Park) along the Szinva stream—alder groves, level terrain, and easy access.
A cozy pension near the city center and the famed L’Huillier–Coburg Palace offers six rooms (including a family room), each with a private bath. A compact wellness area provides a massage pool and spacious Finnish and infrared saunas. Shared lounge, warming kitchenette, enclosed yard with limited parking, and on-site orders for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Parking and Wi‑Fi are free.
Where to Eat
Craving smoke and spice? The newest BBQ spot around Miskolc fires up real barbecue and grill plates with craft burgers, craft beers, and Tokaj wines—great for gatherings. Prefer Italian vibes? Napoli Restaurant and Pizzeria (Napoli étterem és pizzéria) serves beloved classics with inventive twists, nodding to Naples, the homeland of pizza. Weekdays bring home-style lunch menus, and the full menu can be delivered.
Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
