Get ready for the Gönc Plum Festival (Gönci Barack Ünnep) 2026, the ultimate plum celebration lighting up Gönc from Friday, July 17, through Saturday, July 18. Happening across multiple locations in postal code 3885 Gönc, this festival promises a plum-packed party with local vibes, tastings, and festivities. Whether you’re craving fresh plums, plum brandy, or just a fun weekend in Hungary’s scenic northeast, it’s your spot. Contact details including phone, email, and Facebook page are available on request. Perfect for foodies and festival-goers seeking food, drink, and nearby stays.
Prime Stays Near the Plum Action
Score a base at Galamblak Vendégház, right next to Galambos Pincészet on the outskirts of Abaújszántó in the Krakkó-hegy Kassaváros vineyard. They accommodate 2+2 guests in a standalone house with a huge garden and private locked parking. Dive into pro wine events, sip award-winning wines, and let them handle logistics while you chill, explore, and unwind. It’s your launchpad for the region.
Just down the road, another guesthouse welcomes 4 guests with private parking in historic Abaújszántó, a Tokaj wine hub shaped by grape-growing and winemaking legacies. The Rákóczi family put the Zemplén Hills on the map with Tokaj wines and aszú fame. Visit their winery, taste prize-winning wines, and focus on rest as they handle the rest.
UNESCO Wine Country Gems
Nestled in Abaújszántó’s heart in the UNESCO-listed Tokaj Wine Region, a comfy two-story guesthouse beckons year-round. Stylishly renovated inside and out, it’s ideal for biking, hiking, Nordic walking, fishing, castle visits, and spa dips amid stunning surroundings.
For bigger groups, a 30-guest pension offers a massive green expanse and friendly setup just hundreds of meters from the town center. Rooms accommodate extra beds or cribs, with a well-equipped self-catering kitchen and dining area. Nearby cellars pour Hegyalja’s signature wines, and on request, they fire up authentic village pig roasts.
Rural Retreats and Artist Havens
Craving quiet? Head to the peaceful rural guesthouse in Tolcsva, perfect for serene escapes.
Deeper in the Zemplén Mountains, an artist’s house in enchanting Háromhuta nestles in untouched nature, fully renovated inside and out. Tailored for craft workshops and artist camps thanks to pristine wilds, but hikers and relaxers get a warm welcome too.
Family-run Aranybánya Üdülőpark in Telkibánya, hugged by Zemplén peaks, loves hosting overnighters, day-trippers, and groups alike.
Tokaj-Hegyalja Bliss
Unwind with family or friends at Aranydukát Vendégház in Tállya on famed Tokaj-Hegyalja. Rural tourism perks mix with Tokaj wine variety in eye-catching bottles, all wrapped in neighborhood calm for true downtime.
In Telkibánya’s Zemplén core, another all-amenities guesthouse awaits families or groups of friends for active sports or lazy lounging.
Finally, 34 km from Miskolc in quiet Pere village, Aranyhordó Panzió opens its doors to visitors seeking village peace.
More Festivals to Chase
Pair your plum fix with nearby action. Catch the Cherry Festival Szomolya (Cseresznyefesztivál Szomolya) on June 6–7 in 3411 Szomolya. Later, the Plum Days Szarvas (Szilvanapok Szarvas) runs September 11–13 in 5540 Szarvas. Year-round, 86 festival picks via the Festival Program Guide (Fesztivál programajánló) from January 1 to December 31, 2026.
This Gönc blowout is your ticket to Hungary’s fruitful heart—plums, wines, hikes, and hearty hangs. Book now for 2026’s sweetest weekend!
