The Vachott Sándor City Library in Gyöngyös is gearing up for a year packed with cultural and literary delights in 2026. Nestled in the stunning building on Main Square (Fő tér) 10, this spot draws in book lovers and community enthusiasts with book launches, talks, kids’ activities, and regular events that brighten everyday life. Their mission? To create an inspiring hub for literature, learning, and culture that engages every age group. Expect meaningful leisure time and rich shared experiences throughout the year at 3200 Gyöngyös, Main Square (Fő tér) 10.
Key Library Highlights
Kick off on March 27, 2026 (Friday) with Dr. Sándor Gebei’s lecture on peace negotiations during the Rákóczi War of Independence. Then, April 7 marks the submission deadline for Vers Tér creative contests. On April 8, join a writer-reader meetup with Betta Frankó. The big day is April 16, packed with events: the interactive fairy tale play A kiskakas gyémánt félkrajcárja (The Little Rooster’s Diamond Halfpenny) by the Görbetükör Theater Company, followed by the literary show Tanár úr kérem! (Please, Sir!) from the same troupe, plus more Vers Tér fun. Six standout events in total—perfect for diving into local history, poetry, and theater right in Gyöngyös.
Wineries and Wine Adventures
Pair your cultural fix with Gyöngyös’s booming wine scene. One family winery, housed in modern guesthouses, hosts wine tours and handcrafts high-quality whites and reds. Their tastings, lasting up to two hours, include chats, peeks at the vineyards, or walks through Farkasmály’s historic cellars. Team-building programs feature grape harvesting and winemaking, cold platters, and custom wine dinners. They offer eight rooms in total. Another spot, a three-generation family operation 3 km from town on Farkasmály’s cellar row, sells from cellar 23. The Dudás family—five generations in one cellar—brings exciting flavors: aromatic whites echoing Mátra’s volcanic soil and hearty reds, paired with unique snacks or full wine dinners in their home restaurant. The multi-generational Kis-Benedek Cellar has won awards, including best city wine for their 2012 Müller-Thurgau and late-harvest Zenit, on national and international stages. Don’t miss the Gloria Sublimis Wine Order’s flagship Mátraalja Italian Riesling—they’ve promoted local wines since 1976. ARANYPINCE VENDÉGLŐ (Golden Cellar Restaurant) blends Hungarian dishes with wellness, veggie, and international options near Main Square (Fő tér). Bori Mami mixes cozy care with bold gastronomy in the city center. An over-100-year-old winery on the Mátra slopes delivers fresh, floral, fruity whites. Historic cellars from the early 1700s, hand-carved into petrified volcanic ash—Central and Eastern Europe’s largest—host tastings, summer grills, and the Ivó Day cellar crawl amid Sár-hegy’s beauty.
Hotels, Camping, and Relaxation
Stay comfortably nearby. One hotel offers quiet vibes just minutes from downtown, with spacious modern rooms: standard doubles, connecting family rooms, full apartments, accessible options, plus wellness facilities including massages, fitness, a jacuzzi, and saunas. The Malomudvar Restaurant, Patisserie, Guesthouse & Event Hall aims to boost culture, business, and tourism with top-notch cuisine and service. Sástó Hotel*** sits lakeside between Mátraháza and Mátrafüred, inviting escapes into Mátra’s freedom, adventure, and natural calm—solo, as couples, or with family. The 4-star Mátra Camping offers varied lodging for kids, teens, adults, and seniors at great prices. A guesthouse at the mountain base, 2 km from Gyöngyös on Farkasmály row, features romantic press houses, fresh air, and Mátra wines. The old Kékes Restaurant spot has been reborn as a community hub with sleek design, fresh concepts, and events for flavor fans and good company. A 136 m² arched cellar from the late 1800s under a 1920s bourgeois house stores wine and bottles, close to the city center.
Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs!
