The thermal bath and beach in Jászszentandrás are the town’s social heartbeat, and 2026 is stacked with reasons to drop in. Set right in the middle of the village at 5136 Jászszentandrás, Mártírok útja 14, the complex offers four modern pools, rolling green space, and a full calendar of events. It’s a place where families swim, friends camp out under the trees, and vintage car lovers take over the promenade for a weekend. Entry for show cars? Free. The thermal bath and the on-site campground are open all year.
Four Pools, Year-Round Chill
The thermal water is known for easing musculoskeletal complaints, and regulars swear by it. Beyond the main thermal pool, there’s a swimming pool and a kids’ pool for splash-happy afternoons. The grounds cover roughly 215,278 square feet of parkland at the village center, so it never feels cramped—even on festival days. The campsite sits next to the baths, with tent and caravan spots, plus rentable wooden cabins for four. Everything stays open in every season, from hot midsummer weekends to crisp winter dips.
July Kickoff: The VW and Vintage Auto Meeting
Mark July 17–19, 2026, for the national, family-style VW & brand-independent vintage car meetup, back for its fifth edition. Organizers welcome old and new friends, followers, and every gleaming, growling piece of automotive history. Participation in the meetup and programs is free for exhibitors, and vintage vehicles get to park on the curated show line and in designated areas without paying a dime. Expect a relaxed, friendly vibe, the clink of coffee mugs at sunrise, and tailgate talk that runs late into the night.
Village Day on the Beach
On July 25, the Village Day programs take over the thermal bath grounds. Think community energy: families camping out at poolside tables, local favorites onstage, and kids racing between the splash zone and food stalls. It’s the kind of day where you can swim, catch a concert, and still be within steps of an ice cream.
August Brings Water Battles and Retro Beats
August 8 doubles down with two crowd-pleasers:
– The Water Football Championship expects 8–10 teams to sign up. It’s all-out fun: slippery sprints, wild tackles, and plenty of laughter between goals. The atmosphere is friendly, the matches surprisingly competitive, and the splashing nonstop.
– Yoko Retro Beach Festival (Yoko Retro Strand Fesztivál) – Shygys adds the soundtrack, rolling out a retro beach party powered by nostalgia and sun-kissed beats. Pack a towel, your favorite shades, and your best sing-alongs.
One week later, on August 15, Night of Memories (Emlékek Éjszakája) turns the beach into a warm-lit evening of throwbacks, stories, and slow-dance mood. Then August 20 goes full carnival with a Mulatós Party—big choruses, accordion hooks, and pure, gleeful dance-floor energy.
Retro Season Finale
If you missed the early August set, the Yoko Retro Beach Festival (Yoko Retro Strandfesztivál) is back on September 5, rounding off summer with another wave of beachside nostalgia. Late sunsets, cooler evenings, and playlists built for one last swim.
Staying, Sipping, and Snacking Nearby
Jászberény is close enough for dinner, and Aranysas Restaurant (Aranysas Étterem)—tucked away from the city center’s buzz—makes a smooth follow-up to a pool day. The two-level, air-conditioned restaurant seats 140 people (100 upstairs, 40 downstairs), and its 30-seat terrace catches the sunshine perfectly. It’s a favorite of Hungarian cuisine fans and a reliable host for family, friends, and company events.
Wine lovers can roam the nearby Mátra slopes and the edges of the Eger region. Several family wineries offer tastings, cellar tours, and country-style snacks:
– In Abasár, a family cellar on the Kővágó cellar row pours Abasár olaszrizling, Domoszló muscat, and Gyöngyös spicy traminer, shaped by volcanic soils that pack the fruit with zest and fire. Expect fresh, aromatic, yet substantial Mátra wines. Tastings come with artisanal cheese, homemade pogácsa, and, on request, one-pot dishes. Beyond wine, they bottle grape juice, grape jam, must honey, and wine jelly.
– Mátravin Wine House (Mátravin Borház) works the southern hillsides of the Mátra, producing olaszrizling, leányka, muscat ottonel, plus szürkebarát, sauvignon blanc, and chardonnay. Styles blend modern methods with rediscovered classic steps—old-school techniques that the region rarely uses now, revived for character.
– A multigenerational family estate cultivates 148 acres of vines with olaszrizling, cserszegi fűszeres, szürkebarát, tramini, cabernet sauvignon, and chardonnay. They sell regional wines both in bulk and bottles, run three-level cellars, and host tastings for groups of 8–50. There’s even a village-style guesthouse next to the cellar.
– The Petrény family traces its wine story in Verpelét back to the early 1600s, passing down the reverence and craft of winemaking from father to son in the Eger region. That lifeline of knowledge shapes their bottles today.
– Purgely Vineyard (Purgely Szőlőbirtok) in Markaz, at the foot of the Mátra, grows both table grapes and wine grapes and makes its own wines.
Good to Know
– Address: 5136 Jászszentandrás, Mártírok útja 14
– The organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
– The thermal bath and campground are open year-round.
– The park area covers about 215,278 square feet.
– Participation and parking in the exhibitor line for vintage vehicles at the July VW & Vintage Auto Meeting are free.
If you want your summer to swing from poolside chill to retro dance floor, with a dash of engine growl and a tasting flight or two, Jászszentandrás has your weekends sorted.
