Kiskunmajsa’s Big Animal Market Is Back December 13

Discover Kiskunmajsa’s Big Animal & Flea Market, Dec 13, with free spots, parking, and restrooms. Stay by Jonathermál Spa, dine at Lópofa Inn, and explore nearby guesthouses.
when: 2025.12.13., Saturday
where: 6120 Kiskunmajsa, Vásártér

Kiskunmajsa’s nationwide animal and flea market returns on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at the Fairgrounds (Vásártér), welcoming sellers and shoppers from 4:00 a.m. The market runs every second Saturday of the month throughout the year, with early setup allowed from opening. Through June 30, 2025, the town waives all site-use fees: selling spots, parking, and restroom use are free, courtesy of the municipal operator. Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs, so check before you go.

When and where

– Date: 2025.12.13. (Saturday)
– City: Kiskunmajsa (6120)
– Venue: Fairgrounds (Vásártér)
– Opening for setup: 04:00
– Frequency: Every second Saturday monthly in 2025
– Fees: $0 for trading spaces, parking, restrooms until June 30, 2025

Stay and soak: Jonathermál and more

Jonathermál Spa (Jonathermál Fürdő) hosts guests year-round with a mix of motel rooms, cabins, and a campground in a friendly green setting, perfect for a quick recharge or a longer break. Rooms are heated in winter using thermal energy, keeping a steady, eco-friendly indoor temperature. The two-story Mustáng Ranch “little manor” sits in a quiet, wild-feeling spot near the baths, motel, campground, and Lópofa Inn (Lópofa Csárda); since 2012 it’s been operated by Jonathermál Plc. (Jonathermál Zrt.) and is known as a carefree, party-friendly base where no neighbor or caretaker will shush you.

Guesthouses and apartments nearby

Bandi Tanya is a solid pick if you want calm, countryside charm, and healing mineral waters. One guesthouse lies 500 yards from the baths in a well-kept area, ready for anyone seeking rest. Another furnished, two-story holiday home stands 300 yards from the thermal, medicinal, and adventure spa at the entrance to the resort village; it fits 2–6 guests and includes a living room with satellite TV, one downstairs double bedroom, an equipped kitchen with microwave, a bathroom and WC, plus two twin bedrooms upstairs. There’s a grassy yard with a garden grill and pavilion, a covered terrace, and secure parking.

Walk-to-wellness options

An apartment sits about a 10-minute walk from the thermal baths in a quiet neighborhood. Others are directly opposite the Medicinal and Thermal Spa, just a 5-minute walk. Marika Guesthouse (Marika Vendégház) is 900 yards from the baths. One two-story holiday house in the resort village offers three double rooms on the ground floor, each with its own entrance, bathroom, WC, and separate kitchen, plus a covered terrace with wooden furniture.

Food and wine

Lópofa Inn (Lópofa Csárda) serves classic Hungarian flavors year-round next to the thermal complex and lodgings. Local Great Plain (Alföld) wineries pour true artisan wines; book tastings in advance. Good wines, good food—easy choice.

2025, adminboss

Pros
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Family-friendly vibe: animals to see, flea-market browsing, and nearby thermal baths where kids and grandparents can chill together
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Budget win: through June 30, 2025, trading spots, parking, and restrooms are free, which keeps the day low-cost
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Unique local flavor: a true Hungarian animal market and flea fair you won’t find much in the U.S., plus artisan wines and a classic csárda next door
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Easy add-on relaxation: Jonathermál Spa and loads of walkable guesthouses make it simple to turn the market visit into a mini getaway
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No Hungarian needed to enjoy browsing or soaking; basic gestures, prices, and Google Translate go a long way
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Public transport/car access is reasonable: driveable from Budapest, and regional trains/buses get you close, with short taxi hops
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Good for repeat visits: it runs every second Saturday, so you’ve got multiple shots if weather or travel plans shift - Not widely known internationally: Kiskunmajsa and the market won’t ring a bell for most U.S. travelers, so research is on you
Cons
Early start is rough: sellers set up from 4 a.m., and the best picks can go fast, which isn’t ideal for jet-lagged families
Animal-market realities: noise, smells, and crowding may bother sensitive visitors, and standards can feel different from U.S. pet events
Comparisons: it’s more rustic than curated European Christmas or farmers’ markets and less polished than U.S. county fairs, so expect charm over slickness

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