Get ready for some explosive fun in Pécs! Starting April 8, 2026, the Zsolnay Quarter hosts Varázsóra (Magic Hour) sessions packed with the coolest physics experiments for kids aged 7 and up. These 45-minute interactive shows feature the most popular and jaw-dropping demonstrations from past events, with a fresh surprise experiment each time. Perfect for little ones and adults alike, they’ll take place along the walkway next to the Visitor Center at Zsolnay Vilmos utca 16, 7600 Pécs. The photo is just an illustration to spark your imagination.
Full Schedule of Magic Hour Sessions
Mark your calendars for these dates, all in Pécs:
April 8, 2026 (Wednesday): Varázsóra – Ütköző golyóktól az ütköző atomokig (From Colliding Balls to Colliding Atoms).
April 9: Varázsóra – Legkedvesebb kísérletek (Favorite Experiments).
April 10: Varázsóra – Megrázó kísérletek (Shocking Experiments).
April 11: Varázsóra – Legkedvesebb kísérletek (Favorite Experiments).
April 18: Varázsóra – Nem élhetünk mágnesesség nélkül! (We Can’t Live Without Magnetism!).
April 25: Varázsóra – Ütköző golyóktól az ütköző atomokig (From Colliding Balls to Colliding Atoms).
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Cozy Stays in Pécs
Planning an overnight? Pécs has tons of charming spots. The Adele Boutique Hotel is a 4-star gem in a 19th-century protected building right in the historic city center. Rooms and apartments blend old-world charm with modern luxury.
Up on Havihegy, Bagolyvár offers healthy air and stunning views. One room dazzles with 19 elements of Hungarian folk art, plus six suites modeled after wine cellars, each capturing a famous Hungarian wine variety’s vibe. Guests relax in peace with panoramic views toward Zengő. It’s got a Hungarian restaurant too, with stylish decor, Hungarian and international dishes, and specialties in traditional Hungarian foods and desserts.
Barbakán Hotel sits a stone’s throw from the Pécs Cathedral, with 16 three-star rooms for two, three, or four people, a conference room, and underground parking.
A family-run guesthouse in the quiet Mecsek hillside villa district feels close yet far from downtown—five minutes to forest trails or the center. Nearby: Zoo, Da Vinci private clinic, Mandulás playground and picnic spot with paths to the TV tower. Free guided tours for groups.
Boutique Hotel Sopianae in the city center contrasts historic exterior with sleek modern interiors, offering personalized service in a cozy, discreet atmosphere.
Büdöskúti key house sleeps 12, halfway between Remete-rét and Orfű, 800 meters northwest off the main road on the Blue Trail and Green Cross path.
An aparthotel near UNESCO early Christian sites, the Cathedral, and Museum Street in the villa district.
A spot in the former convent of the Miasszonyunk Női Kanonokrend, a fully renovated 1870s Baroque protected building with modern interiors in the city center.
Another central hotel in a quiet, pretty spot—walk to the historic core via Mediterranean promenades. Pécs Knowledge Center and Kodály Centre (Kodály Zoltán Concert Hall) are just 500 meters away.
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Delicious Eats and Drinks
Fuel up at these Pécs favorites. Street food bistro and café in the heart of Rózsakert (Rose Garden), the prettiest downtown park—chill vibes and cultured fun.
Grab chocolates, bonbons, and homemade cakes at Angyali Kísértés (Angelic Temptation) chocolate shop.
This cozy Pécs eatery is ideal for family or friend meals, celebrations, match-watching, or hangouts. Huge menu: fried, grilled, or stuffed meats; brassói pork chops; fish; oven dishes; risottos. Pasta lovers get classics, flatbreads, pizzas galore. Salads, soups, desserts aplenty—quality time with top-notch food.
A spot upholding Hungarian culinary traditions with reliable quality, fair prices, and menus for every taste in the city center’s cozy setting. Daily changing lunch menus, speedy service for gastronomic joy. Breakfast from 8am: frothy coffee, sandwiches, homemade scones, strudel. Handles stand-up receptions and events on-site or off.
Aranykacsa Restaurant uses local ingredients and modern techniques for quality gastronomy and wine culture in a friendly space. Wine tastings in Vinárium, casual drinks in Tüke room, family/protocol meals in Zsolnay room, weddings/banquets/birthdays in upstairs Dakk room and garden.
Bagolyvár repeats its Hungarian restaurant perks up on the hill.
Bisztrókonyha at the Balkan gateway focuses on fresh, homey dishes from good ingredients, casual style, homey feel, great value.
Big Bell Restaurant now boasts a microbrewery and beer garden.
Bohemia Sörkonyha in downtown: Beer – Burger – BBQ.
Borostyán Quick Eatery on Király Street serves quality weekly meals at affordable prices, Monday-Friday 11am-4pm.
Organizers reserve the right to change times and programs!
