If you love quirky dogs and Hungarian traditions, mark October 25, 2025, on your calendar for the Komondor Festival in Hortobágy (Hortobágy). This isn’t just any dog event—it’s a full-on breeding showcase and certification occasion, bringing together proud Komondor owners and curious onlookers in one of Hungary’s most iconic landscapes.
Where to Stay: Options for Every Traveler
The Hortobágy Forest School (Hortobágy erdei iskola) is a top spot to start your adventure on the puszta (Hungarian steppe), offering comfortable, clean rooms for up to 34 people. With a big park and facilities for multi-day stays, it’s great as a group base.
Hegedüs Farm (Hegedüs Major), on the outskirts of Hortobágy (Hortobágy) village, provides an authentic farm (major) experience. They practice eco-farming—raising animals, growing crops—and hospitality, all while preserving Hortobágy’s unique traditions, from hearty food to the local shepherd lifestyle. The property even has a pond attracting wild ducks, herons, and storks. Friendly dogs roam freely, adding to the rustic charm.
Fireplace Guesthouse (Kemencés Vendégház) offers air-conditioned rooms and free private parking. The area around it is ideal for horseback riding and cycling, and you can rent bikes right there. If you’re up for a day trip, Debrecen (Debrecen) is 22 miles away, Tiszafüred (Tiszafüred) 20 miles.
Puszta Magic: Heritage and Comfort
Right in the heart of Hortobágy (Hortobágy), near UNESCO heritage sites and shady forests, the Ecotour Guesthouse and Camping (Ökotúra Vendégház és Kemping) welcomes visitors from April to November. Whether you’re a tent camper or hotel fan, this family business aims to please at budget-friendly prices.
On the edge of the famous fishponds stands a century-old mansion, recently renovated, offering a cozy, homey stay for nature lovers, birdwatchers, fishers, and hunters. Discover the living traditions and year-round events that define Hortobágy (Hortobágy).
For a local feel, Eagle’s Nest – Village Accommodation (Sasfészek – Falusi Szálláshely) gives you a private bathroom and kitchen in every room, free Wi-Fi, and even a microwave.
Right by the famous Nine Arch Bridge (Kilenclyukú híd), a stunning, restored historic inn welcomes travelers just as it has for over 300 years. As part of the World Heritage, its exhibitions tell the story of wanderers, the puszta, and the area’s legendary discoverers. Be sure to sample traditional shepherd’s fare and local specialties—like gray cattle, Racka sheep, guinea fowl, Mangalitsa (Mangalica) pork, and fish—washed down with Hungarian pálinka and wine.
Organizers reserve the right to change the program or date as needed!
