The Hajnal Hotel in Mezőkövesd hosts a full-on countryside-style pig feast weekend that blends classic Hungarian flavors with easygoing hotel comfort and wellness perks. It’s a throwback to traditional pig-slaughter (disznótor) vibes without giving up downtime and spa time, wrapped in a friendly, family-run atmosphere. The event runs on selected weekends from January through April and again from October to December 2026, always with live music and a generous buffet. Note: it only goes ahead with a minimum of 40 guests.
Friday Warm-Up With Live Music
Arrivals on Friday slide straight into a buffet dinner with live music, the perfect mood-setter for the days ahead. From the first night, the spread and the band set a cheerful, communal tone that carries the weekend. The hotel’s cozy services take the edge off travel and shift the focus to food, company, and relaxation.
Saturday: All-Day Pig Feast (Disznótor)
Saturday leans fully into tradition. Early birds get a shot of pálinka and a cup of mulled wine per person at reception from 7:00 to 9:00. A big buffet breakfast follows from 7:00 to 10:00. At noon, the classics take over: pork broth (orjaleves) with fine noodles and vegetable garnish; pork-and-sauerkraut stew (toros káposzta); roast meats with potatoes; and fresh strudel (rétes). The highlight is the evening pig feast with live music and a rich buffet: soups; roasted meats and ribs; blood sausage (hurka) and sausage (kolbász); mashed potatoes with onions; stuffed cabbage (töltött káposzta); and for dessert, honey cream slice (mézes krémes) and pudding. The soundtrack and the menu together lock in that unmistakable village feast atmosphere.
Sunday Send-Off
Sunday wraps with a hearty buffet breakfast featuring cracklings and bacon, a simple, satisfying full stop to a weekend loaded with flavor. Guests can still use wellness and other hotel services even after checking out of the room by 10:00.
Wellness And Extras
Beyond the tables, the hotel’s wellness area is open for a soft landing between meals and an easy recharge. Extend your stay by adding Thursday and/or Sunday nights and pick one complimentary treatment: shockwave therapy, mofetta cabin, 3D massage chair, BEMER, or jade stone massage bed. Book both Thursday and Sunday and get two gifts. Treatments aren’t automatic—request them at reception.
Dates And Prices
2026 dates: January 9–11, 23–25, 30–February 1; February 6–8, 13–15, 20–22, 27–March 1; March 6–8, 13–15, 20–22, 27–29; April 10–12, 17–19, 24–26; October 16–18, 30–November 1; November 6–8, 13–15, 20–22, 27–29; December 4–6, 11–13, 18–20. Hajnal Wing classic rooms (1–4 beds): about $153/person/2 nights Jan–Apr, about $162 Oct–Dec. Kikelet Wing larger, modern rooms (2–5 beds): about $162/person/2 nights Jan–Apr, about $174 Oct–Dec. Local tourism tax for ages 18+ is about $1.33/person/night until 2026.01.01, then about $1.90.
Add A Night
Extra night with half board, wellness, and parking: Hajnal Wing about $59/person/night; Kikelet Wing about $62/person/night.
Kids’ Discounts
Ages 0–3.99: free in parents’ bed; extra bed about $15. Ages 4–10.99: about 50% off. Ages 11–13.99: about 25% off. Valid only when sharing a room with a parent; not combinable with other discounts.
Good To Know
No advance deposit. Pay on-site by cash, card, meal voucher, health fund card, SZÉP card (OTP, K&H, MKB), or bank transfer. Rooms are usually ready from noon with free early wellness use; key lockers available with a $2.70 deposit per key. Check out by 10:00, but parking, swimming, lockers (same deposit), treatments, and meals remain available afterward. Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
