Mezőkövesd is calling all lovers of hearty Hungarian food and winter merrymaking. From January to April — and again in the fall — the Hajnal Hotel hosts its Disznótoros Weekends, a buffet-driven celebration of traditional pork dishes, live music, wellness, and easygoing village vibes, all with a dash of hotel comfort. Think juicy hurka, crispy kolbász, roast meats, stuffed cabbage, and desserts galore, paired with folk tunes, dancing, and laughter. It’s that old-time winter weekend spirit, just with cozy rooms and a spa nearby.
Where and when
Location: 3400 Mezőkövesd, Hajnal St. 2, right in Matyóföld (Matyó Land). The event runs on weekends January–April, then October–December 2026. Specific winter dates include Jan 9–11, 23–25, 30–Feb 1; Feb 6–8, 13–15, 20–22, 27–Mar 1; Mar 6–8, 13–15, 20–22, 27–29; Apr 10–12, 17–19, 24–26. Autumn dates: Oct 16–18, 30–Nov 1; Nov 6–8, 13–15, 20–22, 27–29; Dec 4–6, 11–13, 18–20. Events run with a minimum of 40 guests.
Friday: set the mood
Arrivals kick off with a buffet dinner plus live music. It’s a cheerful icebreaker designed to tune everyone into the weekend’s flavor and flow. Expect generous spreads and a convivial, communal feel from the first evening.
Saturday: the full disznótor experience
The day starts early in unmistakable village style. Between 7:00–9:00 at reception, each guest can grab one shot of pálinka and one cup of mulled wine, followed by a plentiful buffet breakfast 7:00–10:00. At noon, the classics hit the table: broth made from pork backbones with fine noodles and vegetables; toros cabbage; roast meats with potatoes; and fresh strudel.
Evening is the headliner: the disznótor with live music. The buffet lineup leans into tradition — soups; roast meats and ribs; hurka and kolbász; mashed potatoes with onions; stuffed cabbage; and for dessert, honey cream slice and pudding. The music and the menu are crafted to revive that unmistakable feast-day mood.
Sunday: a hearty send-off
The weekend wraps with another big buffet breakfast featuring cracklings and bacon — a fitting finish to a flavor-packed stay.
More than just a feast
Guests can use the hotel’s wellness area, making room for both indulgence and recovery. It’s ideal for anyone who loves traditional Hungarian cuisine, appreciates live music and good cheer, and wants a special yet homelike weekend in Mezőkövesd.
What it costs
Winter–spring 2026 rates (per person for 2 nights):
Hajnal Wing, classic rooms (1–4 beds): 52,000 HUF ≈ 142 USD
Kikelet Wing, larger/modern rooms (2–5 beds): 55,000 HUF ≈ 150 USD
Autumn–winter 2026 rates (per person for 2 nights):
Hajnal Wing, classic: 55,000 HUF ≈ 150 USD
Kikelet Wing, larger/modern: 59,000 HUF ≈ 161 USD
Local tourism tax for guests 18+: until 2025: +350 HUF ≈ 0.95 USD per person per night; from 2026-01-01: +500 HUF ≈ 1.37 USD per person per night. Prices are indicative; events require at least 40 participants.
Make it longer and get perks
Add a Thursday and/or Sunday night and pick one complimentary treatment: shockwave therapy, mofetta cabin, 3D massage chair, BEMER, or jade-stone massage bed. Book both extra nights and the gift doubles. These gifts aren’t automatic — request them at reception.
Extra night with half board (buffet breakfast and dinner, wellness, parking):
Hajnal Wing classic (1–4 beds): 20,000 HUF ≈ 55 USD per person per night
Kikelet Wing larger/modern (2–5 beds): 21,000 HUF ≈ 57 USD per person per night
Family deals
Kids 0–3.99 years: free sharing a bed with parents; on an extra bed about 5,000 HUF ≈ 13.7 USD per child per night. Ages 4–10.99: about 50% off. Ages 11–13.99: about 25% off. Child discounts apply only in a shared room with parents and can’t be combined with other offers.
How to pay and practicals
No deposit needed. Pay on site by cash, bank card, hot-meal Erzsébet voucher, Health Fund card, SZÉP card (OTP, K&H, MKB), or bank transfer.
Arrival: once the room is ready, you can check in at no extra charge; typically from 12:00 some rooms are available. Wellness can be used even earlier without a fee; key-lock lockers available. Key deposit: 1,000 HUF ≈ 2.74 USD per key.
Departure: vacate rooms by 10:00, but you may keep using all other services — parking, bathing, key-lock lockers (same 1,000 HUF ≈ 2.74 USD deposit), treatments, dining — for as long as you like that day.
Where you’re staying
Hajnal Hotel*** Medical Hotel sits 3 km from Mezőkövesd and 150 meters from the sulfur-rich Zsóry Medical and Beach Bath (Zsóry Gyógy- és Strandfürdő). The hotel offers its own certified medicinal water, pairing healing and rest in a quiet, calm spot near the spa. Expect solid-value rooms, restaurant service, and medical treatments. The air-conditioned restaurant seats 120 and blends classic Hungarian and modern international flavors; the seasonal Hajnal terrace seats 40 for atmospheric outdoor meals.
Organizers reserve the right to change the schedule and dates.
