From January to the end of April 2026, then again in October–December, the Hajnal Hotel in Mezőkövesd is reviving the classic pig-slaughter feast vibe with a buffet-style pork banquet, live music, countryside warmth, and a side of spa downtime. Think juicy blood and liver sausages (hurka), crackling sausages (kolbász), hearty roasts, and proper Hungarian flavors that whisk you back to cheerful winter weekends—minus the cold and plus the wellness. The weekend kicks off on Friday night with a live-music buffet dinner and rolls on through Saturday’s full pig-slaughter program before wrapping up with a generous Sunday breakfast. The event runs with a minimum of 40 guests.
When, where, how
Dates, all in Mezőkövesd, 3400, 2 Hajnal St. 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. Autumn–winter: October 16–18, 30–November 1. November: 6–8, 13–15, 20–22, 27–29. December: 4–6, 11–13, 18–20.
Friday: roll in, tune up
Arrival day sets the tone with a live-music buffet dinner—bountiful, social, and very Hungarian in all the right ways. Guests settle into the hotel’s friendly, family-like atmosphere and can already dip into the wellness area for a decompress-after-the-road session.
Saturday: the big pig-slaughter day
Start early in full disznótor spirit. Between 7:00–9:00 at reception, guests can pick up one pálinka and one cup of mulled wine per person. A rich buffet breakfast follows (7:00–10:00). At noon, the classics arrive: buffet lunch with pork backbone soup with fine noodles and vegetables, cabbage with pork (toros káposzta), roasts with potatoes, and fresh strudel. The evening centerpiece is the Disznótor with live music and a sprawling buffet: soups; roasted meats and ribs; blood and liver sausages (hurka) and sausages (kolbász); mashed potatoes with onion; stuffed cabbage; and desserts including honey cream slice and pudding. The music, the dishes, and the crowd do the rest.
Sunday: hearty finish
A generous buffet breakfast closes the weekend, punctuated by pork cracklings and bacon—simple, rustic, satisfying.
Comfort meets tradition
Beyond the food and music, guests can use the Hajnal Hotel wellness facilities, turning a feast into a full reset. It’s ideal if you love traditional Hungarian cuisine, enjoy a lively atmosphere with live tunes, and want a special yet homey weekend in Mezőkövesd.
Prices and extras
January–April pricing: Hajnal wing classic rooms (1–4 beds): $147/person/2 nights. Kikelet wing larger, modern rooms (2–5 beds): $155/person/2 nights. October–December: Hajnal wing $156/person/2 nights; Kikelet wing $167/person/2 nights. Prices are indicative; events run with at least 40 guests. Local tourism tax for ages 18+ is $0.96/person/night; from 2026-01-01 it’s $1.37/person/night.
Extend your weekend: book an extra night (Thursday and/or Sunday) and pick one complimentary treatment: shockwave therapy, mofetta cabin, 3D massage chair, BEMER, or jade stone massage bed. Stay both nights and get two gifts. Request treatments at reception; they aren’t automatic. Extra night with half board: Hajnal wing $56/person/night; Kikelet wing $59/person/night.
Kids, payment, logistics
Children: 0–3.99 years free in parents’ bed; approx. $14/person/night on an extra bed. 4–10.99 years approx. 50% off; 11–13.99 years approx. 25% off. Discounts apply only when sharing a room with a parent and can’t be combined.
Pay on site by cash, bank card, hot-meal Erzsébet voucher, Health Fund card, Széchenyi Recreation Card (Széchenyi Pihenőkártya; OTP, K&H, MBH), or bank transfer; no deposit needed. Check in as soon as the room is ready, often from 12:00; wellness may be available even earlier. Key-lock changing rooms are available with a $2.74 deposit per key. Check out by 10:00, but you can keep using parking, baths, changing rooms (same deposit), treatments, and dining afterward. Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
