A long, indulgent weekend of classic Hungarian flavors, clinking glasses, and live music is on tap at the Hajnal Hotel in Mezőkövesd. The Disznótoros Weekend wraps the nostalgic spirit of a traditional pig-slaughter feast into a comfy hotel stay with wellness perks, generous buffets, and a friendly, homey vibe. It’s made for anyone craving old-school tastes without giving up a soft bed and a spa session.
When, Where, How
Dates run January–April and October–December 2026, with fixed weekend slots. The event takes place at the Hajnal Hotel, 3400 Mezőkövesd, Hajnal u. 2., and goes ahead with a minimum of 40 guests. Friday-to-Sunday stays set the tone: you arrive, you feast, you relax, you repeat.
Friday: Warm-Up With Live Music
Friday evening kicks off with a buffet dinner set to live music. It sets the mood: hearty portions, raised glasses, and that shared-table buzz that makes the whole house feel like family. Consider it the overture to the weekend’s sprawling disznótoros experience.
Saturday: Full Disznótor Mode
The day starts early with a proper countryside nudge. Between 7:00 and 9:00, pick up 1 shot of pálinka per person and 1 cup of mulled wine at reception. Then comes the buffet breakfast from 7:00 to 10:00.
At noon, tradition comes to the table: a buffet lunch stacked with orjaleves (pork rib soup) with thin noodles and vegetables; toros cabbage; roast meats with potatoes; and fresh strudel. The evening is the headliner: a disznótor with live music and a bountiful buffet of soups; roast cuts and ribs; hurka (blood and liver sausage) and kolbász (sausage); mashed potatoes with fried onions; stuffed cabbage; and desserts like honey cream slice and pudding. It’s the full-throttle, laugh-out-loud, pass-the-platter version of Hungarian hospitality.
Sunday: One More Hearty Send-Off
Close it out with a buffet breakfast that doesn’t skimp: think cracklings and bacon among the spreads. It’s the right way to cap a weekend full of big portions and bigger smiles.
Wellness, Too
Between meals, the hotel’s wellness area is open for unwinding and recharging. The property sits 150 meters from the famed Zsóry Thermal and Beach Bath (Zsóry Gyógy- és Strandfürdő), and the hotel itself offers certified healing water. A peaceful location, friendly pricing, and treatment options round things out.
Dates and Prices
January: 9–11, 23–25, 30–Feb 1. February: 6–8, 13–15, 20–22, 27–Mar 1. March: 6–8, 13–15, 20–22, 27–29. April: 10–12, 17–19, 24–26.
– Hajnal Wing classic rooms (1–4 beds): about $146 per person for 2 nights.
– Kikelet Wing larger, modern rooms (2–5 beds): about $154 per person for 2 nights.
October: 16–18, 30–Nov 1. November: 6–8, 13–15, 20–22, 27–29. December: 4–6, 11–13, 18–20.
– Hajnal Wing: about $155 per person for 2 nights.
– Kikelet Wing: about $166 per person for 2 nights.
Local tourist tax (18+): about $1 per person per night; from 2026.01.01: about $1.40 per person per night. Prices are for information only; 40-person minimum applies.
Stretch the Weekend
Add Thursday and/or Sunday and get a bonus treatment: choose one from shockwave therapy, mofetta cabin, 3D massage chair, BEMER, or jade-stone massage bed. Book both extra nights and get two gifts (any combination). Request at reception—these aren’t automatic.
+1 night with half board (buffet breakfast and dinner, wellness, parking):
– Hajnal Wing: about $56 per person per night.
– Kikelet Wing: about $59 per person per night.
Kids’ Deals
– 0–3.99 years: free in bed with parents; extra bed about $14 per child per night.
– 4–10.99 years: about 50% off.
– 11–13.99 years: about 25% off.
Valid only when sharing a room with parents and not stackable with other discounts.
Good to Know
No deposit needed. Pay on site by cash, card, hot meal Erzsébet voucher, Health Fund card, SZÉP card (OTP, K&H, MBH), or bank transfer. Check in as soon as the room is ready—often from 12:00—wellness can be used earlier; key lockers available. Key deposit: about $2.80 per key. Check out by 10:00, but you can keep using parking, pools, lockers (same deposit), treatments, and dining after handing over the room.
The organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
