A winter escape steeped in tradition, sizzling flavors, and toe-tapping live music is rolling into Mezőkövesd. From Friday to Sunday, February 13–15, 2026, head to 3400 Mezőkövesd, 2 Hajnal Street, for a full-throttle disznótoros (pig-slaughter feast) weekend that blends nostalgic countryside vibes with hotel comfort and wellness. Think juicy hurka and crispy kolbász, rich roasts, and the kind of Hungarian flavors that carry a whole village’s story—served buffet-style, with music, laughter, and late-night singalongs baked in.
How the Weekend Unfolds
The Hajnal Hotel recreates the classic Matyó-style pig feast from January through the end of April, then returns in autumn and early winter. The promise: old-school authenticity with modern ease—comfy rooms, friendly staff, and a wellness corner for your post-feast reset. Friday night kicks off with a bountiful buffet dinner set to live music, putting everyone in the mood to mingle. The event runs with a minimum of 40 people, so bring your crew or make new friends at the long tables.
Saturday: The Big Feast
The day starts early in true disznótor fashion. Between 7:00 and 9:00, pick up 1 shot of pálinka and 1 cup of mulled wine per person at reception. Then it’s a hearty buffet breakfast from 7:00 to 10:00.
Lunchtime swings traditional: a buffet with orjaleves (pork broth) with fine noodles and vegetables, toros káposzta (pork and cabbage), roasts with potatoes, and fresh strudel. The evening delivers the weekend’s highlight: a live-music disznótor with a sprawling buffet—soups; roast meats and ribs; hurka and kolbász; oniony mashed potatoes; töltött káposzta (stuffed cabbage); plus desserts like mézes krémes and pudding. Music, clinking glasses, and full plates—this is the warm, communal heart of winter.
Sunday Send-Off
Wrap it up with a generous buffet breakfast featuring tepertő and bacon. One last taste of rustic comfort before you head home—smiling, and probably plotting your return.
Wellness, Too
This isn’t just a feast. Guests get access to the hotel’s wellness facilities, so you can soak, unwind, and recharge between meals. It’s tailor-made for those who love Hungarian home cooking, live music, and a cozy, special getaway in Mezőkövesd.
Dates and Prices
Winter–spring 2026 weekends: 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. Fall–winter 2026: Oct 16–18, 30–Nov 1; Nov 6–8, 13–15, 20–22, 27–29; Dec 4–6, 11–13, 18–20. All subject to change.
– Hajnal Wing (classic rooms for 1–4): Jan–Apr USD 144/person/2 nights; Oct–Dec USD 152/person/2 nights
– Kikelet Wing (larger, modern rooms for 2–5): Jan–Apr USD 152/person/2 nights; Oct–Dec USD 163/person/2 nights
Local tax 18+ is about USD 0.96/person/night until 2025, then about USD 1.37 from 2026. Prices are indicative. Minimum 40 guests.
Make It Longer, Get a Gift
Add a Thursday and/or Sunday night and you’ll be treated to 1 complimentary treatment per added night—pick from shockwave therapy, a mofetta cabin, a 3D massage chair, BEMER, or a jade-stone massage bed. Book both Thursday and Sunday and your gift doubles. Claim your treatment at reception; it isn’t automatic.
Extra night with half board (buffet breakfast and dinner, wellness, parking): Hajnal Wing USD 55/person/night; Kikelet Wing USD 58/person/night.
Kids and Payments
– Ages 0–3.99: free in parents’ bed; extra bed about USD 14/person/night
– Ages 4–10.99: about 50% off; 11–13.99: about 25% off. Child discounts apply only with parents in the same room and don’t combine with other offers.
No deposit needed. Pay on-site by cash, bank card, Erzsébet meal voucher, Health Fund card, SZÉP card (OTP, K&H, MKB), or bank transfer.
Arrival, Departure, Practicalities
Check in as soon as your room is ready—often from noon—at no extra charge. Wellness access can start even earlier. Keyed lockers available; key deposit USD 2.76. Check out by 10:00, but you can keep using parking, pools, lockers (same deposit), treatments, and dining afterward.
February Dates in Mezőkövesd
– Feb 13–15, 2026
– Feb 20–22, 2026
– Feb 27–Mar 1, 2026
Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
