A winter weekend in Matyóföld, wrapped in sizzling flavors, clinking glasses, and live tunes: the Hajnal Hotel in Mezőkövesd is reviving the classic Hungarian pig-slaughter feast (disznótor) from January through April and again in October–December 2026. Think juicy hurka, crispy kolbász, rich roasts, and true country hospitality—plus a spa to sink into after the feast. The program is a full buffet affair with live music and can only go ahead with a minimum of 40 guests.
Dates and the Place to Be
The event takes place at 3400 Mezőkövesd, Hajnal St. 2 (Hajnal u. 2). Winter–spring weekends: 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 weekends: October 16–18, 30–November 1; November 6–8, 13–15, 20–22, 27–29; December 4–6, 11–13, 18–20.
Friday: Warm Welcome, Full Tables
Arrivals slide straight into a buffet dinner with live music. It’s an easy glide into the weekend’s rhythm: plentiful plates, friendly faces, and a soundtrack made for clinking glasses and swapping stories.
Saturday: The Pork Feast Day
The day kicks off in full disznótor style. Between 7:00 and 9:00 at reception, every guest gets one pálinka and one cup of mulled wine. Breakfast follows buffet-style from 7:00 to 10:00. Lunch turns up the tradition with a hearty spread: pork backbone soup with thin noodles and vegetables, toros cabbage, roast meats with potatoes, and fresh strudel.
Evening brings the showstopper: a live-music Pork Feast dinner, buffet and abundant. On the tables: soups; roasted meats and ribs; hurka and kolbász; mashed potatoes with onions; stuffed cabbage; and desserts including mézes krémes and pudding. It’s communal, loud in the best way, and unmistakably Hungarian.
Sunday: Farewell With Crunch
One last buffet breakfast closes the circle—think cracklings and bacon—sending everyone home with a satisfied grin and a suitcase that somehow smells like winter kitchens and wood smoke.
Wellness and Why It’s More Than a Meal
Between bites, the Hajnal Hotel’s wellness area is open, so after those generous plates you can recharge without leaving the building. The whole package suits anyone craving traditional Hungarian flavors, live music, and a cozy yet special weekend in Mezőkövesd.
Packages and Prices
January–April 2026 rates: Hajnal wing classic rooms (1–4 beds) USD 150/person/2 nights; Kikelet wing larger, modern rooms (2–5 beds) USD 159/person/2 nights. October–December 2026: Hajnal wing USD 158/person/2 nights; Kikelet wing USD 169/person/2 nights. Prices are indicative; a minimum of 40 participants is required. Local tax for guests over 18: until 2025 USD 1.02/person/night; from 2026 USD 1.46/person/night.
Stay Longer Bonus
Add a Thursday or Sunday night and get one complimentary treatment (choose from shockwave therapy, mofetta cabin, 3D massage chair, BEMER, or jade stone massage bed). Book both Thursday and Sunday and the gift doubles. You must request the treatments at reception. Extra night with half-board, wellness, and parking: Hajnal wing USD 58/person/night; Kikelet wing USD 61/person/night.
Family Deals and Payments
Kids 0–3.99 stay free in the parents’ bed; extra bed about USD 14/person/night. Ages 4–10.99 get about 50% off; 11–13.99 about 25% off. Discounts apply only when sharing a room with a parent and can’t be combined. 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, Departure, and Extras
Check in as soon as your room is ready—often from noon—at no extra charge. The wellness area may be used even earlier; key-lock changing rooms are available with a USD 2.91 key deposit. Check out by 10:00, but you can keep using everything else—parking, pools, treatments, dining—for the rest of the day. The organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
