Miskolc’s winter season is set: the Ski Swap returns with four dates in the atrium of Bársony János Primary School, serving everyone from first-time skiers to seasoned snowboarders. Expect a wide selection of skis and snowboards, protective gear, accessories, and hands-on advice. Dates and times: 2025.12.06., 8:30–13:00; 2026.01.10., 8:30–13:00; 2026.01.24., 8:30–13:00; 2026.02.08., 8:30–13:00—all in Miskolc. Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
Lillafüred’s winter magic calls
If you’re making a weekend of it, Lillafüred—our evergreen childhood getaway—deserves a detour in any season. Picture the country’s highest vertical-drop waterfall, the neo-Renaissance palace on the shore of Lake Hámori, and the flower-lined promenade curling around the Palotaszálló (Palace Hotel) with the Hanging Garden. Winter, summer, the fresh lift of spring, or the thousand colors of autumn—this Northern Hungarian gem rewards unhurried discovery. Take time for yourself, recharge in restful surroundings, and collect memories that feel tailor-made.
Stay close to the action in Miskolctapolca
A refreshed guesthouse at 6 Aradi Street in Miskolctapolca offers a calm base with tastefully designed rooms, made for downtime. The Cave Bath is a 5–6 minute walk, and the setting guarantees maximum rest.
The Alfa Hotel and Wellness Center sits by the centuries-old Tapolca parkland near the Cave Bath, blending full-service wellness with a warm, family vibe. There’s also a conference room if you need to mix business with bathing.
For the luxe-minded, Avalon Resort & Spa***** Superior delivers: thirty-one fully appointed rooms, two junior suites, two luxury suites, and fifteen exclusive HONKA log houses. Since 2021, it has also featured a fifteen-room Forest Design hotel wing. Modern, one-of-a-kind furniture and accessories harmonize under the spell of the oldest building element—wood—bringing nature’s texture into every corner.
Retreats in the Bükk
On the Kis-fennsík (Small Plateau) of the Bükk, a 14-person key house heats with tiled stoves and spreads out across four bedrooms, a living room, kitchen, cellar, and terrace. Guests leave with a tug to come back. Within the quiet sits peace, warmth, and a flicker of adventure—everything you need for a truly nature-close state of mind.
Hotels steps from the Cave Bath
Right in the heart of Miskolctapolca, just 328 feet (100 meters) from Central Europe’s only warm, medicinal Cave Bath, a hotel offers both three-star and four-star accommodations. Nearby, another grand yet airy property rises a short stroll from the Cave Bath, all terraces and pergolas, perched with views toward the Bükk ridgeline. The location puts you two minutes from the park and boating lake, and a few more from the steamy waters.
City Hotel Miskolc**** is one of the city center’s most inviting stays, easy to reach and big on local flavors. The four-star property features forty comfy rooms, with spacious, air-conditioned accommodations that include LCD TV, phone, minibar, and unlimited free Wi‑Fi. Accessibility matters here: there’s a specially equipped room for guests with reduced mobility.
Várkert Panzió sits in a painterly fold between Diósgyőr Castle and the Knight’s Tournament Arena, opened in August 2015, with long views to the Bükk Mountains. Diósgyőr makes a great starting point for outings and sightseeing: both Lillafüred and downtown Miskolc are about 20 minutes away by tram or bus.
Eats from medieval to Michelin-recommended
Dive into à la carte dining at Mátyás Restaurant (Mátyás Étterem) from fall to spring, where stained-glass windows depict iconic buildings from historic Greater Hungary. The kitchen delivers Hungarian, regional, and international dishes, with seasonal flavors aimed at a pure gastronomic hit.
Avalon Ristorante is a must for Italian lovers: traditional dishes, seafood, standout pastas, wood-fired pizzas, special desserts, and one-off cakes. Make it a family Sunday—the Michelin Guide’s critics say they serve simply good food.
Bella Italia keeps expanding its menu with new dishes and flavors, plus regular specials for anyone craving the Italian spectrum. A cozy family-run restaurant adds to the homestyle charm across town, while a chic pastry spot promises a pinch of Paris in downtown Miskolc—colorant- and additive-free cakes made from premium ingredients with serious care.
Wine, culture, and nightlife
Built on the foundations of a 17th-century historic wine house with 21st-century tech, Avasi Cellarium stands as a multifunctional space in Miskolc. The project aims to set the tone for renewing the Avas wine cellars and gives the promenade its glow back with intimate chamber concerts and gastrocultural events—plus a cellar made for carefree nights.
Block is where Miskolc’s party crowd has long found its groove. Think bold design, high-energy vibe, and a strong music lineup—especially for lovers of R&B, Latin, and radio hits—plus a constantly refreshed list of inventive drinks.
Step through the door of the city’s literary café and you’ll find modern, vintage, and French styles playing together. Grab a book from the shelves—or bring your own. Expect craft coffees, lemonades, syrups, and cakes in a space that invites lingering.
Into the green
Gábor Bodnár Scout Park (Bodnár Gábor Cserkészpark) lies on Miskolc’s edge at the gate of the Bükk, in Majális Park, bordered by the Szinva stream to the north. It’s a flat, even site in a grove of alder trees—ideal for outdoor programs and easygoing days in nature.
Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
