February is when the Alcsút Arboretum (Alcsúti Arborétum) turns dazzling white: the Snowdrop Festival bursts into bloom across 6.2 acres of woodland trails, carpeting the ground in fragile bells that signal winter’s last gasp and spring’s first whisper. From February 17 to March 3, 2026, the arboretum in Alcsútdoboz (Alcsútdoboz, 8087, Kastélykert Street 2. [Kastélykert út 2.]) invites visitors to wander a living postcard that changes with the weather and the light, from morning to afternoon.
Seven species, 24 ways to swoon
Mediterranean snowdrops unfurl here in seven species and 24 distinct varieties, a collector’s dream made walkable. Each patch tells a slightly different story in petal shape, green markings, and timing—blink and you’ll miss a nuance; wait a week and the scene reshuffles itself. It’s a rare, concentrated spectacle you don’t need a botanist’s badge to love.
Catch it while it lasts
Blooming is weather-dependent and typically spans 3–4 weeks. Planning a trip? Check the latest updates before you go—peak days shift with cold snaps, thaws, and shy sunshine. The show is short; the memory isn’t.
