Celebrate Christmas Night in Szászvár: a festive ball and disco at the Sports Hall, plus castle tours, folk house, exhibitions, fishing lake, and hiking for families and travelers.
when: 2025.12.25., Thursday
where: 7349 Szászvár, Szent István u. 33.
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Programs, events, and festivals await in picture-perfect Szászvár, a tradition-keeping town on the eastern slopes of the Mecsek in Baranya County. It charms visitors with Szászvár Castle (Szászvári várkastély), a folk house (tájház), local exhibitions, village days, and a fishing lake, plus plenty of hiking and trekking options across rolling hills and forest paths.
Christmas Night Party
On 12/25/2025 (Thursday), the Christmas Ball and Disco takes over the Szászvár Sports Hall. Entry: 9.60 USD. Venue: 7349, Szent István St. 33, Szászvár. Expect a festive crowd, dance-floor energy, and a holiday vibe that runs late into the night—perfect for locals returning home and visitors exploring the region over the holidays.
Historic Sights and Outdoor Picks
Beyond the party, plan time for Szászvár Castle (Szászvári várkastély), the folk house (tájház), and rotating exhibitions. The fishing lake offers a calm reset, while nearby trails invite day trips for families and hikers.
The organizers reserve the right to change the date and program.
2025, adrienne
Pros
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Cheap entry (~$9.60) makes it a low-risk holiday night out for travelers on a budget
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Fun, festive vibe with a local crowd—good cultural peek beyond typical tourist hotspots
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Family-friendly by day thanks to the castle, folk house, lake, and hiking; parents can party at night while teens/older kids enjoy the music vibe
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No Hungarian required for the disco—music, drinks, and dancing are universal; basic English likely gets you by
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Szászvár’s castle and rural setting give you a picturesque, small-town Christmas instead of a crowded capital scene
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Easy add-on to a Mecsek/Baranya itinerary (Pécs nearby), so you can combine nature, history, and the party in one stop
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Reachable by car with simple navigation; public buses connect from Pécs, making a day-trip plus party doable
- Not internationally famous—both Szászvár and the event are under the radar, so expectations should be modest
Cons
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Nighttime disco skews adult; not the best for small kids during the late hours
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Public transport after midnight can be sparse; you may need a designated driver or taxi arrangements
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Date/program may change, and local comms might be Hungarian-first, so double-check details close to the day
