Bikal’s Élménybirtok is turning 2026 into a hands-on medieval time warp, with a walled Old Town packed with living-history spectacles, artisan workshops, legendary tales, knightly thrills, and music-led shows. Families dive straight into the action: smithies ring, storytellers spin, performers duel, and every alley reveals a new craft or curiosity. It’s an ideal day out where kids and adults get to be part of the adventure instead of just watching it unfold.
The Lightmaker: Music-Driven Light Magic – Feb 9
Settle in for The Lightmaker — musical light magic, a first-of-its-kind spectacle in Hungary. Light technicians conjure a universe where time slips and imagination rules, using intelligent lamps and surround sound to stage a poetic duel between light and shadow, good and evil. One spark fades, another blazes up — the rhythm of eternal cycles. Expect a heady, immersive ride that feels more like stepping into a myth than watching a show.
Home Décor, Handcrafted by You – Feb 10, 11, 12, 13
Seasons of Magic: Creative Home Décor Workshop invites you to step out of routine and make your own standout piece: a wreath for the door or a showstopping centerpiece. Work with premium materials in an inspiring, supportive setting, whether you’re a first-timer, seasoned crafter, or total pro. Small groups keep the vibe focused and judgment-free, and you’ll get expert guidance from start to finish. Everyone’s welcome.
DIY Craft Studio with Ilona and Anikó – Feb 10, 11, 12, 13
Discover the maker in you at DIY — Do It Yourself Crafts, inside Ilona and Anikó’s cozy studio. Choose your canvas: a wooden treasure chest, a porcelain plate, or a textile tote, then dress it up with quality supplies and techniques you’ll want to use again. The hosts walk you through each step so beginners and advanced tinkerers alike have fun. School-age kids can jump in, too.
From Stone Axe to Helicopter – Feb 11
Dark Middle Ages? Think again. From Stone Axe to Helicopter is a lively, mind-bending talk about free thinkers whose ideas leapt centuries ahead and laid tracks for the future. Thought the elevator, car, or diving suit were 20th-century inventions? Come be amazed at how their seeds sprouted long before, hidden in the workshops of quiet geniuses. Imagine deep-sea dives and skyward dreams at a time when even a wheel was a chore to make. This is a renegade journey where science and imagination walk hand in hand, made for kids, adults, and anyone hungry to be surprised. Step in and see how light was born in the so-called Dark Ages.
Friday the 13th Special: Witchery with Zina – Feb 13
One night only, limited seats. Witchery and Sorcery with Zina returns with extra punch for the unluckiest date on the calendar. Fear of Friday the 13th goes back centuries, and once upon a time even a stray rumor could send someone to the pyre. Zina weaves those superstitions into the lives of wise women and witches, mixing legends, hidden histories, humor, verve, and a sprinkle of real magic into one mischievously illuminating evening.
Valentine’s Day: Dinner and Midnight Spa – Feb 14
Start time: 5:30 p.m. Romance takes the stage with an exclusive dinner in the Knight’s Hall, where a lavish buffet meets soft music and candlelit calm. After dessert, slip into the Puchner Castle Hotel (Puchner Kastélyszálló) bathhouse for nighttime soaking until midnight, glasses of bubbly in hand. It’s a full-evening blend of culinary indulgence and wellness, designed to slow the world down for two.
Valentine’s at the Élménybirtok – Feb 14
Make it a date with a full-day Valentine’s program on the estate: atmospheric strolls, punchy performances, tasty bites, and charming craft sessions. Meander hand in hand through cobbles and courtyards, craft keepsakes together, tuck into the Inn’s hearty plates, and laugh along with Zina the courtesan’s quick-witted stand-up. The day’s big heartbeat: Knights and Ladies, a spectacular mounted show guaranteed to quicken pulses.
Program highlights:
– 10:30 Opening
– 10:30–17:00 Interactive houses in the Village: the Magic Painter’s Home, the Blacksmith’s, and the Witch’s House
– 10:30–17:00 Animal Yard — settle in for a Hungarian folk tale, The Little Rooster’s Diamond Halfpenny, and La Fontaine’s wry fable The Fox and the Crow
– 10:30–17:00 Peek into every craft house on the estate, watch the makers at work, and pick up a one-of-a-kind souvenir. In the Fairy Tale Village, the Blacksmith readies a bit of hands-on hammering. The Green Walnut Tavern (Zöld Diófa Csárda) — Crafts House and the Watermill — Crafts House roll out multiple making stations. In the Old Town, drop by the caricature artist, leatherworker, silversmith, enamel-and-glass image maker, bookbinder, honey seller, and the tailor’s workshop for Renaissance attire. Around a twist in the little city you’ll find even more surprises waiting to be tried or tasted.
Whether you’re here for the knight shows and light magic, deep-dive history and folklore, or the slower joys of making something beautiful with your own hands, Bikal’s Élménybirtok turns February into a living, breathing story. Come for the spectacle, stay for the wonder, and leave with tales you crafted yourself.
