Tiszafüred rolls into 2026 with a full calendar of music and culture, from intimate percussion shows to multi-day lake festivals. The lakeside town on the edge of the Hortobágy isn’t just about concerts—it’s a year-round playground of folk programs, wellness getaways, water sports, and kid-friendly performances nestled in a one-of-a-kind natural setting. Whether you’re here to hike, drift across quiet backwaters, or sink into a thermal pool after a show, you’ll find something for every age and mood.
Key Dates to Lock In
On January 7, the Kalungu Percussion Ensemble (Kalungu Ütőegyüttes) brings a percussive jolt to Tiszafüred, a tight, rhythmic performance that sets the tone for the year. Then summer builds to a peak with the Lake Tisza Festival (Tisza-tó Feszt) from July 9 to July 11, three days of live music on the shores of Lake Tisza. Expect a mix of genres, daytime family activities, and those golden-hour sets that make you forget your phone and watch the sky turn copper over the water.
Sleep on Land, Water, or Up in the Trees
Seeking silence and seclusion? Head for the Cormorant Marina (Kormorán Kikötő), where you choose your dreams by altitude: on land, floating on the water, perched on stilts, or tucked into the treetops. Floating houses, stilt cabins, and waterside huts let you wake to birdsong and the hush of ripples. It’s a proper hideaway without leaving the lake’s edge.
For four-star comfort with a green footprint, the Tisza Balneum Hotel sits right in a protected nature zone by the lake. The eco-conscious operation blends wellness, conference spaces, and lakeside calm. The hotel lineup—from spa treatments to meeting rooms—leans into the balance of body, mind, and soul, wrapped in quiet natural harmony.
If you want room to spread out, the waterfront stilted apartment houses offer two-story suites of about 904 square feet. Each has two double bedrooms and a living room with an extra-bed option, plus a terrace, phone, broadband connection, hotel TV, bathrobes, minibar, and in-room safe. Air conditioning and bathtub-equipped bathrooms come standard, and the layout suits four to six guests—ideal for big families or tight-knit friend groups. All are non-smoking.
Marinas, Camping, and Easy City Access
Albatross Marina (Albatrosz Marina) is one of the town’s major boat hubs, with its own 21,528-square-foot campground. Guests get a private beach section, water-sport rentals and activities, plus an on-site restaurant and shopping. You’re only minutes from the town center and the thermal and medicinal bath.
Across from the Tiszafüred beach and thermal spa, Dieter’s Camping sits just 164 feet from Lake Tisza. This family-run spot draws loyal regulars season after season. Expect a refreshed kitchen and even stricter cleaning and disinfecting protocols—big on peace of mind and that personal touch.
Cozy Apartments and Family Stays
Walnut Apartments (Diófa Apartmanok) places you near the center yet only minutes from the water, in a quiet, green pocket perfect for families and friends. Another guesthouse, set about a kilometer from the shore, offers three separate apartments within a fruit-tree garden. It sleeps up to 15, with self-catering setups that are fully equipped and family-friendly.
If you want to stay steps from the baths, fully equipped one- and one-and-a-half-room apartments sit just 164 feet from the thermal beach. Each comes with a shower and toilet, air conditioning, microwave, fridge, and TV. There’s indoor and outdoor cooking space, a landscaped enclosed courtyard, and secure parking. Within 1,640 feet you’ll find three supermarkets and three restaurants, and a wellness option just 492 feet away. The wild beauty of Lake Tisza is a five-minute walk.
Traditional Vibes, Modern Comfort
At Black Stork Lodge (Fekete Gólya Porta), two houses are tied together by a covered communal space. The architecture preserves the dwindling tradition of Lake Tisza’s rural homes, a tribute to a style now rare even in Tiszafüred itself.
For a deeper countryside immersion, Kócsújfalu—population roughly 160—sits where the wild and human worlds mesh smoothly. Think open steppe, teeming birdlife, stork families, and people living within nature’s embrace. The Oven House (Kemencés Ház) and the neighboring Neighbor’s House (Szomszéd Ház) fit right into this landscape. The Stork Castle guesthouses (Gólyavár) sit midway between Tiszafüred and the Hortobágy, right at the gate of Hortobágy National Park (Hortobágyi Nemzeti Park). Lake Tisza is a 15-minute drive one way, and the iconic Nine-Arch Bridge in the other.
Eat Local, Dine Lakeside
Plane Tree Restaurant (Platán Étterem) pairs international and regional menus with rich Tokaj-area wines, plus a summer lakeside terrace and grill terrace—perfect for watching those unrivaled Lake Tisza sunsets. The menu follows global trends while showcasing Hungarian flavors and seasonal local specialties.
Molnár Restaurant & Füzes Guesthouse (Molnár Vendéglő Füzes Panzió) serves the “capital of Lake Tisza” all year, plating both Hungarian classics and international hits. In the town center, a budget-friendly spot focuses on homestyle regional dishes and daily menus.
For a beer-forward experience, NOPARA “BrewTherapy” (NOPARA GyógySERtár) is a brewery, pub, restaurant, and apartment stay rolled into one, complete with free Wi-Fi and daily à la carte breakfast. Craving fish and regional recipes? The Old Fisherman (Öreg Halász) turns out time-tested Tisza-style specialties with polite service every day of the week. Beyond town, along Route 33 near the western gate of Hortobágy National Park, you’ll find a welcoming restaurant with a covered garden space, hearty Hungarian flavors, and year-round hospitality, plus lodging for those who want to linger in quiet, clean, simple surroundings.
Plan With Flexibility
Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs, so keep an eye on updates—and save room in your plans for detours into nature, spa stops, and sunset dinners by the lake.
