Discover Tiszafüred’s Kiss Pál Museum 2026: interactive exhibits, folk traditions, family programs, Lake Tisza getaways, marinas, hotels, guesthouses, and regional dining—culture and nature year-round in Hungary’s heart.
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Tiszafüred’s Kiss Pál Museum is heading into 2026 with a packed calendar of interactive events, holiday-themed activities, and family-friendly educational programs designed for museum lovers, families, and school groups. One of Hungary’s oldest rural museums, it pairs two permanent exhibitions with a lively roster of seasonal happenings. And just a short stroll away, the Nyúzó Gáspár Pottery Folk House opens a window onto Tiszafüred’s once-iconic craft: pottery, displayed through authentic tools and an original living environment that brings the past into sharp focus. Find it all at 5350 Tiszafüred, Malom utca 14.
On Friday, February 27, 2026, the museum hosts a spirited carnival celebration for primary school groups, capped by the ritual burning of a straw effigy to chase away winter. It’s a hands-on educational session that blends folklore, crafts, and a bit of theatrical tradition, making the seasonal turn into spring a shared experience for kids and teachers alike. Expect costumes, creativity, and the kind of communal energy that turns a museum visit into a memory.
Make a weekend of it. The Lake Tisza region invites you to disappear into its quiet—just you, the water, and a horizon of reeds. At Kormorán Marina, choose from six different types of stays depending on how adventurous you feel: on land, on water, or up in the trees. There are floating houses, stilt houses, and waterside huts, but also accommodations tucked among the canopy. It’s an invitation to sleep where nature hums the loudest.
One of Tiszafüred’s standout stays, the Tisza Balneum Hotel hits the sweet spot between modern comfort and nature’s embrace. It suits couples on a romantic break, families with strollers and curious kids, or business travelers wanting fresh air after a conference session. Think direct waterfront access and a front-row seat to Lake Tisza’s wildlife theatrics. The hotel’s stilted apartment houses come with two-level suites spanning 84 square meters (about 904 square feet), fitting 4–6 people. Each suite includes two double bedrooms, a living room with an extra-bed option, a terrace, phone, broadband internet, hotel TV, bathrobes, minibar, in-room safe, air conditioning, and a bathroom with a bathtub. Non-smoking and tailor-made for large families or small groups of friends.
Albatrosz Marina ranks among Tiszafüred’s biggest boat harbors, with its own 2,000-square-meter campsite and a private stretch of beach. You’ll find watersports rentals and activities on site, plus a restaurant and shopping options nearby. From here it’s only minutes into town and to the thermal and medicinal bath complex.
Across from the Tiszafüred beach and thermal bath, Dieter’s Camping sits just 50 meters (about 164 feet) from Lake Tisza. It’s a small, family-run spot beloved by returning guests season after season, now boasting a refreshed kitchen and stricter cleaning and disinfection protocols. If you’re coming with a clan or a group of friends, Diófa Apartments offers a peaceful green setting close to the city center and just minutes from the water.
Looking for quiet? A guesthouse one kilometer from the waterfront shelters three separate apartments amid a landscaped, fruit-tree-lined yard—space for up to 15 guests. These family- and child-friendly, self-catering units are fully equipped, comfortable, and set up to make downtime easy.
Prefer being steps from a soak? Fully equipped one- to one-and-a-half-room apartments just 50 meters from the thermal pool come with private bathrooms, air conditioning, microwave, fridge, and TV. Cook indoors or outdoors in a landscaped, gated courtyard with parking included. Within a 500-meter radius are three supermarkets and three restaurants, and a wellness option just 150 meters away. The wilder edges of Lake Tisza are an easy five-minute walk.
At Fekete Gólya Porta, two houses are divided—or connected, when needed—by a covered communal space. The architecture keeps alive the traditional farmhouse lines of the Lake Tisza region, a style now increasingly rare in Tiszafüred. For a deep-quiet escape, Kócsújfalu—a tiny village of around 160 residents—sits in the heart of the plains, where storks nest by the thousands and wildlife thrives. Here, the Kemencés House and its neighbor, Szomszéd House, form the Gólyavár estate, halfway between Tiszafüred and Hortobágy at the gate of Hortobágy National Park. From this doorstep, Lake Tisza is a 15-minute drive in one direction; in the other, the famous Nine-Arch Bridge awaits.
Platán Restaurant serves international and regional dishes, matched with fragrant wines from around Tokaj. In summer, grab a table on the lakeside terrace or by the grill and watch the Lake Tisza sunset put on a show while you sample seasonal and Hungarian specialties alongside globally influenced plates.
Molnár Vendéglő at Füzes Panzió offers a full sweep of Hungarian and international favorites year-round in the self-styled capital of Lake Tisza. For hearty, local comfort food that won’t hurt your wallet, a downtown spot plates up regional fare and set menus at friendly prices.
Beer fans get the full package at NOPARA GyógySERtár: brewery, pub, restaurant, and apartments in one. They serve à la carte breakfast daily. Another classic stop dishes up tasty Tisza-inspired and regional selections every day with polite service—don’t miss the gourmet recipes crafted under the Öreg Halász name.
On Tiszafüred’s outskirts near Route 33, at the western gate of Hortobágy National Park just 5 miles from town, a welcoming restaurant with a covered garden offers Hungarian flavors and regional dishes year-round. Expect a calm, clean, well-kept setting with lodging options for anyone who wants to linger longer.
Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs. For all events and visits, the address to pin is 5350 Tiszafüred, Malom utca 14.
