Vác throws open the gates to its nationwide Animal and Flea Market every third Sunday of the month, 6 a.m.–1 p.m., at the fairgrounds on Vásár Street, 2600 Vác. Expect a roaring market mash-up: livestock pens, stalls stacked with goods, and that unmistakable fair buzz. The event’s a magnet for bargain hunters and weekend wanderers alike. Photo is illustrative. Source: Pixabay.com
Stay by the Danube at Camelot Club Hotel
Cradled between Verőce and Vác in the heart of the Danube Bend, right on the riverbank, Camelot Club Hotel*** sets the scene with rustic carved-wood furniture and air-conditioned, spacious rooms. The style leans into the natural vistas outside the windows. Find it off Route 12, 1.2 miles from the roundabout, directly on the Danube. The kitchen and bar offer a special lineup of food and drinks for guests dropping in between market runs and riverside walks.
Step Into Vác’s Visitor Center
The Visitor Center blends experience, education, and community. Pilgrims, culture seekers, hikers, and cyclists exploring the left bank of the Danube all get a warm welcome. In the spirit of tourism outreach, the Diocese invites both believers and non-believers to peek into the ethos of the Bishopric and get closer to the history and values of the Catholic Church.
Rev It Up on the Water with Code27
Code27 brings the tech and the toys for water-sports lovers to learn and perfect jet-ski skills. Bring your own machine or rent theirs. It’s an open invite to anyone drawn to splashy, technical sports, keen to test skills and boost stamina, strength, and agility. Master the craft and the thrill multiplies. There’s nothing like speed over water with spray at your feet. A 656-foot sandy beach sets the stage for sunbathing and swimming, while the beach bar serves cold drinks with music on tap.
Eat Local at Fisherman’s Garden (Halászkert)
In Vác, 21 miles from Budapest, the riverside Fisherman’s Garden (Halászkert Étterem) serves fish, poultry, pork, beef, and more, paired with standout wines from Villány, Eger, Szekszárd, the Balaton region, and Tokaj. There’s a 120-seat terrace (70 covered) and indoor space for 50 seated and 70 standing. They host family gatherings, company events, conferences, Christmas parties, weddings, and reunions—on-site or off-site.
Nightlife and Chill
JazzMine is Vác’s first jazz club, featuring live music, dancing, and a full bar. Kertünk is a view-soaked garden bar and chill-out haven for dogs, kids, solo loungers, couples, and crews—arrive by bike or hiking stick, settle under the plum tree, and recharge above the city with homemade treats, fresh air, catchy tunes, and creative vibes.
Square Meals on the Square
In Vác’s unique triangle-shaped Baroque main square, Pampalini Restaurant (Pampalini Étterem) sets a charming terrace by the carillon and fountain. Lunch or dinner here aims high with premium ingredients and dishes for different diets.
Organizers reserve the right to change the date and program.
