Zalakaros is dialing up the sparkle with Karos Korzó’s festive lineup, running from the Advent weekends through New Year’s and into early 2026. Families and friends can dive into storybook performances, ice-rink fun, and cheerful holiday shows that make the countdown to the holidays feel like a celebration in itself. Each weekend brings fresh surprises, shared moments, and a warm, cozy atmosphere on the promenade at 8749, 16 Szőlő Street (Szőlő utca 16). Mark the date: January 31, 2026, is the centerpiece day, capped by a Men’s Day Charity Ball in town.
Skates On: Ice Season at Karos Korzó
The rink is the social hub this winter. From January 26 to January 31, 2026, it’s “Jégre mindenki!”—everyone on ice at the Karos Korzó rink. Whether you’re a confident glider or finding your balance, the program lineup keeps the energy high with themed sessions and family-friendly action. On January 31, the big day, lace up early, then glide straight into the evening’s headline event: the Men’s Day Charity Ball in Zalakaros, a feel-good party that does real good.
What’s Next: Retro Beats in February
The winter vibe doesn’t stop when the calendar flips. February 7, 2026, brings the Retro Carnival Party—bold colors, classic hits, and the kind of throwback dance floor that gets everyone moving. Expect costumes, nostalgia, and zero judgment about your favorite ’80s playlist.
Stay Close: Hotels with Spa Power
Planning a weekend? The local stays increase the comfort. One hotel sits just above the Zalakaros Spa with terrace rooms gazing out across the therapeutic complex only 318 feet away. Four pools await: three indoors and one outdoors. Inside the wellness zone, you’ll find a 12-person infinity-edge hot tub, a thermal-water jet pool supplied with water sourced from the city’s medical spa, an experience pool with fun features, and a bracing cold plunge.
AquaTherm: Cozy by the Baths
AquaTherm Hotel keeps it intimate near the Medical, Thermal and Adventure Bath (Gyógy-, Termál- és Élményfürdő), delivering a wellness oasis with a hot tub, sauna, and a compact collection of 22 rooms plus apartments. Ideal for guests who prefer a quieter stay within steps of the action.
Year-Round Thermal Luxury
Seeking a signature treat? One standout hotel sits in one of the most peaceful corners of Zalakaros, just a 3-minute walk to the Adventure and Medical Bath. Alongside its indoor spa and wellness area, it offers a rare luxury in town: a year-round outdoor thermal pool, heated even in winter.
Family First at Boni
Boni Family Wellness Hotel (Boni Családi Wellness Hotel) anchors the center of the spa town, close to dining, events, and sights, yet tucked into restful green space. Just 492 feet from the crowd-favorite Granite Medical, Adventure and Beach Bath (Gránit Gyógy-, Élmény- és Strandfürdő) with its 22 pools, this family hotel doubles down on water fun with its own wellness area: a tiled experience pool, Finnish and infrared saunas, and a salt room.
Apartments, Easy and Equipped
Right in the heart of Zalakaros, a well-equipped apartment house offers four separate 538-square-foot units, a private garden, and a closed parking area. There’s a grill for long, slow evenings, and each apartment hosts up to five guests, with the fifth being a child on an extra bed.
Quiet Corners, Green Views
Prefer your own entrance and quiet nights? Self-contained units sleep four, with connecting options and extra beds on request. Expect a stocked kitchenette with a fridge and microwave, plus a separate bathroom and WC, and secure courtyard parking.
Next to the Spa, Steps from the Center
Hotel Forrás Zalakaros sits right beside the Zalakaros Bath (Zalakarosi Fürdő), a short stroll from the town center. It offers 37 double rooms and 10 family apartments, including air-conditioned, extra-bed options. Rooms come with balconies and bathrooms, plus TV, phone, Wi‑Fi, and a fridge, with an elevator serving three floors.
Local Flavor: Pensions and Eateries
Friskó Guesthouse and Restaurant (Friskó Panzió és Étterem), expanded in 2016, sits in the heart of town near the baths, offering a standout rest-and-dine combo. Chestnut Guesthouse and Restaurant (Gesztenyés Panzió és Étterem) borders the forest, a hideaway with a big terrace, swimming pool, and attentive service.
Wine, Fire, and Live Music
My Grandfather’s Wine Bar (Nagyapám Borozója) pours a mood straight from the past with a cozy interior, garden seating, Hungarian wines and pálinka, homemade goat cheese and farm ham, charcoal-grilled and oven-fired dishes, and live Roma music. It opens daily from May through late October, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saint Urban Wine Bar and Guesthouse (Szent Orbán Borozó és Panzió) also welcomes guests in Zalakaros, blending sips with stays for a laid-back escape.
The organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
