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Tourism in Debrecen exceeded expectations in 2022.

Tourism in Debrecen exceeded expectations in 2022.

The number of guest nights exceeded the data measured in 2019 before COVID-19. In 2002, visitors spent almost 54,000 guest nights at the Aquaticum Hotel. Lajos Fazekas, the managing director of Aquaticum Debrecen Kft., said that they have noticed that they have 40-45 percent more guests this winter than last year, and many people visited the thermal spa as well. 

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Carnival at the Zoo

February 18 and 19 mark this year’s Carnival at the Zoo, with the unique opportunity for all of you to drive winter away and celebrate the coming of spring.

February 18 and 19 mark this year’s Carnival at the Zoo, with the unique opportunity for all of you to drive winter away and celebrate the coming of spring in a true riot of the great diversity of wildlife and thematic events.

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Furmint Wine Tasting

At the Furmint February Wine Show, participants will be able to taste 100 different types of Furmint and Furmint-based blended wines.

At the Furmint February Wine Show, participants will be able to taste 100 different types of Furmint and Furmint-based blended wines.

The Debrecen Wine Friends Association organizes the Furmint February Wine Tasting event on Saturday, 18th of February 2023, at the headquarters of the Greek Catholic Metropolia (Petőfi Square 8.). 

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The Concert Season Kicks Off

Debrecen’s concert halls come alive in February as the best performers of the Hungarian pop-rock scene come to do gigs in the city this spring.

Debrecen’s concert halls come alive in February as the best performers of the Hungarian pop-rock scene come to do gigs in the city this spring. The lineup is very diverse, it ranges from the favorites of the younger generation like Carson Coma, Margaret Island, Punnany Massif or Dzsúdló to bands popular among the members of the older generations like KFT, Hooligans, NOX, or Gyula Deák Bill.

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Jef Neve & Teus Nobel – Toots Thielemans 100

The best of Belgian jazz in one duo remembering a third artist.

On April 29, 2022, the national jazz hero of Belgium, Toots Thielemans, would have turned 100 years old. The godfather of Belgian jazz, the always charming Brussels “ket” with his “mouth-music”, has sung, whistled and ditto slided with his harmonica for 94 years, and has left us an impressive repertoire. 

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Chocolate Festival

On the first weekend of February, the dull, gray winter days are over because the sensational FÓRUM Debrecen Chocolate Festival is coming this year.

On the first weekend of February, the dull, gray winter days are over because the sensational FÓRUM Debrecen Chocolate Festival is coming this year.

The highly successful Chocolate Festival promises an experience for an entire weekend, or three days, on the 3rd, 4th, and 5th of February, 2023.

During the weekend of the Chocolate Festival, the main role is not only for those with a sweet tooth: visitors of the program series can choose from countless colorful activities!

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Bear Festival

Four days of roaring events and activities await visitors at the Zoo Debrecen between February 2 and 5.

In continuation and further broadening of a tradition, Zoo Debrecen’s Bear Festival will take place between February 2 and 5 this year, with a total of four days of roaring events and activities for the very first time.

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The Csokonai Theater Seating Capacity Nearly Doubles

The renovation of one of the emblematic buildings of Debrecen, the Csokonai Theater is coming to its end.

Mayor of Debrecen László Papp held a press conference about the renovation of the Csokonai Theatre on the 25th of January, 2023.

In Debrecen, the topic of the preservation and protection of cultural values for the future has been discussed many times. If there is a real investment in preserving values, it is safe to say that it is the renovation of the Csokonai Theatre, one of the emblematic buildings of Debrecen. 

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Wizz Air Launches a Scheduled Flight from Debrecen to Antalya

The Turkish city of Antalya has been one of the most popular destinations for Hungarians for many years and will now also be available from Debrecen through Wizz Air.

The Turkish city of Antalya, located on the Mediterranean coast just outside the Aegean region, has been one of the most popular destinations for Hungarians for many years and will now also be available through Wizz Air. 

The airline will add Istanbul and Antalya to its already diverse selection of destinations, the latter of which will be available not only from Budapest but also from Debrecen International Airport, the airline said.

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Debrecen International Airport Expects a Strong Season

From 1st January, a new managing director takes over the management of the Debrecen airport company that expects a strong season in 2023.

From 1st January, a new managing director will take over the management of the Debrecen airport company. The aviation sector has been significantly affected, firstly by the war and the coronavirus epidemic. Tamás Király, new managing director of Debrecen International Airport Kft., spoke about what to expect in the coming period in the local television.

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Déri Museum Can Be Visited For Free on the Day of Hungarian Culture

On the Day of Hungarian Culture, the Déri Museum can be visited fo free and offers a number of programs for those interested.

The Déri Museum is one of the best-known museums in Debrecen. The museum was founded in 1902 with a donation from the jeweler Artúr Löfkovics. His collection was enriched in 1920 by a donation from the Viennese silk manufacturer Frigyes Déri.

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Debrecen Is Preparing for the Celebration of Hungarian Culture with Special Events

On the occasion of the 200th anniversary of the Hungarian National Anthem and the Day of Hungarian Culture, events are also organized in Debrecen.

On the occasion of the 200th anniversary of the Hungarian National Anthem and the Day of Hungarian Culture, events are also organized in Debrecen.

The famous Hungarian poet Ferenc Kölcsey completed the manuscript of the Hungarian National Anthem on this day in 1823. This date is a celebration of Hungarian culture, which has been held every year since 1989, both in Hungary and abroad. 22nd of January 2023 is also a special anniversary because the National Anthem was written exactly 200 years ago. 

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