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At a recent press conference, the leaders of Debrecen and the Accor Hotel Group announced the winner of the tender for the four-star Hotel Lycium. It was announced that Debrecen Asset Management Ltd. (DV Zrt.) has closed the tender procedure for the lease of Hotel Lycium**** Debrecen, which was announced on 28 October 2024 for a period of 10+5 years.

In Debrecen, you don’t have to worry if the weather turns bad during your visit. There are plenty of special venues and exciting activities in the city, whether the sun is shining or not.

The shortest month of the year is the season of carnivals and Valentine’s Day. Nature is slowly waking up from its winter sleep, the days are getting longer, and we humans are increasingly eager to get out of the house and recharge our batteries with colorful experiences before spring arrives. Debrecen’s February program calendar offers plenty of opportunities for all generations, from thematic wellness programs through spring welcoming family days to interesting art exhibitions.

Hortobágy, Hungary oldest and biggest national park awaits visitors with a unique event at the weekend of 22-23 February 2025. The family weekend offers visitors the opportunity to have a look at the youngest newcomers to the winter Hortobágy – this year’s foals, racka lambs, mangalica piglets, as well as sunny chicks, small ducks and geese, goat goats – on tours guided by the shepherds and animal keepers who look after the animals.

Did you know that in many parts of the world there is a tradition of chasing away winter and the bad spirits, and inviting and letting in the light and spring?

The Chinese Lantern Festival is traditionally held in February to mark the end of the Chinese New Year, so it coincides with the carnival celebrated at the same time in Hungary.

In February 2015, the Agora Science Center opened its doors to the public with the aim of promoting science in a playful and accessible way. With its unique interactive games, spectacular experimental demonstrations, educational and planetarium programs, Agora has since become unique in the Eastern region.

From February 1-3, our iconic park in Debrecen invites everyone to celebrate the traditions of the cívis city’s carnival in a truly special environment, with a colorful variety of programs to chase away winter and welcome the arrival of spring.

Winter is not over yet, but Debrecen’s cultural life is already gearing up for spring. In February, the city’s events are almost overlapping, with a zoo bear carnival, a wintery family day and a Szalóki Ági concert for the younger ones, an ABBA show and a Zorán concert for the older ones. In February you can hear the masterpieces of world-famous film composer Hans Zimmer on a concert, and the Junior Figure Skating and Ice Dancing World Championships also kicks off at the end of the month. Browse the program now!

According to the Israeli airline, the first flight between Tel Aviv and Debrecen will start on 24 April. The flights will operate twice a week, on Mondays and Thursdays, according to the announcement.

In 2025, the World Tour series in 3×3 basketball will be back for its 14th edition, bringing together the world’s best men’s players. On Tuesday, the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) officially announced the tournament schedule, which also includes Debrecen, which has become the stronghold of the sport over the past decade. This year, Masters tournaments will be held in the heart of 15 major cities across three continents, bringing the world’s most dynamic street sport to millions of fans, DSI Debrecen said.

On the occasion of the Hungarian Culture Day, Hungary’s first rural zoo and botanical garden and only classic amusement park is pleased to announce its renewed calendar of events for 2025. Zoo Debrecen will offer a wide and varied program of events in addition to its traditional and popular events this year.

On 22 January, we celebrate the Day of Hungarian Culture, in memory of the fact that, according to a manuscript, Ferenc Kölcsey wrote the final text of the Hymn on 22 January 1823. This day is an annual celebration of the rich heritage, traditions, material and spiritual values of Hungarian culture.

Debrecen’s rich cultural heritage rightly elevate the city to one of the citadels of Hungarian culture. The Day of Hungarian Culture is an excellent occasion to take stock of these, from literature to fine arts, from music to street art.

We have selected some of Debrecen’s cultural treasures for you to explore.

Every year since 2015, the City of Debrecen and the wine and gastronomy magazine “Debrecen Borozó” have been selecting wines that are worthy of receiving the Debrecen City Wine award in 7 categories. These noble wines can proudly wear the award for a year and represent the wine culture of the Carpathian Basin in a worthy manner.

On 22 January we celebrate the Day of Hungarian Culture, in memory of the fact that, according to the manuscript, Ferenc Kölcsey wrote the final text of the Hymn on 22 January 1823. On this occasion, Debrecen commemorates the rich heritage, traditions, material and spiritual values of Hungarian culture with a series of festive events.