Are you looking for something to do today? Well here’s what’s hot right now. Only the best things to see and do while in Debrecen over the next week and beyond, upcoming events that will stir your emotion, you will never want to leave after your Debrecen Experience.
This weekend will be your last chance of the season to take advantage of the highly successful Wristband Weekend at Debrecen Amusement Park
10th October
The only amusement park in the country celebrated its 60th anniversary in May and this weekend will be your last chance to take advantage of the highly successful Wristband Weekend on October 10th and 11th this year. During this year guests displaying wristband tickets will be able to use all of the institution’s slot machines unrestricted throughout the day, from 10 am to 5pm.
“Stories from a family album” is an exhibition created from archive photos and personal stories from Hungarian Jews who lived through the 20th century.
October 18th
In 1941 Hungary’s census data shows that there was a population of 725,000 Jews. Two-thirds of them vanished and presumably died. Of the 11,500 registered Jewish people in Debrecen, less than 4000 remained after the war.
“Stories from a family album” is an exhibition created from archive photos and personal stories from Hungarian Jews who lived through the 20th century.
The best of new German-language films in their original language with Hungarian subtitles @ Apollo Cinema.
2nd - 5th October
The Goethe-Institut Budapest, the Austrian Cultural Forum – Österreichisches Kulturforum Budapest, the Swiss Embassy, and the Deutsches Kulturforum Debrecen will bring the best of new German-language films in their original language with Hungarian subtitles.
The films will be screened at the Apollo Cinema once again. Admission is free, but registration is required. Register online or in-person at the ticket office of the Apollo cinema.
The exhibition organized by the Imre Kertész Institute focuses on the author’s student years, on the experiences that also determine the later direction and choice of topics of his creative career.
October 30th
A traveling exhibition entitled “The Unknown Imre Kertész – Student Years 1934-1955” visits Debrecen. The exhibition organized by the Imre Kertész Institute focuses on the author’s student years, on the experiences that also determine the later direction and choice of topics of his creative career.
The exhibition not only aims to draw attention to the hidden layers of the oeuvre but, true to the chosen title, accompanies the stages of this early period of life with truly hitherto unknown photographs and mostly unpublished details. The exhibition, which runs until October 30th, also evokes a memory of the writer’s former papal visit.
Since 1931, we have celebrated World Animal Day each year on the 4th of October, originally assigned this date to align with the feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi, patron saint of ecology.
28th - 4th September
Since 1931, we have celebrated World Animal Day each year on the 4th of October, originally assigned this date to align with the feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi, patron saint of ecology. On animal-friendly calendars this date is marked in red, to raise awareness of the importance of protecting all wildlife, including domesticated animals.
At Debrecen Zoo, it is now a long-standing tradition to bring to you all the wonders of the living world with special thematic guided tours and presentations for a full week to mark this occasion (September 28th to October 4th).
A Sauna has great health benefits, strengthening the immune system to fight off winter colds, it detoxifies and renews. One of the best places for a Sauna in Debrecen is at the Aquaticum Sauna World “Sauna Marathon”.
Sept. 26-27.
With the arrival of the chilly autumn time, it is time for a steamy sauna once again. It is good to know that sauna is not only a pleasant wellness experience, but also has great health benefits: it strengthens the immune system, detoxifies, beautifies the skin, hardens the blood vessels, and its muscle-relaxing effect is equivalent to a good massage. For the health-conscious person, a sauna provides an excellent opportunity to reduce stress, relax, and revitalize mental and physical wellness.
The Aquaticum Sauna World provides ideal conditions for all this. The large facility features several saunas, two separate relaxation rooms, and a relaxation garden, as well as sun loungers, mood lighting, and soft relaxation music to help guests relax and unwind.
The Aquaticum Sauna World regularly made from special sauna and gőzprogramokkal. The first sauna marathon of the autumn season awaits guests for two days on the weekend of September 26-27 with 13 sauna masters and 33 programs.
Programmes:
Sound bowl meditation in finnish sauna
Smoke ritual
Herbal relax programs
Cheerful party toppings
Russian banja ceremony
Showtime – theater in the sauna!
Body treatments and hammam rituals in the steam room
Vitamin bar
Sauna masters:
Bana Imre
Happy Eve
Check Alexandra
Balázs Hornyák
Marusák Valentina
János Orendi
Tímea Pongrácz
Kata Szathmári
Donát Szücs
Anikó Tapolcai
Gábor Tapolcai
Sándor Végh
Timea Végh
Price of each program: 400 HUF / person / program.
Pre-registration for the programs, further information: szaunavilag@aquaticum.hu
Witness the dance of Cranes! One of the most spectacular events of nature takes place each Autumn in Hortobágy, the spectacle of bird migration.
Hortobágy
One of the most spectacular events of nature takes place each Autumn in Hortobágy, the spectacle of bird migration.
The Cranes visit on their way from their northern breeding grounds, staying in large numbers within the Hortobágy National Park, a place of safety and food in abundance.
From the beginning of September, an increasing number of cranes visit the area. Such is their impact, that the Crane has become synonymous with Hortobágy, and is even on the coat of arms of the national park.
On the Night of the Resarchers, the Agóra Science Experience Center will once again provide a venue for young researchers and their teachers to showcase their own developments, unique experiments, and curiosities in their field of science with the aim of promoting the natural sciences.
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On the Night of the Resarchers, the Agóra Science Experience Center will once again provide a venue for young researchers and their teachers to showcase their own developments, unique experiments, and curiosities in their field of science with the aim of promoting the natural sciences.
On the Night of Unusual Researchers, anyone interested can experience the inventions presented at outdoor stands. The staff of Agóra are also preparing various educational programs.
We can fortify ourselves against the autumns often, long, cold, and dark evenings with classical music programs that warm the body and soul. In parallel with the new theater season, the Kodály Philharmonic Orchestra and the Kodály Choir in Debrecen will soon start the new concert season, with the high-quality concerts that feature their usual guests.
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We can fortify ourselves against the autumns often, long, cold, and dark evenings with classical music programs that warm the body and soul. In parallel with the new theater season, the Kodály Philharmonic Orchestra and the Kodály Choir in Debrecen will soon start the new concert season, with the high-quality concerts that feature their usual guests.
The works of the greatest composers in music literature, including Verdi, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, and Wagner, are performed by such popular artists as pianist Gergely Bogányi and opera singer Andrea Rost.
An exhibition celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Amusement Park will open on September 18 at 16:00 in the Forum shopping center.
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An exhibition celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Amusement Park will open on September 18 at 16:00 in the Forum shopping center. The Debrecen Amusement Park opened its doors on May 1, 1960, celebrating its six decades of existence this year
Visitors will be presented six decades of history of the amusement park in a form of an interactive exhibition from the 18th to 27th September.
This year, for the 24th time, one of the most spectacular traditional events of Hortobágy, the National Goulash Competition, and Shepherd Meeting, will be held on September 19th. The aim of the event is to present the long-held traditions that remain in this unique environment. Traditions of the Shepherd, herdsmanship, and the famous grey cattle among
September 19th
This year, for the 24th time, one of the most spectacular traditional events of Hortobágy, the National Goulash Competition, and Shepherd Meeting, will be held on September 19th. The aim of the event is to present the long-held traditions that remain in this unique environment. Traditions of the Shepherd, herdsmanship, and the famous grey cattle among other species that they manage, as well as he preparation of Hungary’s national dish.
The Great Forest of Debrecen is of great importance to all its inhabitants. The forest is the lungs of the civic city, and a place of recreation, relaxation, and sport, – these are the basic components of its historical identity. In our national culture, the Great Forest has immeasurable value and is an icon of
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The Great Forest of Debrecen is of great importance to all its inhabitants. The forest is the lungs of the civic city, and a place of recreation, relaxation, and sport, – these are the basic components of its historical identity.
In our national culture, the Great Forest has immeasurable value and is an icon of Debrecen, just as the Great Reformed Church does.
The Great Forest of Debrecen was declared protected 81 years ago, on October 10, 1939, and at the time it was the first registered in the Hungarian Conservation of Nature Pedigree.
An exhibition of the pictures of photographer György Vértes entitled “A Rock Photographer’s Diary” can be seen in the H2O community space of the Great Forest Water Tower. The exhibition shows the domestic pop-rock faces and bands of the last 40 years with the unique vision of the photographer György Vértes. In the seventies and eighties,
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An exhibition of the pictures of photographer György Vértes entitled “A Rock Photographer’s Diary” can be seen in the H2O community space of the Great Forest Water Tower.
The exhibition shows the domestic pop-rock faces and bands of the last 40 years with the unique vision of the photographer György Vértes.
In the seventies and eighties, György Vértes was one of the most employed Hungarian photographers in Hungarian pop-rock music. He had a fairly close relationship with some of the most famous Hungarian bands. He photographed essentially all the performers of that era.
