On the Trail of Pasque Flowers and Mountain Springs, Aggtelek National Park
Jósvafő’s 5 springs bubble forth crystal clear karst water after the spring thaw. Make a tour among the sunny hills, springs and blooming pasque flowers blanketing the magnificent landscape.
Date and Time: April 9, 10:00
Location: Jósvafő
Meeting Point: Jósvafő, in front of the Baradla Cave entrance
Distance and Duration: 6 km, 3 hours
Tickets: 1000 Huf/person, or 700 Huf/person if you come with a group of 10 or more people; 500 Huf/student or senior citizen; 2000 Huf.
Maximum number of people: 30 Places must be reserved by April 8.
Tours will only depart if a minimum of 5 people or 5 full-price tickets are sold.
More Information and Booking: Tourinform, Aggtelek
International Dark Sky Week at Aggtelek National Park
Following a brief presentation at the Education Centre, there will be a short walking tour at night away from the light pollution to a place where guests can learn about the spring constellations through telescopes. Away from the city lights, the constellations are visible to the naked eye. Conservation experts and astronomers will introduce guests to this unique world – the protected natural areas of the night sky. As part of International Dark Sky Week, all of Hungary’s 10 national parks are organising Dark Sky or Star Gazing Tours. Celebrate the stars! Created in 2003 by high-school student Jennifer Barlow, International Dark Sky Week has grown to become a worldwide event and a key component of Global Astronomy Month. “I want to help preserve its wonder." – Jennifer Barlow Dark Sky Week Goals - Inspire people to celebrate the beauty of the night sky - Raise awareness about the negative effects of light pollution - Embolden folks to Take Action!
Date and Time: April 16, 19:30
Location: Szögliget
Meeting Point: Salamander Hostel and Environmental Education Centre
Distance and Duration: 2 km
Tickets: Free
Maximum number of people: 35
Advanced booking required by April 11th .
More Information and Booking: Manor House Environmental Centre
Into the Zug! Zemplén Nature Reserve
The Bodrogzug is Hungary’s last remaining periodically flooded area. In early spring the undergrowth in forest groves are crowned with blue and white flowers, while the surrounding waters erupt with bird songs. The programme will be held only at low tide!
Date and Time: April 16, 10:00
Location: Bodrogzug
Meeting Point: Bodrogkisfalud ferry
Duration and Distance: 6 km, 4 hours
Tickets: 1000 Huf/person, or 700 Huf/person if you come with a group of 10 or more people; 500 Huf/student or senior citizen; 2000 Huf.
Maximum number of people: 30 Places must be reserved by April 11.
Tours will only depart if a minimum of 5 people or 5 full-price tickets are sold.
More Information and Booking: Zemplén Nature Reserve Regional Office
International Day for Protected Monuments and Sites, Aggtelek National Park (environmental education programme for schools)
Educational hike to the 14th Century Háromhegyi Pauline Church and Monastery Ruins in Martonyi.
Date and Time: April 20, 9:30
Location: 14th Century Háromhegyi Pauline Church and Monastery Ruins, Martonyi
Tickets: Free
Advanced booking is required by April 13.
More Information and Booking: Manor House Environmental Education Centre
Earth Day at Aggtelek National Park (environmental education programme for schools)
The Earth’s natural wonders – everyday nature and environmental protection. Presentations and playful learning. The theme for Earth Day 2016 is “Trees for the Earth. Let’s get planting.” Over the next five years, as Earth Day moves closer to its 50th anniversary, the Earth Day Foundation is calling on you to help them achieve one of its most ambitious goals yet —planting 7.8 billion trees and they’re starting now.
Date and Time: April 21, 9:00
Location: Jósvafő
Meeting Point: Manor House Environmental Education Centre
Tickets: Free
Advanced booking is required by April 18.
More Information and Booking: Manor House Environmental Education Centre
Forest Tasting Tour, Aggtelek National Park
By mid-April, the forests are already draped in bright green. The forests and meadows of the Aggtelek Karst are no exception; lush with enticingly colourful edible wild plants.
Date and Time: April 23, 10:00
Location: Aggtelek, Baradla Valley
Meeting Point: Aggtelek, the square in front of the Tourinform Office
Duration and Distance: 8 km, 4 hours
Tickets: 1000 Huf/person, or 700 Huf/person if you come with a group of 10 or more people; 500 Huf/student or senior citizen; 2000 Huf. Places must be reserved by April 22.
Tours will only depart if a minimum of 5 people or 5 full-price tickets are sold. Maximum number of people: 30
More Information and Booking: Tourinform-Aggtelek
Saint George Day Horse Roundup at Aggtelek National Park
Enjoy the babbling brooks and tinkling springs on the way to visit the national park’s herd of free-roaming hucul horses in their eye-catching natural splendour.
Date and Time: April 30, 10:00
Location: area around Jósvafő
