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Mayfly Hatching in the Zemplén Nature Reserve


Every year at the beginning of June a magical event happens along the Tisza and Bodrog Rivers – Europe’s largest mayflies (Palingenia longicauda) hatch and swarm. This spectacular event marks their extremely short 1-2 day lives! The swarm hatches on the Bodrog during the first week of June, and generally on the Tisza a week later. Call us on June 2 for a more precise time.

Date and Time: June 6-7* 16:00
Location: Bodrogzug - Bodrogkeresztúr
Meeting Point: Bodrogkisfalud ferry
Distance and Duration: 4 km, 2 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/family
Maximum number people: 30
Places must be reserved by June 2nd. 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
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