Orchid Tour
Tokaj Hill, Zemplén Nature Reserve

Slightly more modest than the striking beauty of their tropical relatives, these orchids are still stunning representatives of their species. Take a tour around Tokaj Hill and admire the beauty of the May orchids in bloom. An excellent opportunity for amateur photographers.
Date and Time: May 8, 9:30
Location: Tokaj Hill
Meeting Point: Tarcal train station
Distance and Duration: 6-8 km , 5-6 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
Places must be reserved by May 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 Office

Wandering Over the Roof of the Baradla Cave
Aggtelek National Park

When did the Devil plough around Aggtelek? Why haven’t the waters of Aggtelek Lake been drained by the cave? These and similar questions will be answered during this guided tour.
Date and Time: May 7, 21; 14:30
Location: Aggtelek
Meeting Point: the square in front of the Tourinform office
Distance and Duration: 3 km, 1.5-2 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 Places must be reserved by May 6, 13, 20 respectively. Tours will only depart if a minimum of 5 people or 5 fullprice tickets are sold. Maximum number of people: 30

Planet Prowl,
Aggtelek National Park (environmental education programme for schools)

Observe the elusive planet Mercury as it transits in front of the Sun. Lecture and telescope observations.
Date and Time: May 9, 13:00
Location: Manor House Environmental Centre, Jósvafő
Tickets: Free Places must be reserved by May 4.
More Information and Booking: Manor House Environmental Centre

Day of Birds and Trees,
Aggtelek National Park (environmental education programme for schools)

Date and Time: May 10, 9:00
Location: Jósvafő
Meeting Point: Manor House Environmental Education Centre
Tickets: Free Advanced booking required before May 6.
More Information and Booking: Manor House Environmental Education Centre

Aggtelek National Park Open Day

Celebration of the 30 year anniversary of the hucul herd at Aggtelek National Park. Programmes include children’s programmes at the Green Island Children’s Playhouse, Pentecost Playhouse, horse riding, horse and carriage rides, cave tours, introductions to the Park’s various departments and of course a local product market.
Date and Time: May 14, 10:00
Location: the square in front of the entrance to the Baradla Cave, Tourinform, Aggtelek
Tickets: Free programmes, tour prices as usual
More Information and Booking: Tourinform-Aggtelek

XVIII. Szilvásvárad-Aggtelek Bike Tour

In celebration of the European Day of Parks, the Bükk and Aggtelek National Park Directorates annually organise a joint cycling tour between the two parks. The 75 km route from Szilvásvárad to Aggtelek passes through welve villages. There are plentiful natural and cultural history sights along the way. Games, prizes and free cave tour for participants.
Date: May 21
Departure Time: 09:30 (arrival around 16:00)
Route: Szilvásvárad – Nagyvisnyó – Dédestapolcsány – Uppony – Borsodbóta – Sajómercse – Putnok – Kelemér – Zádorfalva – Ragály – Trizs – Aggtelek
Location: meeting point at bike rental in Szilvasvárad from 8:30
Pre-registration: until May 19, Bükk National Park Communication and Ecotourism Department jelentkezes@bnpi.hu or Tourinform-Aggtelek aggtelek@tourinform.hu
Participation Fee:2000 HUF/person, 800 HUF if under 14 years old
More information: Tourinform-Aggtelek

European Day(s) of Parks,
Aggtelek National Park

Open days, special tours and environmental education events celebrating the establishment of Aggtelek National Park 31 years ago.

• May 24: Open House for Preschoolers
• May 25: Open House for Lower Grades of Elementary School Students
• May 26: Open House for Higher Grades of Elementary School Students
• May 27: Open House for Highschool Students

Location: Jósvafő
Meeting Point: Manor House Environmental Education Centre
Tickets: Free Open house guests qualify for a special discount on the daily Baradla Cave Jósvafő Short Tour. Maximum of 100/day.
Tickets: 200 huf/person Advanced booking is required by May 18!
More Information and Booking: Manor House Environmental Education Centre

Cave Tour Discounts Baradla Cave Aggtelek Short Tour, Jósvafő Short Tour, Red Lake Intermediate Tour

Date and Time: May 28 – June 5, according to regular daily tour schedules
Duration and Distance: 1-2.3 km, 1-1.5 hours depending ont he tour
Maximum number of people: tours depart with even only one visitor at regularly scheduled times
More Information and Booking: Tourinform-Aggtelek

At the Boundaries of Aggtelek

An early summer tour introduces traditional land use methods int he Aggtelek Karst, including: narrow strip plots and traditional species of field crops such as wheat, barley and rye that are rare today (and sometimes protected), as well as flowering weeds such as cornflower, cockle and larkspur.
Date and Time: May 28, 18:00
Location: Aggtelek
Meeting Point: parking lot by the bell tower in Aggtelek
Duration and Distance: 5 km, 3 hours
Tickets: 500 Huf/person, or 350 Huf/person if you come with a group of 10 or more people; 250 Huf/student or senior citizen; 1000 Huf/family Maximum number of people: 30 Places must be reserved by May 26. Tours will only depart if a minimum of 5 people or 5 full-price tickets are sold.
More Information and Booking: Tourinform-Aggtelek

Salamander Playhouse,
Aggtelek National Park

Date and Time: May 29, 10:00
Location: Aggtelek
Meeting Point: reception area in front of the Tourinform Office
Tickets: Free
More Information and Booking: Manor House Environmental Education Centre

National Children’s Day,
Aggtelek National Park

Baradla Cave Goblin Tour Follow the trail of goblins through the Baradla Cave into the wondrous underground realm of stalactites and stalagmites. Programme is recommended for families.

Date and Time: May 29, 11:00
Location: Baradla Cave, Aggtelek
Meeting Point: Baradla Cave ticket office, Aggtelek
Duration and Distance: Tickets: adults 1600 huf, 960 huf student and senior citizens, 200 huf for pre-schoolers Maximum number of people: 30
More Information and Booking: Tourinform-Aggtelek

Mat the Goblin Investigates
Date and Time: May 29, 14:00
Play puppets walk in the footsteps of the lost Salamander Princess. Surface tour recommended for families with children between the ages of 5-12.
Location: Aggtelek, square in front of the Cave entrance
Meeting Point: Tourinform, Aggtelek
Distance and Duration: 500 m, 1 hour
Tickets: 500 Huf/family Maximum number of people: 30 Advanced booking is required by May 28. Tours will only depart if a minimum of 5 people or 5 full-price tickets are sold.
More Information and Booking: Tourinform, Aggtelek

Choir Festival,
Aggtelek National Park

Date and Time: May 27-29
Participating Choirs: - Amadeus Kórus, Budapest - Chorale Vocaluz , Héricourt, France - Forrás Kamarakórus, Miskolc - Vox Antiqua, Debrecen
Programme:

• Friday, May 27, 17:00: official opening concert in Aggtelek in the square in front of the Tourinform Office
• Saturday, May 28, 18:00: Festival concert in the Baradla Cave Concert Hall. Entrance from Aggtelek.
• Sunday, May 29: several church concerts, including Chorale Vocaluz and the Forrás Kamarakórus at the Roman Catholic Church in Felsőnyárád at 09:00. Other performances still under discussion.

Tickets: Free More information: Tourinform, Aggtelek