Get ready for explosive fun in Pécs! Starting April 3, 2026, the Zsolnay Quarter hosts Varázsóra (Magic Hour) sessions packed with the coolest physics experiments for kids aged 7 and up. These 45-minute interactive shows feature the greatest hits from past events, with a fresh surprise experiment each time that’s sure to wow both little ones and adults. Catch them on the walkway next to the Visitor Center at Vilmos Zsolnay Street 16 (Zsolnay Vilmos utca 16), 7600 Pécs. The photo is just an illustration to get you hyped.
Full Schedule of Magic Hours
Mark your calendars for these dates, all in Pécs:
April 3: Varázsóra – Legkedvesebb kísérletek (Favorite Experiments)
April 4: Varázsóra – Megrázó kísérletek (Shocking Experiments)
April 7: Varázsóra – Nem élhetünk mágnesesség nélkül! (Can’t Live Without Magnetism!)
April 8: Varázsóra – Ütköző golyóktól az ütköző atomokig (From Colliding Balls to Colliding Atoms)
April 9: Varázsóra – Legkedvesebb kísérletek (Favorite Experiments)
April 10: Varázsóra – Megrázó kísérletek (Shocking Experiments)
April 11: Varázsóra – Legkedvesebb kísérletek (Favorite Experiments)
April 18: Varázsóra – Nem élhetünk mágnesesség nélkül! (Can’t Live Without Magnetism!)
April 25: Varázsóra – Ütköző golyóktól az ütköző atomokig (From Colliding Balls to Colliding Atoms)
Top Stays in Pécs
Planning an overnight? Pécs has killer options. Adele Boutique Hotel is a 4-star gem in a protected 19th-century building right in the historic center. Rooms and apartments blend old-world charm with modern luxury. The guesthouse offers cozy 4-person apartments and guest rooms.
Up on Havihegy, Bagolyvár (Owl Castle) boasts fresh air and stunning views over Pécs toward Zengő. Check out the room decked out with 19 elements of Hungarian folk art or the six wine cellar-inspired suites, each capturing the vibe of a famous Hungarian wine variety. Quiet spot with panoramic views and Hungarian tavern eats—think classic dishes and desserts.
Barbakán Hotel sits behind Pécs Cathedral, steps from the historic core. It has 16 three-star twin, triple, or quad rooms, a conference room, and underground parking.
Our family-run pension on the Mecsek hillside offers peace above the city center—just 5 minutes to trails or downtown. Nearby: Zoo, Da Vinci private clinic, Mandulás playground and picnic spot with paths to the TV tower. Free guided tours for groups.
Boutique Hotel Sopianae in the city center contrasts historic exterior with sleek modern interiors. Expect personalized, discreet service in a homey vibe.
Büdöskúti Guesthouse (kulcsosház) sleeps 12, halfway between Remete-rét and Orfű, 800m northwest off the main road on the Blue Trail and Green Cross path.
Our aparthotel is minutes from UNESCO early Christian sites, Cathedral, and museum street in the villa district.
Another historic stay in the former Miasszonyunk Női Kanonokrend convent—baroque building from around 1870, fully renovated into modern digs in the center.
A quiet city-center hotel near Mediterranean-style promenades, 500m from Knowledge Center and Kodály Zoltán Concert Hall.
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Dining Delights Around Pécs
Fuel up at street food bistros, cafes, and chill spots in the loveliest downtown park, Rose Garden (Rózsakert). Grab chocolates, bonbons, and homemade cakes at Angelic Temptation Chocolate Shop (Angyali Kísértés Csokoládébolt).
This cozy Pécs spot is perfect for family feasts, celebrations, match-watching, or hangouts. Meats fried, grilled, stuffed; brassói chops, fish, oven dishes, risottos. Pasta classics, lángos, endless pizzas. Salads, soups, desserts galore—quality time with top-notch grub.
Hungarian cuisine at its best: reliable quality, fair prices, daily menus in a charming center spot. Lunch is a gastronomic rush; breakfast from 8am with frothy coffee, sandwiches, house pogácsa, strudel. Handles stand-up receptions and events on-site or off.
Golden Duck Restaurant (Aranykacsa Étterem) uses local ingredients and modern techniques for quality gastro and wine culture. Wine tastings in Vinárium, casual drinks in Tüke room, family/protocol meals in Zsolnay room, weddings/banquets/birthdays upstairs in Dakk room or garden.
Bagolyvár again for that hilltop Hungarian tavern with stylish decor, local and international dishes, old-school specialties.
Bisztrókonyha (Bistro Kitchen) takes bistro seriously: fresh, homey eats from great ingredients, casual plating, homey vibe, solid value at the Balkan gateway.
Big Bell Restaurant (Big Bell Étterem) now has a microbrewery and beer garden.
Bohemia Beer Kitchen (Bohemia Sörkonyha) in the center: Beer – Burger – BBQ.
Ivy Quick Eatery (Borostyán Gyorsétterem) on Király Street serves quality weekly meals affordably, Mon-Fri 11am-4pm.
(Search hit 62 eateries.) Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs. For info, contact the Zsolnay Quarter at Vilmos Zsolnay Street 16 (Zsolnay Vilmos utca 16), 7600 Pécs.
