Get ready for some electrifying fun in Pécs! Starting April 3, 2026, the Zsolnay Quarter hosts Varázsóra (Magic Hour) sessions packed with the most beloved and jaw-dropping physics experiments. These 45-minute interactive shows are perfect for kids aged 7 and up, but they’ll wow grown-ups too. Each one features a fresh surprise experiment pulled from the greatest hits of past sessions. Catch them along the walkway next to the Visitor Center at Zsolnay Vilmos utca 16, 7600 Pécs. (Photo: illustration.)
Full Schedule of Magic Hour Shows
Mark your calendars for these interactive physics adventures, all in Pécs at the Zsolnay Quarter:
April 3, 2026 (Friday): Varázsóra – Legkedvesebb kísérletek (Favorite Experiments)
April 4: Varázsóra – Megrázó kísérletek (Shocking Experiments)
April 7: Varázsóra – Nem élhetünk mágnesesség nélkül! (We 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! (We Can’t Live Without Magnetism!)
April 25: Varázsóra – Ütköző golyóktól az ütköző atomokig (From Colliding Balls to Colliding Atoms)
Stay Close: Top Hotels in Pécs
With 47 fantastic options, Pécs has spots for every traveler. The Adele Boutique Hotel is a 4-star gem in a protected 19th-century building right in the historic city center. Rooms and apartments blend antique charm with modern luxury.
Up on Havihegy, Bagolyvár offers fresh air and stunning views over Pécs toward Zengő. Its 19 rooms decorated with Hungarian folk art and six wine-themed suites mimicking famous Hungarian varietals make it special. Enjoy quiet panoramas, Hungarian-international dishes, and old-school Hungarian sweets in the stylish tavern.
Barbakán Hotel sits behind Pécs Cathedral, steps from the historic center. It has 16 three-star rooms for two, three, or four, plus a conference room and underground garage.
Our family-run guesthouse in the quiet Mecsek hillside villa district is close yet secluded—five minutes to forest trails or downtown. Nearby: Zoo, Da Vinci private clinic, Mandulás playground and picnic spot with trails 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 cozy vibe.
Büdöskúti kulcsosház, midway between Remete-rét and Orfű, 800 meters northwest off the main road on the Blue Trail and Green Cross path, sleeps 12.
Our aparthotel in the villa district is minutes from UNESCO early Christian sites, Cathedral, and museum street.
In the former convent of the Miasszonyunk Női Kanonokrend, this protected Baroque building from around 1870 has undergone a full modern renovation inside its atmospheric shell, right in the city center.
Our hotel in a quiet, pretty spot lets you stroll to the historic core via Mediterranean promenades. Pécs Knowledge Center and Kodály Zoltán Concert Hall are just 500 meters away. (62 more lodging hits await!)
Dine Like Locals: Pécs Food Scene
Fuel up at the street food bistro and cafe in the heart of Pécs’s loveliest park, Rózsakert (Rose Garden)—perfect for casual hangs.
Grab chocolates, bonbons, and homemade cakes at Angyali Kísértés Csokoládé bolt.
This cozy Pécs spot is ideal for family feasts, game watches, or celebrations. Meaty delights fried, grilled, or stuffed; brassói pork bites; fish; oven dishes; risottos. Pasta lovers get classics, flatbreads, endless pizzas. Salads, soups, desserts galore—quantity and quality covered.
Our restaurant honors Hungary’s culinary traditions with reliable quality, fair prices, and menus for all. In a cozy nook in the heart of the city, daily specials shine. Lunch is speedy yet gourmet; breakfast from 8am with frothy coffee, sandwiches, homemade scones, and strudel. We handle stand-up receptions and events on-site or off.
Aranykacsa Étterem uses local ingredients and modern tech for top gastronomy and wine culture. Wine tastings in Vinárium; casual drinks/meals in Tüke room; family/protocols in Zsolnay room; weddings/banquets/birthdays in upstairs Dakk room and garden.
Bagolyvár repeats its hilltop magic with Hungarian tavern fare.
Bisztrókonyha at the Balkan gateway focuses on fresh, homey dishes from great ingredients, served casually at good value.
Big Bell Étterem now boasts a microbrewery and beer garden.
Bohemia Sörkonyha in the city center: Beer – Burger – BBQ.
Borostyán Gyorsétterem on Király Street offers quality weekly meals at affordable prices, Monday-Friday 11am-4pm.
Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs. Info requests: Zsolnay Vilmos utca 16 walkway, 7600 Pécs.
