Get ready for some jaw-dropping fun in Pécs! Starting in April 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 draw from the greatest hits of past sessions, featuring stunning demos that wow both little ones and adults. Each one brings a fresh surprise experiment to keep things exciting. Catch them on the walkway next to the Visitor Center at Zsolnay Vilmos utca 16, 7600 Pécs.
Full 2026 Schedule
Mark your calendars for these hands-on physics adventures:
April 3: 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)
All in Pécs at the Zsolnay Quarter. Note: Organizers reserve the right to change dates or programs!
Cozy Stays in Historic Pécs
Planning an overnight? Pécs offers gems like the Adele Boutique Hotel, a 4-star spot in a protected 19th-century building right in the historic city center. Rooms and apartments blend vintage charm with modern luxury. The 4-person guesthouse apartments and rooms promise comfy vibes.
Up on Havihegy, Bagolyvár boasts fresh air and stunning views over Pécs toward Zengő. Its standout room dazzles with 19 elements of Hungarian folk art, plus six wine cellar-themed suites capturing the essence of famous Hungarian wine varietals. Enjoy quiet panoramas, Hungarian tavern fare with stylish decor—think classic and international dishes, specializing in old-school Hungarian foods and desserts.
Barbakán Hotel sits a stone’s throw from Pécs Cathedral, offering 16 three-star double, triple, and quadruple rooms, a conference room, and underground parking. In the quiet Mecsek hillside villa district, a family-run pension is close yet secluded—5 minutes to forests or downtown, near the Zoo, Da Vinci private clinic, and Mandulás hiking spot with playgrounds and fire pits. Free guided tours for groups. TV tower trails start nearby.
Boutique Hotel Sopianae in the city center contrasts historic exterior with sleek modern interiors, delivering personalized, discreet service in a homey atmosphere. Büdöskúti key house sleeps 12, midway between Remete-rét and Orfű, 800m northwest off the main road on the Blue Trail and Green Cross path. Apartment hotel near UNESCO early Christian sites, Cathedral, and Museum Street. Another spot in a former Miasszonyunk Női Kanonokrend convent—baroque protected building from 1870, fully renovated in Pécs center. A quiet city hotel is within walking distance to Mediterranean promenades, 500m from Knowledge Center and Kodály Zoltán Concert Hall.
Delicious Dining in Pécs
Fuel up at street food bistros, cafes, and chill spots in the heart of Rózsakert park. Grab chocolates, bonbons, and homemade pastries at Angyali Kísértés (Angelic Temptation) chocolate shop.
Family-friendly eateries abound: one cozy Pécs spot serves hearty meals for celebrations, match-watching, or hangouts—fried, grilled, stuffed meats, brassói chops, fish, kiln dishes, risottos, pastas, flatbreads, pizzas galore, salads, soups, desserts. Hungarian cuisine shines at another central gem with daily menus, quality ingredients, and fair prices. Lunch rushes with speedy service turn meals into gourmet delights; breakfast from 8am with frothy coffee, sandwiches, house pogácsa, and strudel. They handle stand-up receptions and events onsite or off.
Aranykacsa Restaurant uses local ingredients and modern tech for top-notch gastro and wine culture. Wine tastings in Vinárium, casual drinks in Tüke hall, family/protocol meals in Zsolnay room, weddings/banquets/birthdays in upstairs Dakk hall and garden.
Bagolyvár repeats its Hungarian tavern magic. Bisztrókonyha balkán gateway focuses on fresh, homey dishes from quality basics, relaxed and affordable. Big Bell Restaurant adds a microbrewery and beer garden. Bohemia Sörkonyha in the center: Beer-Burger-BBQ. Borostyán Quick Eatery on Király Street feeds weekly meals Mon-Fri 11am-4pm with quality at good prices. With 47 hotel hits and 62 dining options, Pécs makes the perfect physics adventure base!
