Leisure Time

We want to help you get the most out of your Debrecen Experience so we have collected the main things you can see and do or where you can eat and drink while you are here in Debrecen.

Places to Visit in Debrecen

Csokonai Forum: Csokonai National Theater is one of the finest repertory theaters in the country, located outside the capital.

Agora Science Centre: This unique attraction offers exciting adventures and lifelong experiences for all age groups.

MODEM Center of Modern & Contemporary Art: MODEM is one of Central Europe’s premier museums of modern and contemporary art.

Aquaticum Spa: The spa complex features a comprehensive range of medical facilities and specialist consultations for guests seeking regeneration, healing, or relaxation.

Déri Museum: This museum is renowned for housing significant works by one of Hungary’s most celebrated artists, along with a vast collection of other items.

Reformed Great Church: Debrecen’s symbol, this is one of the largest Reformed churches in the nation and holds major historical significance.

Nagyerdei Park: A hallmark of great cities, Nagyerdei Park Forest is the nation’s first conservation area.

Debrecen Zoo and Amusement Park: This complex includes Debrecen Zoo, a plant collection, and a theme park nestled in Debrecen’s Big Forest.

Piac Street: Debrecen’s Main Street has been the proud host of famous town fairs for over 300 years, dating back to the 16th century.

Gastronomy

Next Bistro: This venue reimagines traditional Hungarian favorites by infusing them with exciting international flavors, all wrapped in an extravagant interior.

MASZEK: Perhaps the most authentic cultural bistro in the city, Maszek combines a bar and restaurant in Debrecen’s historic city center.

Black Sheep Café: Enjoy freshly roasted, high-quality coffees that showcase rich flavors typical of their type and production area.

Kis Padlizsán Vegan Bistro: This bistro offers tasty, nutritionally complete, plant-based dishes suitable for both vegans and vegetarians.

Roncsbár: Debrecen’s first ruin pub, Roncsbár is a favorite hangout for local youth.

Krúdy Restaurant: Housed in an atmospheric Nagyerdő mansion, this restaurant evokes the flavors and ambiance of the era of the celebrated Hungarian author Gyula Krúdy.

Vintage World Café & Shop: This vintage-style café in the city center offers coffee specialties, handcrafted confectionery, decorative gifts, and a warm atmosphere.

Kashmir Indian Restaurant: Specializing in the diverse cuisine of Northern India and Kashmir, this restaurant delights with its rich flavors.

Reskontó Restaurant: The concept and design of this restaurant are inspired by the popular Hungarian novel “Be Faithful Unto Death,” written by Zsigmond Móricz.

DiVino Debrecen: A gathering spot for wine enthusiasts to meet up with emerging winemakers and second-generation descendants of Hungarian wine-making families.