Discover Tardona

The Bükki Nemzeti Park (Bükk National Park) includes part of Tardona’s administrative area. The Jókai Mór Memorial Room recalls the period after the 1848–49 Revolution and War of Independence, as well as Jókai Mór, Telepy Károly, and Muraközy János, who went into hiding in Tardona after the defeat of the War of Independence. Another format is the Tardonai Éjszakai Túra (Tardona Night Hike): teams tackle skill and knowledge challenges along a 7-kilometer route. It runs from the Jókai-ház to the Ökoturisztikai Látogatóközpont in Mályinka and then back to Tardona’s Sporttelep.

The memorial room connects Tardona with a specific period in Hungarian history. Its focus is the period after the 1848–49 Revolution and War of Independence. At its center are Jókai Mór, Telepy Károly, and Muraközy János, who went into hiding in Tardona after the defeat of the War of Independence. The historical subject can thus be understood through three named individuals and their connection to Tardona.

The interactive museum education program “Tardonai bujdosók” (Tardona’s fugitives) explores this historical focus in a playful way. The program covers historical events and local legends. If you would like to take part, arrange your visit with the venue.

“Virágos kenderem” (My Flowery Hemp) focuses on a production process: participants learn about the journey from growing hemp to making linen and try out traditional equipment. This gives the activity a different focus from “Tardonai bujdosók”: the latter centers on historical events and local legends, while this one explores the process from raw material to linen and the practical use of traditional tools.

Both activities are interactive, but they explore different subjects. Participation in each should be arranged with the venue. When planning, you can first decide whether you would rather explore Tardona’s history and legends or the traditional process of making linen.

On the Tardonai Éjszakai Túra, teams are put to the test with skill and knowledge challenges. Torches and starlight light the way. The route described is 7 kilometers long: it starts at the Jókai-ház, goes to the Ökoturisztikai Látogatóközpont in Mályinka, and then returns to the Sporttelep in Tardona. This makes the experience different from the cultural programs, with its shared journey and team challenges.

Dates and arrangements for the event may vary from year to year. Before planning, check the current event date and schedule. The named route points help you understand the route; no duration or difficulty level for the hike is specified.

The wider destination of Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén offers additional, distinct nature and cultural themes. The Baradla-Domica cave system is part of the UNESCO World Heritage site Caves of Aggtelek Karst and Slovak Karst. The short cave tour in Aggtelek is 1 kilometer long, takes 60 minutes, and is rated easy. These details refer to Aggtelek within the wider destination of Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén.

Diósgyőr Castle in Miskolc also offers a different historical focus within Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén: its heyday was during the reign of King Louis the Great in the 14th century. Later, the castle served as a residence and a wedding gift for six queens. These regional themes add to the picture of Tardona without conflating its memorial and cultural activities with those of other places.

Discover more destinations: Alsótelekes, Kazincbarcika, Dédestapolcsány, Sajógalgóc, Trizs, Mályinka.

What does the Jókai Mór Memorial Room commemorate?

It recalls the period after the 1848–49 Revolution and War of Independence, as well as Jókai Mór, Telepy Károly, and Muraközy János, who went into hiding in Tardona after the defeat of the War of Independence.

What can teams expect on the Tardonai Éjszakai Túra?

Teams tackle skill and knowledge challenges. Torches and starlight light the way; the route described is 7 kilometers long and passes through Mályinka on its way back to Tardona. Dates and arrangements may vary from year to year.

How do the two interactive programs differ?

“Tardonai bujdosók” covers historical events and local legends. “Virágos kenderem” explores the journey from growing hemp to making linen and lets participants try out traditional equipment. Participation in both activities should be arranged with the venue.

To the wider travel overview: Kazincbarcikai.