Castellum10 - Birthday Weekend

The weekend we’ve been waiting for for so long has finally arrived!

From July 31 to August 2, the Castellum Hotel Hollókő will celebrate its 10th anniversary, marking the start of the Castellum 10 anniversary year in style.

We’d like to crown this major milestone with a huge, exclusive party—and we want to do it with you!

Get ready, because we’re waiting for you with a spectacular gala show, star performers, special culinary experiences, and a magical celebratory weekend where every moment will be all about our shared successes.

Friday:

• Delicious welcome bites and refreshing Castellum drinks await arriving guests
• A generous buffet dinner with live cooking stations, dessert specialities and live music
• 20:30 Viva Las Vegas – Elvis show with Gábor Lantos – venue: Lobby
• 21:15 Special guest: CSABA VASTAG – venue: Lobby
• Our wellness area welcomes guests with a variety of sauna sessions until 19:30.

Saturday:

• A generous buffet breakfast with artisan products, local flavours and sparkling wine
• Special birthday drinks
• 17:00 Warm-up set by DJ Wlas in Mikszáth Restaurant
• Our wellness area welcomes guests with a variety of sauna sessions until 19:30.

10 years – 10 culinary stops

Just as in life, reaching a milestone in gastronomy is a time for reflection. During our hotel’s anniversary weekend, the team of Mikszáth Restaurant aims to present not only the finest flavours of our region through the dishes served, but also the international diversity that has become a hallmark of our cuisine.

Allow yourself to be swept away on a culinary journey. We warmly welcome you to our gastronomic stations during this festive weekend, from 17:30 on both Friday and Saturday.

Friday: A culinary journey around the world

1. Cannolo Siciliano – by Kubinyi

An authentic taste of Sicily: crisp pastry filled with four varieties of smooth, creamy filling, prepared just as tradition intended.

2. Live BBQ Station – The secret of the green egg

Premium BBQ ribs enriched with a flavoursome artisan cola BBQ sauce, served straight from the glowing charcoal of the Big Green Egg grill.

3. Artisanal Pizza Station – by master baker Tamás Molnár

Freshly stretched, wood-fired-inspired Neapolitan-style pizzas with crisp dough and premium toppings, served straight from the oven.

4. Live Sushi Bar

Premium maki and nigiri selections prepared from fresh, authentic ingredients and rolled live in front of guests, created for lovers of fusion flavours.

5. Octopus à la Peka – A taste of the Dalmatian coast

Tender octopus slowly cooked beneath a traditional bell over glowing charcoal, served in a fragrant Dalmatian white wine sauce.

Saturday: Traditions and rare treasures from the sea

1. Peruvian Ceviche Station – by Chef Hodnics

The freshness of the sea meets the intensity of citrus: an authentic Latin American fish speciality mixed fresh in front of guests in an ice-cold, piquant marinade.

2. Anniversary Patisserie & Gelateria – by Kubinyi

A tempting display of artisan churned ice creams, elegant desserts served in glasses and celebratory cake specialities created in honour of the hotel’s 10th birthday.

3. Finnish Salmon Roasted on Maple Wood – with Nógrád gold

Juicy salmon fillet smoked and roasted over glowing embers on a maple plank, delicately glazed with locally produced Nógrád linden honey.

4. Balkan Grill & seafood bites – A charcoal-grilled feast

The finest grilled meats and seafood, seasoned with magnificent Mediterranean flavours:

• Authentic, juicy ćevapčići served with ajvar
• Tender, cheese-filled pljeskavica
• Rosemary lamb chops in a garlic marinade
• Whole roasted gilthead sea bream (orata) with sea salt
• Crisp grilled octopus tentacles with garlic-infused olive oil
• Mangalica French rack with Palóc spices

5. Palóc Pompos Station – by master baker Tamás Molnár

Back to our roots: traditional Palóc flatbread, made from a rich yeast dough and baked in the oven, topped generously with local ingredients, sour cream and crisp bacon cracklings.

• 20:30 Glasso – the singing glasses – venue: Lobby
• 21:30 Magical LED show – venue: Terrace
• After the performance, the BIRTHDAY CAKE will be presented
• Followed by a retro party with DJ Wlas
• 22:00 Festive fireworks display – venue: Area in front of the hotel
• The Retro Party continues until 02:00
• Additional programme: a Selfie Box will be available for guests from 18:00 to 21:00.

Sunday:

• Buffet breakfast with sparkling wine
• Use of the wellness area

We reserve the right to change the program.

Participation in birthday events is reserved exclusively for our hotel guests.

Booking and Payment Terms

• Booking confirmation: To finalize reservations for our peak season and holiday packages, a 50% prepayment of the total accommodation fee is required (for certain peak holiday periods, such as New Year's Eve, the hotel may require a 100% prepayment). The deposit must be paid within 5 working days after the reservation by bank transfer or as a SZÉP Card advance payment.
• Payment methods: The remaining accommodation fee and any additional services used are payable on site. Accepted payment methods: Cash (HUF), Credit Card (Visa, Mastercard, Maestro), and SZÉP Card (OTP, MKB, K&H).
• Prices include: The displayed package prices include the VAT required by law and the services detailed in the selected package.

Tourist Tax

• The package prices do not include the tourist tax.
• The tourist tax is 550 HUF / person / night, payable separately on site by guests aged 18 and over, in addition to the accommodation fee.

Cancellation and Modification Policy for Peak Periods The following stricter cancellation policy applies to holiday and peak season packages:

• Free cancellation: Reservations may be cancelled or modified free of charge up to the 14th day before the arrival date. In this case, the paid deposit will be refunded in full or, upon request, credited towards a future stay.
• Cancellation fee:
  • In case of cancellation between 14 and 7 days before arrival, the cancellation fee is 50% of the total reservation amount (the paid deposit serves as the cancellation fee).
  • In case of cancellation, date modification within 7 days before arrival, or a no-show, the cancellation fee is 100% of the total reservation amount.
• Early departure: If the guest leaves before the end of the booked stay, the hotel reserves the right to charge the accommodation fee for the entire reserved period.