Guided Tours Following the Cranes

With the arrival of autumn, more and more cranes are gathering at Hortobágy. One of the most captivating natural events of this period is the crane migration. The crane is the symbol of the Hortobágy National Park and one of our most treasured natural assets. From the end of September to early November, the Hortobágy National Park Directorate organizes tours to observe the daily crane movements, known as "daruhúzás" (crane pulling), which occurs at dusk.

To observe the cranes heading to their roosting sites, the "Following the Cranes on Four Wheels" tour dates have been announced. The program starts at the Hortobágy National Park Visitor Center with the screening of the film Darumadár fenn az égen (The Crane Bird High in the Sky), followed by a brief orientation. Afterward, guests set off in a convoy of their own cars to the field observation site.

Tour dates:

September 28, 2024 (Saturday) 4:00 PM

September 29, 2024 (Sunday) 4:00 PM

October 5, 2024 (Saturday) 4:00 PM

October 6, 2024 (Sunday) 4:00 PM

October 12, 2024 (Saturday) 3:30 PM

October 13, 2024 (Sunday) 3:30 PM

October 19, 2024 (Saturday) 3:30 PM

October 20, 2024 (Sunday) 3:30 PM

October 23, 2024 (Wednesday) 3:00 PM

October 26, 2024 (Saturday) 3:00 PM

October 27, 2024 (Sunday) 2:00 PM

October 28, 2024 (Monday) 2:00 PM

October 29, 2024 (Tuesday) 2:00 PM

October 30, 2024 (Wednesday) 2:00 PM

October 31, 2024 (Thursday) 2:00 PM

November 1, 2024 (Friday) 2:00 PM

November 2, 2024 (Saturday) 2:00 PM

November 3, 2024 (Sunday) 2:00 PM

Registration and further information are available on the website of the Hortobágy National Park Directorate.