Horse Carriage Tour
We welcome our guests with a short program at the Máta Stud farm from mid-March every weekend.
- 4071 Hortobagy, Máta Stud
We would like to inform our guests that a shorter 40 - 45 minutes Puszta carriage program runs depending on the weather at the Máta Stud Farm in March and April.
During this program you get on Nonius horses drawn ekho-like carriages and you can see rack (long hair) sheep in their special stables and the famous traditional horsemen and Puszta Five shows.
Prices: 3.300.-Ft/adult, 2.000.-Ft/child (3-18 years), family ticket (2 adults + 2 children 3-18 years) 9.000.-Ft/family, each additional child 1.700.-Ft/person
March 14-15, March 21-22, March 28-29. 2026 - only on weekends (Saturday-Sunday)
April 2026 every day, except April 25
Start times: 10 am, 1pm
The program starts from Nyerges Cafe in Máta Stud Farm and goes into Máta Puszta, which is part of the Hortobagy National Park. Our vehicles are Nonius horses-drawn, „ekho”-like carriages. Our guests can meet native Hungarian domestic animals in their natural surroundings, their keeping and breeding, the world of shepherds and enjoy the endless view of the Puszta. After the tour visitors can walk around the stud, visit the stables and the pottery workshop, where Jozsef K.Nagy manufactures beautiful and unique black potteries. In the Visitor Centre can be seen an interactive exhibition about horses. Cafe Nyerges is also a must-see stop. Its traditional interior is very welcoming. While you are having your beverage you can enjoy the view of the Central stable through a glass wall.
Carriage tour duration: 70-80 minutes
Payment: cash, card
Departure: Máta Stud Farm next to Nyerges Cafe
Pay and Info Point: available during opening hours from 9am to 4pm.
Address: 4071 Hortobágy, Máta major 48.
Getting to Máta Stud Farm
From Debrecen on the main road no.33, after the Nine-Hole Bridge take direct the first exit to the right.
From Tiszafüred on the main road no.33 just before the Nine-Hole Bridge turn to the left.
Máta Stud Farm is about 2,5 km away from te village.
Parking places: next to the Visitor Center or Nyerges Cafe
The program depends on the weather and field conditions. The program might change and cancel due to unforeseen reasons.
Bookings for groups must be agreed in advance by email.
For individual guests booking by email or phone is recommended.
Please arrive 20 minutes before start to Nyerges Cafe Information Point, Máta Stud. Booking seats in advance is recommended.
At the Info Desk in the Nyerges Cafe tickets can be purchased no later than 10 minutes before starting time (9.50, 12.50 and 15.20)
Pets are not allowed on the tour.
The Puszta Tour is not recommended for ladies that expecting.
Contact
- E-mail: mataimenes@hortobagy.eu
- Phone number: +36 70 492 7655
Opening hours
- 1st April - 30th April 2026: Starting times: 10am, 1pm
- 1st May - 18th October 2026: Starting times: 10 am, 1pm, 3.30 pm
- 19th October - 31st October 2026: Starting times: 10 am, 1pm
- 1st November 2026 - 14th March 2027: closed
Ticket prices
- Adult: 4.800.-HUF/person
- Child (3-18 years): 3.000.-HUF/person
- Child up to 3 years old: free
- Family ticket (2 adults + 2 children 3-18): 13.000.-HUF/Family more children 2.500.-HUF/person