Máta Stud Farm & Puszta Carriage Tour
Mátai Ménes
Ride a horse-drawn carriage deep into the grassland to see grey cattle, curly-haired pigs and the horsemen's 'five-horse' display. It is Hortobágy's most classic experience.
Máta Stud Farm lies on the north side of Hortobágy village and breeds Hungarian Nonius horses and other breeds. Grassland carriage tours leave from the farm and last about 1.5–2 hours. Along the way you can see Hungarian grey cattle, water buffalo, curly-haired pigs and sheepdogs. You can also watch csikós, horsemen in blue robes, perform feats such as standing on the backs of five horses at once, known as the 'Puszta five', and having horses lie down on command. These are signature displays of Hungarian grassland culture. Carriage tours cost about 5,000–7,000 forints and usually run several times a day. In peak season, book in advance through the national park's official website.
Opening hours
Approx. mid-March to late October, several departures daily
Nearby sights
- Hortobágy National Park
- Hortobágy Great Inn (Nagycsárda)
- Hortobágy Shepherd Museum
- Nine-holed Bridge
- Hortobágy Bird Park & Hospital
- Hortobágy Puszta Animal Park
- Hortobágy Wildlife Park
- Hortobágy Fishponds & Narrow-gauge Railway