Lenti

Lenti is a town in Zala County in the valley of Kerka river, near to the border with Slovenia.

Understand

The earliest traces of the town are from the Roman age. It was probably a inhabited settlement, which is also proved by the proximity of the Amber Road. Lenti was first mentioned in 1237 as "Nemith". However, the castle built beside the settlement at the beginning of the 13th century had more importance. Lenti was elevated to town status in 1978.

This article includes travel-related information not only for Lenti, but also for the surrounding rural areas.

• 🌍 Tourinform Lenti (Lenti és Térsége Turisztikai Egyesület), Táncsics Mihály utca 2/a, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. M–F 09:00–17:00. Tourist information about Lenti and its surroundings. (updated Oct 2018)

Get in

By train

Trains are available from Zalaegerszeg four times a day. It takes one hour and costs 630 Ft. From Budapest you have to transfer in Zalaegerszeg. The whole journey from Budapest takes 5 hours and costs 5015 Ft.

🌍 Lenti Train Station, Táncsics Mihály utca 1, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. There is no ticket office, tickets can be purchased on the train. The train station is close to the center. The bus line 1A goes between the train station and the regional bus station. (updated Oct 2018)

By bus

Direct buses from Budapest-Népliget are available once a day on weekdays and twice a day on weekends. The journey takes 4 hours and costs 4840 Ft. More frequent buses are available from Zalaegerszeg. The journey takes one hour and costs 840 Ft.

🌍 Lenti Bus Station, Ifjúság útja 1, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. Ticket office: M–Th 08:00–12:00 12:30–16:00, F 08:00–12:00. (updated Oct 2018)

Get around

Diesel locomotives in Csömödér

By bus

ÉNYKK operates local buses in Lenti. Ticket (in 2018): 205 Ft, pass (in 2018): 4010 Ft per month. Tickets can be purchased at the bus station (only on weekdays) and at the driver. Further information: public transport timetable, public transport map.

By narrow-gauge train

Csömödér State Forest Railway (Csömödéri Állami Erdei Vasút) operates narrow-gauge trains between Lenti and Kistolmács. The trains are operated only between April 21 and September 29 from Monday to Saturday. The ticket costs for adult: 300–1400 Ft; for student, senior: 250–900 Ft (depending on the distance).

🌍 Lenti narrow-gauge railway station, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. (updated Dec 2018)

See

In Lenti:

• 🌍 Lenti Castle (Lenti vár), Dózsa György utca 26. (updated Nov 2018)
• 🌍 Saint Michael Roman Catholic Church (Szent Mihály római katolikus templom), Templom tér. Built in 1750. (updated Nov 2018)
• 🌍 Treasures of Göcsej, the forest and the tree (exhibition) (Göcsej kincsei, az erdő és a fa (kiállítás)), Táncsics Mihály utca, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. Apr 21–Jun 30 Aug 21–Sep 29 M–Sa 09:00–13:30, Jul 2–Aug 20 M–Sa 09:00–16:00. Adult: 340 Ft, children: 170 Ft. (updated Nov 2018)

In Csesztreg:

• 🌍 House of Traditions (Hagyományok háza), Kossuth Lajos utca 4, Csesztreg. There is an exhibition shows the peasant life of the first half of the 18th century with original furniture and objects. (updated Nov 2018)
• 🌍 Saint Maurus Roman Catholic Church (Szent Móric római katolikus templom), Kossuth Lajos utca 28, Csesztreg. Built in 1803. (updated Nov 2018)
• 🌍 Shepherd's House (Pásztorház), Ady Endre utca 31, Csesztreg, ☎ [phone]. Apr 1–Sep 30 08:00–18:00. Built in 1850s. (updated Nov 2018)

Lenti Thermal Spa and Medicinal Baths

In Nova:

• 🌍 Assumption Roman Catholic Church (Nagyboldogasszony római katolikus templom), Göcseji utca 1, Nova, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. Built in 1778. (updated Nov 2018)
• 🌍 Batthyány Hunting Mansion (Batthyány vadászház), Olgamajor, Nova. Built in 1937–1938. (updated Nov 2018)
• 🌍 Ferenc Plánder Local History Museum (Plánder Ferenc Helytörténeti Kiállítás, Tiszttartó ház), Fő utca 1, Nova, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. By appointment only. There is a local exhibition. The house was built around 1778 by Batthyány family. 200 Ft. (updated Nov 2018)

In Páka:

• 🌍 Dömefölde Heritage Museum (Dömeföldi tájház), Dömeföldi út 18, Dömefölde, Páka, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. Closed in 2018 due to reconstruction. (updated Nov 2018)
• 🌍 József Öveges Memorial House (Öveges József Emlékház), Kossuth Lajos utca 41, Páka, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. By appointment only. An exhibition in the home of József Öveges, who was a physicist and Piarist teacher. During the guided tour, experiments are also presented. (updated Nov 2018)
• 🌍 Saint Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church (Szent Péter és Pál apostolok római katolikus templom), Kossuth Lajos utca 47, Páka. Built in 1766. (updated Nov 2018)

In Szécsisziget:

• 🌍 Buffalo Reserve (Bivalyrezervátum), Szécsisziget. (updated Nov 2018)
• 🌍 Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church (Szent Kereszt római katolikus templom), Rákóczi Ferenc utca, Szécsisziget. Built in 1760 in Baroque style. (updated Nov 2018)
• 🌍 Kerka Watermill (Kerka vízimalom), Rákóczi Ferenc utca 1, Szécsisziget, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. Built in 1800s. It's used as guesthouse. An exhibition can be found here about the watermill. (updated Nov 2018)
• 🌍 Szapáry–Andrássy Mansion (Szécsiszigeti Szapáry–Andrássy-kastély), Kossuth Lajos utca 27, Szécsisziget. Built in 1850s in Baroque style. (updated Nov 2018)

In Szentgyörgyvölgy:

• 🌍 Reformed Church (Református templom), Petőfi Sándor utca, Szentgyörgyvölgy. Built in 1787. It has painted ceiling. (updated Dec 2018)
• 🌍 Saint George Roman Catholic Church (Szent György római katolikus templom), Kossuth Lajos utca 93, Szentgyörgyvölgy. Built in 1807. (updated Dec 2018)

In Tormafölde:

• 🌍 Ancient Beech-woods in Vétyem, Tormafölde, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. Strictly protected area with around 200 years old tree stock. (updated Dec 2018)

In Tornyiszentmiklós:

• 🌍 Saint Nicholas Roman Catholic Church (Szent Miklós római katolikus templom), Kossuth Lajos utca 46, Tornyiszentmiklós. Built in 1770 in Baroque style. (updated Dec 2018)

Do

Lenti Castle

In Lenti:

• 🌍 Cultural Center of Town Lenti (Városi Művelődési Központ Lenti), Templom tér 5, Lenti, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. (updated Nov 2018)
• 🌍 Lenti Gokart Ring (Major 94). 13:00–20:00 (closed in rain). 8 minutes: 2400 Ft per person, 4×8 minutes: 7200 Ft per person. (updated Nov 2018)
• 🌍 Lenti Park and Wildflower Nature Trail (Lenti parkerdő és Vadvirág tanösvény). There is a 1.5-km-long nature trail. (updated Nov 2018)
• 🌍 Lenti Thermal Spa and Medicinal Baths (Lenti Termál- és Gyógyfürdő), Táncsics Mihály utca 2/a, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. 09:00–20:00. 5 outdoor and 4 indoor pools. The spa consists of 3 units: indoor spa, open-air baths and sauna. Adult: 2800 Ft; student, children: 1800 Ft. Discounts after 17:00 and half price on F–Su. (updated Oct 2018)
• 🌍 Sárberki Fishing Lake (Sárberki Horgásztó), ☎ [phone], fax: [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. Artificial lake with fishing possibilities. (updated Nov 2018)

In the surroundings:

• 🌍 Lovászi Bath (Lovászi strand), Lakótelep 70, Lovászi. Jun–Aug: 10:00–19:00. Adult: 600 Ft; senior, student: 450 Ft. Discounts after 17:00. (updated Nov 2018)
• 🌍 Márokföld Adventure Park, Kossuth Lajos utca 1, Márokföld, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. Tu–Su 10:00–18:00. Adult and child obstacle course, more than 30 items, 2 giant slides, skill games. 2000 Ft. (updated Oct 2018)

Events

Official events:

• Town's May Day (Városi Majális). In April. (updated Nov 2018)
• Lenti Summer Evenings (Lenti Nyári Esték). Every Fridays in June–July. (updated Nov 2018)
• Autumn Festival (Őszi Fesztivál). In September. (updated Nov 2018)
• Martin's day programs (Márton napi programok). In November. (updated Nov 2018)

Buy

Saint Maurus Roman Catholic Church in Csesztreg

• 🌍 Coop ABC, Kossuth út 2, ☎ [phone]. (updated Oct 2018)
• 🌍 Fezo ABC, Zrínyi Miklós utca 2, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. M–F 06:00–20:00, Sa 06:00–17.00, Su 07:00–12:00. (updated Oct 2018)
• 🌍 Market Lenti, Piac tér, ☎ [phone]. Tu Sa 07:00–14:00. (updated Oct 2018)
• 🌍 Spar Lenti, Kisfaludy utca 4, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. M–F 06:30–20:00, Sa 06:30–17:00, Su 07:00–13:00. (updated Oct 2018)

Eat

In Lenti:

• 🌍 Big Ben Burger, Takarék köz 1, ☎ [phone]. M–Th 10:00–21:00, F–Sa 10:00–23:00. Fast food bar. Hamburger: 1090 Ft. (updated Nov 2018)
• 🌍 Don Quijote Medieval Restaurant and Guesthouse, Takarék köz 9, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. M–Th 11:00, 22:00, F 11:00–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–22:00. Traditional restaurant with authentic medieval atmosphere and with local cuisine. Lunch menu: 790 Ft, single room: 9800 Ft, double room: 13800 Ft. (updated Nov 2018)
• 🌍 Generális Pizzeria, Kossuth út 1, ☎ [phone]. M–Th 07:30–23:00, F–Sa 07:30–01:00, Su 09:00–23:00. Pizzeria. Pizza: 1150 Ft. (updated Oct 2018)
• 🌍 Rózsakert Restaurant and Cafe, Kossuth út 42/a, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. 10:00–22:00. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine. Lunch menu: 800 Ft. (updated Oct 2018)
• 🌍 Salamon Restaurant, Táncsics út 5, ☎ [phone]. 09:00–22:00. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine. Lunch menu: 850 Ft. (updated Oct 2018)
• 🌍 Tropical Pizzeria, Akácfa út 1/a, ☎ [phone]. M–Th Su 09:00–23:00, F–Sa 09:00–01:00. Pizzeria with some traditional and fast food. 1720 Ft, pizza: 1100 Ft, hamburger: 670 Ft. (updated Oct 2018)
• 🌍 Vén Diák Italian Restaurant, Petőfi út 15, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. M–W 10:00–15:00, Th 10:00–22:00, F–Sa 10:00–23:00. Italian restaurant with traditional lunch menu. Lunch menu: 770 Ft. (updated Nov 2018)

In the surroundings:

• 🌍 Belvárosi Club and Pizzeria, Kossuth Lajos utca 1, Nova, ☎ [phone]. 09:00–22:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria. (updated Dec 2018)
• 🌍 Betyártanya Restaurant, Rákóczi út 32, Zalabaksa, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. M–Sa 08:00–21:00, Su 10:00–21:00. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine. Lunch menu: 790 Ft. (updated Nov 2018)
• 🌍 Hetési Csárda, Rédics, Lenti út 1, ☎ [phone]. 09:00–22:00. Traditional restaurant. (updated Nov 2018)
• 🌍 Kantin, Lakótelep 68, Lovászi, ☎ [phone]. M–Th Su 09:00–00:00, F–Sa 09:00–02:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria with local cuisine and specialties like dödölle and prósza. 1890 Ft, pizza: 1190 Ft, hamburger: 690 Ft. (updated Nov 2018)
• 🌍 Léda Presszó and Pizzeria, Kossuth Lajos utca 2, Tornyiszentmiklós, ☎ [phone]. M–Th 10:00–22:00, F 10:00–23:00, Sa 10:00–00:00, Su 08:00–12:00 14:00–22:00. Pizzeria and fast food bar. Pizza: 1050 Ft, hamburger: 550 Ft. (updated Nov 2018)

Drink

Cafes

Kerka Watermill in Szécsisziget

• 🌍 Andi Confectionery, Templom tér 9, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. M–F 10:00–18:00, Sa 10:00–14:00. (updated Nov 2018)
• 🌍 Dolce Vita Ice Cream Shop, Bánffy utca 1, ☎ [phone]. M–Sa 10:00–22:00, Su 11:00–22:00. (updated Nov 2018)
• 🌍 Egy Cafe, Deák Ferenc utca 14, ☎ [phone]. M–Th 08:00–23:00, F Sa 08:00–01:00, Su 10:00–23:00. (updated Nov 2018)
• 🌍 Mini Confectionery, Sugár út 6, ☎ [phone]. Tu–F 10:00–18:00, Sa 10:00–16:00, Su 11:00–16:00. (updated Nov 2018)

Pubs

In Lenti:

• 🌍 Dallas Club and Pub, Zrinyi Miklós utca 3, ☎ [phone]. Pub: M–Th 09:00–21:00, F Sa 09:00–23:00; club: Sa 22:00–04:00. Average meal in the pub: 1080 Ft, entrance fee to the club: 1500 Ft. (updated Oct 2018)
• 🌍 Margaréta Presszó, Bem út 1, Mumor (Mumor, Törpe Csárda 1, 90, 94), ☎ [phone]. (updated Nov 2018)

In the surroundings:

• 🌍 Hüvösvölgy Presszó, Béke út 26, Páka, ☎ [phone]. 06:00–21:00. (updated Nov 2018)
• 🌍 Petra Kocsmája, Petőfi Sándor utca 87, Tormafölde, ☎ [phone]. M–F 06:00–13:00 15:30–22:00, Sa 06:00–12:00 17:00–22:00, Su 08:00–12:00 17:00-22:00. (updated Nov 2018)
• 🌍 Yellow House, Sugár út 61, Rédics, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. M–Sa 09:00–00:00, Su 12:00–00:00. (updated Nov 2018)

Sleep

This guide uses the following price ranges for a standard double room:
Budget	Under 12000 Ft
Mid-range	12000–14000 Ft
Splurge	Over 14000 Ft

Budget

Saint Nicholas Roman Catholic Church in Tornyiszentmiklós

In Lenti:

• 🌍 Favorit Inn (Favorit Fogadó), Kossuth út 5/b, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. Restaurant: 08:00–21:00. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine. Single room: 4000 Ft, double room: 8000 Ft (includes breakfast), lunch menu: 800 Ft. (updated Nov 2018)
• 🌍 Főnix Inn (Főnix Fogadó), Akácfa út 17, ☎ [phone], fax: [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. Restaurant: 10:00–21:30. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine and with specialties like dödölle and prósza. Single room: 6000 Ft, double room: 10,500 Ft (includes breakfast), average meal: 1900 Ft, lunch menu: 800 Ft. (updated Nov 2018)
• 🌍 Siesta Apartment, Kossuth út 1/a/3, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. Double room: 8000 Ft. (updated Nov 2018)

In the surroundings:

• 🌍 Artemisz Gastro, Petőfi Sándor utca 44, Tormafölde, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. Restaurant: M–F 08:00–14:00. Food bar with traditional lunch menus. Single room: 3500 Ft, double room: 7000 Ft (includes breakfast), lunch menu: 690 Ft. (updated Nov 2018)
• 🌍 Gó-Na Leisure Center Őrség (Gó-Na Őrségi Szabadidőközpont), Farkasi utca 2, Szentgyörgyvölgy, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. Restaurant: 08:00–20:00. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine and with specialties like dödölle with sour cream. Single room: 5300 Ft, double room: 10,800 Ft, average meal: 2190 Ft, lunch menu: 950 Ft. (updated Nov 2018)

Mid-range

In Lenti:

• 🌍 Denis Hotel and Restaurant, Táncsics Mihály utca 18–20, ☎ [phone], fax: [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. Restaurant: 08:00–21:00. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine. Single room: 7500 Ft, double room: 12,000 Ft, lunch menu: 780 Ft. (updated Oct 2018)
• 🌍 Pension Heidi, Bánffy utca 108, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. Check-in: 12:00, check-out: 10:00. Single room: 9695 Ft, double room: 12,930 Ft (includes breakfast). (updated Nov 2018)
• 🌍 Sárberki Fishing Lake (Sárberki Horgásztó), Sárberkitó 1, ☎ [phone], fax: [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. Chalet or apartment for two person: 12,000 Ft. Discounts on off-season and on longer stay. (updated Nov 2018)
• 🌍 Vadvirág Guesthouse, Hegyalja út 10/b (Autójavító 3, 35), ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. Single room: 7700 Ft, double room: 13,200 Ft (includes breakfast). (updated Nov 2018)

In the surroundings:

• 🌍 Csicsergő Leisure Center, Zuggó köz 1, Nova, ☎ [phone], fax: [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. Single room: 7990 Ft, double room: 12,980 Ft. Discounts on longer stay. (updated Nov 2018)

Splurge

Sárberki Fishing Lake in Lenti

In Lenti:

• 🌍 Castrum Thermal Camping, Táncsics Mihály utca 18–20, ☎ [phone], fax: [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. Single room: 11,700 Ft, double room: 19,100 Ft (includes tickets for the thermal bath). (updated Oct 2018)
• 🌍 Hotel Zéta, Kossuth út 83, ☎ [phone], fax: [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. Restaurant: 06:30–22:30. Check-in: 13:00, check-out: 11:00. Traditional restaurant with local and Mediterranean cuisine. Single room: 8000 Ft, double room: 14,000 Ft, lunch menu: 850 Ft. (updated Nov 2018)
• 🌍 Hubertus Inn (Hubertus Fogadó), Harangláb út 30 (Lentihegy I. 3), ☎ [phone], fax: [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. Restaurant: 08:00–22:00. Check-in: 14:00. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine and with specialties like game goulash with red wine and dödölle. Single room: 8000 Ft, double room: 14,000 Ft, average meal: 1850 Ft. (updated Nov 2018)
• 🌍 Silvanus Hotel, Táncsics Mihály utca 14, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. Single room: 8000 Ft, double room: 14,000 Ft. (updated Nov 2018)
• 🌍 Thermal Hotel Balance, Táncsics Mihály utca 8, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. L16 Restaurant: 07:00–21:00. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine. Single room: 44,900 Ft, double room: 49,900 Ft (includes unlimited entry to the thermal bath), average meal: 1890 Ft. (updated Oct 2018)

In the surroundings:

• 🌍 Abbázia Country Club, Határ utca 3-7, Márokföld, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. Restaurant: 07:30–21:00. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine and with specialties like wild boar stew with dödölle. Single room: 14,450 Ft, double room: 17,000 Ft, average meal: 2600 Ft, lunch menu: 900 Ft. (updated Nov 2018)
• 🌍 Gosztola Gyöngye Wellness Hotel, Fő út 16, Gosztola, ☎ [phone], fax: [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. Restaurant: 12:00–15:00, 18:00–21:00. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 11:00. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine. Single room: 18,500 Ft, double room: 33,800 Ft (includes half board). Average meal: 2590 Ft. (updated Nov 2018)
• 🌍 Korona Guesthouse and Restaurant, Petőfi Sándor utca 4, Tornyiszentmiklós, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. Restaurant: M–Th Su 10:00–22:00, F Sa 10:00–00:00. Check-in: 12:00, check-out: 10:00. Traditional restaurant. Single room: 7000 Ft, double room: 14,000 Ft. (updated Nov 2018)

Connect

Lenti's postal code is H-8960, and its telephone area code is 92.

• 🌍 Lenti Post Office, Zrínyi Miklós utca 1, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. M 08:00–18:00, Tu–F 08:00–17:00, Sa 08:00–11:00. (updated Oct 2018)

Go next

• Körmend – town 50 km north
• Letenye – town 32 km southeast
• Őriszentpéter – town 29 km nortwest
• Pacsa – small town 44 km east
• Szentgotthárd – town 51 km nortwest
• Zalaegerszeg – city 40 km northeast
• Zalalövő – small town 28 km north

Routes through Lenti

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