Zalaszentgrót

Zalaszentgrót is a town in Zala County in the valley of Zala river.

Understand

Zalaszentgrót was first mentioned in 1247. It was elevated to town status in 1984. The thermal bath was opened in 2001.

• 🌍 Zala Termálvölgye Egyesület, Batthyány Lajos utca 13, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. M–F 08:00–12:00 13:00–16:00. (updated Nov 2018)

Get in

By train

The passenger train service of Zalaszentgrót was canceled in 2007. The closest railway station is Zalabér-Batyk, where you can transfer to regional buses towards Zalaszentgrót, but only on weekdays. Trains are available in every two hours between Budapest-Déli pályaudvar and Zalabér-Batyk via Székesfehérvár and Veszprém. The whole journey from Budapest to Zalaszentgrót takes 3.5–4 hours and costs 4265 Ft.

🌍 Zalabér-Batyk Train Station, Batyk, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. There is no ticket office, tickets can be purchased on the train. (updated Nov 2018)

By bus

Direct buses from Budapest-Népliget are available twice a day. The journey takes 4 hours and costs 4015–4305 Ft. More frequent buses are available from Zalaegerszeg. The journey takes one hour and costs 650 Ft.

🌍 Zalaszentgrót Bus Station, Kinizsi tér 3, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. Ticket office: M–F 05:30–16:30. (updated Nov 2018)

Get around

There is no local public transport or taxi service. You can use the regional buses operated by ÉNYKK.

See

Batthyány Mansion

Small Mansion

In Zalaszentgrót:

• 🌍 Batthyány Mansion (Batthyány-kastély), Zala utca 1. Built in 1787 by Ádám Batthyány in late Baroque style. (updated Nov 2018)
• 🌍 Church Ruins (Templomrom), Szabadság utca. The church was built in the second half of the 13th century. In the 15th century, its sanctuary was enlarged with a tower and a monastery building. (updated Nov 2018)
• 🌍 Historical Monument (Történelmi emlékmű), Templom tér. (updated Nov 2018)
• 🌍 Saint Emeric Roman Catholic Church, Templom tér. Built in 1758 in Baroque style. (updated Nov 2018)
• 🌍 Small Mansion, Local History Museum of Zalaszentgrót (Kiskastély, Zalaszentgróti Helytörténeti Kiállítás), Zala utca 3, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. It was built in the 18th century. There is an exhibition about local history. (updated Nov 2018)
• 🌍 Stone Bridge (Kőhíd). Stone bridge built in 1846 with four openings. (updated Nov 2018)

In Kallósd:

• 🌍 Saint Anne Round Church (Szent Anna kerektemplom), Kallósd. One of the few round churches from the Árpád Age. It was built around 1260. The Romanesque church has brick walls on its stone base and a conical roof structure. An apse is set into the east end of the building. There are semicircular windows on the sides of the entrance on the south-western side. The ancient round base, the entablature, the apse and the cupola all refer to Romanesque architecture in the middle of the 13th century. (updated Nov 2018)

In Kehidakustány:

• 🌍 Church Ruins (Templomrom), Kehidakustány. Gothic style church ruins from the 14th century. (updated Nov 2018)
• 🌍 Deák Mansion (Deák-kúria), Kúria utca 8, Kehidakustány, ☎ [phone]. Apr–Oct Tu–Sa 10:00–19:00, Su 10:00–14:00; Nov–Mar Tu–Sa 10:00–17:00, Su 10:00–14:00. Built around 1740. It was the home of Ferenc Deák between 1808 and 1854. He was known as "The Wise Man of the Nation". There is an exhhibition about Ferenc Deák. (updated Oct 2018)
• 🌍 Deák Well (Deák-kút), Kehidakustány. Ferenc Deák went to this well frequently to drink its water. (updated Nov 2018)
• 🌍 Kehidakustány Heritage Museum (Kehidakustányi tájház), Hunyadi János utca 19, Kehidakustány, ☎ [phone]. Apr–Sep Tu–Sa 10:00–18:00, Su 10:00–14:00; Oct–Mar Tu–Sa 10:00–16:00. (updated Nov 2018)
• 🌍 Lookout on Old Hill (Öreg-hegyi kilátó), Kehidakustány. (updated Nov 2018)
• 🌍 Roman Catholic Church of the Annunciation (Gyümölcsoltó Boldogasszony római katolikus templom), Deák Ferenc utca 7, Kehidakustány. Built in 1747 in Baroque style. (updated Nov 2018)
• 🌍 Roman Catholic Wooden Belfry (Római katolikus fa harangláb), Hunyadi út, Kehidakustány. Built the 19th century. (updated Nov 2018)
• 🌍 Saint Nicholas Roman Catholic Cemetery Chapel (Szent Miklós római katolikus temetőkápolna), Cemetery, Kehidakustány. Built the 13th century. (updated Nov 2018)

In Kisgörbő:

• 🌍 Bezerédi Mansion (Bezerédi-kúria), Arany János utca 2, Kisgörbő. It was built in the second half of the 18th century. (updated Nov 2018)
• 🌍 Saint Charles Borromeo Roman Catholic Church (Borromei Szent Károly római katolikus templom). Built in 1754 in Baroque style. (updated Nov 2018)

In Sénye:

• 🌍 Simultaneum Chapel (Ökumenikus kápolna), Sénye. Built in 2002. There is a nice view to the surroundings. (updated Nov 2018)

In Türje:

• 🌍 Norbertine Monastery (Premontrei rendház), Szabadság tér 20, Türje. Built in 1779. (updated Nov 2018)
• 🌍 Roman Catholic Church of the Annunciation (Gyümölcsoltó Boldogasszony római katolikus templom), Szabadság tér, Türje. Built around 1230 in Romanesque style. Baroque interior, Saint Ladislaus legend mural. (updated Nov 2018)

In Zalaköveskút:

• 🌍 Mother Teresa Lookout (Teréz anya-kilátó), Zalaköveskút. Built in 2012. Free entrance. (updated Oct 2018)

Do

Saint Anne Round Church in Kállosd

Simultaneum Chapel in Sénye

• 🌍 Community Center of Zalaszentgrót Town (Városi Művelődési Központ Zalaszentgrót), Batthyány Lajos utca 9, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. M W–F 10:00–18:00, Sa 08:00–12:00. (updated Nov 2018)
• 🌍 Fish Pond Zalaszentgrót (Zalaszentgróti halastó), e-mail: [e-mail]. Artifical lake with fishing possibilities. (updated Nov 2018)
• 🌍 Horse Farm of Szentmihálypuszta (Szentmihálypusztai lovastanya), Szentmihálypuszta, Zalaszentlászló, ☎ [phone], fax: [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. Feb 13–Dec 11 10:00–21:00; Dec 12–Feb 12 F–Su 10:00–21:00. Trail riding, pony ride, lunge, riding training, jump training, carriage-drive, daily riding-tour. (updated Nov 2018)
• 🌍 Kehida Thermal Spa and Adventure Bath, Kossuth utca 62, Kehidakustány, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. 09:00–20:00. Adult: 2600 Ft; senior: 2300 Ft; children: 1200 Ft. (updated Oct 2018)
• 🌍 Szent Gróth Thermal Bath, Zalabéri út, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. May 1–Oct 14 09:00–19:00. Adult: 2200 Ft; children: 1150 Ft; student, senior: 1650 Ft. Discounts after 16:30. (updated Oct 2018)

Events

• Zala Valley Binge Culture (Zalavölgyi Kultúrtivornya), e-mail: [e-mail]. Cultural festival in June. (updated Nov 2018)
• Feszt is Szentgrót. In August. (updated Nov 2018)
• Traditional Harvest and Farewell (Hagyományőrző Szüreti Felvonulás és Búcsú). In September. (updated Nov 2018)
• Advent in Zalaszentgrót (Advent Zalaszentgróton). Every Sundays in December. (updated Nov 2018)

Buy

• 🌍 Coop ABC, Batthyány Lajos utca 22, ☎ [phone]. (updated Nov 2018)
• 🌍 Market Zalaszentgrót, Templom tér. Th 05:00–13:00. (updated Nov 2018)
• 🌍 Penny Market, Batthyány Lajos utca 2/a. M–Sa 07:00–20:00, Su 07:00–18:00. (updated Nov 2018)
• 🌍 Coop ABC, Kossuth Lajos utca 1, Kehidakustány, ☎ [phone]. (updated Nov 2018)

Eat

• 🌍 Aranypatak Restaurant, Kossuth utca 117/c, Zalaszentlászló, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. 11:00–22:00. (updated Nov 2018)
• 🌍 Csicseri Csárda, Aranyodi utca 107, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. 10:00–22:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria with local cuisine and specialties like Jóska Savanyú robber's titbit roast and homemade dödölle with sour cream. 2080 Ft, pizza: 1300 Ft, hamburger: 800 Ft. (updated Nov 2018)
• 🌍 Favágó Restaurant and Pizzeria, Liliom utca 28, Kehidakustány, ☎ [phone]. 11:30–22:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria with local cuisine. 2040 Ft, pizza: 1390 Ft, hamburger: 1090 Ft, lunch menu: 990 Ft. (updated Oct 2018)
• 🌍 Malomkő Restaurant, Petőfi Sándor út 1, Kehidakustány, ☎ [phone]. M–Th Su 07:00–21:00, F 07:00–23:00, Sa 07:00–09:00, Sa 18:00–22:00. (updated Oct 2018)
• 🌍 Mediterrán Restaurant, Kossuth Lajos utca 53, Kehidakustány, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. W–F 16:00–22:00, Sa–Su 12:00–22:00. Traditional restaurant with local and Mediterranean cuisine and with specialties like polenta and tapas. 1990 Ft. (updated Nov 2018)
• 🌍 Szent Antal Inn (Szent Antal Fogadó), Hunyadi utca 6, Zalabér, ☎ [phone]. 11:00–22:00. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine and with specialties like Göcsej bean cabbage with trotters and dödölle. 1990 Ft, lunch menu: 790 Ft, single room: 4500 Ft, double room: 7000 Ft. Discounts on longer stay. (updated Nov 2018)
• 🌍 Trink Pizzeria, Dózsa György utca 1, Türje, ☎ [phone]. 15:00–20:00. (updated Nov 2018)
• 🌍 Vadvirág Restaurant and Guesthouse, Zalaszentlászló, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. M W–Th Su 15:00–21:00, F–Sa 15:00–21:30. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria with local cuisine. 1800 Ft, pizza: 1090 Ft, hamburger: 550 Ft, single room: 3000 Ft, double room: 6000 Ft. (updated Nov 2018)

Drink

Cafes

• 🌍 Caffe del Schön, Batthyány utca 11, ☎ [phone]. 08:00–21:00. (updated Nov 2018)
• 🌍 Central Café, Csány László utca 2, ☎ [phone]. M–Th Su 07:30–22:00, F–Sa 07:30–12:00. (updated Nov 2018)
• 🌍 Deák Confectionery, Eötvös Károly utca 6. M–F Su 09:00–18:00, Sa 09:00–19:00. (updated Nov 2018)

Pubs

• 🌍 Horgász Tanya, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. 08:00–22:00. (updated Nov 2018)
• 🌍 K.O. Presszó, Batthyány Lajos utca 1, ☎ [phone]. M–Sa 08:00–22:00. (updated Nov 2018)

Sleep

This guide uses the following price ranges for a standard double room:
Budget	Under 9000 Ft
Mid-range	9000–12000 Ft
Splurge	Over 12000 Ft

Budget

Roman Catholic Church of the Annunciation in Türje

Kehida Thermal Spa and Adventure Bath in Kehidakustány

• 🌍 Attila Guesthouse, Kossuth Lajos utca 42/a, Kehidakustány, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. Check-in: 13:00, check-out: 09:30. Double room: 8400 Ft. (updated Nov 2018)
• 🌍 Fiáker Restaurant and Guesthouse, Eötvös Károly utca 3, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. Restaurant: 09:00–22:00. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria with local cuisine and with some international specialties like burgundy snails. Single room: 4500 Ft, double room: 6000 Ft, average meal: 1950 Ft, pizza: 1500 Ft, hamburger: 1900 Ft, lunch menu: 950 Ft. (updated Nov 2018)
• 🌍 Ibolya Guesthouse, Petőfi Sándor utca 5, Kehidakustány, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. Check-in: 13:00, check-out: 11:00. Double room: 8000 Ft. (updated Nov 2018)
• 🌍 Kis-Korona Restaurant and Guesthouse, Eötvös Károly utca 4, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. Restaurant: 08:00–23:00, kitchen: 11:00–22:00. Check-out: 10:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria with local cuisine and with local specialties like venison stew with dödölle. Single room: 6150 Ft, double room: 8000 Ft, average meal: 2200 Ft, pizza: 1250 Ft, hamburger: 800 Ft. (updated Nov 2018)

Mid-range

• 🌍 Inn for the Wanderer (Vendéglő a VándorLóhoz), Szentmihálypuszta, Zalaszentlászló, ☎ [phone], fax: [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. Restaurant: Feb 13–Dec 11 10:00–21:00; Dec 12–Feb 12 F–Su 10:00–21:00. Traditional restaurant with local pork and beef specialties made only from local breed, free-range animals. Single room: 5640 Ft, double room: 11280 Ft. Discounts on longer stay. (updated Nov 2018)
• 🌍 Jázmin Apartment House, Malombokrai utca 8, Kehidakustány, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. Double room: 10000Ft. (updated Nov 2018)
• 🌍 Vándorbab Guesthouse, Malombokrai utca 12, Kehidakustány, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 11:00. Double room: 10000 Ft. (updated Nov 2018)

Splurge

• 🌍 Hotel Corvinus, Eötvös Károly utca 2, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. Single room: 9100 Ft, double room: 17200 Ft (includes breakfast). Discounts on off-season and on weekdays. (updated Nov 2018)
• 🌍 Kehida Thermal Hotel, Hertelendy House and Holiday Village, Kossuth Lajos utca 62, Kehidakustány, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. Single room in Hotel: 32900 Ft, double room in Hotel: 53800 Ft, single room in Hertelendy House: 28900 Ft, double room in Hertelendy House: 45800 Ft, apartment house in Holiday Village: 52900 Ft. All of types of accommodations include full admission to the thermal bath. Discounts on off-season. (updated Oct 2018)
• 🌍 Szerencsemák Guesthouse and Kehida Kapuja Restaurant, Kossuth Lajos utca 56, Kehidakustány, ☎ [phone], [phone] (restaurant), e-mail: [e-mail]. Restaurant: 08:00–22:00. Pizzeria. Single room: 9000 Ft, double room: 14000 Ft, pizza: 1390 Ft. (updated Oct 2018)
• 🌍 Vadlány Guesthouse, Patak utca 13, Nagygörbő, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. Double room: 14000 Ft. (updated Nov 2018)
• 🌍 Triász Aparthotel, Petőfi Sándor utca 10, Kehidakustány, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. Double room: 20000 Ft (includes breakfast). Discounts on off-season. (updated Nov 2018)

Connect

Zalaszentgrót's postal code is H-8790, and its telephone area code is 83.

• 🌍 Zalaszentgrót Post Office, Dózsa György utca 2, e-mail: [e-mail]. M 08:00–18:00, Tu–F 08:00–16:00, Sa 08:00–11:00. (updated Nov 2018)

Go next

• Gyenesdiás – resort village at Lake Balaton 32 km southeast
• Hévíz – town with natural thermal lake 24 km south
• Keszthely – town with historical downtown 24 km southeast
• Pacsa – small town 34 km southwest
• Sümeg – town with castle 21 km east
• Vasvár – town 29 km nortwest
• Zalaegerszeg – city 31 km west