Zalaszentgrót
Zalaszentgrót is a town in Zala County in the valley of Zala river.
Understand
Map of Zalaszentgrót
Zalaszentgrót was first mentioned in 1247. It was elevated to town status in 1984. The thermal bath was opened in 2001.
- 1 Zala Termálvölgye Egyesület, Batthyány Lajos utca 13, ☏ +36 83 361-305, info@zalatermalvolgye.hu. M–F 08:00–12:00 13:00–16:00.
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.
1 Zalabér-Batyk Train Station, Batyk, ☏ +36 1 349-4949, informacio@mav-start.hu. There is no ticket office, tickets can be purchased on the train. 
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.
2 Zalaszentgrót Bus Station, Kinizsi tér 3, ☏ +36 83 360-080, info@volanbusz.hu. Ticket office: M–F 05:30–16:30.
Get around
There is no local public transport or taxi service. You can use the regional buses operated by Volánbusz.
See
In Zalaszentgrót:
- 1 Batthyány Mansion (Batthyány-kastély), Zala utca 1. Built in 1787 by Ádám Batthyány in late Baroque style.
- 2 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.
- 3 Historical Monument (Történelmi emlékmű), Templom tér.
- 4 Saint Emeric Roman Catholic Church, Templom tér. Built in 1758 in Baroque style.
- 5 Local History Museum of Zalaszentgrót (Kiskastély, Zalaszentgróti Helytörténeti Kiállítás), Zala utca 3, ☏ +36 83 562-964, titkarsag@zalaszentgrot.hu. It was built in the 18th century. There is an exhibition about local history.
- 6 Stone Bridge (Kőhíd). Stone bridge built in 1846 with four openings.
In Kallósd:
- 7 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.
In Kehidakustány:
- 8 Ferenc Deák Memorial House (Deák Ferenc Emlékház), Kúria utca 8, Kehidakustány, ☏ +36 83 334-007. 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". It's a museum about his life.
- 9 Church Ruins (Templomrom), Kehidakustány. Gothic style church ruins from the 14th century.
- 10 Deák Well (Deák-kút), Kehidakustány. Ferenc Deák went to this well frequently to drink its water.
- 11 Kehidakustány Heritage House (Kehidakustányi tájház), Hunyadi János utca 19, Kehidakustány, ☏ +36 30 236-4605. Apr–Sep Tu–Sa 10:00–18:00, Su 10:00–14:00; Oct–Mar Tu–Sa 10:00–16:00.
- 12 Observation Tower on Old Hill (Öreg-hegyi kilátó), Kehidakustány.
- 13 Roman Catholic Church of the Annunciation (Gyümölcsoltó Boldogasszony római katolikus templom), Deák Ferenc utca 7, Kehidakustány. Built in 1747 in Baroque style.
- 14 Roman Catholic Wooden Belfry (Római katolikus fa harangláb), Hunyadi út, Kehidakustány. Built the 19th century.
- 15 Saint Nicholas Roman Catholic Cemetery Chapel (Szent Miklós római katolikus temetőkápolna), Cemetery, Kehidakustány. Built the 13th century.
In Kisgörbő:
- 16 Bezerédi Mansion (Bezerédi-kúria), Arany János utca 2, Kisgörbő. It was built in the second half of the 18th century.
- 17 Saint Charles Borromeo Roman Catholic Church (Borromei Szent Károly római katolikus templom). Built in 1754 in Baroque style.
In Sénye:
- 18 Simultaneum Chapel (Ökumenikus kápolna), Sénye. Built in 2002. There is a nice view to the surroundings.
In Türje:
- 19 Norbertine Monastery (Premontrei rendház), Szabadság tér 20, Türje. Built in 1779.
- 20 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.
In Zalaköveskút:
- 21 Mother Teresa Observation Tower (Teréz anya-kilátó), Zalaköveskút. Built in 2012. Free entrance.
Do
Culture
- 1 Community Center of Zalaszentgrót Town (Városi Művelődési Központ Zalaszentgrót), Batthyány Lajos utca 9, ☏ +36 83 360-120, szentgrot@vmkami.sulinet.hu. M W–F 10:00–18:00, Sa 08:00–12:00.
- 2 Community House of Zalaszentlászló, Kossuth Lajos utca 19, Zalaszentlászló, ☏ +36 30 474-8789, faluhazzalaszentlaszlo@gmail.com. The building was designed by Imre Makovetz.
Leisure
- 3 Kehida Thermal Spa and Adventure Bath, Kossuth utca 62, Kehidakustány, ☏ +36 83 534-500, sales@kehidatermal.hu. 09:00–20:00. Adult: 2600 Ft; senior: 2300 Ft; children: 1200 Ft.
- 4 Szent Gróth Thermal Bath, Zalabéri út, ☏ +36 83 708-000, info@szentgrotfurdo.hu. May 1–Oct 14 09:00–19:00. Adult: 2200 Ft; children: 1150 Ft; student, senior: 1650 Ft. Discounts after 16:30.
Sport
- 5 Fish Pond of Zalaszentgrót (Zalaszentgróti halastó), zalaszentgrot.he@gmail.com. Artifical lake with fishing possibilities.
- 6 Horse Ranch of Szentmihálypuszta (Szentmihálypusztai lovastanya), Szentmihálypuszta, Zalaszentlászló, ☏ +36 30 268-0832, fax: +36 83 334-116, reithof@t-email.hu. 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.
Events
- Zala Valley Binge Culture (Zalavölgyi Kultúrtivornya), zalavolgyi.kulturtivornya@gmail.com. Cultural festival in June.
- Feszt is Szentgrót. In August.
- Traditional Harvest and Farewell (Hagyományőrző Szüreti Felvonulás és Búcsú). In September.
- Advent in Zalaszentgrót (Advent Zalaszentgróton). Every Sundays in December.
Buy
- 1 Coop ABC, Batthyány Lajos utca 22, ☏ +36 83 360-053.
- 2 Market Zalaszentgrót, Templom tér. Th 05:00–13:00.
- 3 Penny Market, Batthyány Lajos utca 2/a. M–Sa 07:00–20:00, Su 07:00–18:00.
- 4 Coop ABC, Kossuth Lajos utca 1, Kehidakustány, ☏ +36 83 334-012.
Eat
- 1 Aranypatak Restaurant, Kossuth utca 117/c, Zalaszentlászló, ☏ +36 30 979-4907, goldbach5@freemail.hu. 11:00–22:00.
- 2 Csicseri Csárda, Aranyodi utca 107, ☏ +36 30 565-2644, bali44@freemail.hu. 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.
- 3 Favágó Restaurant and Pizzeria, Liliom utca 28, Kehidakustány, ☏ +36 30 548-3248. 11:30–22:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria with local cuisine. 2040 Ft, pizza: 1390 Ft, hamburger: 1090 Ft, lunch menu: 990 Ft.
- 4 Malomkő Restaurant, Petőfi Sándor út 1, Kehidakustány, ☏ +36 83 334-074. M–Th Su 07:00–21:00, F 07:00–23:00, Sa 07:00–09:00, Sa 18:00–22:00.
- 5 Mediterrán Restaurant, Kossuth Lajos utca 53, Kehidakustány, ☏ +36 30 504-7981, mart.schmi@gmx.de. 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.
- 6 Szent Antal Inn (Szent Antal Fogadó), Hunyadi utca 6, Zalabér, ☏ +36 30 907 2177. 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.
- 7 Trink Pizzeria, Dózsa György utca 1, Türje, ☏ +36 30 621-4089. 15:00–20:00.
- 8 Vadvirág Restaurant and Guesthouse, Zalaszentlászló, ☏ +36 70 271-9255, vadviragzala@gmail.com. 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.
Drink
Cafes
- 1 Caffe del Schön, Batthyány utca 11, ☏ +36 83 378-099. 08:00–21:00.
- 2 Central Café, Csány László utca 2, ☏ +36 83 360-367. M–Th Su 07:30–22:00, F–Sa 07:30–12:00.
- 3 Deák Confectionery, Eötvös Károly utca 6. M–F Su 09:00–18:00, Sa 09:00–19:00.
Pubs
- 4 Horgász Tanya, ☏ +36 30 327-4564, moves@freemail.hu. 08:00–22:00.
- 5 K.O. Presszó, Batthyány Lajos utca 1, ☏ +36 30 468-2285. M–Sa 08:00–22:00.
- 6 Tatuka Büfé, Fő utca 2, Pakod, ☏ +36 30 729-5449. Tu–Su 15:00–21:00.
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
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- 1 Attila Guesthouse, Kossuth Lajos utca 42/a, Kehidakustány, ☏ +36 20 398-1918, groftamas@t-online.hu. Check-in: 13:00, check-out: 09:30. Double room: 8400 Ft.
- 2 Fiáker Restaurant and Guesthouse, Eötvös Károly utca 3, ☏ +36 83 361-925, rendeles@fiaker.hu. 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.
- 3 Ibolya Guesthouse, Petőfi Sándor utca 5, Kehidakustány, ☏ +36 83 334-133, ibolya.vendeghaz@t-online.hu. Check-in: 13:00, check-out: 11:00. Double room: 8000 Ft.
- 4 Kis-Korona Restaurant and Guesthouse, Eötvös Károly utca 4, ☏ +36 30 875-5570, zalaszentgrot.kiskorona@gmail.com. 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.
Mid-range
- 5 Inn for the Wanderer (Vendéglő a VándorLóhoz), Szentmihálypuszta, Zalaszentlászló, ☏ +36 30 268-0832, fax: +36 83 334-116, reithof@t-email.hu. 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.
- 6 Jázmin Apartment House, Malombokrai utca 8, Kehidakustány, ☏ +36 30 993-0064, jazminapartman.kehidakustany@gmail.com. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. Double room: 10000Ft.
- 7 Tolnay Mansion and Guesthouse, Patak utca 1, Nagygörbő, ☏ +36 30 955-5383, nagygorbohivatal@gmail.com. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 6 rooms. Single room: 6000 Ft, double room: 9000 Ft.
- 8 Vándorbab Guesthouse, Malombokrai utca 12, Kehidakustány, ☏ +36 20 356-7484, vandorbab@vandorbab.hu. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 11:00. Double room: 10000 Ft.
Splurge
- 9 Hotel Corvinus, Eötvös Károly utca 2, ☏ +36 83 362-200, info@hotelcorvinus.hu. 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.
- 10 Kehida Thermal Hotel, Hertelendy House and Holiday Village, Kossuth Lajos utca 62, Kehidakustány, ☏ +36 83 534-500, sales@kehidatermal.hu. 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.
- 11 Szerencsemák Guesthouse and Kehida Kapuja Restaurant, Kossuth Lajos utca 56, Kehidakustány, ☏ +36 20 404-6878, +36 20 259-8498 (restaurant), info@kehidakustanypanzio.hu. Restaurant: 08:00–22:00. Pizzeria. Single room: 9000 Ft, double room: 14000 Ft, pizza: 1390 Ft.
- 12 Vadlány Guesthouse, Patak utca 13, Nagygörbő, ☏ +36 30 418-3002, info@vadlanyvendeghaz.hu. Double room: 14000 Ft.
- 13 Triász Aparthotel, Petőfi Sándor utca 10, Kehidakustány, ☏ +36 30 422-5658, triaszpanzio@gmail.com. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. Double room: 20000 Ft (includes breakfast). Discounts on off-season.
Connect
Zalaszentgrót's postal code is H-8790, and its telephone area code is 83.
- 2 Zalaszentgrót Post Office, Dózsa György utca 2, ugyfelszolgalat@posta.hu. M 08:00–18:00, Tu–F 08:00–16:00, Sa 08:00–11:00.
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