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Lenti[dead link] 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.

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 about 4.5 hours and costs 4660 Ft.

1 Lenti Train Station, Táncsics Mihály utca 1, ☏ +36 1 349-4949, . 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. (Q22116530) on Wikidata (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.

2 Lenti Bus Station, Ifjúság útja 1, ☏ +36 92 351-038, . Ticket office: M–F 08:00–16:00. (updated Oct 2018)

Get around

Diesel locomotives in Csömödér

By bus

Volánbusz operates local buses in Lenti. Ticket (in 2019): 205 Ft, pass (in 2019): 4010 Ft per month. Tickets can be purchased at the bus station (only on weekdays) and at the driver. 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 Ft–1400 Ft; for student, senior: 250 Ft–900 Ft (depending on the distance).

3 Lenti narrow-gauge railway station, ☏ +36 92 579-033, . (updated Dec 2018)

See

In Lenti:

  • 1 Lenti Castle (Lenti vár), Dózsa György utca 26. (updated Nov 2018)
  • 2 Railway History Exhibition (Vasúttörténeti kiállítás), Táncsics Mihály utca, ☏ +36 92 579-033, . Apr 21–Jun 30 Aug 21–Sep 29 M–Sa 09:00–13:30, Jul 2–Aug 20 M–Sa 09:00–16:00. Treasures of Göcsej, the forest and the tree exhibition. Adult: 340 Ft, children: 170 Ft. (updated Nov 2018)
  • 3 Saint Michael Roman Catholic Church (Szent Mihály római katolikus templom), Templom tér. Built in 1750. (updated Nov 2018)

In Csesztreg:

  • 4 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)
  • 5 Saint Maurus Roman Catholic Church (Szent Móric római katolikus templom), Kossuth Lajos utca 28, Csesztreg. Built in 1803. (updated Nov 2018)
  • 6 Shepherd's House (Pásztorház), Ady Endre utca 31, Csesztreg, ☏ +36 92 573 020. Apr 1–Sep 30 08:00–18:00. Built in 1850s. (updated Nov 2018)
Lenti Thermal Spa and Medicinal Baths

In Nova:

In Páka:

  • 10 Dömefölde Heritage House (Dömeföldi tájház), Dömeföldi út 18, Dömefölde, Páka, ☏ +36 92 378-014, . Closed in 2018 due to reconstruction. (updated Nov 2018)
  • 11 József Öveges Memorial House (Öveges József Emlékház), Kossuth Lajos utca 41, Páka, ☏ +36 92 378-014, . 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)
  • 12 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:

  • 13 Buffalo Reserve (Bivalyrezervátum), Szécsisziget. (updated Nov 2018)
  • 14 Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church (Szent Kereszt római katolikus templom), Rákóczi Ferenc utca, Szécsisziget. Built in 1760 in Baroque style. (updated Nov 2018)
  • 15 Kerka Watermill (Kerka vízimalom), Rákóczi Ferenc utca 1, Szécsisziget, ☏ +36 20 485-9008, . Built in 1800s. It's used as guesthouse. An exhibition can be found here about the watermill. (updated Nov 2018)
  • 16 Szapáry–Andrássy Mansion (Szapáry–Andrássy-kastély), Kossuth Lajos utca 27, Szécsisziget. Built in 1850s in Baroque style. (updated Nov 2018)

In Szentgyörgyvölgy:

  • 17 Reformed Church (Református templom), Petőfi Sándor utca, Szentgyörgyvölgy. Built in 1787. It has painted ceiling. Reformed church in Szentgyörgyvölgy (Q1246776) on Wikidata (updated Dec 2018)
  • 18 Saint George Roman Catholic Church (Szent György római katolikus templom), Kossuth Lajos utca 93, Szentgyörgyvölgy. Built in 1807. (updated Dec 2018)

In Tormafölde:

In Tornyiszentmiklós:

  • 20 Saint Nicholas Roman Catholic Church (Szent Miklós római katolikus templom), Kossuth Lajos utca 46, Tornyiszentmiklós. Built in 1770 in Baroque style. Saint Nicholas Church, Kerkaszentmiklós, Tornyiszentmiklós (Q20479978) on Wikidata (updated Dec 2018)

Do

Lenti Castle

In Lenti:

In the surroundings:

  • 6 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)

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 (Márton Nap). In November. (updated Nov 2018)

Buy

Eat

This page uses the following price ranges for a typical meal for one, including soft drink:
BudgetUnder 1900 Ft
Mid-range1900 Ft–2200 Ft
SplurgeOver 2200 Ft

Budget

Saint Maurus Roman Catholic Church in Csesztreg

In Lenti:

In the surroundings:

Mid-range

In Lenti:

  • 5 Big Ben Burger, Takarék köz 1, ☏ +36 30 654-6378. M–Th 10:00–21:00, F Sa 10:00–23:00. Pizzeria and fast food bar. Pizza: 1790 Ft, hamburger: 1190 Ft. (updated Nov 2018)
  • 6 Generális Pizzeria, Kossuth út 1, ☏ +36 92 351-827. M–Th 07:30–23:00, F–Sa 07:30–01:00, Su 09:00–23:00. Pizzeria. Pizza: 1590 Ft. (updated Oct 2018)
  • 7 Jerry's Cafe and Pizza, Akácfa utca 1, ☏ +36 30 959-4457, . M–F 11:00–21:00, Sa 11:00–22:00, Su 11:00–19:00. Pizzeria and food bar. 1540 Ft, pizza: 1290 Ft, hamburger: 1290 Ft. (updated Apr 2020)

In the surroundings:

  • 8 Betyártanya Restaurant, Rákóczi út 32, Zalabaksa, ☏ +36 30 376-2756, . M–Sa 08:00–21:00, Su 10:00–21:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria. 1840 Ft, pizza: 1260 Ft, hamburger: 850 Ft, lunch menu: 950 Ft. (updated Nov 2018)
  • 9 Léda Presszó and Pizzeria, Kossuth Lajos utca 2, Tornyiszentmiklós, ☏ +36 30 739-9040. 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. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria. 1750 Ft, pizza: 1150 Ft, hamburger: 550 Ft. (updated Nov 2018)

Splurge

In Lenti:

In the surroundings:

  • 12 Hetési Csárda, Rédics, Lenti út 1, ☏ +36 92 351-705. 09:00–22:00. Traditional restaurant. (updated Nov 2018)
  • 13 Kantin, Lakótelep 68, Lovászi, ☏ +36 92 376-009. M–Th Su 09:00–00:00, F–Sa 09:00–02:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria. 2090 Ft, pizza: 1390 Ft, lunch menu: 990 Ft. (updated Nov 2018)

Drink

Cafes

Kerka Watermill in Szécsisziget

Pubs

Sleep

This guide uses the following price ranges for a standard double room:
BudgetUnder 13,000 Ft
Mid-range13,000 Ft–20,000 Ft
SplurgeOver 20,000 Ft

Budget

Saint Nicholas Roman Catholic Church in Tornyiszentmiklós

In Lenti:

  • 1 Favorit Inn (Favorit Fogadó), Kossuth út 5/b, ☏ +36 92 352-587, . Restaurant: 08:00–21:00. 8 rooms. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine. Single room: 5000 Ft, double room: 10,000 Ft (includes breakfast), lunch menu: 900 Ft. (updated Nov 2018)
  • 2 Főnix Inn (Főnix Fogadó), Akácfa út 17, ☏ +36 92 351-825, fax: +36 92 351-825, . Restaurant: 10:00–21:30. 6 rooms. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine and with specialties like dödölle and prósza. Single room: 7000 Ft, double room: 13,000 Ft (includes breakfast), average meal: 2100 Ft, lunch menu: 1000 Ft. (updated Nov 2018)

In the surroundings:

Mid-range

In Lenti:

  • 7 Denis Hotel and Restaurant, Táncsics Mihály utca 18–20, ☏ +36 30 560-1878, fax: +36 92 352-659, . Restaurant: 08:00–21:00. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 11:00. 17 rooms. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine. Single room: 9000 Ft, double room: 14,000 Ft, average meal: 2100 Ft, lunch menu: 950 Ft. (updated Oct 2018)
  • 8 Heidi Guesthouse, Bánffy utca 108, ☏ +36 92 355-899, . Check-in: 12:00, check-out: 10:00. 12 rooms, 5 apartments. Single room: 13,275 Ft, double room: 17,485 Ft (includes breakfast). (updated Nov 2018)
  • 9 Vadvirág Guesthouse, Hegyalja út 10/b (Autójavító bus 3, 35), ☏ +36 30 552-9784, . 4 rooms. Single room: 7700 Ft, double room: 13,200 Ft (includes breakfast). (updated Nov 2018)
  • 10 Hubertus Inn (Hubertus Fogadó), Harangláb út 30 (Lentihegy I. bus 3), ☏ +36 92 551-102, fax: +36 92 551-104, . Restaurant: 08:00–22:00. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 28 rooms. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine and with specialties like game goulash with red wine and dödölle. Single room: 10,000 Ft, double room: 19,000 Ft, average meal: 1950 Ft, hamburger: 1950 Ft. (updated Nov 2018)
  • 11 Silvanus Guesthouse, Táncsics Mihály utca 14, ☏ +36 92 352-119, . 30 rooms. Single room: 11,000 Ft, double room: 18,000 Ft (includes breakfast). (updated Nov 2018)

Splurge

Sárberki Fishing Lake in Lenti

In Lenti:

  • 12 Castrum Thermal Guesthouse, Táncsics Mihály utca 16, ☏ +36 92 351-368, fax: +36 92 351-368, . 15 rooms. Single room: 13,900 Ft, double room: 19,900 Ft (includes tickets for the thermal bath). (updated Oct 2018)
  • 13 Hotel Zéta, Kossuth út 83, ☏ +36 92 351-440, fax: +36 92 351-440, . Restaurant: 06:30–22:30. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 11:00. 31 rooms. Traditional restaurant with local and Mediterranean cuisine. Single room: 11,385 Ft, double room: 20,240 Ft, average meal: 2550 Ft, lunch menu: 1000 Ft. (updated Nov 2018)
  • 14 Thermal Hotel Balance, Táncsics Mihály utca 8, ☏ +36 92 630-590, . L16 Restaurant: 07:00–21:00. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 11:00. 94 rooms. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine. Single room: 20,500 Ft, double room: 27,800 Ft (includes unlimited entry to the thermal bath), average meal: 1780 Ft, hamburger: 1490 Ft. (updated Oct 2018)

In the surroundings:

  • 15 Abbázia Country Club, Határ utca 3-7, Márokföld, ☏ +36 92 573-450, . Restaurant: 07:30–21:00. Check-in: 16:00, check-out: 10:00. 66 apartments. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine and with specialties like wild boar stew with dödölle. Apartment for one person: 25,515 Ft, for two persons: 34,020 Ft, average meal: 2600 Ft, lunch menu: 900 Ft. (updated Nov 2018)
  • 16 Csicsergő Leisure Center, Zuggó köz 1, Nova, ☏ +36 92 577-021, fax: +36 92 577-020, . Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 10:00. Single room: 13,990 Ft, double room: 22,980 Ft. Discounts on longer stay. (updated Nov 2018)
  • 17 Gosztola Gyöngye Wellness Hotel, Fő út 16, Gosztola, ☏ +36 92 701-353, fax: +36 92 701-574, . Restaurant: 12:00–15:00, 18:00–21:00. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 11:00. 40 rooms. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine. Double room: 29,800 Ft (includes half board). Average meal: 2990 Ft. (updated Nov 2018)

Connect

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

Go next

Routes through Lenti
Ends at Main Road 86 ←  W Main Road 75 E  → Junction Main Road 74 → Pacsa → Keszthely


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