Pacsa
Pacsa is a small town in Zala County in the southwest of Hungary. Pacsa and its surrounding countryside are dotted with old churches and similar landmarks.
Understand[edit]
Map of Pacsa
Pacsa was first mentioned in 1256 and was elevated to town status in 2009.
Get in[edit]
By train[edit]
The closest railway station is Zalaszentmihály-Pacsa, where you can transfer to regional buses towards Pacsa. There are no direct trains from Budapest-Déli pályaudvar, you have to transfer in Zalaszentiván. The whole journey from Budapest to Pacsa takes 4.5 hours and costs 4450 Ft.
1 Zalaszentmihály-Pacsa Train Station, Vasútállomás utca, Zalaszentmihály, ☏ +36 1 349-4949, informacio@mav-start.hu. There is no ticket office, tickets can be purchased on the train. 
By bus[edit]
Direct buses from Budapest-Déli pályaudvar are available once a day, which are operated by G-Busline Kft. The journey takes 2½ hours and costs 4015 Ft. More frequent buses are available from Zalaegerszeg. The journey takes about 45 minutes and costs 560 Ft.
Get around[edit]
There is no local public transport or taxi service. You can use the regional buses operated by Volánbusz.
See[edit]
In Pacsa:
- 1 John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church (Keresztelő Szent János római katolikus templom), Deák Ferenc utca 3.
- 2 Saint Mark Roman Catholic Chapel (Szent Márk római katolikus kápolna), Szőlőhegy. Built in 1763 in Baroque style.
In Búcsúszentlászló:
- 3 Calvary Chapel (Kálvária-kápolna), Búcsúszentlászló. Built in the second half of the 18th century in Baroque style. Surrounded by the stations of the Holy Cross road.
- 4 Roman Catholic Church (Római katolikus templom), Arany János utca, Búcsúszentlászló. Built in 1734 in Baroque style. It's a place of pilgrimage.
In Egervár:
- 5 Castle of Egervár (Egervári várkastély), Vár út 15, Egervár, ☏ +36 20 324-2257, reneszanszvarkastely@gmail.com. Apr 7–Oct 28: Tu–F 10:00–18:00, Sa 10:00–16:00, Su 12:00–18:00. Built around 1560 in Renaissance style. It is now used as hotel. Adult 1000 Ft; senior, student 600 Ft.
- 6 Saint Catherine Franciscan Church (Szent Katalin ferences templom), József Attila utca 1, Egervár. Built in 1511 in Gothic style.
In Ligetfalva:
- 7 Kacika Petting Zoo (Kacika állatsimogató), Ligetfalva, ☏ +36 20 489-7200, eklerhegyszarvas@gmail.com. Su 14:00–17:00.
In Nagykapornak:
- 8 Csárda, Kossuth Lajos utca 1. Built in the first part of the 18th century, originally as a quarter house.
- 9 Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Church (Szentséges Üdvözítő római katolikus templom), Zrínyi utca, Nagykapornak. Built in 1779 in Baroque style.
In Söjtör:
- 10 Birthplace of Ferenc Deák (Museum) (Deák Ferenc szülőháza (múzeum)), Deák Ferenc utca 154, Söjtör, ☏ +36 92 369-039. M–F 09:00–17:00. Built around 1860 in Baroque style. Ferenc Deák was born in this house. There is an exhibition about traditional gentry lifestyle.
- 11 Festetics Mansion (Festetics-kastély), Deák Ferenc utca 140, Söjtör. Built around 1820 in Classicist style. It is used as an elementary school.
- 12 Saint James Apostle Roman Catholic Church (Szent Jakab apostol római katolikus templom), Petőfi utca, Söjtör. Built in 1779 in Baroque style.
- 13 Chapel on Gene Hill (Gene-hegyi kápolna), Söjtör. Built in 1938.
- 14 Deák Well (Deák-kút), Söjtör.
In Zalaszentmihály:
- 15 Saint Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church (Szent Mihály arkangyal római katolikus templom), Rákóczi út, Zalaszentmihály. Built in the 15th century in Gothic style.
Do[edit]
- 1 Fishing Lake of Zalaszentmihály (Zalaszentmihályi Horgásztó), Zalaszentmihály, ☏ +36 30 939-8612, info@zszhe.hu. Artificial lake with fishing possibilities.
- 2 Horse Farm of Gyűrűs (Gyűrűsi ménes), Petőfi Sándor utca 2, Gyűrűs, ☏ +36 70 591-8762, kovacsemese1993@gmail.com. Lunge, riding training, trail riding. Riding training: 3000 Ft.
- 3 Szépmező Horse Yard (Szépmező Lovasudvar), József Attila utca 73, Egervár, ☏ +36 30 313-8134, info@szepmezo.com. 08:00–20:00. Lunge, riding training, trail riding, carriage tour. Riding training: 3500 Ft, carriage tour: 5000 Ft.
Buy[edit]
- 1 Coop ABC, Csány László utca 2, ☏ +36 92 568-068. M–F 06:00–18:00, Sa 06:00–14:00.
- 2 Coop ABC, Szent István tér 14, ☏ +36 92 568-050, info@mecsekfuszert.hu. M–F 06:00–18:00, Sa 06:00–12:00, Su 07:00–11:00.
- 3 Coop ABC, Deák Ferenc utca 1, Zalaszentmihály, ☏ +36 93 368-085.
Eat[edit]
| This page uses the following price ranges for a typical meal for one, including soft drink: | |
| Budget | Under 2100 Ft |
| Mid-range | 2100 Ft–2500 Ft |
| Splurge | Over 2500 Ft |
Budget[edit]
- 1 Kertészház Restaurant, Avashegy 6, Alsónemesapáti, ☏ +36 30 390-2652, kerteszhaz@freemail.hu. M–Sa 11:00–21:00, Su 11:00–15:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria. 1600 Ft, pizza: 1090 Ft.
- 2 Korzó Restaurant, Arany János utca 4, Pókaszepetk, ☏ +36 92 953-194. 11:00–21:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria with local cuisine. 1690 Ft, pizza: 1390 Ft, hamburger: 690 Ft.
- 3 Rózsakert Restaurant and Cafe, Széchenyi Ferenc út 3, Egervár, ☏ +36 30 514-2714. 10:00–22:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria with local cuisine and with specialties like deer stew with porcini and dödölle. 1590 Ft, pizza: 1250 Ft.
Mid-range[edit]
- 4 Vöröskő 2.0 Pizzeria, Szent István tér 1, ☏ +36 20 521-0263. M–Th Su 11:30–22:00, F Sa 11:30–22:30. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria. 1890 Ft, pizza: 1490 Ft, hamburger: 690 Ft.
- 5 Karaván Restaurant, Hármes tanya 50/3, Alsónemesapáti, ☏ +36 92 562-012, karavanvandeglo@gmail.com. M–Sa 10:00–20:30, Su 10:00–15:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria with local cuisine and with specialties like prósza with sour cream. 1880 Ft, lunch menu: 900 Ft.
- 6 Vöröskő Restaurant and Pizzeria, Deák Ferenc utca 183, Söjtör, ☏ +36 20 433-0464. M–Th Su 11:30–22:00, F–Sa 11:30–22:30. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria with specialties like lepény and prósza. 1890 Ft, pizza: 1490 Ft, hamburger: 690 Ft.
Splurge[edit]
- 7 Csali Csárda, Széchenyi Ferenc út 112, Egervár, ☏ +36 92 364-300. M–Sa 09:00–23:00. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine.
- 8 Rózsakő Csárda, Rákóczi Ferenc utca 7, Zalaszentmihály, ☏ +36 30 820-4829, francsics.tomi@freemail.hu. Tu–Sa 12:00–22:00. Traditional restaurant. Reservation required.
Drink[edit]
- 1 Kedvenc Presszó, Szent István tér 3, ☏ +36 30 621-3631.
- 2 Alkonyat Pub, József Attila utca 4, Kispáli, ☏ +36 92 357-026, alkonyat0@gmail.com. 07:00–20:00.
- 3 H-buli, Deák Ferenc utca 108, Söjtör. Sa 21:00–03:30. Entrance fee: 2000 Ft.
- 4 Jóker Presszó, Széchenyi Ferenc út 7, Egervár, ☏ +36 92 364-203, bazso70@gmail.com. 09:00–21:00.
- 5 Nagykutasi Presszó, Diós utca 2/a, Nagykutas. M–Th Su 13:00–21:00, F–Sa 13:00–23:00.
- 6 Potyka Tanya, Dr. Fülöp Valter utca 4/a, Zalaszentmihály, ☏ +36 30 403-1337. 08:00–22:00.
- 7 Retro Dance Cafe, Petőfi Sándor utca 191, Pókaszepetk, ☏ +36 30 397-7661, retrodancecafe@gmail.com. M–F 14:00–22:00, Sa 14:00–04:00.
- 8 Sport Büfé, József Attila utca 42, Egervár, ☏ +36 30 652-0982. 06:00–09:00 15:00–22:00.
- 9 Sport Presszó, Fő utca 62/b, Nemesapáti, ☏ +36 30 214-8307. 07:30–22:30.
- 10 Tölgyfa Presszó, Deák Ferenc utca 1, Zalaszentmihály, ☏ +36 30 612-1832. M–Sa 06:00–22:00, Su 07:00–22:00.
- 11 Zöld Elefánt Pub, Zrínyi Miklós utca 8, Zalaszentiván. 08:00–22:00.
Sleep[edit]
There are no accommodations in Pacsa. In the surroundings:
| This guide uses the following price ranges for a standard double room: | |
| Budget | Under 9000 Ft |
| Mid-range | 9000 Ft–15,000 Ft |
| Splurge | Over 15,000 Ft |
Budget[edit]
- 1 Aba Guesthouse, Zala utca 21, Zalaszentiván, ☏ +36 92 593-050, fax: +36 92 323-688, abahotelzalaszentivan@gmail.com. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:30. Single room: 4025 Ft, double room: 6900 Ft. Discounts on longer stay.
- 2 Benkő Guesthouse, Fő út 61, Kiskutas, ☏ +36 92 364-525, benkovendeghaz@geszta.hu. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. Single room: 4000 Ft, double room: 8000 Ft.
- 3 Zanati Guesthouse, Fő utca 13, Nagykapornak, ☏ +36 92 367-004, zanatiboldizsar@digikabel.hu. Double room: 8000 Ft.
Mid-range[edit]
- 4 Főnix Apartment House, Arany János utca 26, Nagypáli, ☏ +36 92 694 680, nagypalitourinform@gmail.com. 9500 Ft, double room: 14,000 Ft.
- 5 Lelkem Zöldje, Kossuth Lajos utca 26, Bezeréd, ☏ +36 30 913-4176, steppanszabolcs@gmail.com. Apartment for one person: 4955 Ft, for two persons: 9905 Ft.
- 6 Pölöskei Tó Guesthouse, Pölöske, ☏ +36 30 498-4389, info@poloskeito.hu. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. Double room: 9000 Ft.
Splurge[edit]
- 7 Egervár Castle Hotel (Egervár Kastélyszálló), Vár utca 15, Egervár, ☏ +36 20 324-2257, reneszanszvarkastely@gmail.com. Apr 7–Oct 28. Double room: 18,000 Ft.
- 8 Fábiánics Mansion Guesthouse (Fábiánics Kastélypanzió), Béke utca 2, Misefa, ☏ +36 30 701-4384, misefakastely@gmail.com. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. Double room: 25,000 Ft (includes half board).
- 9 Gidrán, Rákóczi Ferenc utca 24, Gyűrűs, ☏ +36 20 481-8668, hq@gidran-szallas.com. Check-in: 16:00, check-out: 11:00. Apartment for two persons: 22,520 Ft.
- 10 Prémium Guesthouse, Dr. Fülöp Valter utca 2, Zalaszentmihály, ☏ +36 20 559-0080, info@premiumvendeghaz.hu. Check-in: 12:00, check-out: 12:00. Single room: 12,000 Ft, double room: 15,000 Ft. Discounts on longer stay.
Connect[edit]
Pacsa's postal code is H-8761, and its telephone area code is 92.
- 1 Pacsa Post Office, Csányi László utca 25, ☏ +36 92 368-000, ugyfelszolgalat@posta.hu. M W Th 08:00–12:00 12:30–16:00, Th 08:00–12:00 12:30–17:00, F 08:00–12:00 12:30–15:00.
Go next[edit]
- Gyenesdiás – resort village at Lake Balaton 27 km (17 mi) east
- Hévíz – town with natural thermal lake 22 km (14 mi) east
- Keszthely – town with historical downtown 23 km (14 mi) east
- Nagykanizsa – city with historical downtown 32 km (20 mi) south
- Vonyarcvashegy – resort village at Lake Balaton 29 km (18 mi) east
- Zalaegerszeg – city 29 km (18 mi) northwest
- Zalakaros – town with famous thermal spa 26 km (16 mi) southeast
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