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Zalaegerszeg is the administrative centre of Zala County. The city was founded in 12th century, and has about 57,000 inhabitants (2019).

Understand[edit]

The area was already inhabited in the Upper Paleolithic, according to archaeological findings (the oldest ones in Zala county). Later, the area was inhabited by Celts. The first written mentions of the town are as Egerscug (1247) and Egerszeg (1293); the name means "alder-tree corner" and is probably a reference to the town's situation in the angle where two rivers meet.

Get in[edit]

By train[edit]

Trains are available in every two hours from Budapest-Déli pályaudvar via Székesfehérvár, Veszprém and Zalaszentiván (junction point to Szombathely and Nagykanizsa). The journey takes about 3 hours and costs 3950 Ft. Other direct connections are:

1 Zalaegerszeg Train Station, Bajcsy-Zsilinszky tér 1, +36 1 349-4949, . Ticket office: 03:25–23:35. The train station is 1 km (0.62 mi) away from the center. Zalaegerszeg railway station (Q21872151) on Wikidata

By bus[edit]

Buses are available in every two hours from Budapest-Népliget. The journey takes about 3 hours and costs 4305 Ft.

2 Zalaegerszeg Bus Station, Balatoni út 1, +36 92 503-612, . Ticket office: M–F 06:00–17:00.

Get around[edit]

By bus[edit]

Volánbusz operates local buses in Zalaegerszeg. Tickets (in 2019): 250 Ft in advance, 340 Ft from driver. Passes (in 2019): 6400 Ft per month, 3200 Ft semimonthly. Tickets can be purchased at the train station, at the bus station (only on weekdays) and at many newsstands. Public transport map of Zalaegerszeg.

By taxi[edit]

See[edit]

Kossuth Lajos utca[edit]

Göcsej Tulip Fountain on Dísz tér
  • 1 Archives (Levéltár), Széchenyi tér 3. Built in 1891.
  • 2 Belfegor House (Belfegor-ház), Kossuth Lajos utca 2.
  • 3 Göcsej Tulip Fountain (Göcseji tulipán-szökőkút), Dísz tér. It was set up in 1985.
  • 4 Quarter House (Kvártélyház), Széchenyi tér 5, +36-20 441-0659, . Built by Maria Theresa in 1765. The second floor and the Neo-Baroque facade were built in 1928. It was built as military quarters. It's a venue of open air performances in the summer. Quarter House (Q1122606) on Wikidata
  • 5 Roman Catholic Parish House (Római katolikus plébániaház), Balatoni út 1. Built in 1936.
  • 6 Spital (Hagymasisakos Ispita), Ispotály köz 2. Built in 1806.

Others in the downtown[edit]

  • 7 Lutheran Church (Evangélikus templom), Csány László tér. Built in neo-Gothic style.
  • 8 Göcsej Museum (Headquarters of the Savings Bank, Göcseji Múzeum, Takarékpénztár székháza), Batthyány utca 2, +36 92 314-537, . Closed due to reconstruction until 2020. Exhibition about history of the Zala County. The building was built in 1890 in Eclectic style. Adult: 700 Ft; senior, student: 350 Ft. (Q9283940) on Wikidata
  • 9 Mary Magdalene Roman Catholic Parish Church (Mária Magdolna római katolikus plébániatemplom), Mindszenty József tér 1, +36 92 599-230, . Built between 1750–1760 in Baroque style. There is a Trinity Sculpture in front of the church, which was set up in 1810. Mary Magdalene church in Zalaegerszeg (Q1212244) on Wikidata
  • 10 Memorial Place for Victims of Communism (Kommunizmus Áldozatainak Emlékhelye), Mártírok útja 5, +36 92 314-537, . Tu 14:00–16:00. Adult: 700 Ft; senior, student: 350 Ft.
  • 11 Old County Hall (Zala County Court, Régi vármegyeháza, Zala Megyei Bíróság), Várkör utca 2. Built in 1732.
  • 12 Reformed Church (Református templom), Rózsák tere. Built between 1941–1942 of wood and red sandstone.
  • 13 Salt Office (Sóház), Deák Ferenc tér 2. Built around 1790.
  • 14 Synagogue (Concert and Exhibition Hall, Zsinagóga, Hangverseny és Kiállítóterem), Ady Endre utca 14, +36 92 599-337, . Tu–F 10:00–18:00, Sa 10:00–16:00. Built in 1903 in Eclectic style. It's used as a concert and exhibition hall. There is an exhibition about the history of Jewish people in Zalaegerszeg. Synagogue Zalaegerszeg (Q21680729) on Wikidata
  • 15 Tower(less)-clock (Földönjáró toronyóra), Ruszt József tér. Almost 200-year-old working tower clock in a glass pavilion. It used to sit in the tower of Mary Magdalene Parish Church.

Outside the downtown[edit]

Quarter House
  • 16 Aranyoslapi Spring (Aranyoslapi-forrás) (Aranyoslapi forrás bus 30A). Resting area in the wood. Free to visit.
  • 17 Azalea Valley (Azáleás-völgy) (Alsóerdő bus 30A), +36 92 510-250, . Many azaleas can be found here. Best to visit in May. Free to visit. (Q786872) on Wikidata
  • 18 Csácsbozsok Arboretum (Csácsbozsoki Arborétum) (Csácsi arborétum bus), +36 92 510-250, . Apr 1–Sep 30: Sa Su 09:00–19:00; Oct 1–Nov 15: Sa Su 09:00–16:00. All domestic species of tree can be found here.
  • 19 Göcsej Village Museum (Göcseji Falumúzeum), Falumúzeum utca (Olai bisztró / Ola, temető / Ola utca - Platán sor bus 1, 10, 11, 24), +36 92 703-295, . Apr 1–Oct 31: Tu–Su 10:00–18:00. Open air ethnographic museum with a reconstructed typical village in Göcsej ethnic region. There is also an original water mill built in 1902. Adult: 700 Ft; senior, student: 350 Ft. Göcsej Village Museum (Q1031457) on Wikidata
  • 20 Museum of Hungarian Petroleum and Gas Industry (Magyar Olaj- és Gázipari Múzeum), Falumúzeum utca (common entrance with the Göcsej Village Museum) (Olai bisztró / Ola, temető / Ola utca - Platán sor bus 1, 10, 11, 24), +36 92 313-632. Apr 1–Oct 31: Tu–Su 10:00–18:00. Open air exhibition about history of the Hungarian oil industry. Adult: 700 Ft; senior, student: 350 Ft. Tickets are also valid for the Göcsej Village Museum. Museum of Hungarian Petroleum and Gas Industry (Q1162168) on Wikidata
  • 21 Petting Zoo (Állatsimogató), Csácsi-hegy (Csácsbozsok, Damjanich utca bus 2), +36 30 722-4442, . May–Sep: 09:00–20:00, Oct–Apr: 10:00–17:00. Animal shelter on Csácsi Hill with around 140 animals. 1000 Ft.
  • 22 Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Parish Church (Jézus Szíve római katolikus plébániatemplom), Gasparich Márk utca 1 (Olai templom(Interspar) bus 1, 10, 11, 24), +36 92 315-143, . Built by József Mindszenty in 1925–1926 in neo-Baroque style.
  • 23 Simon Papp and Vilmos Zsigmondy Memorial Rooms (Papp Simon és Zsigmondy Vilmos emlékszobák), Wlassics Gyula utca 13 (Báthory utca - Wlassics utca bus 9), +36 92 313-632. M–F 08:00–16:00. This is a department of the Museum of Hungarian Petroleum and Gas Industry. There are exhibitions about Simon Papp geologist (who was the founder of hydrocarbon mining industry in Hungary) and Vilmos Zsigmondy mining engineer. Free entrance.
  • 24 TV Tower (TV-torony), Bazita utca 1 (Bazita, TV-torony bus 30), +36 20 237-4555, . Mar 30–Sep 29: 11:00–20:00. Observation tower with great panorama view and cafe on the top of Bazita. 390 Ft. Bazita Peak TV Tower (Q1407345) on Wikidata Bazita Peak TV Tower on Wikipedia

Do[edit]

Culture[edit]

Mary Magdalene Roman Catholic Parish Church

Sport[edit]

Events[edit]

Old County Hall

Buy[edit]

Inside the downtown:

  • 1 Coop, Kossuth Lajos utca 24, +92 348-599. M 06:15–18:00, Th F 06:15–19:00, Sa 06:15–12:30.
  • 2 Coop, Kovács Károly tér 6, +36 92 510-885. M–F 05:30–19:00, Sa 05:30–13:00.
  • 3 Market Hall of Zalaegerszeg (Vásárcsarnok), Mérleg tér 1, +36 92 510-923. Tu–Sa 06:00–13:00, Su 06:00–12:00.

Outside the downtown:

  • 4 Coop, Zrínyi Miklós utca 17, +36 92 511-657. M–F 06:00–18:00, Sa 07:00–14:00.
  • 5 Interspar, Ola utca 1 (Olai templom(Interspar) bus 1, 10, 11, 24), +36 20 823 8056. M–Sa 06:00–22:00, Su 08:00–19:00. Hypermarket.
  • 6 Park Center, Átkötő utca 2 (Zalavíz Zrt. bus 2), . M–Sa 08:00–20:00, Su 09:00–18:00; Parco Cafe: M–Sa 08:00–20:00, Su 10:00–18:00. Shopping center.
  • 7 Spar, Batthyány Lajos utca 14, +36 20 823-7885, . M–F 06:30–20:00, Sa 06:30–18:00, Su 07:00–18:00.
  • 8 Tesco, Sport utca 1 (Tesco bus 2, 9), . M–Sa 06:00–22:00, Su 07:00–20:00. Hypermarket.
  • 9 Zala Plaza, Stadion utca 5, +36 20 457-9995. 06:30–20:00; Auchan: M–Sa 07:00–21:00, Su 08:00–20:00; Street Pizza: M–Sa 10:00–22:00, Su 10:00–21:00; Joy Cafe: M–F 07:00–22:00, Sa Su 09:00–22:00. Shopping center with book store, clothes store, cinema, fast food, hypermarket. Average meal: 1850 Ft, pizza: 1590 Ft, hamburger: 790 Ft.
  • 10 Zone Bevásárlópark, Balatoni út 5-7 (Praktiker áruház (Zala Park) bus 2), +36 30 183-5898, . M–F 09:00–20:00, Sa Su 09:00–18:00. Shopping center.

Eat[edit]

This page uses the following price ranges for a typical meal for one, including soft drink:
Budget Under 1900 Ft
Mid-range 1900 Ft2300 Ft
Splurge Over 2300 Ft

Budget[edit]

Tower(less)-clock

Inside the downtown:

Outside the downtown:

Mid-range[edit]

Traditional house in Göcsej Village Museum

Inside the downtown:

  • 14 Gold Bar and Pizza, Dísz tér 4, +36 30 153-6622. M–Th 08:00–22:00, F Sa 08:00–01:00, Su 08:00–20:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria. 1490 Ft, pizza: 1450 Ft, hamburger: 790 Ft.
  • 15 HappyHot Pizza, Rákóczi Ferenc utca 4–8, +36 92 695-695, . M–Th 10:30–22:00, F Sa 10:30–23:00, Su 10:30-22:00. Pizzeria. 1590 Ft, pizza: 1590 Ft.
  • 16 Kebab King, Berzsenyi Dániel utca 10, +36 30 747-7288. M–Sa 11:00–22:00. Pizzeria and fast food bar. 1500 Ft, pizza: 1500 Ft, hamburger: 800 Ft.
  • 17 Ping-Win Szeráj, Dísz tér 7, +36 30 885-2471. M–Th Su 11:00–23:00, F Sa 11:00–05:00. Pizzeria and fast food bar. Pizza: 1590 Ft, hamburger: 900 Ft.

Outside the downtown:

  • 18 Ernesto Pizzeria, Ola utca 6 (Olai templom(Interspar) bus 1, 10, 11, 24), +36 92 324-774, . M–Th 10:00–22:00, F Sa 11:00–23:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria. 1490 Ft, pizza: 1290 Ft.
  • 19 Kis Dani Pizzeria, Madách Imre utca (Fiú-diákotthon bus 10, 11), +36 92 336-565. Tu–Th 11:00–21:30, F Sa 11:00–22:00, Su 16:00–21:00. Pizzeria with a few traditional food. 1650 Ft, pizza: 1300 Ft.
  • 20 Napfény Restaurant, Landorhegyi út (Fiú-diákotthon bus 10, 11), +36 20 360-8850, . M–Sa 11:00–22:00, Su 11:00–15:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria. 1850 Ft, pizza: 1400 Ft, hamburger: 1200 Ft, lunch menu: 1050 Ft.
  • 21 Oázis Pizza and Hamburger, Landorhegyi út 2 (Landorhegyi ABC bus 10, 11), +36 30 863-1454. M–Th 10:00–00:00, F 10:00–02:00, Sa 14:00–02:00. Pizzeria and fast food bar. Pizza: 1590 Ft, hamburger: 890 Ft.
  • 22 Pizzeria Italiana, Jókai Mór utca 26, +36 92 322-931, . Tu–Sa 11:30–22:00, Su 11:30–21:00. Pizzeria with Mediterranean cuisine. 1590 Ft, pizza: 1690 Ft.
  • 23 Royal Restaurant and Pub, Csertán Sándor utca 1 (Csertán Sándor utca bus 10, 11), +36 30 752-2541. M–Th 11:00–22:00, F Sa 11:00–23:00, Su 11:00–18:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria. 1750 Ft, pizza: 1650 Ft, lunch menu: 990 Ft.

Splurge[edit]

Water mill in Göcsej Village Museum

Inside the downtown:

  • 24 Belgian Restaurant, Kossuth Lajos utca 5, +36 92 511-140, . M–Th 11:00–23:00, F Sa 11:00–01:00, Su 11:00–21:00. Belgian pub and traditional restaurant with local cuisine and with local specialties like venison ragout with dödölle. 2350 Ft, lunch menu: 1250 Ft.
  • 25 Díszpinty Gastro Bar, Dísz tér, +36 30 860-0100. M–Th Su 11:30–22:00, F Sa 11:30–02:00. Pub and fast food bar. 2540 Ft, hamburger: 1690 Ft.
  • 26 Galeri Restaurant and Pub, Mártírok útja 52, +36 92 346-826. M–Th 10:00–23:00, F Sa 10:00–00:00, Su 10:00–22:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria. 2180 Ft, pizza: 1190 Ft, lunch menu: 1100 Ft.
  • 27 Mangó Restaurant, Rákóczi Ferenc utca 1-3, +36 92 630-747, . M–Th 09:00–15:00, F Sa 09:00–22:00. Traditional restaurant. 2390 Ft, hamburger: 1990 Ft, lunch menu: 1150 Ft.
  • 28 Otthonka Bistro, Eötvös József utca 12, +36 30 337-4455, . M–Th 10:00–22:00, F Sa 10:00–23:00, Su 10:00–16:00. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine. 2580 Ft, lunch menu: 1190 Ft.
  • 29 Pedro Restaurant, Ady Endre utca 8, +36 92 350-997, . M–Th 11:00–00:00, F 11:00–02:00, Sa 12:00–02:00. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine. 2440 Ft, lunch menu: 1200 Ft.
  • 30 Robinson Music Pub and Restaurant, Petőfi utca 24, +36 92 311-424, . M–Th 11:00–24:00, F 11:00-02:00, Sa 12:00-02:00, Su 12:00-23:00. Traditional restaurant with local and Mediterranean cuisine. 3140 Ft.
  • 31 Terra Incognita, Kosztolányi Dezső utca 5/d, +36 92 550-605, . M–Th 11:00–23:00, F Sa 11:00–00:00, Su 11:00–21:00. Traditional restaurant with local and Mediterranean cuisine and with specialties like dödölle and prósza. 2400 Ft, lunch menu: 1250 Ft.

Outside the downtown:

  • 32 Hegyalja Csárda, Hóvirág utca 2 (Bazita elágazó I. bus 30), +36 92 328-726, . M–Sa 11:00–23:00, Su 11:00–22:00. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine and with specialties like prósza. 2000 Ft.
  • 33 O'Connors Pub and Steakhouse, Ola út 16 (Olai templom(Interspar) bus 1, 10, 11, 24), +36 92 332-121, . M–F 11:00–23:00, Sa 11:00–24:00, Su 12:00–22:00. Irish pub and steakhouse with international cuisine and with local specialties like dödölle and prósza. 1990 Ft, lunch menu: 1030 Ft.
  • 34 Pipacs Pub and Restaurant, Szegfű utca 18 (Páterdomb, Szegfű utca bus 9), +36 92 357-156, . M–F 11:00–23:00, Sa 11:00–23:00, Su 12:00–22:00. Pub and traditional restaurant with local cuisine and with specialties like game gulash with dödölle. 1890 Ft, hamburger: 790 Ft, lunch menu 1190 Ft.
  • 35 Pitvar Restaurant and Guesthouse, Honvéd utca 70 (Páterdomb, Kinizsi utca 78. bus 9), +36 92 330-256, . M–Th 11:00–22:00, F Sa 11:00–02:00, Su 11:00–21:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria with local cuisine and with specialties like deer stew with dödölle. 2040 Ft, pizza: 1490 Ft, lunch menu: 1500 Ft, single room: 4000 Ft, double room: 6000 Ft.
  • 36 Reininghaus Pub and Pizzeria, Platán sor 6 (Köztemető (Göcseji út) bus 10, 11, 30), +36 92 950-113. 11:00–22:00. Pub, traditional restaurant and pizzeria with local cuisine and with specialties like prósza. 1990 Ft, pizza: 1490 Ft, lunch menu: 990 Ft.

Drink[edit]

Cafes[edit]

Inside the downtown:

Outside the downtown:

Pubs[edit]

Museum of Hungarian Petroleum and Gas Industry

Inside the downtown:

Outside the downtown:

  • 20 Fenyő Presszó, Ságodi út 59 (Ságod, tűzoltószertár bus 5), +36 30 514-2714. M–Th 07:00–22:00, F Sa 07:00–00:00, Su 08:00–22:00.
  • 21 Kópé Pub, Landorhegyi út 25 (Göcsej áruház bus 10, 11), +36 30 332-4233, . M–Sa 08:00–22, Su 08:00–21:00.
  • 22 Laguna Presszó, Nemzetőr utca 15 (Hegyalja utca 42. bus 8). M–Th Su 10:00–22:00, F 10:00–23:00, Sa 09:00–23:00.
  • 23 Lucullus Pub and Billiard Club, Bíró Márton utca 28, +36 30 631-4034. M–Sa 10:00–23:00, Su 12:00–23:00.
  • 24 Park Club, Erkel Ferenc utca 23 (Hegyalja utca - Sas utca bus 8). M–Th 15:00–23:00, F Sa 15:00–00:00.
  • 25 Pilóta Presszó, Köztársaság útja 87/b/2 (Eötvös József Általános Iskola bus 8). M–Th Su 08:00–22:00, F Sa 08:00–00:00.
  • 26 Players Cafe, Csertán Sándor utca (Csertán Sándor utca bus 10, 11), +36 30 839-2889, . M–F Su 14:00–00:00, Sa 14:00–02:00.

Bars and nightclubs[edit]

Inside the downtown:

Outside the downtown:

Sleep[edit]

This guide uses the following price ranges for a standard double room:
Budget Under 9000 Ft
Mid-range 9000 Ft13,000 Ft
Splurge Over 13,000 Ft

Budget[edit]

TV Tower

Close to the downtown:

  • 1 Piccolo Guesthouse and Restaurant, Petőfi Sándor utca 16, +36 92 510-055, . Restaurant: M–Th 10:00–22:00, F Sa 10:00–23:00, Su 10:00–16:00. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine and with specialties like game stew with red wine and dödölle. Double room: 8000 Ft, average meal: 1990 Ft, lunch menu: 1090 Ft.

In outer area:

Mid-range[edit]

Close to the downtown:

In outer area:

Splurge[edit]

AquaCity Zalaegerszeg

Close to the downtown:

In outer area:

Connect[edit]

Zalaegerszeg's postal code is H-8900, and its telephone area code is 92.

Go next[edit]

  • Hévíz – town with natural thermal lake 36 km (22 mi) east
  • Körmend – town 31 km (19 mi) northwest
  • Lenti – town with thermal bath and narrow gauge railway 40 km (25 mi) southwest
  • Pacsa – small town 27 km (17 mi) southeast
  • Vasvár – town 25 km (16 mi) north
  • Zalalövő – small town 23 km (14 mi) west
  • Zalaszentgrót – town with thermal bath 31 km (19 mi) northeast
Routes through Zalaegerszeg
LjubljanaZalalövő  W Railway Line 25 E  VeszprémBudapest
Vasvár  N Main Road 74 S  → Junction Main Road 75Nagykanizsa
Körmend  W Main Road 76 E  → Junction Main Road 75Ends at Motorway M7


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