Zalalövő is a town in Zala County in the valley of Zala river.
Understand
[edit]The Roman legions created a military camp on the northern shore of the Zala river at the beginning of the 1st century. Around the camp a village-like settlement founded. In 124, Emperor Hadrian gave town status for the settlement, and called as Municipium Aelium Salla. However, in the middle of the 2nd century the invading Germanic tribes destroyed the settlement.
According to a 13th-century document, royal archers lived here. Zalalövő was elevated to town status in 2000.
This article includes travel-related information not only for Zalalövő, but also for the surrounding rural areas.
Get in
[edit]By train
[edit]Direct trains are available once a day from Budapest-Déli pályaudvar via Székesfehérvár, Veszprém and Zalaegerszeg. The journey takes about 4 hours and costs 4430 Ft.
Other direct connections are:
- Toward east: Zalaegerszeg seven times a day. The journey takes about 30 minutes and costs 465 Ft.
- Toward west: Őriszentpéter seven times a day. The journey takes about 15 minutes and costs 310 Ft. There are direct international trains via Bajánsenye to Hodoš (Slovenia) four times a day, and to Ljubljana once a day.
1 Zalalövő Train Station, Táncsics Mihály utca 10, ☏ +36 1 349-4949, informacio@mav-start.hu. There is no ticket office, tickets can be purchased on the train. The train station is just 700 m (2,300 ft) away from the center.
By bus
[edit]Frequent buses are available from Zalaegerszeg. The journey takes about 30 minutes and costs 465 Ft. From Budapest-Népliget, you have to transfer in Zalaegerszeg. The whole journey from Budapest takes 4 hours and costs 4770 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 Zalalövő:
- 1 All Saints Roman Catholic Chapel (Mindenszentek római katolikus kápolna), Petőfi Sándor utca 100. Built in 1743 in Baroque style.
- 2 Borosán Valley and Holy Well (Borosán-völgy és Szentkút).
- 3 John of Nepomuk Sculpture (Nepomuki Szent János-szobor), Kolozsvári utca 4. Built in 1810 in late Baroque style.
- 4 Saint Anne Roman Catholic Church (Szent Anna római katolikus templom), Kossuth Lajos utca 66, Zalapataka. Built in 1753 in Baroque style.
- 5 Saint Ladislaus Roman Catholic Church (Szent László király római katolikus templom), Szabadság tér. Built in 1925.
- 6 Salla Museum (Salla Múzeum), Kossuth Lajos utca 3, ☏ +36 92 371-004. May–Oct Tu–F Su 09:00–12:00 13:00–16:00 on appointment. Archaeological site and exhibition about the Roman age of Zala County. Adult: 500 Ft; senior, student: 250 Ft.
- 7 Zalalövő Heritage Museum (Zalalövői tájház), Petőfi Sándor utca 35, ☏ +36 92 371-004. May–Oct Tu–F Su 09:00–12:00 13:00–16:00 on appointment. Peasant house with thatched roof. Built in the middle of the 19th century. Adult: 300 Ft; senior, student: 150 Ft.
In Bagod:
- 8 Saint Paul Chapel (Szent Pál-kápolna), Rákóczi Ferenc utca, Szentpál, Bagod. Built around 1260 as round church, rebuilt and extended with a nave and a tower in 1755.
In Böde:
- 9 Saint Michael Archangel Roman Catholic Church (Szent Mihály arkangyal római katolikus templom), Zalaszentmihályfa, Böde. Interior fittings: 1970s. The church was founded around 1220, destroyed churches have been restored around 1750, the shrine was rebuilt. Sacristy was built in the 19th century. In 1923 it was improved and redesigned.
In Kávás:
- 10 Kávás Heritage Museum (Kávási tájházak), Temető utca 11–13, Kávás. Built in the 19th century.
In Vaspör:
- 11 Roman Catholic Church (római katolikus templom), Pusztacsatár, Vaspör. Built in 1736 in Baroque style. It's a place of pilgrimage.
In Zalaháshágy:
- 12 Trinity Roman Catholic Church (Szentháromság római katolikus templom), Petőfi Sándor utca 7, Zalaháshágy. Built in the 12th century, and rebuilt in 1860 in Baroque style.
In Zalaszentgyörgy:
- 13 Saint George Roman Catholic Church (Szent György római katolikus templom), Zalaszentgyörgy. Built in Romanesque style in the 13th century, and rebuilt in the 14th century in gothic style, and rebuilt again in 1756 in Baroque style.
Do
[edit]- 1 Salla Community Center, Szabadság tér 2, ☏ +36 92 371-004, mkk@zalalovo.hu. M W Th 08:00-12:00 13:00-19:00, Tu 08:00-12:00 13:00-16:00, F 08:00-12:00 13:00-21:00.
- 2 Lake Borostyán (Borostyán-tó). Lake with beach and sports, fishing possibilities.
- 3 Apacstanya Horse Yard, Csurgasz, Boncodfölde, ☏ +36 20 828-9883, apacstanya@gmail.com. Riding training: 2800 Ft for 30 minutes, trail riding: 3500 Ft for 60 minutes.
- 4 Lake Kustánszeg (Kustánszegi-tó), Kustánszeg. Artificial lake with beach and sports, fishing possibilities.
- 5 Pro Equus Horse Park (Pro Equus Lovaspark), Szent Erzsébet utca 61, Bagod, ☏ +36 20 988-9863, fax: +36 92 460-626, info@bagodilovaspark.hu. Lunge, riding training, trail riding, jump training, riding-tour. Riding training: 4500 Ft, single room: 7000 Ft, double room: 9500 Ft.
- 6 Zabolázó Horse Yard (Zabolázó Lovasudvar), Fő utca 40, Hottó, ☏ +36 30 208-4445, jani@zabolazo.hu. Lunge, riding training, trail riding. Riding training: 3000 Ft.
Events
[edit]Official events[dead link]:
- Day of Zalalövő Town (Zalalövő város napja). In July.
- Days of Zala Cultural and Equestrian Festival (Zala Menti Napok Kulturális és Lovas Fesztivál). In August.
- Farewell of Pataka Hill (Pataka hegyi búcsú). On August 20.
- Stum Festival of Zala (Zalai Murcifesztivál). In September.
Buy
[edit]- 1 Coop ABC, Kossuth Lajos utca 6, ☏ +36 92 571-035. M 05:45–18:00, Tu–Th 05:45–18:30, F 05:45–19:00, Sa 05:45–16:00.
- 2 Fezo ABC, Szabadság tér 8. M–F 05:30–19:00, Sa 06:00–13:00, Su 07:00–12:00.
- 3 Jóár, Kossuth Lajos utca 8, ☏ +36 92 310-426, joar2@fezo.hu. M–Sa 07:00–18:00, Su 07:00–12:00.
Eat
[edit]This page uses the following price ranges for a typical meal for one, including soft drink: | |
Budget | Under 1700 Ft |
Mid-range | 1700 Ft–2200 Ft |
Splurge | Over 2200 Ft |
Budget
[edit]- 1 Alapozó Food Bar, Kossuth Lajos utca 1, ☏ +36 30 881-8587, kruerd2013@gmail.com. M–Th 06:00–20:00, F 06:00–21:00, Sa 07:00–21:00, Su 08:00–19:00. Food bar. 900 Ft, hamburger: 650 Ft.
- 2 Alsó Club and Pizzeria, Kossuth utca 76, Gellénháza, ☏ +36 30 214-8284. M–Th Su 11:00–22:00, F–Sa 11:00–23:00. Pizzeria and fast food bar. 1350 Ft, pizza: 1500 Ft, hamburger: 650 Ft.
- 3 Silvestro Pizzeria, Kossuth Lajos utca 28, Gutorfölde, ☏ +36 30 992 0439. M–Th 15:00–22:00, F–Sa 12:00–22:00, Su 13:00–21:00. Pizzeria. Pizza: 1300 Ft.
Mid-range
[edit]- 4 Fakopács Pizzeria, Petőfi Sándor utca 40, Teskánd, ☏ +36 30 523-3277. M–Th 11:00–22:00, F–Sa 11:00–23:00, Su 15:00–22:00. Pizzeria and fast food bar with some traditional food. 1400 Ft, pizza: 1230 Ft, hamburger: 650 Ft.
- 5 Három Fenyő Restaurant, Olajbányász körút 2, Gellénháza, ☏ +36 30 352-1462, haromfenyo@gmail.com. M–Sa 06:00–22:00, Su 07:00–22:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria. 1600 Ft, pizza: 1350 Ft, hamburger: 990 Ft, lunch menu: 900 Ft.
- 6 Válicka Restaurant, Válicka utca 2, Bak, valickavendeglo@freemail.hu. M–Th 07:00–21:00, F 07:00–22:00, Sa 09:00–22:00, Su 09:00–21:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria with local cuisine and with specialties like prósza and deer stew with dödölle. 1450 Ft, pizza: 1250 Ft, hamburger: 600 Ft.
Splurge
[edit]- 7 Gold Pub and Restaurant, Szabadság tér 12, ☏ +36 30 334-7977. M–Sa 07:00–21:00, Su 07:00–12:00. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine. 1890 Ft, lunch menu: 895 Ft.
- 8 Sellő Food Bar, Borostyán utca 15, ☏ +36 30 905-1153. May–Sep 10:00–21:00. Fast food bar. 1800 Ft, hamburger: 850 Ft.
Drink
[edit]In Zalalövő:
- 1 Romantik Cafe, Szabadság tér 8. 06:00–21:00.
- 2 Rózsakert Presszó, Szabadság tér 12, ☏ +36 30 658-1116. M–Th 05:00–22:00, F–Sa 05:00–01:00, Su 06:00–22:00.
In the surroundings:
- 3 Fáraó Club, Hegyi utca, Csonkahegyhát, ☏ +36 30 845-0945, faraoklub.csonkahegyhat@gmail.com. Sa 22:00–05:00. Nightclub.
- 4 Gyöngyvirág Ice Cream Shop and Bakery, Széchenyi utca 1/a, Gellénháza, ☏ +36 30 390-5090. Tu–Su 10:00–18:00.
- 5 Katica Presszó, Dalos utca 1, Becsvölgye, ☏ +36 30 413-7798, katicapreszo@gmail.com. M–Th 08:00–12:00 15:00–20:00, F 08:00–12:00 15:00–22:00, Sa 08:00–12:00 15:00–21:00, Su 08:00–11:00 15:00–20:00.
- 6 Koktél Presszó, Petőfi Sándor utca 48, Zalatárnok. M–Sa 07:00–22:00, Su 08:00–22:00.
- 7 Pikoló Pub, Verseny utca 2, Gutorfölde, ☏ +36 30 581-0457, albertus@tolna.net. 08:00–21:00.
- 8 Tölgyfa Presszó, Kossuth Lajos utca 58, Zalaszentgyörgy, ☏ +36 30 359 5348. M–Th 05:30–21:00, F–Sa 05:30–23:00, Su 06:00–21:00.
Sleep
[edit]This guide uses the following price ranges for a standard double room: | |
Budget | Under 9000 Ft |
Mid-range | 9000 Ft–13,000 Ft |
Splurge | Over 13,000 Ft |
Budget
[edit]In the surroundings:
- 1 Göcsej Völgye Camping, Dózsa György utca 1, Kustánszeg, ☏ +36 20 247-0234, gitka47@gmail.com. Wooden house for two person: 6000 Ft.
- 2 Kettős Csárda, Ady Endre utca 46, Bocfölde, ☏ +36 30 378-4286, pinterjacint@zelkanet.hu. Pub: M–Sa 06:00–23:00, Su 06:30–22:00. Single room: 4500 Ft, double room: 5500 Ft.
- 3 Vénusz Restaurant and Guesthouse, Sport utca 2, Bagod, ☏ +36 30 620-1885, venuszpanzio@zelkanet.hu. Restaurant: 09:00–22:00. 7 rooms. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine and with specialties like beef stew with dödölle. Single room: 6000 Ft, double room: 9000 Ft (includes breakfast), average meal: 1990 Ft, lunch menu: 1090 Ft.
Mid-range
[edit]In Zalalövő:
- 4 Dedesi Guesthouse, Nagyfernekág 4, ☏ +36 30 378-7412, info@dedesivendeghaz.hu. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. Single room: 6200 Ft, double room: 9000 Ft.
- 5 Gulya Guesthouse, Nagyfernekág 62, ☏ +36 30 849-7708. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. Apartment for one person: 5280 Ft, for two persons: 10,560 Ft.
In the surroundings:
- 6 Faluszéli Tóthék Guesthouse, Jókai Mór utca 38, Szentkozmadombja, ☏ +36 30 901-5165, info@tothekhaza.hu. Double room: 9000 Ft.
- 7 Göcsej-Gyöngye Guesthouse, Dessewffy utca 9-11, Kustánszeg, ☏ +36 20 356-5342, gocsejszive@gmail.com. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 2 apartments. Apartment for two persons: 12,000 Ft.
- 8 Malom-Tanya Guesthouse, Györkefa dűlő 4, Zalacséb, ☏ +36 20 952-3622, booking@malomtanya.hu. Single room: 7800 Ft, double room: 12,000 Ft.
Splurge
[edit]In the surroundings:
- 9 Kabala Guesthouse (Kabala Lovas Panzió), Rádiháza 10, Gutorfölde, ☏ +36 92 375-003, info@radihaza.hu. Single room: 9000 Ft, double room: 18,000 Ft (including breakfast).
- 10 Patohill Vineyard Village (Patóhegyi Borházfalu), Patóhegy, Petrikeresztúr, ☏ +36 30 277-8508, info@patohill.hu. Double room: 18,500 Ft.
- 11 Vörösszeg Guesthouse, Vörösszeg, Becsvölgye, ☏ +36 30 914-1569, krisztina@anest.hu. 2 apartments. Apartment for two persons: 20,000 Ft.
Connect
[edit]Zalalövő's postal code is H-8999, and its telephone area code is 92.
- 1 Zalalövő Post Office, Kossuth Lajos utca 5, ☏ +36 92 371-050, ugyfelszolgalat@posta.hu. M–F 08:00–16:00.
Go next
[edit]- Körmend – town 20 km (12 mi) north
- Lenti – town with thermal bath and narrow gauge railway 28 km (17 mi) south
- Őriszentpéter – town 14 km (8.7 mi) west
- Szentgotthárd – town 36 km (22 mi) northwest
- Vasvár – town 37 km (23 mi) northeast
- Zalaegerszeg – city 23 km (14 mi) east
Routes through Zalalövő |
Ljubljana ← Őriszentpéter ← | W E | → Zalaegerszeg → Budapest |
Ends at ← Körmend ← | N S | → Junction → Becomes |